Part 1

Finality of Prophethood
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Islam or Disbelief:
Prophets Ibrahim (a.s.) and Yaqoub (a.s.) advised their sons
thus:
"O my sons! Surely Allah has chosen for you(this) faith,
therefore die not unless you areMuslims."
(Surah Baqarah: Verse 132)
In another verse, Allah the Almighty addresses the believers,
"O you who believe! Be careful of (your dutyto) Allah
with care which is due to Him, and do not die unless you
are Muslims.
(Surah Aale Imran: Verse 102)
In another verse, He notifies,
"Surely those who disbelieve in Allah and His Apostles,
and (those who) desire to make a distinction between Al-
lah and His Apostles and say: We believe in some and
disbelievein others; and desire to take a course between
(this and) that. These it is that aretruly unbelievers, and
We have prepared for the unbelievers a disgraceful chas-
tisement.And those who believe in Allah and His Apostles
and do not make distinction between any of them-Allah
will grant them their rewards and Allah is Forgiv-
ing,Merciful. "
(Surah Nisaa: Verses 150-152)
In yet another verse, Allah the Almighty gives tidings,
"The Apostle believes in what has been revealed to him
from his Lord, and (so do)the believers; they all believe
in Allah and His angels and His books and His
Apostles;We make no difference between any of His
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Apostles and they say: We hear and obey,our Lord! Thy
forgiveness (do we crave), andto Thee is the eventual
course ."
(Surah Baqarah: Verse 285)
On paying attention to the above verses, it becomes amply
clear that to accept Allah and whatever He has revealed, and
to obey Him, is belief. On the flipside, refuting anything re-
vealed by Him is disbelief andfor the unbelievers, Allah the
Almighty has prepared apainful chastisement.
TrueIslam:
We should strive to ensure that our lives end onIslam (i.e. we
die as Muslims). For this, it is essential that we must subscribe
to all that Allah the Almighty has revealed and the Messenger
of Allah (s.a.w.a.) hasconveyed.
It is easy to believe in something. Anybody can believe in
anything. But only that creed can guarantee salvation, which
has been endorsed by those whom Allah has chosen as wit-
nesses over this nation. Allah the Almighty has appointed the
Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.a.)and the infallible Imams (a.s.) as
witnesses over this nation. On the Day of Judgment, only those,
whose belief and creed has been verified by these holy perso-
nas(a.s.), will gain deliverance.
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True Beliefs
Sayyed Abdul Azeem Ibn Abdullah al-Hasani (a.r.)was a
highly revered personality from the progeny of Imam Hasan al-
Mujtaba (a.s.), whose resplendent shrine is in Rayy, a suburb
of present day Tehran, Iran. Thereward of visiting his shrine is
as much as that of goingto the holy shrine of Imam Husain
(a.s.). He enjoyed anextremely great position and had attained
a high level ofperfection in knowledge and virtues. He is the
pride of the family of Prophethood and Imamat. Fountains of
guidance have gushed out from his clan. But concerning truth
and correctness of his belief, he does not rely onhis knowledge
and pre-eminence. Rather, he goes to the Imam of his time,
Imam Ali Naqi (a.s.), presents his beliefs to him (a.s.) for veri-
fication and deems him (a.s.)to be a witness over his creed.
Come, let us hear it from the source himself.
"I went to the presence of my blessedmaster, Imam Ali
Naqi (a.s.). On seeing me,he (a.s.) remarked, 'Welcome,
O Abul Qasim!You are our true friend.' I requested, 'O
sonof Allah's Messenger! I want to present mybeliefs and
creed before you. If you declare these beliefs to be cor-
rect and are satisfied with them, I will remain stead fast
on them and meet the Lord with them.' He (a.s.)ordered,
'Go ahead, explain them.'I declared, 'I believe that
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Tauheed (Divine Monotheism)
Allah, the High and the Almighty, is only One. Noneis like
Him. He is between the two limits, the limit of denialand the
limit of immanence (similarity). He is neither body nor form
nor accident nor essence. Rather, He is the Creator of bodies,
the Maker of forms, the Originator of accidents and essences.
He is the Lord of everything and their Master. He is their Ori-
ginator and He is the One to grant them existence from non-
existence.
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Prophethood
I deem Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa (s.a.w.a.) to bethe slave
of Allah, His Messenger and His last Prophet.There will be no
prophet after him till the Day ofJudgment. His Shariah is the
last Shariah and there will be no other Shariah till the Day of
Resurrection.
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Imamat
I believe that after Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa(s.a.w.a.), the
Imam, the Caliph, and the one in authority(Wali-e-Amr) is
Ameerul Momineen Ali Ibn Abi Taalib(a.s.), followed by his two
sons, Imam Hasan al-Mujtaba(a.s.) and Imam Husain (a.s.), the
Chief of the Martyrs.There after, Imam Ali Ibn Husain (Zainul
Aabedeen) (a.s.),Imam Muhammad Ibn Ali (Baqer) (a.s.), Imam
Ja'far IbnMuhammad (Sadeq) (a.s.), Imam Moosa Ibn
Ja'far(Kazem), Imam Ali Ibn Moosa (Reza) (a.s.), Imam
Muhammad Ibn Ali (Taqi) (a.s.), and after him, you, Omaster!
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Mahdaviyyat
{On hearing this} Imam (a.s.) remarked, 'After me my son
Hasan (Askari) (a.s.), followed by his successor.What will be
the condition of the people concerning his successor?'
I asked, 'Master! What will be this condition and what will
happen?'
He (a.s.) informed, 'He will not be seen. It will not be permit-
ted to remember him by his name till he reappears and fills the
earth with justice and equity as it would be fraught with in-
justice and tyranny.
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Tawalla(Loving the AhleBait (a.s.))and
Tabarra(Expressing Disgust Against their
Enemies)
I said, 'Master! I acknowledge their Imamat and believe that
their friend is Allah's friend and their enemy is Allah's enemy.
Their obedience is tant amount to obeying Allah and disobey-
ing them is defying Allah.
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Day of Judgment
I believe that the ascension (Me'raaj) is truth,questioning in
the grave is truth, paradise is truth, hell is truth, the bridge
(Seraat) is truth and the weighing scale(Meezaan) is truth. Cer-
tainly, the Day of Judgment is bound to arrive and there is no
doubt or reservation about its advent. And most surely, Allah,
the Powerful,will raise the dead from their graves.
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Branches of Religion
I subscribe to the creed that after Imamat and Mastership of
the Ahle Bait (a.s.), the following obligations exist: Prayers,
Fasting, Hajj, Struggling in Allah's way, Enjoining Good and
Forbidding Evil.'
After hearing all these, Imam Ali Naqi (a.s.)exclaimed,
"O Abul Qasim! Surely this is the very religion that Al-
lah has chosen for Hisservants. Be steadfast on it. May
Allah keep you committed on this in this world as wellas
the Hereafter! "
(Kamaal al-Deen, vol. 2, p. 379-380)
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Another Chain:
There i s a v er y im port a n t z i ya a ra t of Imam-e-
Zamaana (a.t.f.s.) called Ziyaarat-e-Aale Yaaseen. Renowned
traditionalist Shaikh Abbas Qummi(r.a.) has mentioned it as
the very first ziyaarat of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) in his celebrated
work, 'Mafaateehal-Jenaan'. It is highly recommended to recite
this ziyaarat on Mondays and Fridays. These beliefs have been
stated in this ziyaarat as well and Imam-e-Zamaana(a.t.f.s.)
himself is made as a witness over these beliefs. "Then you be a
witness on what I have made you as a witness."
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Belief,Disbelief and Deviation:
The lowest grade of belief:
Ameerul MomineenAli Ibn Abi Taalib (a.s.) states,
"The bare minimum by which a personbecomes a be-
liever is that when Allah introduces Himself, he should
submit himself completely and absolutely before His
commands And when He grants him the recognition of
His Prophet (s.a.w.a.), he must obey him(s.a.w.a.). And
when He introduces His Proof and His Witness on His
earth to him, he should acknowledge him and obey
him(a.s.).
" On this Sulaym asked Ameerul Momineen(a.s.), "Even if he
remains unaware of other realities?"
He (a.s.) replied, "Yes. This will apply till he continues to
obey what has been made obligatory on him and refrains from
what has been prohibited. " (Al-Kaafi, vol. 2, p. 414, Tr. No. 1)
The lowest grade of disbelief: In the same tradition, Ameerul
Momineen (a.s.) proceeds to explain the minimum thing that
makes a person an unbeliever.
"The minimum that makes a person an unbeliever is
that he considers Allah's command as prohibition and
that Allah has determined for him a religion which he is
fo lowing, and he thinks that he is worshipping as per
the dictates of Allah,although the fact is that he is vener-
ating the Devil."
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The Lowest Grade of Deviation
"And the minimum level of deviation is that man does not re-
cognize Allah's proof, His witness upon the creatur es, whose
obedience has been ordered by Allah and whose leadership and
mastership is compulsory. "
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Please Note
Man is either a believer or an unbeliever ordeviated. In this
tradition, Ameerul Momineen (a.s.) has provided the standards
for all three. Belief is that man recognizes Allah, the Messen-
ger of Allah (s.a.w.a.) and the Imam of his time. Along with this
recognition, he also worships Allah and obeys His Messenger
and the Imam.
Disbelief is that man denies all that has been revealed or ac-
knowledges that which Allah has not revealed. He accepts
them as his Prophet and Imam whom Allah has not appointed.
Deviation is that he denies the Imamat and mastership of
those whom Allah has deemed to be His Proofs on the earth
and made them as His Witnesses on the people.
To believe in the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.a.) and his recog-
nition implies that we recognize him (s.a.w.a.)as Allah has in-
troduced him (s.a.w.a.). Moreover, we should believe that he
(s.a.w.a.) enjoys all those positions and stations that Allah has
determined for him(s.a.w.a.).
It is evident and everybody is aware of the fact that the Mes-
senger of Allah (s.a.w.a.) is the chief of all messengers and
prophets (a.s.). He is the last of all His messengers and proph-
ets (a.s.). Messenger ship and Prophethood have ended with
him (s.a.w.a.). Now, till the Day of Judgment, no messenger or
prophet will arrive.His shariah is the last heavenly shariah and
his book, the Holy Quran, is the last divine and heavenly book.
Islam isthe last and most perfect of all religions. Things that
have been made permissible by it shall remain so till the Day of
Judgment and articles that have been prohibited by it shall re-
main so till the Day of Judgment.
To believe in Allah's Proofs connotes that webelieve only in
the leadership, mastership and caliphate of those appointed by
Allah; whose following is the guarantee for salvation, and
whose love and obedienceare deemed to be the keys of
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paradise. The Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.a.) has fixed their
number to be twelve and prophesied, "After me, till the Day of
Judgment, the number of my successors will be twelve. All of
them will be from Quraish. The first of them will be Ali Ibn
AbiTaalib (a.s.) and the last and twelfth will be the son of
Hasan al-Askari (a.s.), the Hujjah, the Mahdi. Allah willgrant
him a long life and keep him in occultation. During his conceal-
ment, people will benefit from his existence like they draw ad-
vantage from the sun when it hides behind the clouds. "
(Saheeh al-Muslim, vol.2, p. 19; Mataaleb al-So'l, vol. 2, p.
79;Kamaal al-Deen, vol. 1, p. 280; Behaar al-Anwaar, vol. 52, p.
93)
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Our Prophetis the Last Prophet
From the above, we can easily deduce that theMessenger of
Allah (s.a.w.a.) is the seal of all of His Messengers and Proph-
ets (a.s.), Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) isthe last Imam, the Majestic
Quran is the last book and Islam is the last religion.
But from times ancient, anti-Islamic forces,imperialist
powers and Zionist conspirators have tried their best to create
obstacles in these universally accepted and firmer than moun-
tain beliefs of the Muslims, and to deviate them from the right
path.Therefore, there were a few from the community, willing
to sell their conscience and negligent of realities, who claimed
the elevated station of Mahdaviyyat. Worse are their followers,
who throw their leaders into further depths by becoming their
ardent fans, to the extent that they (the claimants) seriously
start considering themselves as a Prophet or an Imam. Mean-
while, the Holy Quran has declared in no uncertain terms,
"And who is more unjust than he who forgesa lie
against Allah, or says; it has been revealed to me; while
nothing has been revealed to him, and he who says: I can
reveal the like of what Allah has revealed and if you had
seen when the agonies of death and the angels shall
spread forth their hands: Give up your souls: today shall
you be recompensed with an ignominious chastisement
because you spoke against Allah other than the truth and
(because) you showed pride against His communications.
"
(Surah An'aam: Verse 93)
Similarly, in another verse, it warns,
"who, then is more unjust than he whoforges a lie
against Allah that he should lead astray men without
knowledge? Surely Allah does not guide the unjust
people. "
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(Surah An'aam: Verse 144)
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False Claimants
Besides these clear statements, Allah the Almighty has made
such fantastic arrangements, which expose these false
claimants and show their true colours. They assist him. He
said: Do you affirm and accept My pact in this matter? They
said: We do affirm. He said: Then bear witness, and I too am of
the bearers of witness with you.
Whoever therefore turns back after this,these it is that are
the transgressors.
Is it then other than Allah's religion that they seek (to fol-
low), while to Him submits whoever is in the heavens and the
earth,willingly or unwillingly, and to Him shall they be
returned.
Say: We believe in Allah and what has beenrevealed to us,
and what was revealed to Ibrahim and Ismail and Ishaq and
Yaqoub and the tribes, and what was given to Musaand Isa and
to the prophets from their Lord;we do not make any distinction
between any of them, and to Him do we submit.And whoever
desires a religion other than Islam, it shall not be accepted
from him, andin the here after he shall be one of the losers. "
(Surah Aale Imraan: Verses 80-84)
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Seal of the Prophets
The afore mentioned verses unmistakably declare that it is
compulsory and obligatory to believe in all the previous proph-
ets, messengers, and the books revealedon them. Moreover, Al-
lah will not accept any religion other than Islam. Apart from
the above, we presen there under three verses from the Holy
Quran and one tradition that plainly announce our Prophet to
be the last Prophet and Islam to be the final divine religion.
1."Muhammad is not the father of any of yourmen but
he is the Messenger of Allah and the seal of the Proph-
ets. And Allah is theKnower of all things."
(Surah Ahzaab: Verse 40)
This verse evidently announces of the finality of the Holy
Prophet's (s.a.w.a.) prophethood.
2."Say: O people! Surely I am the Apostle ofAllah to you
all "
(Surah A'raaf: Verse 158)
In the above verse, the terms, 'O people!' and 'toyou all' ex-
plain that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.a.) isnot confined to a
particular era or to a special group orgeneration of people.
Rather, his messengership and prophethood is universal and
forever.
3. "He is the one Who sent His Apostle with guidance and the
religion of truth, that He might cause it to dominate over all re-
ligions,though the polytheists may be averse. "(Surah Taubah:
Verse 33)Noticeably, domination and over powering imply
that this religion will continue to survive till the day of resur-
rection. Had Allah the Almighty revealed anyreligion other
than Islam and raised any other Prophet,certainly this religion
and Prophet would have abrogated Islam just as Islam had ab-
rogated the laws of theprevious prophets. In this case, Islam
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should not gainclear victory and domination over other reli-
gions. But when Allah the Almighty is clearly declaring that We
haveraised Our Messenger with Islam to grant it victory and
domination over all religions and sects, then such triumph can
be achieved only when Islam is the lastheavenly religion and
no other religion ensues. This,undoubtedly, is the fact that Al-
lah has not sent any other shariah or religion or sect after
Islam.
4. The following tradition is present in most of the authentic
books of the Shias as well as the Sunnis.Addressing Imam Ali
Ibn Abi Taalib (a.s.), the Messengerof Allah (s.a.w.a.) declared,
"You are unto me as Haroon was to Moosa except for
the fact that there is no prophet after me."
After these irrefutable and undeniable proofs, thefalsity of
all claimants of prophethood after the Messenger of Allah
(s.a.w.a.) stands exposed, whetherhe is the Punjabi of undi-
vided India, Ghulam Ahmad Qaadiyaani, or the Iranian, Ali Mo-
hammad Shirazi, knownas Baab. Interestingly, the teachings
and ethics, which they claim to be their creation, are all plagi-
arized from the Holy Quran and traditions, and not a single of
these belong to them. And whatever actually belongs to
these(impostors) is replete with contradictions. These incon-
sistencies and paradoxes are sufficient proofs that they had
nothing to do with Allah.
Before claiming divinity, they had averred Mahdaviyyat. The
sequence of events was as follows:Initially, they claimed to be
the representative and door(Baab) of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.),
thereafter, they claimed to be the Mahdi, then a Prophet and fi-
nally, God. Sincethere is no position beyond divinity and god-
hood, theystopped at it. Incongruities in these claims are suffi-
cient evidences to expose these opportunistic claimants .
(Talkhis-e-Tarikh-e-Nabeel, p. 317 by Haikaluddin)
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Imam Mahdi(a.t.f.s.)-TheLast Imam
We have already mentioned that after the Messenger of Allah
(s.a.w.a.), the number of his successors and the leaders of this
nation is twelve. The first of them is Imam Ali Ibn Abi Taalib
(a.s.) and the lastis Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.), who is still alive and
inoccultation on Allah's command.
On analyzing these false claimants, the following con-
sequences come to light:
1) The presence of false claimants proves the existence of
the true claimant to this esteemed position. The counterfeit of
only those currenciesare available, which are actually in circu-
lation.Hence, one can never find a 75 paise coin or a 25 rupee
counterfeit note in the market.
2) An important peculiarity of the real Imam Mahdi(a.t.f.s.) is
that he will spread Islam to the nook sand corners of the world.
The Islamic slogan 'Thereis no god but Allah and Muhammad is
the Messenger of Allah" will echo throughout the universe. All
these bogus charlatans have departedfrom this world but failed
in making Islam as thedominant religion of the universe. On
the contrary,they became the cause of further dissension and-
disputes among the Muslims.
3) Yet another significant characteristic of the real Imam
Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) is that his Imamat and leadership will continue
till the Day of Judgment.Immediately after his martyrdom, Re-
surrection will occur. These phony claimants have already left
thisworld, causing confusion and chaos with all their deviations
and no sign of Resurrection. Their demise without the occur-
rence of Resurrection is another proof of their falsity.
4) Yet another very important feature of Imam
Mahdi's(a.t.f.s.) leadership, which has been high lighted inall
books concerning him, is that he will fill the earth with justice,
fairness and equity as it would be fraught with injustice,
tyranny and oppression.These sham impostors neither reduced
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the oppression and tyranny of the world nor did they fillit with
justice and fairness. The converse was the reality. They be-
came the cause of intenseaugmentation and increase in
tyranny andoppression. This is another evidence of theirdecep-
tion and fallacy.
5) Allah the Almighty has never appointed any fallible and
sinning person as a Prophet or an Imam.Human intellect sup-
ports the idea that a person who is responsible for the guid-
ance of the entire humanity and is the guarantor of their salva-
tion has to be infallible (ma'soom). While, we observe that
among all these fake claimants, none were infallible. A brief
look at their lives will reveal the filth and contamination in
which they existed.
6) The true representatives of Allah always raisedtheir voice
against injustice and oppression.Consequently, the tyrants and
their despotic reigns always opposed them and afflicted them
with allkinds of tortures and troubles. On the other hand,these
sham impostors assisted the oppressors intheir mischievous
designs and considered rebellionagainst the tyrants as prohib-
ited. Obviously, they had to support these oppressors for other-
wise,from where would they receive support and assistance for
their devious aims? This is precisely the reason that even today
their head offices arebased in imperialist and colonial capitals.
For instance, while intense war rages on in Palestine,Bahaism
continues to have its headquarters in Israel. Similarly, Qaadiy-
anism has its main centersin Britain and the United States. Ob-
viously, children feel secure in the lap of their parents and are
nourished in better there .
( Taryaaq al-Quloob, p. 15 )
For details, refer to books on Finality of Prophethood and on
Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.). Moreover,reliable and authentic books
have been penned inrefutation of these self-idolizing impostors
and their shamreligions.
These few lines have been jotted down to caution all from be-
ing deceived by every false claimant and glib talker, and to
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preserve our religion and belief. The Messenger of Allah,
Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa (s.a.w.a.) is the last Prophet, his
Shariat is the last Shariat and the Majestic Quran is a divine
book.After him (s.a.w.a.), there is neither any prophet nor book
nor religion. Even today, he (s.a.w.a.) is a Prophet and hence,
everyday we proclaim in our azaan and ourprayers, 'I bear wit-
ness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.a.)'. Not
that he 'was' the Messenger of Allah, but he 'is' the Messenger
of Allah.
Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) is the twelfth and last of the chain of
leadership and guidance. He is alive and inoccultation on di-
vine command. Further information concerning Imam Mahdi
(a.t.f.s.) will be provided for in the coming pages, Inshallah.
Blessings of Allah be on you, O Master of Age, help us!
The belief in t he Im am at , awaiting, and re appearance of
Hazrat Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) is a mirror,which reflects the peak
and perfection of true Islam
In it lies the cure of oppressed mankind and the remedy for
tyrannized humanity In which one can observe justice,
equity,brotherhood and fraternity, instead of injustice,oppres-
sion and tyranny
In which one sees the manifestation of puremonotheism
(Tauheed) and sincere worship instead of polytheism and
unbelief
In which man, free from all sorts of dangers,hazards and in-
securities, is worshipping the One God
It is the reappearance of the Imamwho will raise thes tand-
ard of a divine government
Who will destroy and uproot the oppressors andraise the op-
pressed slaves to unprecedented glories
Whose advent will be a living portrait of perfection of reli-
gion, completion of bounties and satisfaction of the Lord
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Part 2
Recognition of Imam Mahdi
(a.t.f.s.): Significance and
Obligations
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Chapter 1
The Creed of Imamate
The belief of Imamate is that important pillar of Islamic be-
lief, without which the religious structure remains incomplete.
The acceptance of all actions depends on the belief in Imam-
ate. When the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) commenced his mission
withDaawat-e-Zul Asheerah, along with the call for Div-
ineMonotheism, proclamation of his own messengership,
he(s.a.w.a.) also announced the mastership and vilaayat of
Ameerul Momineen (a.s.). He invited one and all for accepting
this invitation. From then onwards, the HolyProphet (s.a.w.a.)
kept informing and announcing the people about Imamate and
Caliphate. Finally, on 18th Zilhajj, 10 A.H., in the vast plain of
Ghadir-e-Khumm, infront of a crowd of 1,24,000 pilgrims, he
(s.a.w.a.) notonly announced the successorship and Imamate of
Ameerul Momineen (a.s.) in clear terms, but, even ordered the
people to pay allegiance to Ali (a.s.). The Muslims duly obliged.
Later, in the destruction of Harith Ibn No'man, people also saw
the fate of him who deniesAli's mastership.
Along with the announcement of the mastership ofAli (a.s.),
the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) also declared the Imamate and mas-
tership of his eleven descendants. Onvarious occasions, and in
numerous ways, he made it clear that after him, till the Day of
Judgement, the number of his successors and caliphs shall re-
main only twelve. The first of them will be Ali (a.s.) and the
last,Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.). In a number of traditions, he has
also mentioned the names, titles, agnomens, and characterist-
ics of these twelve successors. Through his companion, Jaabir
Ibn Abdullah Ansari, he sent salutations to the fifth among the
Imams, Imam Muhammad al-Baqer (a.s.). All these are
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practical testimonies of the truthfulness of the Holy Proph-
et(s.a.w.a.).
The series of Imamate and guidance continuestoday and will
go on till the dawn of resurrection. TheMessenger of Allah
(s.a.w.a.) has underlined thesignificance of Imam-e-Asr's (a.s.)
recognition throughthe famous tradition,
"One who dies without recognizing the Imamof his
time, dies the death of ignorance (i.e.unbelief)."
As is evident, the unbelievers will not attain salvation. They
will go to hell and shall abide in it forever.Anybody who desires
to save himself from the perennial chastisement of hell and
gain the everlasting bounties of paradise, then it is for him to
gain the recognition of the Imam of his time. On the flip side,
one who does not recognize the Imam of his time, his religion
is not perfect,his bounties are not complete and Allah the
Almighty is not satisfied with him.
Today, who is our Imam?
The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) has already mentioned that the
chain of Imamate will continue after him till the Day of Judge-
ment. Therefore, it is necessary that there should be somebody
from that series who has been divinely or dained. Who is he? In
the light of reliable and authentic traditions (narrated by Shias
as well as Sunnis), the Imam of our time, is the son of Imam
Hasanal-Askari(a.s.), Hazrat Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.).
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Chapter 2
The Importancein the Belief of Mahdaviyyat
If somebody believes and is certain about the Prophethood of
all the previous Prophets and Messengers (peace be on them)
but denies the Messengership of the last Prophet, Hazrat
Muhammad Mustafa (s.a.w.a.), he is an unbeliever and his sal-
vation,impossible. Similarly, if someone believes in the Imam-
ate of all the infallible Imams (a.s.) but refuses to accept the
Imamate of the last Imam, Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.), he is nota be-
liever and his deliverance, unattainable. Renowned Sunni
scholars like Shaykh al-Islam Hamveeni, in hisbook "Faraaedus
Simtain" and Shaykh Sulayman Qundoozi in his famous work
"Yanaabee' al-Mawaddah"have recorded that the Holy Prophet
(s.a.w.a.) said,
"One who denies the reappearance of Mahdi, is an
unbeliever."
Imam'sLife at a Glance
Name : M H M D
Title : M ahdi , Baqi y y a t ullah,Imam-e-Zamana, Vali-e-Asr,
Qaem,etc.
Agnomen : Abul Qasim, Aba Saaleh al-Mahdi
Father : The Elev ent h Im a m , Has a nal-Askari (a.s.)
Mother : Narjis Khatoon, also called asSosan.
Birthday : 15th Sha'baan, 255 A.H.
Birthplace : In the house of Imam Askari (a.s.)in the Iraqi city
of Saamarra
Commencement of Imamat: 8th Rabi-al-Awwal, 260 A.H.
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Age : Still alive. Shall reappear on the command of Allah the
Almighty
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Chapter 3
Occultation (Ghaibat)
One can find in reliable traditions narrated on the authority
of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) that when Mahdir eappears, op-
pression and tyranny will be eradicated from the face of earth,
and unjust and tyrannical rulers will be uprooted. Therefore,
every oppressive king,particularly the contemporaries of Imam
Hasan al-Askari(a.s.), strove to prevent the birth of Imam
Mahdi (a.t.f.s.)and his advent in this world. Also, as the Mes-
senger ofAllah (s.a.w.a.) had prophesied that the number of
Imams will be twelve, and that Imam Hasan al-Askari(a.s.) will
be the eleventh Imam, (and Mahdi the twelfth),they were sure
that Mahdi will be born in his house only.Consequently, tight
security and strict surveillance was imposed. But just as Firaon
had failed in his machinations to prevent the birth of Hazrat
Moosa (a.s.),which ultimately did occur, in the same way, des-
pite all their efforts, the oppressors could not stop the birth of
Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.). As there was a great danger to the life of
Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.), the news of his birth was not announced
to all and sundry. Only those who could berelied upon were in-
formed about this holy occurrence.After the martyrdom of
Imam Hasan al-Askari (a.s.), when the Imamate and leadership
of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.)began, the perils to his life increased.
His residence was raided umpteen times by the king's army.
Hence, on divine command, Imam-e-Zamana (a.t.f.s.) went in to
occultation. On the one hand, conditions were threatening and
danger loomed large. While on the other, the masses had their
queries and posers for which contact with Imam (a.s.) was ne-
cessary. Considering this necessity, Imam (a.s.) appointed four
special deputies,through whom contact with Imam (a.s.) could
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be possible.These four persons were called as Special
Deputies(Nuawwaab-e-Arba' or Naaebeen-e-Khaas).
The names of these Special Deputies were asfollows (in chro-
nological order):
1) Usman Ibn Saeed Amri
2) Muhammad Ibn Usman Ibn Saeed Amri
3) Husain Ibn Rauh Nawbakhti
4) Ali Ibn Muhammad Seymouri
The series of special deputy ship started from 260A.H. and
terminated in the year 329 A.H. (i.e. 69 years).Thi s period i s c
alled a s Minor Occultation(Ghaibat-e-Sughra). The year 329
A.H., with the death ofthe fourth deputy, Ali Ibn Muhammad
Seymouri, marked the end of minor occultation and the begin-
ning of the Major Occultation (Ghaibat-e-Kubra). Till Allah
theAlmighty does not permit Imam-e-Zamana (a.t.f.s.) tor
eappear, the major occultation will continue. Today, weare liv-
ing in the era of the major occultation in which,Imam-e-
Zamana (a.t.f.s.) has not appointed any special deputy. But he
has also not abandoned us. For ourreligious problems and
questions, he has appointed jurists (mujtahideen), bearing all
the necessary conditions, as his proof upon us and has ordered
us to refer to them. As per his command, it is essential that
ourlives should be in conformity with the edicts of the living
mujtahid.
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Chapter 4
Benefit of Imam-e-Zamana's (a.t.f.s.)Exist-
ence in Occultation
Presently, our Imam-e-Zamana (a.t.f.s.) is inoccultation. But
it does not mean that he is living in anisolated place, far away
from inhabitation.
Occultation means that people are not aware of hisplac e of
ab ode. Ev e n w hen t he y s e e t heirImam-e-Zamana (a.t.f.s.),
they do not recognize him.Imam Sadeq (a.s.) says,
"They see him but do not recognize him."
(Muntakhab al-Asar, Part 2, Ch. 38, p. 301)
But Imam-e-Zamana (a.t.f.s.) sees the people andrecognizes
them too. He himself declares,
"None of your news is hidden from us. Weare not negli-
gent in your protection nor arewe forgetful of your re-
membrance. Had it notbeen so, calamities would have
descendedupon you and enemies would haveannihilated
you."
(Behaar al-Anwaar, vol. 53, Ch. 31)
This proves that although Imam-e-Zamana (a.t.f.s.)is hidden
from the eyes of the people, he is aware of their conditions.
Now, we can benefit from his existence just as people draw ad-
vantage from the sun when it is concealed behind the clouds.
We can relate all our difficulties to him. At every step, we can
reach out to him through our cries for help. Just let us give it a
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try, and feel his hand reach unto us, not with standing the veil
of occultation. One can find thousands of such incidents inreli-
able books when people have called out to Imam-e-Zamana
(a.t.f.s.) for help and he has come totheir rescue.
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Chapter 5
Longevity
Imam-e-Zamana (a.t.f.s.) was born in 255 A.H.Today the age
of Imam-e-Zamana (a.t.f.s.) exceeds 1150 years. This is just his
present age and his reappearance is still pending. The years
after reappearance have also been discounted.
Perhaps some minds might pose the query, 'Is it possible for
a man to live so long?' The answer is a definite yes. Man can
certainly attain longevity for the following reasons:
1) Till date, no limit has been fixed for human age, that after
such and such age, man cannot or should notlive.
2) There have been people who have lived even more than
the present age of Imam-e-Zamana (a.t.f.s.),like Hazrat Nuh
(a.s.) who propagated for 950 years before the famous deluge
and his total age exceeded 2500 years.
3) Hazrat Khizr (a.s.) and Hazrat Ilyas (a.s.) continue to live
till date.
4) Shaitan preceded Hazrat Adam (a.s.) in existence and is
still alive. Imam Zain al-Abedeen (a.s.) says,
"In our Qaem, is the tradition and sign ofHazrat Nuh (a.s.)
and that is his longevity."
(Kamaal al-deen, vol. 2, p. 524)
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Chapter 6
Awaiting(Intezaar)
In the major occultation, an important duty is to await the re-
appearance of Imam-e-Zamana (a.t.f.s.).Imam Sadeq (a.s.)
relates from the Holy Prophet(s.a.w.a.),
"The best act of my nation is to await there
appearance."
(Kamaal al-deen, vol. 2, p. 644)
Awaiting is an inner condition that we experiencevis--vis our
beloved. Our restlessness for the meeting with the beloved is
directly proportionate with the presence of love in our hearts
for him. If you are waiting for a guest, you will prepare yourself
for his arrival by cleaning up the house and providing the ne-
cessities of his comfort. You will inform the people about his
arrivaland will exhort them to join you in welcoming him. More
than the house, you will prepare your heart for his comfort,
leisure and ease.
If such preparedness and restlessness is found inus, then we
are truly awaiting for the guest. But if I am simply sleeping
lazily, without feeling the need for any preparation and readi-
ness, then such an awaiting is nothing more than lip service.
Those who are waiting for Imam-e-Zamana (a.t.f.s.)
are restless for his reappearance. They are preparingfor his
arrival by improving themselves and inviting others to change
for the better. They are themselves learning religious laws and
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injunctions while making others also aware of their religious
obligations. They are restless due to the delay in the reappear-
ance. The occultation of their beloved Imam-e-Zamana (a.t.f.s.)
has snatched sleep from their eyes.
Imam Zainul Aabedeen (a.s.) has described the characterist-
ics and importance of the one who awaits there appearance
thus,
"O Abu Khalid (Kabuli)! In the period of his occultation, those
who believe in his Imamate, await his reappearance are the
best people of all times. Allah the Almighty has endowed the m
with intellec t,understanding and cognition to such anextent
that occultation (of Imam) for them isas good as his presence.
They are equal (instatus) to those who are fighting along side-
the Prophet of Allah (s.a.w.a.) with theirs words. Certainly,
these are the real believers and our true Shias and they call to-
wards the path of Allah, openly and secretly.
"(Kamaal al-deen, Ch. 31, H. 2)
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Chapter 7
Duties and Responsibilities
It is clear now as to how important it is to await forthe re-
appearance of Imam-e-Zamana (a.t.f.s.) and how great is the
status and position of those who await. Also,it is a reality that
as the level increases, responsibilities and duties increase too.
Although there are a number of responsibilities of a believer
during the major occultation,we shall mention a few important
ones here under,keeping brevity into consideration.
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Recognition of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.)
By recognition, historical knowledge and information is not
what is implied. Rather, it means to be aware of those levels,
perfection and authority that has been granted to Imam-e-
Zamana (a.t.f.s.) by Allah the Almighty. If we believe in these,
then we will be sure tha the is definitely keeping a watch on all
our actions, every single one of them. He rules on each and
every particle of this world. The entire universe is subject to
his command. Only then will we refrain from sins and seek
refuge and help from him for all our difficulties.
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Improvement in Deeds
We cannot see Imam-e-Zamana (a.t.f.s.) with oursinful eyes
but he, definitely, is observing us. If somebody really believes
that he is constantly beingwatched by Imam-e-Zamana
(a.t.f.s.), he will keep away from quite a few sins. Good deeds
are the only way togain proximity and nearness to Imam-e-
Zamana (a.t.f.s.).And who does not desire to be nearer to his
Imam (a.s.)?He (a.t.f.s.) himself has admonished us,
"Then each one of you should act in such away that
your deeds bring you closer to ourlove, and refrain from
all those actions thatwill bring you nearer to our wrath
and anger."
(Behaar al-Anwaar, vol. 53, p. 181)
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Reformation of the Society
To rectify and improve our society, i.e. our children,brothers,
sisters, relatives, friends, acquaintances, etc. is also our re-
sponsibility. For, it is essential that the ground be prepared for
the reappearance. Imam Hasanal-Askari (a.s.) says,
"An orphan is he who loses his father. But greater than him
is he who has become distanced from his Imam and does not
have access to him. He is not aware of his responsibilities and
obligations. Among our Shias, one who is knowledgeable of our
traditions and knowledge, should teach this Shia who is ignor-
ant and unaware, and guide him. It is as if he has sheltered and
nourished an orphan. Yes, the one who guides him and teaches
him our religious laws, will be with us in the highest grades of
paradise."
(Tafseer Imam Hasan al-Askari (a.s.), p. 114, 115)
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Supplication (Doa)
Supplication is a weapon of the believer through which he re-
pels calamities and encounters difficulties. He attains his de-
sires with its help. The reappearance of Imam-e-Zamana
(a.t.f.s.) and his being safe from all evils and calamities is the
heart felt desire of every believer.One of the rights that he
(a.s.) enjoys upon us is that we should pray for him, first and
foremost, in our supplications and invocations. Naturally, we
always pray for that thing first which enjoys utmost signific-
ance in our eyes. Nobody is greater than Imam-e-Zamana
(a.t.f.s.)nor is anything more important than his reappearance.
Itis necessary that after every namaz, our first supplication be
in favour of Imam-e-Zamana (a.t.f.s.). We must begin and end
our day with the prayers for the reappearance of our beloved
Imam (a.s.). Although there are a number of invocations for
Imam-e-Zamana (a.t.f.s.) like Doa-e-Nudbah, which should be
recited on Fridays, etc.we shall suffice here with only two im-
portant supplications for him.
(a) In every namaz, especially in obligatory prayers,
weshould recite the following invocation in the Qunoot.This is
also called as Doa-e-Salaamati.
(b) After Namaz-e-Subh (morning prayers), we mustrecite
the brief Doa-e-Ahd. It is a salutation, acovenant and a supplic-
ation, all put together.
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Sadaqah
When a person knows and likes somebody from the depth of
his heart, he wishes him well and desires his safety from all
evils and calamities. He prays for his well being and health. He
gives sadaqah for his safety and protection. Praying or giving
sadaqah does not mean that the concerned person is afflicted
with calamities. Rather, it is an expression of our love for
him.The more we love him, the more will be our invocations
and sadaqah in his favour.
Today, who is more deserving to be loved and be attached
with than the holy persona of Imam-e-Zamana(a.t.f.s.)? Can a
believers heart love anybody else more than him? To pray for
Imam-e-Zamana (a.t.f.s.) and togive sadaqah for his safety is an
expression of our love for him. In the taqeebaat of the obligat-
ory prayers, ithas been emphasized to recite Ayat al-Kursi for
the safety and security of Imam-e-Zamana (a.t.f.s.).
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Seeking of Desires
Allah the Almighty has appointed the infallible Imams (a.s.)
as the media and doors for approaching Him. Presently, Imam-
e-Zamana (a.t.f.s.) is that door through whom Allah is ap-
proached. The Holy Quran says,
"And all the good names are for Allah, then call Him
through them."
(Surah A'raaf: 18)
In the interpretation of this verse, traditions say that good
names in the verse implies the infallible Imams(a.s.) and that
we should call Allah through them.
(Al-Kafi, vol. 2, p. 618, H.2)
Imam-e-Zamana (a.t.f.s.) is the Door of Allah and His Name.
If we plead to Allah through this all-important medium, our
supplications will be accepted. Besides, it isthe sincere desire
of every father or every elder that theyoungsters of the family
approach him for their needs and that he fulfils them. Particu-
larly, when he is in aposition of power and authority. The eld-
ers feel great joyin fulfilling the needs of the youngsters.
Imam-e-Zamana (a.t.f.s.) is our father, elder and the master
of all bounties. Today, it is an important dutyfor us that we
present our difficulties to him for their solution.
Unfortunately, we speak of our problems to everybody but to
that Imam who is able to provide its remedies within no time.
The Holy Prophet (s.a.) says,
"Whenever you get entangled in somedifficulty, then
seek refuge in the presenceof Hazrat Hujjat (a.t.f.s.) and
invoke him. Hewill save you and grant you salvation. He
answers the needy. He is the refuge ofanybody who seeks
refuge in him."
(An-Najm al- Saaqib, p. 787)
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Chapter 8
Meeting
Today, we are living in the times of the major occultation but
it does not imply that all the doors leading to Imam-e-Zamana
(a.t.f.s.) have been shunted. Direct visitation is possible only on
account of his grace.Nobody can arrange a meeting with him
unilaterally(without Imam's consent). There have been some
extremely fortunate people who had the honor and grace of a
direct meeting with their master, Imam-e-Zamana(a.t.f.s.). Con-
sequently, their problems were solved.Reliable books have
mentioned the incidents of these fortunate ones. This was re-
garding apparent, physical visitation. As far as heart to heart
rendezvous is concerned, the possibility always exists for
everybody.The heart is aware of the path to the sought one.
For heartily contact, words are not required. Rather, its beat-
stranslate into the most effective of words. A broken heart nar-
rates a thousand incidents in a few seconds. In Doa-e-Nudbah,
we cry,
"May our lives be sacrificed on him who isdistanced
from the eyes but the hearts are not devoid of him. He is
physically far fromus but his remembrance and memor-
ies arenot distant from our gatherings."
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Chapter 9
Time of Reappearance
There is no doubt that one day certainly Imam-e-Zamana
(a.t.f.s.) will reappear from the HolyKa'bah. A heavenly voice
will announce his advent toone and all. There will not be any
place on earth wherethe voice of this announcement will not
reach. Of course,none knows that when this reappearance will
actually occur. Its knowledge is only and only with Allah and
none else. The holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) says,
"The reappearance of Mahdi will be like resurrection
which will be very heavy forthe heavens as well as for the
earth. It willbe sudden, unexpected."
(Muntakhab al-Asar, Part 1, Ch. 1, p. 30)
We cannot fix the time of reappearance but can advance it
with our incessant and unceasing invocations and
supplications. Imam-e-Zamana(a.t.f.s.)exhorts,
"Pray more for the reappearance for in it liesyour
salvation."
(Behaar al-Anwaar, vol. 53, p. 181)
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Chapter 10
The Companions of Imam-e-Zamana (a.s.)
We all desire earnestly and fervently to be included among
the companions of Imam-e-Zamana (a.t.f.s.).Every believer as-
pires to help the Imam of his time.There is no status or fortune
higher than this for him More than nearly fourteen hundred
years after his friends achieved martyrdom in Karbala while
defending the Imam of their time, Imam Husain (a.s.), Proph-
ets,Messengers, successors, angels, martyrs, witnesses, the
truthful ones, and even the Almighty Allah Himself,continue to
send incessant blessings and salutations on them.
The door of helping and assisting the Imam of the time is not
closed. We too can be among the helpers and supporters of the
Imam of our time. Traditions have talked about the character-
istics of Imam-e-Zamana's(a.t.f.s.) helpers. If these attributes
and traits are foundin us, then a million thanks to the Almighty,
and we should pray for their betterment and improvement by
the day (both quantitatively as well as qualitatively). But if
these characteristics are not found in us, or if some are found
and others are not, then we should supplicate to Allah the
Mighty and the Wise that He adorns us with these attributes,
for the sake of Imam-e-Zamana(a.t.f.s.). Some of these charac-
teristics and attributes areas follows:
? They are devout and highly religious individuals;
? Their hearts are overflowing with the love of their Imam-e-
Zamana(a.t.f.s.);
? They are nice and decent;
? They are concealed like mines of treasures in the earth;
? In their certitude, they are stronger than steel; ifthey pass
by mountain, they will render it into pieces;
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? They fight only for divine pleasure; any opponent who
stands against them, bites the dust;
? They are not cowed down by criticism and censure.
(Muntakhab al-Asar, Part 6, Ch. 1, p. 421)
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Chapter 11
Advent and Government
When Imam-e-Zamana (a.t.f.s.) arrives, the world will be a
completely different place. Every particle will rejoice at his ad-
vent. Hazrat Eesa (a.s.) will descend from the fourth heaven
and perform namaz behind him.Self-sacrificing, pious, devout,
religious and sincere believers will gather around Imam-e-
Zamana (a.t.f.s.).They will form circles around him, with him
sitting right inthe middle, like a moon encircled with stars. He
will reappear from Mecca and make Kufa his capital. Theen
tire world will be under the rule of true Islam and the standard
of Tauheed will be hoisted in the universe.Polytheism, disbe-
lief, hypocrisy and their like will be uprooted from the face of
the earth. Justice, equity,brotherhood and fraternity will be the
order of the day.Traditions have painted the picture of his re-
appearance beautifully. We shall mention a few special charac-
teristics of his reappearance here under:
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Justice and Equity
Numerous traditions contain the following sentence,
"He will fill the earth with justice and equityas it would be
fraught with injustice and oppression."
Today, whatever oppression or injustice we are witnessing in
any form what so ever, will be totally annihilated. Justice, and
sheer justice, will prevail. The deeply felt prayer of humanity
will be actualized with there appearance. The efforts of the
Prophets (a.s.) and the Messengers (a.s.) will yield fruits with
the establishment of justice.
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Honour For Religion
Religion will be honoured in the government of Imam-e-
Zamana (a.t.f.s.). It will be implemented with all its minute de-
tails. The Holy Quran will dominate the universe. All those reli-
gious injunctions that have been forgotten or distorted will re-
gain their original practical form and every one will act on
them. In the salwaat of Friday, we find,
"O Allah! Enliven through him those laws of Your religion
that have been destroyed.Grant a fresh lease of life to those
sciences of Quran that have been forgotten. Manifest through
him those laws that have been distorted. Till Your Religion ap-
pears in its original and pure form at his hands."
(Mafaateeh al-Jinaan, A'maal for Friday)
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Unity and Harmony
One of the most serious maladies of our society is mutual dis-
cord and disharmony. Capabilities are destroyed. Assets are
rendered useless. Respect and honour are grounded to dust.
Houses are divided and families are torn to shreds. All because
of a single ailment - disunity and factionalism. But after there
appearance, all this will change. Factions will unite on one
platform. In Doa-e-Nudbah, we read,
"Where is the one who will gather thepeople on piety
and devotion?"
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Freshness and Greenness
Traditions have prophesied that when Imam-e-Zamana
(a.t.f.s.) reappears, the earth will throw up all its treasures. It
will be green and vibrant. There won't remain any piece of land
that will be dry and barren. The earth will gain new life and
there will bevitality and vigour everywhere. Grains and fruits
will be inimmeasurable abundance. In one ziyarat, we
saluteImam-e-Zamana(a.t.f.s.) with the following sentence,
"Peace be on you, O spring of creation and brightness
of days."
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Perfection of Intellect
Imam-e-Zamana (a.t.f.s.) will not only enliven theearth and
extricate its hidden treasures but he will infuse new life into
hearts, restore capabilities and perfectintellects. Traditions
have prophesied,
"When Imam-e-Zamana (a.t.f.s.) reappears,he will
gently stroke the heads of the peopleby which their intel-
lects will become complete and perfect."
(Behaar al-Anwaar, vol. 52, p. 336)
Ameerul Momineen Ali Ibn Abi Taalib (a.s.), in thefirst ser-
mon of Nahjul Balagha, while explaining the aim of sending the
Prophets and Messengers (a.s.), states,
" that they may extricate the hiddentreasures of the
intellects "
Therefore, the advent of Imam-e-Zamana (a.t.f.s.)will mark
the realization of the aim of sending of divine emissaries (a.s.).
Moreover, he will also avenge the blood of Imam Husain (a.s.).
All those who killed him,oppressed him or were satisfied at
these oppressions will be the targets of his sword.
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Chapter 12
A Final Request
Come, let all of us make a covenant that we shall not attach
ourselves to any other door except that of the Ahle Bait (a.s.).
(They are the strong rope of Allah(Hablallah), without fasten-
ing unto them, salvation is impossible). We shall pray for the
safety and security of Imam-e-Zamana (a.t.f.s.). We will always
remember himand narrate our difficulties to him. We shall
plead to him from the depth of our hearts and seek cure from
him for our ailments. O Master! We are ill, weak, poor of
memory, backward, harassed, in debts, etc. Master!Your Shia
and in such a bad state!
We know that our deeds are presented to you due to which
your heart bleeds. You are unhappy and unsatisfied with our
actions. We are very, very sinful. We confess to all these but
Master! If unworthy children will not find refuge in the house
of their father, where will they go? Where shall the subjects go
but to the court of the king? If sinners will not go to their
Imam, whose door will they knock? Master! We are disgraced,
ignorant and disobedient. But we do not have anybody besides
you.You are our refuge, our solace, our shelter. We shed tears
for your ancestors and seek apologies from you.
We shall end our brief discussion with the follow-
ing statement:
The brothers of Hazrat Yusuf (a.s.) were the ones who had
thrown him in the well and sold him. Whatever difficulties
Hazrat Yusuf (a.s.) had to face was on account of his brothers.
Yet, not with standing all these atrocities and crimes which
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they had committed against their own brother, when they came
to Hazrat Yusuf (a.s.),who by then had become the King of
Egypt, they said,
"O King! Calamity has afflicted us and our families. We
have come with a handful of provisions. But you repay us
in full measureand be charitable towards us. Surely Allah
loves the charitable."
(Surah Yusuf: 88)
Accepting their brief apology, Hazrat Yusuf (a.s.)excused
them.
We repeat the same apology in your presence, O Yusuf-e-
Zahra, Hazrat Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.). O Master!Difficulties and
calamities have surrounded us. We have come to you with very
few good actions. But please have mercy on us and grant us in
full measure ..
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"Wisdom is the lost property of the Believer,