INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
you and your enemies would have destroyed you
from Baharul-Anvar, Vole 53, Chap.21)Such love, kindness, affection, and fondness are not found even in the partners
After seeing so much kindness and compassion, whose heart will not be moved for action? Whose eyes will not shed tears at the separation
from such an Imam while his love is glowing in his heart? When we see such magnanimity we yearn to place our forehead at his feet
But the burdens of sin benumb our agility and the clutches of bad conscience retard our steps.The main reason for being deprived of his
(SAWA), Imam Mahdi (AS) whose followers look forward to his Reappearance day and night.The only SaviorMajority of the world religions,
irrespective of their being divine or earthly, believe in the advent of a Savior
The spiritual leaders of different religions have discussed and debated this subject
Savior is described as deliverer of mankind, whowill appear at the ultimate stage with justice and equity after it has been filled with
tyranny and oppression, eradicate deviation, ignorance, and atheism and disseminate moral and spiritual guidance and monotheism.Importance
will be twelve caliphs successors after me
successors after the Holy Prophet (SAWA), now it is better to know him as it is found in Islamic Traditions
MohammadAgnomen: Abul QasemTitle: MahdiBirth: Friday, fifteenth of sha'ban 255(AH)Father's name: Imam Hassan Al-Askari (AS)Mothers' name:
Nargis khatoonCommencement of minor occultation and Imamat: 260(A.H)Commencement of major occultation and Imamat: 239(A.H)Similarly with
prophet Noah (A.S): LongevitySimilarly with prophet Moses (A.S): Concealed birthSimilarly with prophet Job (A.S): PatienceSimilarly with
prophet Jesus Christ (A.S): BrilliancePlace of reappearance: the holy KaabaTime of reappearance: No one knows except Allah.Bright future of
heavens and the inhabitants of the earth are happy with him
based on the infallible saying, hold the opinion that the sign of Mahdi (AS) is that he shall be harsh with rulers, generous with people in
distributing wealth, and gentle with the helpless in easing their pain
their desires, Mahdi (AS) shall alter the desires to follow the guidance.At the time when they interpret the 9uran to follow their own
prudence, Mahdi (AS) shall realize (their) prudence to follow the 9uran
Mahdi (AS) shall demonstrate to you justices
until a person from my progeny comes and rules
throughout the world expect him to establish peace and mercy for humankind.Awaiting in the perspective of responsibilityAwaiting (Intizar)
is the result of two conditions
Firstly, he is not satisfied with the present situation and secondly, he expects improvement in his circumstances
If either of these conditions is not fulfilled, then it is not awaiting, and the person concerned is not a waiter (muntazar) {in
Even here, awaiting purports that an awaited one is not satisfied with his present circumstances and is hoping for a bright and better
The believer is a witness to the assault of the enemies of Islam which they are inflicting on Islam with their full might and munitions.The
geniuses of belief and deeds are not judged as per criteria set by the Holy 9uran and traditions
Instead, they are examined through the clannish prejudice and norms set by their forefathers; in such circumstances, a genuine awaited
In light of this challenge, can anyone say that waiting implies sitting idle and remaining oblivious? Or awaiting means to remain always
alert and defeat enemies on every front
Of course, it necessitates that a believer should never exult on his strength but Household of Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) said: "The one who
desires to be among the companions of Hazrat Qaem (AS), and then he must wait, adopt piety and behave courteously
If he dies in such a condition before the advent of Qaem(AS), then his reward will be similar to the one who attains his Qaems(AS) Era
should always rely on Allah
No16He is true awaited who always seeks to please his Imam (AS)
His every effort is directed at achieving the invaluable pleasure of Imam (AS) and it is but evident the pleasure of Imam is in abiding by
Character building implies following the tenets of Islam, developing good traits, and purifying oneself in such a way that every aspect of
his personality should reflect the teachings of the progeny of the Holy Prophet(s).Often the friends and the helpers of Imam Mahdi (AS) are
described with such superlatives;Those who will believe in hidden Imam, they are the most pious ones and their faith is of the highest
They will establish prayers and spend generously in the way o God
They believe firmly in the Holy Quran and other divine scriptures and they are certain of the Day Resurrection
one of our pivotal responsibilities is to absorb the teaching of the progeny of Holy Prophet (SAWA) in our character and personality so that
we may not wander hither and thither while our beloved Imam Mahdi (AS) is far from our eyes.It is a proven fact that as much as a man holds
Imam Mahdi (AS) dearer, that much he will be attracted towards good deeds and benevolence
Numerous such incidents can be found in the books, particularly youth who felt the love of Imam Mahdi (AS) in their hearts which changed
little time was hidden: Weep no more.Oh weep no morel in sorrows dwelling-placeThe roses yet shall spring from the bare floor.And heart
bowed down beneath a secret painOh, stricken heart! Joy shall return again.Wish you a happy 15th sha'ban 1446By Dr.A.R.Ghavidel (Clinical
Jawan Counselling Center)
