Taqavi Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 How is it possible for Imam Mahdi (AJTF) to live more than a thousand years? The important point to mention initially is the possibility of human longevity, indicating that a long life for humans is possible. The Quran states about Prophet Noah (AS): “We sent Noah to his people, and he lived among them for nine hundred and fifty years until the flood overtook them while they were wrongdoers.”[1] This verse indicates that Noah (AS) lived among his people for nine hundred and fifty years; however, the Quran does not specify how many years he lived before his mission or how many years he lived after the flood and the destruction of his people. In the Torah, which is the holy book of the Jews and accepted by Christians, the lives of many individuals with extraordinary and unusual lifespans are described. It states that “Adam” lived for 930 years, “Enosh” for 905 years, “Kenan” for 910 years, “Methuselah” for 969 years, and “Lamech” for 777 years, and then they died.[2] In Islamic traditions, there are also references to individuals with long lifespans. In a narration from Imam Sadiq (AS), it is mentioned that Noah (AS) lived for two thousand five hundred years.[3] Some narrations state that Mahdi (AJTF) has a tradition from Noah (AS), which is the long lifespan.[4] Prophet Khidr (AS) is another divine figure who, according to many narrations, has not died and is still alive. The Quran narrates the story between him and Prophet Moses (AS),[5] and in a narration from Imam Hasan al-Askari (AS), it is mentioned that he will not die until the Day of Judgment and the blowing of the trumpet….[6] From a scientific perspective, it cannot be said that a long lifespan for humans is impossible. Dr. Alexis Carrel, a scientist who focused on cancer treatment for a while, although his research did not reach a conclusion on this subject, revealed a truth: human cellular tissue does not perish on its own, and if placed in a suitable condition, it can have a long lifespan.[7] Similar views exist among other scientists,[8] indicating that scientifically, it is not possible to definitively set a limit on human lifespan. Another important point to consider is that even if we accept that such a long lifespan is naturally impossible, it does not pose a problem for the long lifespan of Imam Mahdi (AJTF), as his long life and physical health are due to supernatural and miraculous reasons. And God has willed it so.[9] Therefore, it cannot be absolutely denied that a long lifespan is impossible, nor can the existence of Imam Mahdi (AJTF) be denied based on this. [1] . Al-Ankabut: 14 "وَلَقَدْ أَرْسَلْنَا نُوحًا إِلَىٰ قَوْمِهِ فَلَبِثَ فِيهِمْ أَلْفَ سَنَةٍ إِلَّا خَمْسِينَ عَامًا" [2] . Bible, Torah, Book of Genesis, Chapter: 5, Verses: 5-32. [3] . Al-Kafi: Kilini, Muhammad bin Yaqub, vol. 8, p. 284, hadith 429. [4] . Kamal Al-Din and Tamam Al-Ni'mah: Sheikh Al-Saduq, Vol: 1, P: 322 [5] . Al-Kahf: 65-82 [6] . Montakhab al-Asar fi al-Imam al-Thani Ashar (AS): Al-Safi, Sheikh Lotfollah, Vol: 2, P: 283 [7] . Yadgar Magazine, Dey of 1323 (Solar Hijri), Number 5, Ahval-e Bozorgān (The status of great scientists), P: 75. [8] . Mau'ood Shenasi va Pasokh be Shobhaat: Ali Asghar Rizvani, P: 510. [9] . Buhuth Havl al-Mahdawiyeh: Shahid Sadr, P: 63 / Shi'a in Islam: Allameh Tabatabaei, Vol: 1, P: 235. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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