Is it true that Imam Hussein will appear with Imam Mahdi?
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Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.
Upon reflecting on the narrations and following the words, one can see many statements regarding this matter.
It has been stated by several of our esteemed scholars that there are numerous reports confirming the return of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) during the lifetime of Imam Mahdi (may God hasten his reappearance), and that he will be the first to return to this world among the infallible Imams (peace be upon them).
Al-Hurr Al-Amili stated:
It has been narrated through many channels that the first to return to this world will be Hussein (peace be upon him) at the end of the life of the Mahdi. When the people recognize him, the Mahdi will pass away, and Hussein (peace be upon him) will wash him.
This clarifies, according to his words, that our master Hussein (peace be upon him) will return while Mahdi (peace be upon him) is alive, meaning that his return will occur in the latter part of the life of the Mahdi, before his martyrdom. The Imam Mahdi (peace be upon him) will inform the people that Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet and the Master of Martyrs, whom they believe in, has returned to this world, so that the people may firmly recognize him, after which the Imam Mahdi, Al-Hujjah bin Al-Hasan Al-Askari (may God hasten his reappearance), will be martyred.
What we have mentioned is supported by the narrations found in our most reliable books, particularly in Al-Kafi by Sheikh Al-Kulayni, which is highly regarded for its authenticity. We will limit ourselves to the relevant part:
...Then We will return to you the favor upon them: The emergence of Hussein (peace be upon him) with seventy of his companions, who have golden helmets, with each helmet having two faces, to convey to the people that this Hussein has emerged so that the believers have no doubt about him, and that he is neither an imposter nor a devil, and the proof is the one who stands among them. When the recognition is firmly established in the hearts of the believers that it is Hussein (peace be upon him), death will come to the proof, and the one who will wash him, shroud him, and bury him in his grave will be Hussein bin Ali (peace be upon them), and only the appointed one will perform the appointment.
Al-Kafi by Al-Kulayni, Vol. 15, p. 475.
All praise is due to God, the Lord of the worlds.
And peace and blessings be upon Muhammad and his pure family.