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Salamun 'alaykum, reading Surat al-Kahf can be a mean for protection from the tribulations of the end of times. This means that according to both Shi'a and Sunnis it's connected to the end of times. So let us look at the three main stories of Surat al-Kahf: 1) The story of Ashab al-Kahf (peace be upon them): A group of pious servants of Allah who fled from oppression holding on to monotheism and the truth. They remained hidden for hundreds of years sleeping in a cave until Allah ta'ala let them wake up again. 2) The story of Musa with al-Khidr (peace be upon them): A pious servant of Allah who has been blessed by Allah ta'ala with a great amount of knowledge. He uses this knowledge to help the believers and the oppressed in mysterious ways and only few people from the creation have met him. 3) The story of Dhul Qarnayn (peace be upon him): A pious servant of Allah whom Allah ta'ala gave the means to rule over vast territories and to fight the oppressors and implement justice. If you think about it: How are the above stories connected to the end of times? Now think about Imam al-Mahdi (peace be upon him) and you will know the answer. If someone says "how is it possible that a person remains alive for hundreds of years", then tell him to look at the Ashab al-Kahf (peace be upon them). And if someone says "what is the benefit of a hidden savior", then tell him about the example of al-Khidr (peace be upon him). And if some says "how is it possible that one person establishes justice on such a grand scale", then tell him about the example of Dhul Qarnayn (peace be upon him). I first realized the above connection when I listened to a lecture of the Shaykh Ahmad al-Salman, who mentioned similar points.

So I have recently seen a sign of Al Mahdi (AS) and it is about Kurdistan being estaplished. Can anyone link me the reference source? Thank you very much!

In the name of Allah, the commander of the Universe, the Omniscient, the Omnipotent. Greeting of most high to my habibi the greatest light in the form of Man, the role model of all time, Muhammad salawatullahi alaihi wa ala ahlil- baytihi Distinguished brothers and sisters in Islam, i often asked myself if the age of AL-Mahdi can ever be counted. if the Ulamas can specify his age during the temporary occultation, i dont think our presents scholars can specify the expected age of our awaited saviour, ever since he disappered to re-appear before the end of time (Ajjalallahu farajaka ya habibi) the miracle of age accorded to Sahibul Zaman by Allah Taala is enough evidence to prove that the position of ahlilbayt is so much exalted beyond our knowledge. it is beyond scientific prove that a human being can be ageless. But Allah Ta'ala out of his endless and unlimited Mighty granted Al Mahdi(The great- great grandson of the holy prophet ) an ageless and unlimited time in occultation. he made him fearless, powerfull and strong and Allah is preparing him to bring back light and justice to humanity, to bow down the oppressors and world tyrants just like the role his great grand father Imam Ali (as) played . History presented Ali as the sword of Allah, the fearless warrior of islam, such similar characteristics have been passed to the Ageless saint There must be a reason why Allah choose to free the awaited Al-Mahdi from the effect and limitation of age. in view of these i hope readers would be able to add more inputs as to why the Imam Al Mahdi is living without the impact of AGE on him!. may Allah hasten his appearance!!

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