The advent of IMAM AL-MAHDI (a-s), the natural course for humanity

HIS LIFE AND HIS LINEAGE.

PART 1

A study by: Brother Ali Ja’afary Stump.

“In the Name of ALLAH the Merciful, the Compassionate”

INTRODUCTION:

As in all of the Divine knowledge which is constantly overflowing from the Holy Qur’an, the call of solace that will be brought to man by the Command of ALLAH (swt) through Al-Mahdi (a-s) is a true indisputable Qur’anic principle. And if anyone one studies the natural course of humanity, they will find that the evolution of the human race cannot turn away from this promised phenomenon. And those evil oppressors, who are doing everything in their power to stop this knowledge from spreading, in fear of loosing their so-called iron fist over the general populace, will fail in every way possible. ALLAH (swt) says in the Holy Qur’an: “It is HE who has sent HIS Messenger with the guidance and the religion of truth, that HE may uplift it above every religion, though the unbelievers be averse”. (The Holy Qur’an 9 At-Tawabah-33). And “It is HE who has sent HIS Messenger with the guidance and the religion of truth, that HE may uplift it above every religion, though the unbelievers be averse”. (The Holy Qur’an 61 As-Staff-9). Surely no believing Muslim can ignore a command statement such as this one, which is repeated in 2 different Surahs of the Holy Qur’an.

In this particular article we will explore the characterization of the natural course of humanity and its collective destination. Also we will look at who will lead the human race (with the Divine: Grace, Mercy and Guidance of ALLAH Azz wa Jall) to overcome the ruling despot tyrannies that will have filled the earth with corruption and desolation at the time of the advent of Al-Mahdi (a-s). We will discover and understand the great importance of the course of this Mission and of the man who will lead it. I have as I often do, divided this study in 2 separate parts (based on the title’s topic), the first part will be about the advent of Imam Al-Mahdi (a-s) being the natural course of humanity called: A theory about the advent of Imam Al-Mahdi (a-s) based on Islamic teachings and beliefs. In the second part we will study who this Holy Imam (a-s) is, his life and lineage the sub title of the second part will be: The veracious leader of the true Islam. And each part will contain several divisions. As always I thank my readers and ask that they may forgive me of any errors in subject matter or grammatical. In the hope that ALLAH (swt) will be satisfied with the small effort of this study and project.

A theory about the advent of Imam Al-Mahdi (a-s) based on Islamic teachings and beliefs:

Even though the never ending efforts of the current world dialectical materialist rulers, trying to drown the masses of the populace, in the ocean of ignorance and profane beliefs, despite all of this, the standard of truth and factual reality has not yet been defeated. Even with the great effort of the secular champions, the one they call the capitalist democratic system, with their empty promises of artificial freedom, whose great exploits until now are: injustices in the economic life, dictatorships on the political sphere, stagnation of all intellectual life in religious movements, hostile and armed occupations of foreign lands, ignorance of basic moral conduct, etc… And all of this is for their primary belief of limitless individual and personal interest, pushing themselves and their ignorant followers ever further from the factual reality of mankind’s true needs and goals in this transient life. Their slogan being: “The ends justify the means!” which opens them to use unlimited corruption and devious schemes in order to obtain their daily fill of material perversion.

If we examine the enormous social problems now appearing all over the globe, we can surely conceive the erroneousness of their system. In fact in the Occident, crime rates are increasing at an alarming pace, poverty is growing at never seen before proportions, sexual crimes and assaults are escalating at an horrible rate, violent crimes are no longer a daily phenomenon but an hourly one, robbery and theft are so wide spread that security systems sales have climbed to extreme heights and so have the sale of fire arms. Uneducated men are pushed into organized crime and woman into prostitution. In the Occident the largest sections in the phone books are escort services (legal prostitution) and bars (drinking clubs, discos, and pubs). Alcoholism which is now an overwhelming dilemma, it is also a big business for the heartless multinationals producing alcohol beverages of all sorts and the massive media campaigns to sell it are found absolutely everywhere (television, daily newspapers, magazines, radio, billboards on road sides and in public transit vehicles, etc…) With all of this, one may wonder why this system hasn’t killed itself and all that is found in it and around it. So what is keeping the world a float, so to speak?  The answer to this question is found in ALLAH Azz wa Jall’s promise to all mankind of support and solace:

“ALLAH has promised the righteously striving believers to appoint them as HIS deputies on earth, as HE had appointed those who lived before. HE will make the religion that HE has chosen for them to stand supreme. HE will replace their fear with peace and security. They will worship their LORD without fear and will not submit to anyone other than HIM and will associate nothing with HIS worship and obedience”. (The Holy Qur’an Surah al-Qasas, 28-5)

Now if we look at mankind and take the path that leads to the One and Only Creator of all existence ALLAH (swt), we will undoubtedly understand that the key of future salvation and the current survival of the human species is only because of: ALLAH (swt)’s Divine Justice which include HIS command and promise to the current day Imam (a-s) who is alive and on earth at this very moment and ALLAH’s (swt) never ending MERCY and GENEROSITY to these believers themselves. In order to truly understand this theory, we must break it into 3- separate divisions and before we do let us look at these divisions one by one, and they will be as follows:

A-       ALLAH (swt) and HIS Divine Promise the fuel for hope.

B-        Imam Al-Mahdi the deliverer of solace for all mankind.

C-       The true believers who help keep hope alive for mankind.

Now let us begin with the source of all creation and existence, ALLAH (swt) and investigate exactly what is the advent we are promised, then we will explore why a living Imam must be alive and on earth at all times and how it effects life itself and finally we will see how the believers play a positive role during these hard and struggling years
 

A- ALLAH (swt) and HIS Divine Promise the fuel for hope.

What is the promised advent that we are promised and what exactly does it mean? Actually when one studies the meaning of what life will become at the re-appearance of Imam Al-Mahdi (a-s), he understands that in actuality it is the advent of Islam that will re-appear. Allah (swt) has given a precise and accurate development to Islam; it has a pre-birth era, birth era, a childhood, adolescence, adulthood and will leave this transient life to its true destination the Hereafter on the day of Resurrection. In other words Islam by its wonderful creation, perfectly created by ALLAH (swt) for all mankind in order to prepare, train and teach man his conduct in order to live in Paradise forever. Yes, the birth of Islam is a complete celestial programme, perfectly created for mankind. Let’s investigate each of these eras of Islam, in order to understand its concept. And by understanding its concept we will then understand why the advent of Imam Al-Mahdi (a-s) is in fact the advent of the re-emergence of the original and true Islam.
 

The pre-birth of Islam: From Prophet Adam (a-s) to Prophet Muhammad (saww):

From the creation of Adam (a-s) and his descent on earth, until the start of the Prophethood of Prophet Muhammad (saww) all of the prophets (a-s) preached the belief of Monotheism (Tawheed: Belief of the One God; ALLAH Azz wa Jall) and pushed people towards good deeds, good actions, good behaviour, good conduct, and to avoid all evil and to forbid evil of all sorts, to fight against it and to be steadfast and patient in the belief of ALLAH (swt). The Prophets (a-s) prepared mankind in different nations and different times for the birth of the greatest evolutionary and revolutionary movements in the history of humankind; the birth of Islam and the Prophethood of the seal and last of the Prophets (a-s) Prophet Muhammad (saww). In other words, these Pious and Infallible Prophets (a-s) were to mankind a preparatory for what would be the greatest event in all history of humankind. We can call this time the pre-birth or foetus stage, like the inner organs of the womb feed the foetus in order to developed it for its birth, the Prophets (a-s) did the same for nations of human beings in order to prepare them for the last Prophet (saww) and the religion of ALLAH (swt); Islam.

“Indeed, We ordained among every nation a messenger, saying: ‘Worship ALLAH, and shun Shaïton’. Then some of them were guided by ALLAH and there were some against whom the error was due. So journey in the land, and behold how was the end of the deniers!” (The Holy Qur’an 16 AN-Nahl-36)

“Indeed, We sent Our messengers with clear signs, and We sent down with them the Book and the Balance so that men might uphold justice. And We sent down iron, wherein is great might, and many uses for men, and so ALLAH might know who helps HIM, and HIS messengers, in the unseen. Surely ALLAH is All Powerful, All-Mighty”. (The Holy Qur’an 57 Al-Hadid-25)
 

The birth Of Islam: The Prophet Muhammad (saww) and the Miracle of the Holy Qur’an:

In the history of mankind there have been many events and evolutions that changed man’s visions, man’s knowledge and even man’s existence. However, no event has changed man’s vision, knowledge and existence as much as the Miracle of the Holy Qur’an and the Message of Islam. The birth of Islam was the single most influential and significant event of the history of humankind. Much like a new born changes the life of a man and woman, Islam changed all humankind. Indeed we are talking in fundamental beliefs in the One God (Tawheed), sciences, theology, jurisprudence, justice, education, morality, ethics, love of parents and kinfolk, economy, philosophy, psychology, medicine, technology, language, communications, politics, transportation, human rights, women’s rights, creation of brotherhood and sisterhood, earthly rights, etc… In fact we can say that Islam touches every possible part of existence. When the Prophethood of Muhammad (saww) with the revelation of the Holy Qur’an began, we can say that all life from that point on changed; the whole concept of the human being developed more in that period than any other before and since. All of today’s developments towards the perfection of the humankind were fuelled by Islam, the religion of ALLAH (swt) for all mankind. Even today, new and miraculous discoveries are found from the Holy Qur’an. Therefore we can say that the holy Qur’an and the Prophethood of Muhammad (saww) are celestial gifts of guidance for all mankind. The Holy Qur’an says about the confirmation of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (saww):

“These are the communications of ALLAH: We recite them to you with truth; and most surely you are one of the apostles”. (The Holy Qur’an 2 Al-Baqarah-252)
 

The Childhood of Islam: The Infallible Imams the enter connectors of the Holy Qur’an:

This is the period that starts at the departure of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (saww) from this transient life and his announcement, from the command of ALLAH (swt), to appoint Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib (a-s) as his successor until the beginning of the long Occultation of Imam Al-Mahdi (a-s). Truly this period would prove without doubt the words of the Holy Prophet (saww) about his Ahlul-Bayt (a-s) and their high position:

The holy Prophet (saww) said: “I am leaving for you a thing which if you will keep hold of, you will never go astray after me and those two things which are greater and higher than one another.  One of them is the Book of ALLAH which is a rope drawn from earth up to the sky and another one is my progeny who are my Ahlul Bayt (a-s).  These two will never separate from one another until they arrive to me on the Hauz of Kauthar.  So just think how you will act for me on their matter. Do not go ahead of them, for you will be ruined.  Do not fall behind them for you will also be ruined”. (Zaid bin Arqam – Sahih Tirmidhi).

The holy Prophet (saww) said: “The likeness of my Ahlul-Bayt amongst my Ummah (followers) is similar to Noah’s Ark.  Those who embarked on it were rescued and those who rejected it perished….”  (Bihar-Ul-Anwar, vol. 27 p.)

The holy Prophet (saww) said: “Train your children in three things: the love of your prophet, the love of his Ahlul-Bayt and the recitation of the Qur’an”. (Al-Jami’ul-Saghir, vol. 1, p. 14).

This would be a period to expand the believers’ knowledge, understanding, and patience. Despite a huge attempt by the evil forces who stole away the rule and Khalifa from the Imams (a-s), they could not silence the truth and the advancement of the true Islam. After the Farewell Hajj of Prophet Muhammad (saww) and his announcement of Imam Ali (a-s) as his successor as per the Command from ALLAH (swt): “Oh Messenger! Deliver what has been revealed to you from your Lord; and if you do it not, then you have not delivered his message and ALLAH will protect you from the people; surely ALLAH will not guide the unbelieving people”.  (The Holy Qur’an Sūrah 5-Al-Maidah- 67). A small, but influential group was secretly formed with the intention of taking the Islamic leadership away from its rightful delegate Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib (a-s). We must understand that with the growth of followers coming from all directions of the planet, the hypocrites and power hungry profiteers saw the great growing opportunities within the growth of Islam. Of course, as we have already explained; Islam being the chosen religion of ALLAH (swt) for all mankind, after the death of the Holy Prophet (saww) it absolutely needed an Infallible Imam as successor to Prophet Muhammad (saww). These men who would cheat, embezzle, threaten, bribe and force their way to the seat of Khilafah would forever open the door to corruption and would stain Islam forevermore until the appearance of Al-Mahdi (a-s). These new self-appointed Khalifs constantly turned to Imam Ali (a-s) for advice on religious, legal, social and scientific questions, since they did not have enough knowledge themselves and after all they knew that Imam Ali (a-s) was truly the true and infallible leader in all the possible ways. In the treachery and deceit of these men a Tyrannical Empire came into birth, with such evil despot dynasties as the Umayyads and the Abbasids using Islam as their banner.

From that point on, the Holy Imams (a-s) did not only teach and preach to the true believers, they also prepared them for the Occultation of the 12^th and final Imam; Imam Al-Mahdi (a-s), which was announced by the Prophet Muhammad (saww) himself in his lifetime:

The Holy Prophet and Messenger of ALLAH, Muhammad (saww) said: “Bliss be for the person who will be in the time of the Qā’im of my Ahlul-Bayt (a-s), who follows the Qā’im during his occultation before his rise  and loves his lovers and despises his enemies. Such a person is of my friends and lovers and he is the most honourable of my Ummah to me on the Day of Judgement”. (Bihar Al-Anwar (Kitab al-Ghaibah) vol. 51, p.126 with English translation. Allama al-Majlisi (r-a). / Ikmāl al-Din.)
 

The Adolescence of Islam: The test: the filling of corruption on earth and the turning away of the weak hearted:

This period began when Imam Al-Qa’im Al-Mahdi (a-s) went into the long Occultation and will not end until the re-appearance of Imam Al-Mahdi (a-s). This will prove to be a most crucial and painful period for the true believers of Islam and is a time that many responsibilities and duties have been commanded unto the believers (for more information please read: Imam AL-MAHDI (a-s) OCCULTATION AND OUR DUTIES. Part two. Coming soon). During this period, corruption and despotism will slowly cover the planet and will rule over all. Only a very small percentage will hold steadfast and will not let go of Islam and the promise of solace. Islam itself during this period as it did in the period of its childhood, will be changed and heresies will be added to it to confuse and haul away the believers from its true essence. Only a small minority will still practice the true Islam, the celestial and divine religion of ALLAH (swt), this will be done in secret for fear of total elimination of Islam and in the underground away from the eyes of the tyrants until Islam’s advent and the re-appearance of Imam Al-Mahdi (a-s).
 

The adulthood of Islam: The time of Imam Al-Mahdi (a-s):

This will be the promised advent of Imam Al-Mahdi (a-s) and the return of the true Islam in its divine and pure essence, as it was in the days of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (saww), as the authority over the entire world to complete the Miraculous Mission taught in the Holy Qur’an of preparing mankind for the Day of Judgement and the Hereafter. For this is possible only through the Divine promise, of ALLAH (swt): “ALLAH has promised the righteously striving believers to appoint them as HIS deputies on earth, as HE had appointed those who lived before. HE will make the religion that HE has chosen for them to stand supreme. HE will replace their fear with peace and security. They will worship their LORD without fear and will not submit to anyone other than HIM and will associate nothing with HIS worship and obedience”. (The Holy Qur’an Surah al-Qasas, 28-5)

During this period those who will have survived and have supported the true Islam and its Al-Qa’im (a-s) will live in peace and tranquility, under the banner of the true Islam and its perfect teachings and laws, until the blowing of the horn and the last day will then arrive.

Imam Muhammad Al-Baqir (a-s) said: “When Al-Qa’im appears, he will invite the people to a new mission as the Prophet (saww) has invited the people to a new mission. Islam has begun strange and it will return strange as it has begun. Blessed are the strangers!” (Al-Ghayba by: Shaykh Ibn Abu Zaynab An-Nu’mani, chap. 22 / Bihar ul-Anwar, vol.52 p.366, Mo’jam al-Imam al-Mahdi, vol.3 p.319.)

The Resurrection: Mankind will live Islam in its exact created habitat in the Paradise of the heavens:

This period will start after the Day of Judgement and all those who conducted themselves according to the Divine principles of Islam; whether they lived in the period of the pre-birth, birth, childhood, adolescence or adulthood will live in bliss and felicity in a place that we cannot even imagine and this for all of eternity. “Surely for the god-fearing awaits a place of security, gardens and vineyards and maidens with swelling breasts, like of age and a cup overflowing. Therein they shall hear no idle talk, no cry of lies for a recompense from thy lord, a gift, a reckoning”. (The Holy Qur’an 79 An-Naba-31 to 36).  However, those who turned away from the truth, created corruption on earth, made life hard for the believers, indulged in sins and self centered idle pleasures, etc…Will have as an abode the fires of Hell. “Behold Gehenna (Hell) has become an ambush for the insolent a resort therein to tarry for ages tasting therein neither coolness nor any drink, save boiling water and pus for a suitable recompense. They indeed hoped not for a reckoning and they cried loud lies to OUR Signs and everything WE have numbered in a book. Taste! WE shall increase you not, save in chastisement”. (The Holy Qur’an 79 An-Naba-21 to 30). 

Conclusion:

ALLAH (swt) created all existence in the most perfect way; man’s limited capacities to understand, make it absolutely impossible to comprehend all the depth and dimensions of HIS creation. However, through the Prophets (a-s) and their teachings up to the last and seal of the Prophets; Prophet Muhammad (saww) who shed the light upon many of the great mysteries of creation, life, existence, spirituality, morality, death, etc… through the revelation from ALLAH (swt) and then passed this Divinely guided knowledge to his pure and infallible Ahlul-Bayt (a-s), who by the power of ALLAH (swt) would have on earth an Imam until the Day of Resurrection. All of the Islamic teachings prove this point and lead man in that direction, science support this doctrine and theory completely. In fact, the natural progression of humanity is based on hope for relief and solace; therefore if ALLAH (swt) the Only Creator and Originator of all existence, created man in this way (full of hope and making efforts in the path of ALLAH Azz wa Jall), then without any doubt the advent of Imam Al-Mahdi (a-s) is the natural continuation for humanity and Islam.
 

B- Imam Al-Mahdi the deliverer of solace for all mankind.

Now that we understand the promise for relief from ALLAH (swt) and that it is a part of the Islamic dogma and it is the bases of the creation of mankind, we can now focus on why an Imam on earth is necessary and is the deliverer of the solace. Mankind, as we already spoke of, needs guides that are infallible and pure, in order to guide people to achieve their inner perfection of their hearts (soul) in order to obtain closeness and nearness to ALLAH (swt). But also mankind needs Infallible and pure leaders to give them hope in the Divine Promise of succour and to make them understand all the dimensions and details of the upcoming Advent. This, as we already mentioned, is the advent of Islam, in other words the return to the original teachings of Islam by the Command of ALLAH (swt) and advocated by his Prophet Muhammad (saww). Therefore a Divinely chosen Imam must be living on earth and among the population, either openly or hidden. The Holy Prophet Muhammad (saww) said: “The person who dies and has not known the Imam of his time has died the same as one who died during the Age of Ignorance”. (Musnad-i-Ahmad ibn Hanbal, vol2,p.83 and vol3,p.446 and vol. 4, p. 96./ Sahih-i-Bukhari, vol.5, p. 13 / Sahih-i-Muslim vol. 6, p. 21, no# 1849.)

Surely we can comprehend, that in something as great and complex as creation itself and the Divine Wisdom, Justice and Knowledge of the Creator of everything (ALLAH (swt)), mankind absolutely needs a divinely commanded guide, in order to teach and guide them to the proper way of living, so that in return man’s existence becomes on its own a worship of the One God; ALLAH Azz wa Jall. ALLAH (swt) says: “And I have not created the Jinn and man except to worship ME”. (The Holy Qur’an 51 Ad-Dariyat-56)

The importance of the living Imam on earth is vital for the continuation of mankind, he is the living link between material and spiritual life that brings the believers together and protects them from error, he is also their rope of safety to the Hereafter, after all we have discussed how Islam is the Divinely chosen religion for all mankind and its final place and destination is the Paradise of the heavens. So the role of the living Imam is crucial for the survival of the human race, for no one else can lead the masses to this Divine Destination. The Imam is the one who gives openly or secretly direction to mankind in order that they perfect their souls and become the constant worshippers in all the actions they do, in all the words they say and all the deeds they perform in order to attain closeness and nearness to the Almighty ALLAH (swt). Imam Ali (a-s) said: “The earth does never remain without a Hujjah; either apparent and known or afraid and unknown lest ALLAH (swt)’s proofs and signs will be invalid” (Mo’jam Ahadeeth al-Imam al-Mahdi, vol.3 p.67) 

Our history proves without a doubt the fundamental and essential importance of the living Holy Imam (a-s), whether we are looking at the life of Imam Ali (a-s) and his vital mission of keeping the Message of the true Islam alive, or the tragedy at Karbala where Imam Hussayn (a-s) sacrificed his life and his faithful followers and family whom also stood with him in Martyrdom until the end, or any of the astonishing stories of any of the Holy Imams (a-s) we understand that they are all one in the same. Imam Muhammad Ibn Hasan Al-Hujjah Al-Qa’im Al-Mahdi Imam-e-Zaman is our current day living Imam; he is our safety rope of hope that by the Command of ALLAH (swt) pulls us away from the pool of: Disbelief, sins, corruption, injustice, spiritual pollution, perversion, materialism, etc… And when ALLAH (swt) will command his advent he will clean the entire planet of all evils, he will be the one who will put to defeat the Dajjal (impostor) and the forces of the Shaïton. And until the great advent and Imam Al-Mahdi’s (a-s) re-appearance to us, he is the source of trust and hope for all mankind. And we pray to ALLAH (swt) that HE may hurry his re-appearance.

 Imam Ali Ibn Muhammad Al-Hadi (a-s) said: “When your Hujjah will disappear from abode of the oppressors, expect relief”. (Bihar Al-Anwar (Kitab al-Ghaibah) vol. 51, p.234 with English translation. Allama al-Majlisi (r-a). / Kifaya al-Athar.)
 

C- The true believers who help keep hope alive for mankind.

The influence of the believers of the true Islam:

As we already spoke of the current state of mankind, who the majority have lost touch with their inner selves, which is our essence and which is the spirit from ALLAH (swt) that was breathed into us on the day of our creation.  ALLAH (swt) says: “So when I have made him and have breathed into him of MY Spirit, do ye fall down, prostrating yourselves to him”. (The Holy Qur’an 15 Al-Hijr 29). As we have already discussed the degradation of human society as a whole, one must ask, why mankind has not already self-destroyed itself altogether. The answer as we already have seen is the influence of the living Imam (a-s) upon the believers of the world. Again probably one asks how does the present day Imam have any kind of beneficial influence on the society, when he (a-s) is in Occultation and not seen by anyone? Imam Ja’far Ibn Muhammad As-Sadiq (a-s) said: “The benefit for people from the Imam, who is in occultation, is in the same way as they benefit from the sun behind the clouds”. (Yanabi al-Mawadda, Vol. 2, p. 317)  Yes, Imam Al-Mahdi (a-s) influence is still present and living amongst his followers, those who never turned away from the true Islam.

In other words, mixed in the masses of the secular population (the Dialectical Materialists as they call themselves), who follow their desires no matter how perverted and immoral they may be, are those whose hearts are pure and souls are full of the great blessing of ALLAH (swt); faith, and who are ready to sacrifice all in order to assist Imam Al-Mahdi (a-s) in his Mission of the re-birth of the true Islam, as commanded by ALLAH (swt) in the Holy Qur’an, propagate and spread by Prophet Muhammad (saww) and all of the 12 Holy Imams (a-s). It is by the influence of the moral conduct and the compassionate behaviour of these true believers of Islam that protect society from falling into total self annihilation and obliteration. The good behaviour of the true believers somehow influences just enough the majority of the population, making them hold back from completely falling apart and into total chaos and anarchy. (Much like Imam Ali’s (a-s) influence and essence kept Islam alive and how the sacrifice of Imam Hussayn (a-s) saved Islam from destruction). In other words, by the Infinite Power of ALLAH (swt), HIS (swt) teachings to us through the Holy Qur’an, the Prophet Muhammad (saww), his Ahlul-Bayt (a-s) and of course the expectation of the true believers for relief through Imam Al-Mahdi (a-s). This positive and good ethical influence is what is moving man ever-forward and preventing pandemonium and self-destruction. Imam Zayn al-Abideen said: “To hope for deliverance and release in itself functions as the most profound form of deliverance”. (Ibid. p. 122)

Desperation is a major sin:

“…and despair not of ALLAH’s Mercy; surely none despairs of ALLAH’s Mercy except the unbelieving people” (the Holy Qur’an 12 Yussef-87)

Desperation is perhaps one of the biggest enemies to the human being, desperation enters in the inner soul of man by negative influences and grows to take over his being and it attacks his spirit and intellect, transforming man into a hopeless creature without any moral virtue and human dignity. Once more despair not only destroys man’s life in this transient world but also all chances of bliss and happiness in the Hereafter. History shows us that when a culture or a society would suddenly plunge into despair, its destruction would be inevitable. Life would no longer have an objective for the inhabitants of that particular society, its population would have no moral virtue to influence it, therefore the populace of that society would be lead only by its base desires and perverted imaginations, all would try to rule over the other without any kind of humanity or respect, inner civil wars would break out daily or maybe even hourly, until none of its inhabitants would be left alive. ALLAH (swt) speaks of this in the Holy Qur’an when HE (swt) says: “And when We wish to destroy a town, We send Our commandment to the people of it who lead easy lives, but they transgress therein; thus the word proves true against it, so We destroy it with utter destruction”. (The Holy Qur’an 17 Al-Isra’-16)

This shows the importance of the influence (no matter how small) of true believers with a good moral conduct and human virtue, waiting for the solace to come from the awaited Imam Al-Mahdi (a-s) from occultation as promised to them from ALLAH (swt). Just as the Holy Prophet Muhammad (saww) came to mankind in order to teach them manners and to prepare them for the Mission, in order to obtain eternal happiness and felicity, he saved the Arabs from tribal wars leading to nowhere but destruction and he saved the rest of the human race from the sure death of the despot tyrants who ruled over them. Imam Ali (a-s) kept the Message of the true Islam alive against all obstacles including the majority’s ignorance. And how, Imam Hussayn (a-s) was martyred in order to defend the Holy Qur’an and the true Islam in the straight path of ALLAH (swt). As well as all of the Holy Imams who provided their followers with hope, and they, who in return provided optimism to the general populations. It is truly this reason and basis that mankind is still allowed by the Mercifulness and the Generosity of ALLAH Azz wa Jall to walk this earth without being completely destroyed.

Today we must rally behind our present day Imam; Imam Muhammad Al-Mahdi (a-s) (may ALLAH (swt) hasten his re-emergence) just as the companions and followers of Imam Hussayn (a-s) backed him under all conditions, when we remember the tragedy of Karbala and the unequalled bravery and loyalty of those who were martyred with Imam Hussayn (a-s), we must keep in mind that we, in this very moment, also have responsibilities towards our Imam (a-s) and we must not just dream of taking those responsibilities in hand, but we must absolutely take action and bear in mind at all times our position as true believers in today’s society. We must not only be the followers of Imam Al-Mahdi in theory, but in action as well. (In the article: “Imam AL-MAHDI (a-s) OCCULTATION AND OUR DUTIES. Part two.”  Coming soon we will investigate and explore these exact points.

 ALLAH (swt) says: “Believers, if you help ALLAH’s cause, HE will help you and will make you stand firmly”. (The Holy Qur’an 47 Muhammad-7)

Who is Imam Muhammad Al-Qa’im Al-Mahdi (a-s) (May ALLAH (swt) hasten his return)? Insha’ALLAH, this question will be answered, along with a deep research into the past, present and future life of our present day Imam (a-s) (May ALLAH (swt) hasten his return) in the 2^nd part of this  article: “The advent of IMAM AL-MAHDI (a-s), the natural course for humanity, HIS LIFE AND HIS LINEAGE PART 2”. (Coming soon). Until then, I thank-you all for your patience and support, may ALLAH (swt) bless you all.

As-Salam Alaykum wa Ramatullah wa Barakatuh
Brother Ali Ja’afary Stump.