Quran verses about Imam Mahdi (عليه السلام)

Activate your inner truth · March 10

The Quran has 114 chapters. More than half of these chapters have at least one verse which have been reported about Imam Mahdi (عليه السلام). You can click on the verse numbers given below to view the relevant verse and the explanation therein from Prophet Mohammed (sawa) and Ahle Bayt (عليه السلام). The name of the chapter is followed by its translation and the specific verses which have a reference to Imam Mahdi (عليه السلام).

Verses about Imam Mahdi (عليه السلام) by chapter:

Chapter 2, Baqarah (The Cow) – Verses 1-3 | Verse 148 | Verse 155 | Verse 249

Verses 1-3

“Alif Lam Mim. This Book, there is no doubt in it, is a guide to those who are pious. Those who believe in the unseen and establish prayer and spend in the way of their Lord out of what We have given them.”

Imam Jafar Sadiq (عليه السلام) narrates regarding this verses, “Those who are pious” are the Shiah of Ali (عليه السلام). The unseen is the Decisive Hujjah who will be in occultation (ghaybat). Proof of this is in the saying of Allah, “And they say, “Why is not a sign sent down to him from his Lord? Say: “Verily, the unseen is only for Allah, therefore wait; verily, I am with you, among those who wait” (Chapter 10, verse 20) (Kamaluddin, volume 2 page 340)

Dawud bin Katheer al Reqqi narrates that Imam Jafar Sadiq (عليه السلام) said regarding these verses, “Those who believe in the unseen” are those who believe and testify that the reappearance of Imam Mahdi (عليه السلام) is haq (truth).” (Kamaluddin volume 2 page 340)

Holy Prophet (sawa) said, “Blessed are those who are patient during the time of the Twelfth Imam (as)’s Ghaybah (occultation). Blessed are those who stay steady in their love for the Imam (عليه السلام). They are those whom Allah describes in His Book as “Those who believe in the unseen”. (Kifayat al Athar page 60)

(The above tafseer is taken from the book Al Muhajjah)

Verse 148

“Hasten to (do) good works; wherever you are, Allah will bring you all together; surely Allah has power over all things.”

Imam Mohammed Baqir (عليه السلام) narrates regarding this verse, “Allah says in His Book, “Hasten to (do) good works; wherever you are, Allah will bring you all together; surely Allah has power over all things.”

Good works is believing in the Wilayat of Ameerul Momineen (as). (Tafseer Al Qummi volume 2 page 205)

Imam Jafar Sadiq (عليه السلام) narrates from his father regarding this saying of Allah, Imam Mohammed Baqir (عليه السلام) said, “Good works” is in reference to the Wilayat of Ameerul Momineen (عليه السلام). “Wherever you are, Allah will bring you all together” is in reference to the companions of Imam Mahdi (عليه السلام) who number slightly more than 310 men. I swear by Allah, they are the “reckoned time” (Chapter 11 verse 8) who will unite within one hour just as the clouds gather in the sky. (Al Kafi volume 8 page 313)

Imam Zainul Abideen (عليه السلام) and Imam Mohammed Baqir (عليه السلام) narrate regarding this verse of Allah, Fuqada (missing ones) are a group of people who will disappear from their beds and find themselves in Mecca. Allah says, “Wherever you are, Allah will bring you together”, and this is in reference to the companions of Imam Mahdi (as.) (Al Ghaybah by Nomani page 168)

Mufazzal narrates from Imam Jafar Sadiq (عليه السلام) regarding this verse of Allah, Imam (عليه السلام) said, When Allah gives permission for the reappearance of Imam Mahdi (عليه السلام), He will call upon Allah with His Hebrew name. Suddenly His 313 companions will be gathered around Him the way clouds gather together in the sky. These 313 companions are the standard bearers. Some of them will disappear from their beds at night and find themselves in Mecca while others will travel on clouds during the day. Their names, titles, and lineage is already written.

I (Mufaizal) asked, “May I sacrifice my life for You. Who are stronger in faith?”

Imam (عليه السلام) replied, “Those who travel on clouds during the day. They are the missing ones and the following verse is in reference of them, “Wherever you are, Allah will bring you all together” (Al Ghaybah by Nomani page 168)

Abu Baseer narrates from Imam Jafar Sadiq (عليه السلام) regarding this verse of Allah, Imam (عليه السلام) said, “This verse is in reference to the companions of Imam Mahdi (عليه السلام). They will be united with no compulsion”. (Al Ghaybah by Nomani page 127)

Jabir narrates from Imam Mohammed Baqir (عليه السلام) regarding this verse of Allah, Imam (عليه السلام) said, “Allah will gather the 313 companions of Imam e Zamana (عليه السلام) with no compulsion just as the clouds gather together in the sky.

O Jabir! They are those this verse “Wherever you are, Allah will bring you together” was revealed. They will pay allegiance to Him (عليه السلام) between Rukn and Maqaam. He (Imam Mahdi (as)) will have the covenant of Holy Prophet (صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم) with him, the covenant that is inherited from one Imam (عليه السلام) to the next.” (Al Ghaybah by Nomani page 150)

A servant of Imam Musa Kazim (عليه السلام) narrates,” I asked Imam Kazim (عليه السلام) regarding this verse, “Wherever you are, Allah will bring you together”. Imam (عليه السلام) said, “I swear by Allah that when Our Qaem (عليه السلام) reappears, Allah will gather our Shiah for him from every country.” (Tafseer Ayyashi volume 1 page 64)

(The above tafseer is taken from the book Al Muhajjah)

Verse 155

“And We will most certainly try you with somewhat of fear and hunger and loss of property and lives and fruits; and give good news to the patient”

Abu Baseer narrates from Imam Jafar Sadiq (عليه السلام) regarding this verse of Quran, Imam (عليه السلام) said, “The year before Imam Mahdi (عليه السلام) reappears the following will occur; people will experience hunger; people will live in extreme fear of being killed; and people will suffer loss of wealth, life and livelihood. This saying of Allah clearly explains this.” (Al Ghaybah by Nomani page 132)

Abu Hamza Thumali narrates, “I asked Imam Mohammed Baqir (عليه السلام) regarding this verse of Allah, “We shall surely try you with something of fear and hunger”. Imam (عليه السلام) said, “There will be a general hunger and there will be a specific hunger. The general hunger will take place in Shaam, and the specific hunger will be in Kufa. The hunger in Kufa will be only for the enemies of the Family of Holy Prophet (sawa) and Allah will destroy them with starvation. As for fear, it will be only general. It will be in Shaam where the people will fear the reappearance of Imam Mahdi (عليه السلام). ” (Tafseer Ayyashi volume 1 page 67)

(The above tafseer is taken from the book Al Muhajjah)

Verse 249

“So when Talut departed with the forces, he said: Surely Allah will try you with a river; whoever then drinks from it, he is not of me, and whoever does not taste of it, he is surely of me, except he who takes with his hand as much of it as fills the hand; but with the exception of a few of them they drank from it. So when he had crossed it, he and those who believed with him, they said: We have today no power against Jalut and his forces. Those who were sure that they would meet their Lord said: How often has a small party vanquished a numerous host by Allah’s permission, and Allah is with the patient”

Abu Baseer narrates Imam Jafar Sadiq (عليه السلام) said, “The companions of Talut were tested by a river and the companions of Imam Mahdi (عليه السلام) will be tested similarly.” (Al Ghaybah by Nomani page 316)

(The above tafseer is taken from the book Al Muhajjah)

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Chapter 3, Ale Imran (The family of Imran)

Verse 83, verse 200

Verse 83

“Is it then other than Allah’s religion that they seek (to follow), and to Him submits whoever is in the heavens and the earth, willingly or unwillingly, and to Him shall they be returned”

Regarding the above verse, Imam Baqir (عليه السلام) said, When Imam Mahdi (عليه السلام) reappears, there will not be even one village left on this earth whose inhabitants do not testify that there is no god but Allah and Mohammed (sawa) is the Messenger of Allah. (Tafseer Ayyashi volume 1 page 182)

Imam Kazim (عليه السلام) said, This verse is about when the Qaem – rises against the Jews, the Christians, the star worshippers, the infidels, the apostates, and the disbelievers everywhere in the east and the west of the world, and he will offer Islam to them. He will order those who accept it willingly to establish prayers, pay alms, and follow the obligatory rules that apply to Muslims. He will kill those who do not accept Islam. Therefore, no one will remain except for those who worship Allah.

The narrator said, “May I sacrifice myself for you. There are so many people to be killed!” Imam(عليه السلام) replied, “When Allah wants something, He will turn many to few and few to many.” (Tafseer Ayyashi volume 1 page 182)

Imam Baqir (عليه السلام) said, When the Qaem (عليه السلام) rises, there will not be even one village left on earth whose inhabitants do not testify that there is no god but Allah and Mohammed is the Messenger of Allah. This is the meaning of the verse, “To Him submits whosoever is in the heavens and the earth, willingly or unwillingly and to Him they shall be returned” .

Imam Mahdi (عليه السلام) will not accept a tax like the Messenger of Allah (from non Muslims living under Muslim rule) did, for Allah says, “And fight with them until there is no (more) mischief and the religion is only for Allah” (Chapter 2, verse 193) (Tafseer Ayyashi volume 2 page 59)

Verse 200

“O you who believe! Be patient and vie one with another in endurance and be ready (to defend against surprise attacks) and fear Allah that haply you may succeed”

Imam Baqir (عليه السلام) explained the verse, “O you who believe! Be patient and vie one with another in endurance and be ready (to defend against surprise attacks) and fear Allah that haply you may succeed”. He (عليه السلام) said, Be patient in carrying out your obligatory duties, persevere against your enemies, and be prepared to be garrisoned at the frontiers of (the army of) your awaited Imam (عليه السلام). (Al Ghaybah by Nomani page 105)

Regarding the above verse, Imam Mohammed Baqir (عليه السلام) said, “Be patient upon fulfilling your obligatory duties and be steadfast while facing the oppression of your enemies and be in contact with your awaited Imam Mahdi (as)” (Beharul Anwar volume 24 page 219)

Activate your inner truth · March 11

Chapter 4, Nisa (The Women)- Verse 47, verse 59, verse 69, verse 77, verse 159.

Verse 47

“O you to whom the scripture has been given, believe in what We have sent down, confirming what is (already) with you, before we change their faces (features), and turn them on their backs”

Shaykh Mufeed narrates that Imam Mohammed Baqir (عليه السلام) said regarding this verses, “When the army of Sufyani (la) will reach Bayzaa, a crier will call from the heavens, “O Bayzaa! Destroy this nation”. The land of Bayzaa will swallow all of them except for three people who are from the family of Kalb and whose faces will be turned backwards. This verse was revealed in reference to this incident. (Al Ikhtisas pg 256)

At this point, the Qaem (عليه السلام) will be in Makkah leaning on the Kaaba while seeking refuge with it.

Then he (عليه السلام) will call: “O people! We ask Allah and those people who answer our call to help us. Verily we are the family of your Prophet and we are the closest people to Allah and to Mohammed (sawa).

O people! Those who dispute with me about Adam, (should know) that I am the most knowledgeable about Adam”

O people! Those who dispute with me about Nuh, (should know) that I am the most knowledgeable about Nuh.

O people! Those who dispute with me about Ibrahim, (should know) that I am the most knowledgeable about Ibrahim.

Is it not true that Allah has said in His Honourable Book, “Verily, Allah chose Adam and Nuh and the descendants of Ibrahim and the descendants of ‘Imran above (all His) creatures, offspring, one from another; and Allah is Hearing, Knowing” (Chapter 3, verses 33-34)?

I am the remainder of Adam, I am the (holy) relic of Nuh, I am the chosen descendant of Ibrahim, and I am the choice from the family of Mohammed (sawa).

O people! Those who dispute with me about the Book of Allah, (should know) that I am the most knowledgeable about the Book of Allah.

O people! Those who dispute with me about the traditions and the conduct of the Prophet (sawa), (should know) that I am the most knowledgeable about his traditions and his conduct.

(O people!) I ask by Allah everyone who heard my voice to inform those who are absent. I am asking you through the right of Allah, the right of His Messenger (sawa), and through my right on you, which is the right of my nearness to the Messenger of Allah (sawa), to help and protect us against those who have oppressed us. We have been oppressed and we have been exiled from our countries and our families; our rights have been usurped from us and the evildoers have been given preference over us.

Fear Allah in (abandoning us) and do not disappoint us. Support us so that Allah supports you.

Imam Baqir (عليه السلام) continued, then Allah will gather the three hundred and thirteen men for him with no prior appointment, just like the cumulus clouds of autumn. O Jabir! This is the meaning of the verse, “Wherever you are, Allah will bring you all together; verily, Allah has power over all things” (Chapter 2, verse 148).

He will have the covenant of the Messenger of Allah – which he has inherited from his fathers (عليه السلام) with him, and allegiance will be paid to him between Rukn and Maqaam.

O Jabir! The Qaem- is from the sons of Husain bin Ali (عليه السلام), and Allah will amend his matter in one night.

O Jabir! If people get confused about these signs (that I just mentioned), they can (at least) be certain about the fact that he is from the children of the Messenger of Allah and that he inherits the knowledge from the knowledgeable ones (his fathers). However, even if they were not certain about that, then they can be certain about him through the call from the heavens which will mention him with his name and the name of his father and his mother. (Al Ghaybah, Al Ikhtesaas)

Verse 59

“O you who believe! Obey Allah, and obey the Messenger and those vested with authority (by Allah) from among you”

Jabir bin Abdullah Al-Ansari said, When the verse, “O you who believe! Obey Allah, and obey the Messenger and those vested with authority (by Allah) from among you” was revealed, I asked the Messenger of Allah (sawa), O Messenger of Allah! We understood Allah and His Messenger but who are “those vested with authority (by Allah)” whose obedience Allah has paired with your obedience?

The Prophet (sawa) replied, O Jabir! They are my caliphs and they are the Imams of the Muslims after me. The first one is Ali bin Abi Talib; after him, Hasan is the Imam; after him, Husain; then Ali bin Husain; then Mohammed bin Ali, who is known in the Torah as Baqir. And you O Jabir, will meet him. So when you do, convey my salaam to him. After Mohammed bin Ali, it is the truthful, Jafar bin Mohammed; then Musa bin Jaafar; then Ali bin Musa; then Mohammed bin Ali; then Ali bin Mohammed; and then Hasan bin Ali. After him, it will be the one who bears the same name and title as mine. He is Allah’s Decisive Proof on His land and he is the Remainder of Allah on His creation. He is the son of Hasan bin Ali.

Allah will achieve victory throughout His land through him. He is the one who will disappear from his Shia and his lovers for (a period of time) during which only those whose hearts Allah has tested, will stay steady in believing in his Imamate.

I (Jabir Al-Ansari) asked, “O Messenger of Allah! Will the Shia benefit from him when he is in occultation?”

The Prophet (sawa) replied, Yes! I swear to He who sent me as a prophet, that they will. They will see with his light and benefit from his Wilayat just like people benefit from the sun when it is behind the clouds.

O Jabir! This is one of the secrets of Allah which is contained in His knowledge. Do not share it except with the right people. (Kamaluddin volume 1 page 253)

Verse 69

“And all who obey Allah and the Messenger are with those upon whom Allah has bestowed favours, of the prophets, and the truthful ones, and the martyrs, and the righteous; and excellent are these companions!”

Imam Sadiq (عليه السلام) said, “The prophets” in this verse refer to the Messenger of Allah (sawa); “the truthful ones” refer to Ali bin Abi Talib (as); “the martyrs”are Hasan and Husain (as); “the righteous” are the Imams (as); and the “excellent” companion is the Qaem (عليه السلام) (Imam Mahdi) of the family of the Prophet (sawa). (Tafseer Al Qummi volume 1 page 142)

Verse 77

“Have you not seen those to whom it was said: ‘hold back your hands from attacking, and establish prayers and pay the Zakat?’ But when fighting has been prescribed for them, behold, a party of them fear men as – or even more than – they should have feared Allah, and say: ‘Our Lord! Why have You ordained fighting for us? For which reason did You not grant us respite to a natural term…”

Imam Baqir (عليه السلام) said, I swear to Allah that which Hasan bin Ali (عليه السلام) did for this nation was better than everything in the world. This verse was revealed about him, “Have you not seen those to whom it was said: ‘hold back your hands from attacking, and establish prayers and pay the Zakat?” This refers to those who disobeyed him (Imam Hasan) and asked him to fight Muawiya. “But when fighting has been prescribed for them” with Husain bin Ali (عليه السلام) they said, “Our Lord! Why have You ordained fighting for us? For which reason did You not grant us respite to a natural term?” And by (asking for respite) they wanted to wait until the rising of the Qaem (عليه السلام) (Al Kafi volume 8 page 330)

Verse 159

“And there is not one of the followers of the Book but most certainly believes in Him before his death, and on the day of resurrection he (Isa) shall be a witness against them.”

Shahr bin Hawshab narrates, “Hajjaj said to me, “O Shahr! One of the verses in Quran has confused me.” I replied, “O master! To which verse are you referring?”

He replied, “And there is not one of the followers of the Book but most certainly believes in Him before his death. I have slaughtered many Jews and Christians. I look at their mouths after I have slain them, but I do not see their mouths moving nor do they testify to anything.”

I replied, “O master! It does not mean what you think. It means Hazrat Isa (عليه السلام) will come back to this world before the Day of Judgement. He will pray behind Imam Mahdi (عليه السلام) and all will believe in Him.”

Hajjaj said, “Woe unto you! How do you know this?” I replied, “Mohammed (عليه السلام) bin Ali (Imam Baqir (عليه السلام) bin Hussain (عليه السلام) bin Ali (عليه السلام) bin Abi Talib (عليه السلام) narrated this for me.” He replied, “Then I swear by Allah that you have received this form a purified source”. (Tafseer Al Qummi volume 1 page 158)

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Chapter 5, Maedah (The Food) -Verse 3, Verse 54.

Verse 3

“This day, those who disbelieve have despaired of your religion, so fear them not, but fear Me”

Imam Baqir (عليه السلام) explained the above verse by saying, This verse means that on the day of the rising of the Qaem (عليه السلام), the Bani Umayyah will be disappointed, for they are those who disbelieved by despairing in the family of the Prophet (sawa).

(Tafseer Ayyashi volume 1 page 291)

Verse 54

“O you who believe! Whoever of you turns back on his religion, Allah will soon bring a people whom He loves and who love Him, humble towards the believers, mighty against the infidels”

Imam Sadiq (عليه السلام) said, “Allah will keep the companions of the Qaem (عليه السلام) safe for him even if all of the people abandon him. (The companions) are those to whom Allah refers in this verse, “So if these people disbelieve in it, indeed We have (already) entrusted it to a people who are not disbelievers in it” (Chapter 6, verse 89). They are (also) those (who are) described in this verse, “O you who believe! Whoever of you turns back on his religion, Allah will soon bring a people whom He loves and who love Him, humble towards the believers, mighty against the infidels”

Sulaymaan bin Harun said, I said to Imam Sadiq (عليه السلام), “Some people believe that the sword of the Messenger of Allah is with Abdullah, son of Hasan (عليه السلام)!”

Imam (عليه السلام) replied, “I swear to Allah that he has not seen the sword of the Messenger of Allah (sawa) even with one of his eyes, neither did his father, unless he saw it with (his uncle) Husain bin Ali (عليه السلام).

(It) is kept safe for the Qa’em (عليه السلام). Therefore, do not be swayed to the right or left. I swear to Allah that this is a clear matter and I swear to Allah that even if the people of the heavens and earth unite in moving this position from where Allah has placed it, they will fail. I swear to Allah that even if all of the people become disbelievers, Allah will bring a group of people who believe in it (to establish this matter).

Have you not heard the words of Allah, “O you who believe! Whoever of you turns back on his religion, Allah will soon bring a people whom He loves and who love Him, humble towards the believers, mighty against the infidels”? In another verse, Allah says, “So if these people disbelieve in it, indeed We have (already) entrusted it to a people who are not disbelievers in it” (Chapter 6, verse 89). Both of these verses refer to the same group.”

(Tafseer Ayyashi volume 1 page 325)

Activate your inner truth · March 12

Chapter 6, Anaam, (The Cattle) Verse 44, Verse 89, Verse 158.

Verse 44

“When they forgot that of which they had been admonished, We opened for them the doors of ail things, until, when they rejoiced in what they were given, We caught them unaware, and then lo! They were in utter despair”

Regarding the verse “When they forgot that of which they had been admonished, We opened for them the doors of all things”, Imam Baqir (عليه السلام) said, “When they forgot that of which they had been admonished” refers to the Wilayat of Ali, the Commander of the Believers (عليه السلام), which they had been ordered to follow.

“We opened for them the doors of all things” means that they were given power and wealth in this life.

“Until, when they rejoiced in what they were given, We caught them unaware, and then lo! They were in utter despair” refers to the rising of the Qaem (عليه السلام). When he rises, it will be as if “they” never had any power at all, and that is why Allah says “unaware.”

After this verse, Allah says to the Prophet’ , “So the roots of the people who were unjust were cut off; and all praise be to AJJah, the Lord of the worlds”.

(Tafseer Al Qummi, volume 1 page 200)

Verse 89

So if these people disbelieve in it, indeed We have (already) entrusted it to a people who are not disbelievers in it”

Imam Sadiq (عليه السلام) said, Allah will keep the companions of the Qaem (عليه السلام) safe for him even if all of the people abandon him. They are those to whom Allah refers in this verse, “So if these people disbelieve in it, indeed We have (already) entrusted it to a people who are not disbelievers in it”.

And they are (also) those (who are) described in this verse, “O you who believe! Whoever of you turns back on his religion, Allah will soon bring a people whom He loves and who love Him, humble towards the believers, mighty against the infidels” (Chapter 5, verse 54)

Sulaymaan bin Harun said, I said to Imam Sadiq (عليه السلام), “Some people believe that the sword of the Messenger of Allah is with Abdullah, son of Hasan (عليه السلام)!”

Imam (عليه السلام) replied, “I swear to Allah that he has not seen the sword of the Messenger of Allah (sawa) even with one of his eyes, neither did his father, unless he saw it with (his uncle) Husain bin Ali (عليه السلام).

(It) is kept safe for the Qa’em (عليه السلام). Therefore, do not be swayed to the right or left. I swear to Allah that this is a clear matter and I swear to Allah that even if the people of the heavens and earth unite in moving this position from where Allah has placed it, they will fail. I swear to Allah that even if all of the people become disbelievers, Allah will bring a group of people who believe in it (to establish this matter).

Have you not heard the words of Allah, “O you who believe! Whoever of you turns back on his religion, Allah will soon bring a people whom He loves and who love Him, humble towards the believers, mighty against the infidels” (Chapter 5, verse 54)? In another verse, Allah says, “So if these people disbelieve in it, indeed We have (already) entrusted it to a people who are not disbelievers in it”. Both of these verses refer to the same group.”

(Tafseer Ayyashi volume 1 page 325)

Verse 158

“Wait they, indeed, (to see) that the angels come to them, or that your Lord (Himself) comes, or that some signs of your Lord come? On the day when some of the signs of your Lord come, belief will not profit any soul who did not believe before, or did not earn any good by its belief. Say (O Mohammed), ‘Wait, verily we too are waiting”

Imam Sadiq (عليه السلام) said, “Some signs of your Lord” refer to the Imams (عليه السلام), and the awaited sign who comes refers to the Qaem (عليه السلام). On that day, those who had not believed before the rising of the Qaem (عليه السلام) which will take place by sword, will not benefit from their belief, even if they believed in his fathers” (Kamaluddin volume 2 page 336)

Imam Sadiq (عليه السلام) said, “On the day when some of the signs of your Lord come, belief will not profit any soul who did not believe before, or did not earn any good by its belief” refers to the rising of our awaited Qaem (عليه السلام).

O Aba Baseer! Bliss and happiness is for the Shia of our Qaem (عليه السلام) who wait during his occultation for his reappearance and who obey him after his reappearance. They are the friends of Allah (and) “for the friends of Allah there is no fear, nor shall they be grieved”(Chapter 10, verse 62) (Kamaluddin volume 2 page 337)

Activate your inner truth · March 14

Chapter 7, Aaraf (The Elevated places)- Verse 53, Verse, 128, Verse 157, Verse 159,

Verse 53

“Do they wait for anything but the final fulfillment? On the day when the final fulfillment comes, those who neglected it before will say, Indeed the messengers of our Lord came with the truth. Are there for us (now) any intercessors that they may intercede for us? Or can we be sent back, that we may act otherwise than we used to act?”

Imam Sadiq (عليه السلام) said, The Taweel (hidden interpretation) of this verse is different from the apparent meaning understood from it. This verse refers to the day of the rising of the Qaem (عليه السلام) and the Day of Judgement.

“Those who neglected it” are those who neglected the Qaem (as); who will say on the Day of Judgement, “Indeed the messengers of our Lord came with the truth. Are there for us (now) any intercessors that they may intercede for us? Or can we be sent back, that we may act otherwise than we used to act?” (Tafseer Al Qummi volume 1 page 235)

Verse 128

“Musa said to his people, ‘Seek help of Allah and be firm. Verily the earth belongs to Allah. He gives it for inheritance to whom He pleases among His servants. And the (good) end is for the pious ones”

Imam Baqir (عليه السلام) said, We found the following written in the book of Ali (عليه السلام), “Verily the earth belongs to Allah. He gives it for inheritance to whom He pleases among His servants. And the (good) end is for the pious ones” .

My family and I are those who have inherited the earth and we are “the pious ones.” All of the land belongs to us. Therefore, those of you who have access to any Muslim land should develop it and give the land tax to the Imam from my family; it is permissible to use the remainder of the earnings for living expenses.

However, (if someone who has access to a land) leaves it unattended or undeveloped, and then another Muslim gains control of this land after him, and then cultivates the land and develops it, then he will have more rights on this land than the man who abandoned it. He should give the land tax to the Imam from my family, and the remainder of the earnings can be used for living expenses until the reappearance of the Qaem (عليه السلام), which will take place by sword.

On that day, he will take control of all of the land and will not give any land to anyone. He will revoke the land from the people, just as the Messenger of Allah (sawa) used to, except for the land that is in the hands of our Shia. The Qaem (عليه السلام) will leave their land in their hands. (Al Kafi volume 1 page 407; Tafseer Ayyashi volume 2 page 24)

Verse 157

“Those who follow the Messenger, the prophet of Makkah, whom they find mentioned in writing in the Torah and the Bible; he commands them (to do) that which is good, and he prevents them from evil. And he makes lawful for them all good things, and he prohibits for them only the foul (unclean things), and he relieves them of their burdens, and the yokes that lie upon them, so those who believe in him, and honour him, and help him, and follow the light which has been sent down with him, are those who achieve success”

Imam Baqir (عليه السلام) was asked about free will and what people say about it. He replied by reciting this verse, “Had your Lord willed He would certainly have made all mankind as one community but they would not cease to differ except he on whom your Lord has mercy, and for this He did create them” (Chapter 11, verses 118-119).

Then the Imam (عليه السلام) continued, O Aba Ubaida! People have differed and all of them will be destroyed.

I asked, Then what about this verse, “except he on whom your Lord has mercy”?

Imam (عليه السلام) replied, They are our Shia and (Allah) has created them for His mercy – “and for this He did create them.” And “mercy” means obeying the Imam to whom Allah refers in this verse, “and (as to) My mercy, it embraces everything” (Chapter 7, verse 156), which means that the knowledge of the Imam encompasses everything, and it is from the knowledge of Allah. And “everything” (in Chapter 7, verse 156) refers to the Shia.

“And I will ordain it for those who safeguard themselves” (Chapter 7, verse 156) from following and obeying anyone other than the Imam.

“They find mentioned in writing in the Torah and the Bible” means that they can find the name of the Prophet (sawa), his successor(s), and the Qaem (عليه السلام) written in the Books. And the Qaem (عليه السلام) is the one who will “[command] them (to do) that which is good, and [prevent] them from evil” after he rises. “Evil” refers to those who deny the Imam and his status.

“And he makes lawful for them all good things” refers to gaining knowledge from only those who are qualified.

“And he prohibits for them only the foul” – “the foul” refers to the words of the enemies.

“And he relieves them of their burdens” refers to the sins that they had committed before knowing the true status of the Imam (عليه السلام).

“And the yokes that lie upon them” refers to their (previous) belief in neglecting the status of the Imams, which was not based on that which they were commanded to follow. However, after they learn the true status of the Imam these “yokes” meaning sins, will be forgiven.

Then Allah describes them as “those who believe in him”. This verse refers to those who believe in the Qaem (عليه السلام).

“And honour him, and help him, and follow the light which has been sent down with him, are those who achieve success.” (This verse) refers to those who stayed clear from Jibt and Taghut, who are someone and someone, who were worshipped by people who obeyed them.

Imam (عليه السلام) continued by saying, “Allah gives (those described in the above verse) glad tidings by saying, “There are glad tidings for those who keep away from the worship of Taghut and turn to Allah in repentance. So give glad tidings to My servants” (Chapter 39, verse 17)

The Imam (of every time) gives “glad tidings” to (the believers) about the rising of the Qaem (عليه السلام), his reappearance, destruction of the enemies, and safety in the Hereafter by reaching the Messenger of Allah (sawa) and the truthful ones at the Pool of Kawthar. (Al Kafi volume 1 page 429)

Verse 159

“And of Musa’s people there is a group who guide (people) with the truth. And thereby do justice”

Imam Sadiq (عليه السلام) said, When the Qaem (عليه السلام) rises from behind the Kaabah, Allah will resurrect twenty seven men for him. Fourteen of them are from the nation of Musa (عليه السلام) who are described in this verse, “And of Musa’s people there is a group who guide (people) with the truth. And thereby do justice”. There are also seven companions of the cave, Miqdaad, Jabir Al-Ansari, the believer of the nation of Firaun, and Yousha bin Noun – the successor of Musa. ” (Dalael Al Imama, page 463)

Imam Sadiq (عليه السلام) said, Twenty-seven men will be resurrected for the Qaem (عليه السلام) from behind the Kaabah. Fifteen of them are from the nation of Musa (عليه السلام). They are those who used to guide people with the truth and act justly. There are also the seven companions of the cave, Yousha bin Noun, Salman, Abu Dujaana Al-Ansari, Miqdaad bin Aswad and Malik Al-Ashtar.

These men will be the supporters of the Qaem (عليه السلام) and (they will be) the rulers (who he will appoint) for the people. (Rawzatul Waezeen page 266)

Activate your inner truth · March 14

Chapter 8, Anfal, (Voluntary Gifts) -Verses 7-8, Verse 39.

Verse 7-8

Allah intends to establish the truth by His words, and to cut off the roots of the infidels. In order that He may establish the truth and bring to naught what was false”

Jabir said, I asked Imam Baqir (عليه السلام) about the Tafseer of the verse, “Allah intends to establish the truth by His words, and to cut off the roots of the infidels”

Imam (عليه السلام) replied, “The explanation of this verse is in its Taweel. It means that Allah intends something but He still has not done it yet.”

Then Imam (عليه السلام) continued, “To establish the truth by His words” means that Allah will establish the right of the family of the Prophet (عليه السلام), and the Ta’weel of “His words” refers to Ali (عليه السلام).

“And to cut off the roots of the infidels”. “The infidels” refer to the Bani Umayyah whose roots Allah will “cut off.”

“In order that He may establish the truth” means that Allah will establish the right of the family of the Prophets at the time of the rising of the Qaem (عليه السلام).

“And bring to naught what was false” . This means that when the Qaem (عليه السلام) rises, he will destroy the falsehood of the Bani Umayyah. This is the meaning of the verse, “In order that He may establish the truth and bring to naught what was false” . (Tafseer Ayyashi volume 2 page 49)

Verse 39

And fight them till there be no mischief, and the religion is wholly Allah’s”

Regarding the above verse, Imam Baqir (عليه السلام) said, The Taweel (hidden interpretation) of this verse does not apply yet. The Messenger of Allah(sawa) allowed people to stop fighting because of his circumstances and those of the people. However, if this verse had applied to him, he would not have allowed them to stop (fighting) until everyone believed in monotheism and polytheism was destroyed. (Al Kafi volume 8 page 201)

Imam Sadiq (عليه السلام) said, My father was asked about the verse, “And fight them till there be no mischief; and the religion is wholly Allah’s”.

He replied, The Taweel of this verse does not apply yet. Those who see the rising of our Qaem (عليه السلام) will see the Taweel of this verse. The religion of Mohammed (sawa) will prevail everywhere and there will not be any polytheism on the land, just as Allah says. (Tafseer Ayyashi volume 2 page 55; Tafseer Majmaul Bayaan volume 4 page 543)

Activate your inner truth · March 18

Chapter 9, Taubah (The Immunity) - Verse 3, Verse 33, Verse 34, Verse 36, Verse 36 (part II)

Verse 3

“And an announcement from Allah and His Messenger to the people on the day of the greater pilgrimage that Allah and His Messenger are free from liability to the idolaters; therefore if you repent, it will be better for you, and if you turn back, then know that you will not weaken Allah; and announce painful punishment to those who disbelieve.”

Imam Jafar Sadiq (عليه السلام) said, “This verse refers to the reappearance of al Mahdi (عليه السلام) and the “announcement” refers to al Mahdi (عليه السلام) inviting the people to Him.” (Tafseer Ayyashi volume 2 page 75)

Verse 33

“It is He who sent His Messenger with guidance and the religion of truth, that He may make it prevail over all religions, even though the polytheists may detest it”

Imam Sadiq (عليه السلام) explained the verse by saying, I swear to Allah that the Taweel (hidden interpretation) of this verse does not apply yet, and it will not apply until the rising of the Qaem (عليه السلام). When the Qaem (عليه السلام) rises, there will not remain any disbeliever in Allah nor any polytheist in lmamate who will not “detest” the rising of the Qaem (عليه السلام).

(Even) if the disbelievers or the polytheists hide inside the rocks, the rocks will speak to the companions of the Qaem (عليه السلام) and say, “O believer! There is a disbeliever hiding inside of me, so break me and kill him.” (Kamaluddin volume 2 page 670)

Imam Sadiq (عليه السلام) explained the above verse as follow – When the Qaem (عليه السلام) rises, not even one disbeliever nor polytheist will remain who will not “detest” the rising of the Qaem (عليه السلام). (Tafseer Ayyashi volume 2 page 86)

Abu Baseer said, I asked Imam Sadiq (عليه السلام) about the above verse. The Imam (عليه السلام) said, “I swear to Allah that the Taweel of this verse does not apply yet.” I asked, “May I sacrifice myself for you. When will it apply?” Imam (عليه السلام) replied, After the rising of the Qaem (عليه السلام) there will not remain any disbeliever in Allah nor any polytheist in Imamate who does not “detest” the rising of the Qaem (عليه السلام).

If the disbelievers or the polytheists hide inside the rocks, the rocks will speak to the companions of the Qaem (عليه السلام) and say, “O believer! There is a disbeliever hiding inside of me, so break me and kill him.” Then he (the companion of the Qaem (as)) will capture the disbeliever and kill him. (Taweel Al Ayat Al Zahirah page 663)

Regarding the verse “He is who sent His Messenger with guidance and the religion of truth, that He may make it prevail over all religions, even though the polytheists may detest it” (Chapter 9, verse 33).

Ameerul Momeneen (عليه السلام) said, has this verse applied yet!? I swear to He who has my life in His hands, that it has not. This verse will not apply until (the people) in every village testify at all times that there is no god but Allah and Mohammed (sawa) is the Messenger of Allah. (Taweel Al Ayat Al Zahirah page 663)

I asked Imam Kazim (عليه السلام) about the verse, “He is who sent His Messenger with guidance and the religion of truth”.

The Imam (عليه السلام) replied, (This verse refers to) the order of Allah and His Messenger about the Wilayat, and “religion of truth” is the Wilayat.”

I asked, What does “that He may make it prevail over all religions” (Chapter 9, verse 33) mean?

Imam (عليه السلام) replied, This will apply at the time of the rising of the Qaem (عليه السلام), when the “religion of truth” will prevail over all religions.”(Al Kafi volume 1 page 432)

Imam Baqir (عليه السلام) said, The (above verse) will apply at the time of the rising of Mahdi (عليه السلام) from the family of Mohammed (sawa)” when everyone will believe in Mohammed (sawa)

(Tafseer Majmaul Bayan volume 5 page 25; Tafseer Ayyashi volume 2 page 86; Tafseer Al Qummi volume 1 page 289)

Verse 34

“And to those who hoard gold and silver and do not spend it in Allah’s way, announce the news of painful punishment”

Imam Sadiq (عليه السلام) said, Those of our Shia who are wealthy should spend their wealth in the way of Allah. When our Qaem (عليه السلام) rises, the wealth of every wealthy person will be unlawful to him unless he offers it to our Qaem (عليه السلام) to use it against his enemies, for Allah says, “And to those who hoard gold and silver and do not spend it in Allah’s way, announce the news of painful punishment”. (Al Kafi volume 4 page 61; Tafseer Ayyashi volume 2 page 86)

Imam Sadiq (عليه السلام) said, A believer who spends from his wealth for the expenses of his family (before the rising of the Qaem (عليه السلام), but offers it to the Qaem (عليه السلام) after his rising has performed his duties. (Tafseer Ayyashi volume 2 page 87)

Verse 36

Verily the number of months with Allah is twelve months in Allah’s Book (since) the day He created the heavens and earth. Of these four are sacred. That is the established religion, so be not unjust therein to yourselves”

Abi Hamza Al-Thomali said, I was with Imam Baqir (عليه السلام) one day. After people left, he (the Imam) said to me, “O Aba Hamza! The rising of our Qaem (عليه السلام) is one of the imperative matters of Allah that will not be changed. Therefore, those who meet Allah, doubting that which I am about to say, will meet Him as disbelievers who deny Him.

Then the Imam (عليه السلام) added, May I sacrifice my father and mother for the one whose name is my name, whose title is my title, and who is the seventh Imam after me.

May I sacrifice my father for the one who will fill the earth with justice and equity after it will be filled with inequity and oppression.

O Aba Hamza! Paradise is forbidden for those who meet him but do not submit to him the same way they submitted to Mohammed (sawa) and Ali (عليه السلام). Their abode shall be Hell, and how terrible is the abode of the oppressors!

Praise be to Allah that the following verse is a more clear and enlightening argument (about the Qaem (عليه السلام) “O for those whom Allah has guided and upon whom He has bestowed His Beneficence. Allah says, “Verily the number of months with Allah is twelve months in Allah’s Book (since) the day He created the heavens and earth. Of these four are sacred. That is the established religion, so be not unjust therein to yourselves”.

However, simply knowing the names of the months like Muharram and Safar cannot be “the established religion” because even the Jews, Christians, Zoroastrians, and the rest of mankind from among our followers and enemies know the names of the months also.

The “twelve months” mentioned in this verse refer only to the (twelve) Imams who rise with the religion of Allah.

The “sacred” one (in this verse) refers to the name of the Commander of the Believers, Ali (عليه السلام) for whom Allah derived a name from His own name, Ali, just like He (derived the name) of the Messenger of Allah (sawa) from His name, Mahmoud. Furthermore, three of Ali’s sons share the same name (as the Commander of the Believers): Ali bin Husain, Ali bin Musa, and Ali bin Mohammed (عليه السلام). Therefore, this name (Ali), which is derived from the name of Allah, is “sacred” through the sacredness of Allah. May Allah’s blessings be on Mohammed and his honourable family. (Al Ghaybah by Nomani, page 43)

Dawud bin Katheer Al-Reqqi said, I went to Imam Sadiq (عليه السلام) in Medina. The Imam (عليه السلام) asked me, “O Dawud! What prevented you from coming to us sooner?”

I replied, “There was a matter to which I had to attend in Kufa.” Imam (عليه السلام) asked, “Who did you see in Kufa?” I replied, “May I sacrifice myself for you! I saw your uncle, Zaid bin Ali, riding a horse and carrying a Quran. He was calling out, ‘Ask me anything before you lose me, for I am the container of great knowledge and I have the detailed knowledge of the verses of the Quran. I am the flag between you people and Allah.”

Imam (عليه السلام) said, “O Dawud! You have been misguided.”

Then he ordered Soma’ah bin Mahran to bring a basket of dates. Soma’ah brought a basket that was filled with dates. Imam (عليه السلام) picked a date and ate it. Then he removed the pit and planted it in the earth. Suddenly, (the pit) split and started growing, blossoming into a fruitful palm tree. Then Imam (عليه السلام) picked one of the bunches (on the tree). (When he) opened (the bunch), he took out a white piece of paper from within the bunch (of dates), which he gave me to read.

I found the following two lines written on it:

On the first line it read, “There is no god but Allah. Mohammed is the Messenger of Allah.”

On the second line it read, “Verily the number of months with Allah is twelve months in Allah’s Book (since) the day He created the heavens and earth. Of these four are sacred. That is the established religion,” the Commander of the Believers – Ali bin Abi Talib, Hasan bin Ali, Husain bin Ali, Ali bin Husain, Mohammed bin Ali, Jaafar bin Mohammed, Musa bin Jaafar, Ali bin Musa, Mohammed bin Ali, Ali bin Mohammed, Hasan bin Ali, and the descendant – the Decisive Proof.

Then Imam (عليه السلام) asked me, “O Dawud! Do you know when this was written?” I replied, “Allah, His Messenger, and you know better.”

Imam (عليه السلام) said, “This was written two thousand years before the creation of Adam.” (Al Ghaybah by Nomani, page 42)

Imam Kazim (عليه السلام) said, Allah created a house from light and placed its pillars on four foundations. Then He wrote four names on these pillars: Tabarak, Subhan, Alhamd, and Allah. Then He created four names from these four (names), and (then He created) another four names from those four names. Then He said, “Verily the number of months with Allah is twelve months”. (Al Ghaybah by Nomani, page 96)

Jabir Al-J’fi said, I asked Imam Baqir (عليه السلام) about the Taweel of the verse, “Verily the number of months with Allah is twelve months in Allah’s Book (since) the day He created the heavens and earth. Of these four are sacred. That is the established religion, so be not unjust therein to yourselves”.

My master (Imam Baqir (as)) sighed heavily, and then said, O Jabir! The year is my grandfather, the Messenger of Allah (sawa). The “twelve months” are the Commander of the Believers – Ali bin Abi Talib, Hasan bin Ali, Husain bin Ali, Ali bin Husain, me (Imam Baqir (as)), my son – Jafar, his son – Musa, his son – Ali, his son – Mohammed, his son – Ali, his son – Hasan, and his son – Mohammed Al-Hadi Al-Mahdi (عليه السلام). These are the twelve Imams who are Allah’s Decisive Proofs on His creation as well as the guardians of His knowledge and revelation.

The four sacred ones, who are among them, share the same name and are “the established religion.” They are Ali – the Commander of the Believers, my father – Ali bin Husain, Ali bin Musa, and Ali bin Mohammed (عليه السلام).

Believing in the Imams is the “established religion” referred to in this verse, “That is the established religion, so be not unjust therein to yourselves”. Therefore, believe in all of them and you will be rightly guided. (Al Ghaybah by S Tusi, page 96)

Imam Sadiq (عليه السلام) said, One day my father (Imam Baqir (as)) said to Jabir bin Abdullah, “I need to see you privately.” When my father was alone with Jabir, Imam (عليه السلام) said, “Tell me about the tablet that my mother, Fatemah (sa) had.”

Jabir said, Allah is my witness that I went to my master, Fatemah (sa) daughter of the Messenger of Allah (sawa), to congratulate her on the birth of Husain (sa). I saw a green tablet in her hand made of green aquamarine. There was some writing on it with a light that was brighter than the sun and (the tablet) smelled better than musk.

I asked Fatemah (sa), “What is this tablet, O daughter of the Messenger of Allah?”

She replied, “This tablet is a gift from Allah to my father. My father has ordered me to protect it, so I have. It contains the names of my father, my husband, and the names of his successors from my sons after him.”

I asked her to give it to me so I could write a copy of its contents, and she accepted.

Then my father (Imam Baqir) said to Jabir, “Can you show me the copy you made?”

Jabir replied, “Yes.”

Then Jabir went to his house and brought a red piece of leather with him. My father (عليه السلام) said to him, Look at your copy to see (if) what I say (matches your copy). This is what was written on that tablet:

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

This is a letter from Allah, the Most Honourable, the Most Knowledgeable, and the Most Wise which was sent with the guardian spirit to Mohammed, the last of the messengers.

O Mohammed! “Verily the number of months with Allah is twelve months in Allah’s Book (since) the day He created the heavens and earth. Of these four are sacred. That is the established religion, so be not unjust therein to yourselves”.

O Mohammed! Glorify My Names, be thankful for My Grace, and do not deny My Blessings.

Do not desire anyone but Me and do not fear anyone but Me, because those who desire anyone but Me or fear anyone but Me will be punished in a way that I have never punished anyone else from all of the worlds.

O Mohammed! I have chosen you from among all of the prophets and I have given preference to your successor, Ali, above all of the successors.

I have made Hasan the container of my knowledge after the time of his father, and (I have made) Husain the best of the sons from the first to the last, and through Husain the Imamate will continue.

Ali, the beauty of the worshippers, will remain from Husain, and then (it will be) Mohammed, the one who rips open My knowledge, the one who will invite (people) to My path through the right methods.

Then (it will be) Jafar, the truthful in his speech and his actions, after whom there will be a deafening conspiracy.

Woe and more woe unto those who deny My slave and the best of My creation, Musa.

Then Ali, the pleasant, will be killed by a disbeliever demon, and he will be buried in the city that was built by the righteous slave, next to the worst of Allah’s creation.

Then Mohammed, the guide, the one who resembles his blessed grandfather (will follow); then Ali, the guide to My path, the one who safeguards My sanctity and leads My creation; after him, (it will be) Hasan, the honourable, who will leave behind his son, Mohammed, the one with two names, who will rise at the end of time. There will be a white cloud over him to offer him shade from the sun.

Then a caller will call out with an eloquent voice which will be heard by everyone everywhere, “This is the Mahdi of the family of Mohammed.”

He will fill the earth with justice, just as it is will be filled with injustice. (Taweel Al Ayaat Al-Dhahira, page 210)

Verse 36 part 2

“And fight all the polytheists as they fight you all”Imam Baqir (عليه السلام) said, “And fight all the polytheists as they fight you all till there be no mischief; and the religion is wholly Allah’s.”

He (عليه السلام) said, The Taweel of this verse does not apply yet. Those who will see the rising of our Qaem (عليه السلام) will see the true Taweel of this verse. On that day, the religion of Mohammed (sawa) will fill the entire earth and there will not remain even one polytheist. (Tafseer Ayyashi volume 2 page 55)

Activate your inner truth · March 18

Chapter 10, Yunus (Jonah) -Verse 20, Verse 24, Verse 35.

Verse 20

“And they say: ‘Why is not a sign sent down to him from his Lord?’ Say: ‘Verily, the unseen is only for Allah, therefore wait; verily I am with you, among those who wait”

Imam Jafar Sadiq (عليه السلام) narrates regarding this verses, Those who are “pious” are the Shiah of Ali (عليه السلام). The unseen is the Decisive Hujjah who will be in occultation (ghaybat). Proof of this is in the saying of Allah, “And they say, “Why is not a sign sent down to him from his Lord? Say: “Verily, the unseen is only for Allah, therefore wait; verily, I am with you, among those who wait” (Kamaluddin, volume 2 page 340)

Verse 24

“Until when the earth is garnished and adorned, and its inhabitants think that they have powers (of disposal) over it; (but suddenly) comes Our command by night or by day, and We make it mowed down as though there was nothing there yesterday. Thus do We explain the signs in details for people who reflect”

Imam Sadiq (عليه السلام) said, Three verses were revealed about the sons of someone.

The first verse is, “Until when the earth is garnished and adorned, and the people (its tillers) think that they have powers (of disposal) over it; (but suddenly) comes Our command by night or by day.” (The command that comes “by night or by day”) refers to our Qaem (عليه السلام).

The second verse is, “We opened for them the doors of all things, until, when they rejoiced in what they were given, We caught them unaware, and then lo! They were in utter despair. So the roots of the people who were unjust were cut off and all praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds” (Chapter 6 verses 44-45). This refers to the rising of our Qaem (عليه السلام) with the sword.

The third verse is, “So when they felt Our approaching torment, lo! They began to flee from it. (We said:) ‘Flee not, but return, and your dwellings, haply you will be questioned” (Chapter 21 verses 12-13). This refers to when the Qaem (عليه السلام) will question the sons of someone about the treasures of the Bani Umayyah. (Dalael Al Imama page 468)

Verse 35

“Say: Is there any of your associates who guides to the truth? Say: Allah guides to the truth. Is He then Who guides to the truth more worthy to be followed, or he who himself does not go aright unless he is guided? What then is the matter with you; how do you judge?”

Maymoun al Baan narrates, “I was with Imam Jafar Sadiq (عليه السلام) in his tent when he raised the side of the tent and said, “When the reappearance of Imam Mahdi (عليه السلام) takes place, it will be more clear than the shining sun. The crier will announce from the heavens, “al Mahdi (عليه السلام) is the Imam”. He will mention his name but then Iblis (la) will cry out from the earth, just as he cried out on the night of Aqaba in the plots against Holy Prophet (sawa).” (Kamaluddin volume 2 page 650)

Muslima al Jariri narrates, “I said to Imam Jafar Sadiq (عليه السلام), “People condemn us and they call us liars when we tell them that there will be two announcements. They ask, “how will you know the rightful announcement from the false one?”

Imam (عليه السلام) asked, “How do you answer them?” I replied, “We do not answer them”.

Imam (عليه السلام) said, “Tell them that those who already believe in the announcement will authenticate it for Allah says, Is He then Who guides to the truth more worthy to be followed, or he who himself does not go aright unless he is guided? What then is the matter with you; how do you judge?” (Al Kafi volume 8 page 208, Al Ghaybah by Nomani page 226)

Imam Jafar Sadiq (عليه السلام) said, “Jibrael (عليه السلام) will make an announcement from the heavens and Iblis (la) will make an announcement from the earth. Therefore, follow the first announcement and beware of the second one. Do not pay attention to it or you will be misguided.” (Kamaluddin volume 2, page 652)

Activate your inner truth · March 23

Chapter 11, Hud, (Hud)- Verse 8, Verse 80, Verse 86, Verse 110.

Verse 8

“And if We hold back the torment from them until (comes) a reckoned nation, they will surely say: ‘What withholds him?’ Beware, on the day when it comes to them, it shall not be turned away from them and that which they used to scoff at will surround them”

Imam Sadiq (عليه السلام) said, “Torment” in this verse refers to the rising of the Qaem (عليه السلام), and the “reckoned nation” refers to his companions who are equal to the number of companions of the Battle of Badr. (Al Ghaybah by Nomani page 127)

Ameerul Momeneen (عليه السلام) said, “The reckoned nation” in this verse refers to the companions of the Qaem (عليه السلام) who are a little over three hundred and ten men. (Tafseer Al Qummi volume 1 page 323)

Regarding the verse, “Hasten then to do good works…”(Chapter 2, verse 148), Imam Baqir (عليه السلام) said, “Good works” refers to believing in the Wilayat, and “wherever you are, Allah will bring you all together” (Chapter 2, verse 148) refers to the companions of the Qaem (عليه السلام) who are a little over three hundred and ten men. I swear to Allah that they are the “the reckoned nation” who will unite within one hour, just like the cumulus clouds of autumn. (Al Kafi)

Imam Baqir (عليه السلام) said, I swear to Allah that it is as if I can see the Qaem (عليه السلام) with his back resting on Hajar, calling out,

O people! Those who dispute with me about Allah, (should know) that I am the most knowledgeable about Allah.

O people! Those who dispute with me about Adam, (should know) that I am the most knowledgeable about Adam (عليه السلام).

O people! Those who dispute with me about Nuh, (should know) that I am the most knowledgeable about Nuh (عليه السلام).

O people! Those who dispute with me about Ibrahim, (should know) that I am the most knowledgeable about Ibrahim (عليه السلام).

O people! Those who dispute with me about Musa, (should know) that I am the most knowledgeable about Musa (عليه السلام).

O people! Those who dispute with me about Isa, (should know) that I am the most knowledgeable about lsa (عليه السلام).

O people! Those who dispute with me about the Messenger of Allah, Mohammed (sawa), (should know) that I am the most knowledgeable about the Messenger of Allah (sawa).

O people! Those who dispute with me about the Book of Allah, (should know) that I am the most knowledgeable about the Book of Allah.

Then he will move to the Maqaam where he will perform two units of prayer and will ask Allah to grant him his rights.

Imam (عليه السلام) added, I swear to Allah that he (Imam Mahdi (as)) is the “distressed” to whom this verse refers, “Is not He (best) who answers the distressed when he calls to Him, and removes the distress and makes you the successors in the earth” (Chapter 27 verse 62).

Jibraeel will be the first to pay allegiance to him and then the three hundred and thirteen men.

Those (from among the three hundred and thirteen) who meet (the Qaem (as)) on his way to Makkah, will join him. Those who do not join him on his way, will disappear from their beds. They are those to whom the Commander of the Believers (عليه السلام) refers as “the missing ones from their beds.”

Allah says in His Book, “Hasten then to do good works (surpassing each other). Wherever you are, Allah will bring you all together” (Chapter 2 verse 148). “Good works” means (believing in the) Wilayat.

In another verse, Allah says, “And if We hold back the torment from them until (comes) a reckoned nation”. “The reckoned nation” refers to the companions of the Qaem (عليه السلام) who will be united with him within one hour.

When the Qaem (عليه السلام) reaches Bayza, the army of Sufyani will rise against him but Allah will order the earth to seize them by their feet. This is the meaning of the verse, “If you could see when they shall be terrified; but there shall be no escape, and they shall be seized from a nearby place” (Chapter 34 verse 51)

When this happens, (the army of Sufyani) will say, “We believe in him” (Chapter 34 verse 52).

Imam (عليه السلام) added, “How can they come to belief from a place so far away?” (Chapter 34 verse 52).

“A gulf shall be created between them and that which they will eagerly desire, as was done in the past for the likes of them” (Chapter 34 verse 54). That which they will eagerly desire is not to be tormented. (Tafseer Al Qummi, volume 2, page 205)

Verse 80

“He (Lut) said, Would that I had strength to resist you or could betake myself to a strong support!”

Regarding the above verse, Imam Sadiq (عليه السلام) said, “Strength” refers to the Qaem (عليه السلام) and “strong support” refers to his three hundred and thirteen companions. (Tafseer Ayyashi volume 2 page 156)

Imam Sadiq (عليه السلام) said, When Lut said to his people, “Would that I had strength to resist you or could betake myself to a strong support!”, he was hoping for no strength other than the strength of the Qaem (عليه السلام) and for no support other than the power of his (the Qaem’s) companions. Each one of his companions will be given the strength of forty men, and their hearts will be stronger than pieces of iron. (They will be so strong) that if they come across mountains of iron they will eradicate them, and they will not stop (fighting) until Allah is pleased. (Kamaluddin volume 2 page 673)

Verse 86

The remnant of Allah (Baqiyatullah) is better for you if you are believers.

Imam Jafar Sadiq (عليه السلام) said: Our Qaem will gain upper hand through his personality and he will be helped by Allah. The earth will contract for him and will reveal all her treasures at his disposal. Allah will make His religion triumph over all other religions, at his hands, even though the polytheists might be averse to it. His empire will extend from East to West and will civilize all the destroyed nations, Hazrat Isa (عليه السلام), the spirit of Allah will descend and pray behind him.

A person asked Imam about the time of his reappearance. To this, Imam (عليه السلام) narrated the signs of reappearance thus: The time when men will resemble women and women will resemble men, increase in homosexuals and lesbians, women will drive the vehicles, wrong testimonies will be accepted and justice thrown aside, people will consider murder, fornication, bribe and usury as something usual, pious ones will be subjugated by evil ones, Sufyani will rise from Syria and Yemani from Yemen. Earth will be submerged at a place called Bayza. A person from progeny of Holy Prophet (sawa), whose name will be Ahmed bin Hasan alias Nafse Zakiyyah will be martyred between Hajre Aswad and Maqame Ibrahim.

A voice will come from the sky stating that truth is with Ali and his Shiahs. When Imam will reappear his back will be towards Kabah and will be accompanied by 313 followers, commencing the crusade against injustice with the ayat of Quran – “The remnant of Allah (Baqiyyatullah), is good for you if you are amongst the believers.” (Chapter 11 verse 86)

Afterwards, he will proclaim that he is last Proof of Allah upon them and His Caliph in their midst. People will salute him thus. Peace be upon you, O Remnant of Allah in this earth.

When 4,000 people shall gather around him he will march from Mecca and prohibit worship of any other God except Allah. This will occur after a long occultation. Same tradition is also narrated from Imam Mohammed Baqir (as). (Isbatur Rajat)

Verse 110

“And most certainly We gave Musa the Book, but differences arose therein”

Imam Baqir (عليه السلام) said, They differed (about the Book) just like this nation has differed about the Book. They will differ (again) about the Book which is with the Qaem (عليه السلام), which he will bring for them. Many people will refuse it, so the Qaem (عليه السلام) will kill them. (Al Kafi volume 8 page 287)

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