Who Is Imam Mahdi?
Imam Mahdi is the twelfth Shia Imam and the son of Imam Hasan al-Askari. He has the same name and epithet as the Prophet of Islam. Imam Mahdi is the Promised Savior in Islam, and Shia Muslims believe that his advent will fill the Earth with justice and light. However, does having such information necessarily lead us to a true understanding of him? Does it fully answer the question ‘Who is Imam Mahdi’?
On this website, we have walked the path to finding answers to these questions step by step and narrated a journey as old as the human being. This journey starts from within us, and it ultimately answers the question ‘Who is Imam Mahdi?’ To find a comprehensive answer to this question, we suggest that you keep reading the articles and follow the sitemap.
- Who am I to need an Imam whose name is Mahdi?
- What kind of being is the human to need an Imam?
- How will this future be realized and what is my role in its realization?
- What future is waiting for me, a future where knowing the Imam is essential for navigating its path?
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How will Imam Mahdi save humans and make the world a better place to live? To answer this question, we must first answer who the Imam is and why humans need him and his guidance. Which dimension of the human existence will suffer due to the absence of the infallible Imam in society?
It is only after answering these questions that we will understand the role of Imam Mahdi as the only living and present infallible Imam on Earth and how he will lead humankind towards eternal peace and happiness.
The Imam, as the deputy of God and the perfect role model for human beings, plays a significant role in guiding people towards growth and actualizing their potentials.The Imam, as the deputy of God and the perfect role model for human beings, plays a significant role in guiding people towards growth and actualizing their potentials.
- That is because the Imam is the only tangible and comprehensible manifestation of God and embodies all God's attributes; humans need to imitate the Imam in order to achieve the ultimate purpose of their creation, which is becoming similar to God. The Imam is an infallible expert equipped with all the necessary knowledge for humans to become truly human, and the only way for humans to attain lasting happiness, peace, and love is following the Imam.
- With the advent of Imam Mahdi, people will return to high human and moral values, and under his leadership, a society filled with justice, peace, and love will be created. Imam Mahdi, through his guidance, will save people from misguidance and oppression, leading them towards bliss.
Professor Mohammad Shojaee
Researcher of Divine Humanology in the International Arena
When will Imam Mahdi come?
What are the signs of the advent of Imam Mahdi?
Which of the signs of the advent of Imam Mahdi have already manifested themselves?
What are the characteristics of Imam Mahdi’s government?
What will happen after the advent of Imam Mahdi?
Usually, when we talk about the advent of Imam Mahdi, the above questions arise, and there are comprehensive and detailed answers available for them. However, more importantly, we must ask ourselves how we can benefit from him while he is in occultation. Is there a way to get close to him before his advent? Can’t we achieve the purpose of our creation and become similar to Allah before the advent of Imam Mahdi?
The concept of the Imam’s advent encompasses more than just his physical presence in society, visible to the physical eye. This idea of the collective advent, while important, overlooks the equally significant concept of the individual advent. The individual advent of the Imam happens in the hearts and souls of his true awaiters; that is, those who have believed themselves as human beings and have strived for human growth. These people have overcome their inner hostility and aggression by emulating the Imam and are ready to establish an existential relationship with him. Even before the collective advent of the Imam, they will come to an individual and inner advent. The reason for the Imam’s occultation is the unpreparedness and inability of people to communicate with him; therefore, if someone develops this readiness within himself, there will be no obstacle to establishing a connection with the Imam, and he can perceive the presence of the Imam. This is the same role that all prophets have promised to their followers, and we will discuss it in the section, “The Course of History Moving Towards the Advent of the Promised One.”
The Noble Rule of the Righteous or the Government of Imam Mahdi will be established after the advent by the Imam himself. We can talk about the beauties and blessings of this government for hours because in that society, there will be no trace of suffering, pain, or inequality. But the main questions here are, how will the Noble Rule of Imam Mahdi take shape? In a world filled with oppression and injustice before the advent of the Imam, how will such a government be established immediately after his advent?
To establish the Noble Rule of Imam Mahdi, we need to form a government which paves the way for his advent. We must create a civilization which is founded on fundamental human principles and presents an initial model of the Noble Rule of the Righteous in nine main pillars, and the Imam will build the foundations of his global rule on this preliminary model.
This model will be the basis for human growth at the time of his advent. It manifests itself in two forms today: temporary and permanent, namely the Arbaeen culture and the Islamic Revolution of Iran. The spirit of Arbaeen echoes the culture of the Noble Rule of the Righteous, and the Islamic Revolution of Iran provides the structure and framework for this civilization.
The new Islamic civilization must complete the preliminaries for the establishment of the Noble Rule of the Righteous before the advent of Imam Mahdi. That is, this government must overthrow tyranny and global arrogance and lay the initial groundwork for the establishment of the Noble Government. We will elaborate on this in the section “Documented Events Before the Advent of the Promised One.”
The historical context surrounding Imam Mahdi’s birth prevented him from being publicly present in the Shia community. His Minor Occultation began from the year 260 AH when he assumed the Imamate until 329 AH. After this period, his Major Occultation began, and it continues to the present day. The occultation of Imam Mahdi does not mean that he does not influence the Shia; rather, Shia Muslims believe that during this period, they are deprived only of his physical presence.
The reason for the occultation of Imam Mahdi is that Shia Muslims have not acquired the ability to protect the Imam’s life and overthrow the rule of tyrants; when these conditions are met, the occultation of Imam Mahdi will be over and he will come.
Regarding the occultation of Imam Mahdi, we need to understand two points: What is our role in the continuation of his occultation? How can we put an end to the world’s years of suffering caused by his absence? If you want to know your role in the formation of the Rule of the Righteous, you can refer to the section “The Role of Each of Us in the Advent of the Promised One.”
When will Imam Mahdi come?
What are the signs of the advent of Imam Mahdi?
Which of the signs of the advent of Imam Mahdi have already manifested themselves?
What are the characteristics of Imam Mahdi’s government?
What will happen after the advent of Imam Mahdi?
Usually, when we talk about the advent of Imam Mahdi, the above questions arise, and there are comprehensive and detailed answers available for them. However, more importantly, we must ask ourselves how we can benefit from him while he is in occultation. Is there a way to get close to him before his advent? Can’t we achieve the purpose of our creation and become similar to Allah before the advent of Imam Mahdi?
The concept of the Imam’s advent encompasses more than just his physical presence in society, visible to the physical eye. This idea of the collective advent, while important, overlooks the equally significant concept of the individual advent. The individual advent of the Imam happens in the hearts and souls of his true awaiters; that is, those who have believed themselves as human beings and have strived for human growth. These people have overcome their inner hostility and aggression by emulating the Imam and are ready to establish an existential relationship with him. Even before the collective advent of the Imam, they will come to an individual and inner advent. The reason for the Imam’s occultation is the unpreparedness and inability of people to communicate with him; therefore, if someone develops this readiness within himself, there will be no obstacle to establishing a connection with the Imam, and he can perceive the presence of the Imam. This is the same role that all prophets have promised to their followers, and we will discuss it in the section, “The Course of History Moving Towards the Advent of the Promised One.”
The Noble Rule of the Righteous or the Government of Imam Mahdi will be established after the advent by the Imam himself. We can talk about the beauties and blessings of this government for hours because in that society, there will be no trace of suffering, pain, or inequality. But the main questions here are, how will the Noble Rule of Imam Mahdi take shape? In a world filled with oppression and injustice before the advent of the Imam, how will such a government be established immediately after his advent?
To establish the Noble Rule of Imam Mahdi, we need to form a government which paves the way for his advent. We must create a civilization which is founded on fundamental human principles and presents an initial model of the Noble Rule of the Righteous in nine main pillars, and the Imam will build the foundations of his global rule on this preliminary model.
This model will be the basis for human growth at the time of his advent. It manifests itself in two forms today: temporary and permanent, namely the Arbaeen culture and the Islamic Revolution of Iran. The spirit of Arbaeen echoes the culture of the Noble Rule of the Righteous, and the Islamic Revolution of Iran provides the structure and framework for this civilization.
The new Islamic civilization must complete the preliminaries for the establishment of the Noble Rule of the Righteous before the advent of Imam Mahdi. That is, this government must overthrow tyranny and global arrogance and lay the initial groundwork for the establishment of the Noble Government. We will elaborate on this in the section “Documented Events Before the Advent of the Promised One.”
The historical context surrounding Imam Mahdi’s birth prevented him from being publicly present in the Shia community. His Minor Occultation began from the year 260 AH when he assumed the Imamate until 329 AH. After this period, his Major Occultation began, and it continues to the present day. The occultation of Imam Mahdi does not mean that he does not influence the Shia; rather, Shia Muslims believe that during this period, they are deprived only of his physical presence.
The reason for the occultation of Imam Mahdi is that Shia Muslims have not acquired the ability to protect the Imam’s life and overthrow the rule of tyrants; when these conditions are met, the occultation of Imam Mahdi will be over and he will come.
Regarding the occultation of Imam Mahdi, we need to understand two points: What is our role in the continuation of his occultation? How can we put an end to the world’s years of suffering caused by his absence? If you want to know your role in the formation of the Rule of the Righteous, you can refer to the section “The Role of Each of Us in the Advent of the Promised One.”
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