THE CONDITION OF THE SHIITES DURING THE ERA OF IMAM MAHDI'S REAPPEARANCE (AJTF)

[Taqavi]

What will be the condition of the Shiites during the era of the reappearance of Imam Mahdi (AJTF)?

 

Based on Islamic narrations and texts, the Shiites will enjoy a very favorable situation in the era of Imam Mahdi's reappearance (AJTF).

Some of the characteristics of the Shiite community in the era of the reappearance, as mentioned in the narrations, are:

• Correct teaching of the Quran: The Shiites will engage in the correct teaching of the Noble Quran and prevent innovations and deviations in its interpretation and teaching. Imam Ali (AS) says: "It is as if I see my Shiites in the Mosque of Kufa, having set up tents and teaching the people the Quran as it was revealed.[1]

• Intellectual and spiritual elevation: The intellect and knowledge of people will reach their peak, and they will gain a deep understanding of Islamic knowledge.

A narration from Imam Baqir (AS) states that during the time of Imam Mahdi (AJTF), people's intellects will become perfect, and they will attain a high level of understanding.[2]

• Physical and spiritual fortitude: Shiites will possess strong bodies and steadfast souls, and they will be resilient in the face of difficulties and hardships.

A narration from Imam Sajjad (AS) states in this regard that Allah will remove afflictions from our Shiites and make their hearts like pieces of iron. Allah will make the strength of each of their men equal to that of forty men, and they will become rulers of the earth. [3]

Similar to this narration, Imam Baqir (AS) also narrated, which has an additional point: "Your hearts will become like pieces of iron; to such an extent that if you strike a mountain with those hearts, you will split it and move it from its place." [4]

• Perfect health: Diseases and weaknesses will disappear, and Shiites will enjoy perfect health.

A narration from Imam Baqir (AS) states that whoever witnesses the reappearance of the Mahdi of the Household of the Prophet, if they are sick, they will become healthy, and if they are weak, they will become strong. [5]

• Extensive and rapid communication: Shiites will easily and quickly communicate with each other and benefit from up-to-date news and information.

A narration from Imam Sadiq (AS) states that during the uprising of our Qa'im, Allah will expand the hearing and sight of our Shiites so that there will no longer be any intermediary or distance between them and the Imam. When He speaks to them, they will hear and look at Him while He remains in His place. [6]

In another narration, it is stated that a Shiite, even if he is in the East, will be able to see his brother who is in the West, and likewise, if he is in the West, he will be able to see his brother who is in the East. [7]

• Prosperity and comfort: With the establishment of justice and the equitable distribution of wealth, prosperity and comfort will be provided for all people.

Imam Baqir (AS) is narrated to have said: "All the wealth of the world will be gathered to the Mahdi, whatever is in the heart of the earth and whatever is on the surface of the earth. Then the Mahdi will say to the people: 'Come and take this wealth. This is the same wealth that you cut off ties of kinship for, and you offended your relatives, and you shed innocent blood, and you committed grave sins. Come and take.'[8]

In another place, he says: 'The Mahdi will give wealth to people twice a year and distribute food rations twice a month. He will treat people equally so that there will be no need for Zakat, and the owners of Zakat will bring their Zakat to the needy Shiites, but they will not accept it, so they will insist and go around the houses and homes to get them to accept the Zakat, but the people will come out and say: 'We have no need for your money.'[9]

• Flourishing land and increased blessings: The land will flourish and be blessed with abundant resources.

The Prophet (SAW) is quoted as saying: "My nation, at the time of the appearance of the Mahdi, will attain blessings that they have never attained before in any era. In that time, the sky will rain abundantly, and the earth will not withhold any plant within itself." [10]

Imam Baqir (AS) says: "His rule will encompass the East and West of the world, and the treasures of the earth will appear for him. And in the entire world, there will remain no place of ruin except that he will make it prosperous. [11] Imam Ali (AS) is also narrated that: "The earth will bring out for him what it has in its depths and will leave all its facilities and blessings at his disposal." [12]

• Reign of justice and security: Oppression and injustice will be eradicated, and justice and security will prevail throughout the world.

Abu Sa'id Khudri narrates: "The Prophet (SAW) said: 'I give you glad news of the Mahdi; he will arise in my nation at a time of discord among people and earthquakes. Then he will fill the earth with justice and equity, just as it has been filled with oppression and injustice. The inhabitants of the heavens and the earth will be pleased with him, and he will distribute wealth equitably.' Someone asked him, 'What is the meaning of equitable distribution?' He said, 'Equally among the people.' And he said, 'Allah will fill the hearts of Muhammad's nation with contentment, and his (the Mahdi's) justice will encompass everyone.'"[13]

Imam Ali (AS) says: "If our Qa'im arises, the sky will pour down its blessings and the earth will grow its plants, and hatred and enmity will vanish from the hearts of servants, and the wild animals and beasts will live in harmony, to the extent that a woman, wearing ornaments, can travel from Iraq to Syria and step on anything but greens, and no predator will disturb or frighten her." [14]

In summary, the Shiites will attain human perfection and both worldly and spiritual happiness in the era of the reappearance.

 

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[1] . Al-Ghaybah: Muhammad ibn Ibrahim al-Numani, Vol: 1, P: 318.

[2] . Al-Kafi: Sheikh al-Kulayni, Vol: 1, P: 25.

[3] . Al-Khisal: Sheikh al-Saduq, Vol: 2, P: 541.

[4] . Al-Kafi: Sheikh al-Kulayni, Vol: 8, P: 294 / Bihar al-Anwar: Allameh Majlesi, Vol: 52, P: 335.

[5] . Al-Khara'ij wa al-Jarah: Qutb al-Din al-Rawandi, Vol: 2, P: 839 / Bihar al-Anwar: Allameh Majlesi, Vol: 52, P: 335.

[6] . Al-Kafi: Sheikh al-Kulayni, Vol: 8, P: 241.

[7] . Bihar al-Anwar: Allameh Majlesi, Vol: 52, P: 391.

[8] . Al-Ghaybah: Muhammad ibn Ibrahim al-Numani, P: 237.

[9] . Bihar al-Anwar: Allameh Majlesi, Vol: 52, P: 390.

[10] . Al-Malahim wa al-Fitan fi Zuhoor al-Gha'ib al-Muntazar: Sayyid ibn Tawus, Vol: 1, P: 71 / Bihar al-Anwar: Allameh Majlesi, Vol: 51, P: 83.

[11] . Kamal al-Din wa Tamam al-Ni'mah: Sheikh al-Saduq, Vol: 1, P: 331.

[12] . Nahj al-Balagha, Sermon 138:«و تخرج له الارض افالیذ کبدها و تلقى الیه سلما مقالیدها»  

[13] . Ghayat al-Maram wa Hujjat al-Khisam fi Ta'yin al-Imam: Sayyid Hashim al-Bahrani, Vol: 7, P: 112.

[14] . Al-Khisal: Sheikh al-Saduq, Vol: 2, P: 626.