IMAM MAHDI (AJTF) AND PROBLEMS OF SHIA

[Taqavi]

Why doesn't Imam Mahdi (AJTF) solve the problems of the Shia?

 

Shia believes that Imam Mahdi (AJTF) is the proof of Allah on Earth and that Allah conducts all affairs through him. The Earth remains standing due to his existence. On the other hand, there are numerous reports of encounters with him and miracles performed by him to fulfill the needs of the Shia, which indicate his grace and attention to the Shia community.[1]

However, carrying out these matters does not mean that the prophets and imams (AS) must solve all society's problems, nor should the proof of their legitimacy depend on this. Throughout the history of humanity, the divine prophets, despite their ability to perform extraordinary deeds and their power to alleviate problems and hardships,[2] have faced numerous challenges and difficulties in preserving Allah's religion, and Allah has commanded them to strive and make efforts in the path of truth, even in situations where they might lose their lives.[3]

Although numerous miracles have been issued from the Prophet (SAW),[4] the followers of Islam also endured many hardships during their time in Mecca, with some even losing their lives under the torture of polytheists.[5] Therefore, it should be said that the nature of this universe is based on the fact that things are done based on human effort.[6]

Regarding the movement of Imam al-Mahdi (AJTF), it should be noted that it is not expected that the administration of the affairs of the Shiites will be entirely miraculous and that no one in the Shiite community will face any problems. This is part of human life in the material world.

As Imam Khomeini (may his soul rest in peace) stated about the events after the advent: "Some believe that everything will be miraculously corrected in one night; while after the advent of the Imam, efforts and sacrifices will be made to suppress the oppressors. If you expect that everything will transform overnight according to Islam and the commands of Almighty Allah, this is a mistake, and such a miracle has never occurred in the entire history of humanity, nor will it.

The day that, Allah willing, the universal reformer reappears, do not think that a miracle will happen, and the world will be corrected in one day; rather, through efforts and sacrifices, the oppressors will be suppressed and isolated."[7]

As a result, it can be said that Allah has based human life in the material world on tests,[8] free will,[9] and the upbringing of society. While human freedom can lead to challenges and hardships,[10] divine tests are accompanied by difficulties and hardships that contribute to the growth and elevation of individuals and the education of society.

Therefore, it cannot be stated that if Imam al-Mahdi (AJTF) exists and is alive, all the problems of the Shiites must be resolved, and the Imam will remove all obstacles from the path of the Shiite community through extraordinary actions. This was not the case during the time of his noble ancestor, the Messenger of Allah (SAW), and other divine prophets (AS).

 

 

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[1] . Sultan Al-Mufrij ‘an Ahl Al-Iman fi Man Ra’a Sahib Al-Zaman: Ali bin Abdul Karim Al-Nili, Vol: 1, P: 37.

[2] . As an example, His Eminence Jesus (AS) is mentioned in the Quran: Al-Imran: 49 «أَنِّي أَخْلُقُ لَكُمْ مِنَ الطِّينِ كَهَيْئَةِ الطَّيْرِ فَأَنْفُخُ فِيهِ فَيَكُونُ طَيْرًا بِإِذْنِ اللَّهِ ۖ وَأُبْرِئُ الْأَكْمَهَ وَالْأَبْرَصَ وَأُحْيِي الْمَوْتَىٰ بِإِذْنِ اللَّهِ ۖ وَأُنَبِّئُكُمْ بِمَا تَأْكُلُونَ وَمَا تَدَّخِرُونَ فِي بُيُوتِكُمْ». And what happened to Moses (AS): Al-Baqarah: 50«وَإِذْ فَرَقْنَا بِكُمُ الْبَحْرَ فَأَنْجَيْنَاكُمْ وَأَغْرَقْنَا آلَ فِرْعَوْنَ وَأَنْتُمْ تَنْظُرُونَ».”

[3] . Al-Ma'idah: 21 to 26

[4] . Like the miracle of the return of the sun: Man La Yahduruhu al-Faqih: Sheikh al-Saduq, Vol: 1, P: 203.

[5] . The authentic biography of the Great Prophet (saw): Al-Amili, Sayyid Ja'far Murtaza, Vol. 3, p. 221.

[6] . An-Najm: 39 «وَأَنْ لَيْسَ لِلْإِنْسَانِ إِلَّا مَا سَعَىٰ»

[7] . Imam's Sahifah: Khomeini, Sayyid Ruhollah, Vol. 21, p. 447.

[8] . Al-Baqarah: 155 «وَلَنَبْلُوَنَّكُمْ بِشَيْءٍ مِّنَ الْخَوفْ وَالْجُوعِ وَنَقْصٍ مِّنَ الأَمَوَالِ وَالأنفُسِ وَالثَّمَرَاتِ وَبَشِّرِ الصَّابِرِينَ»

[9] . Al-Kahf: 29 «وَقُلِ الحَقُّ مِنْ رَبِّكُمْ فَمَنْ شاءَ فَلْيُؤْمِنْ وَمَنْ شاءَ فَلْيَكْفُرْ»

[10] . Al-Shura: 30 «وَما أَصابَكُمْ مِنْ مُصِيبَةٍ فَبِما كَسَبَتْ أَيْدِيكُمْ وَيَعْفُو عَنْ كَثِيرٍ»