Hazrat Mahdi's (as) Spiritual Features and Superior Moral Virtues

Hazrat Mahdi's (as) Morality Is Similar To That of Our Prophet (saas) Hazrat Mahdi (as) is extremely submissive towards Allah. In moral terms, he is like the Prophet (saas). (Al-Barzanji, Al-Isha'ah li-ashrat al-sa'ah, p.163) A child of mine whose morality is similar to me will emerge. (Al-Muttaqi al-Hindi, Al-Burhan fi Alamat al-Mahdi Akhir az-Zaman, p. 21) Allah reveales our Prophet's (saas) superior moral virtues in the Qur'an thus: And, doubtlessly, you are blessed with a great moral character. (Surat al-Qalam, 4) Hazrat Mahdi (as) Possesses The Forbearance of The Prophet David (as), The Patience of The Prophet Job (as) THE MORALITY OF IMAM MAHDI (AS) IS THAT OF THE MESSENGER OF ALLAH (SAAS). Allah the Almighty has addressed the Messenger of Allah (saas) as the great morality. (Surah Qalam: Verse 4; Mikyaal al-Makaarem, Vol. 1, p. 84; Iqdud Durar, p. 31; A'laam al-Waraa, p. 291; Muntakhab al-Asar, p. 183 narrating from Al-Malaahem wa-al-Fetan) Imam Mahdi (as) possesses the FORBEARANCE OF THE PROPHET DAVID (AS) and the PATIENCE OF THE PROPHET JOB (AS). (Kefaayah al-Asar, p. 43) Hazrat Mahdi (as) will Be The Most Virtuous Person In The World Imam Mahdi (as) is THE MOST CALM, FORBEARING, PIOUS, GENEROUS, BRAVE AND DEVOTED OF ALL PEOPLE. (Ehqaaq al-Haqq, Vol. 13, p. 367) Imam Mahdi (as) is FREE AND PURE FROM ALL SINS, DEFECTS, UNCLEANNESS AND ERRORS. (Bihar al-Anwar, Vol. 53, p. 187) Believers Adopt Hazrat Mahdi's (as) Moral Virtue As A Role Model He attains Divine virtue. He receives knowledge of the faith and exemplary moral virtue from Allah. (Al-Qunawi, Risalat al-Mahdi, p. 161 B) In the Qur'an it is revealed that our Prophet (saas) is the finest possible role model for true believers: You have an excellent model in the Messenger of Allah, for all who put their hope in Allah and the Last Day and remember Allah much. (Surah al-Ahzab, 21) Allah will Purify Hazrat Mahdi (as) in One Night Al-Mahdi (as) is one of us, from the Ahl al-Bayt. Allah will purify him in one night [in other words, He will accept his repentance or equip him with spiritual knowledge and wisdom]. (Sunan Ibn Majah, Kitab al-Fitan, Kahraman Press, Vol. 10, Ch. 34, p. 348) Islamic scholars interpret this hadith as follows: … The betterment of Hazrat Mahdi (as) in a single night refers to his being given eminent status. He cannot obtain this status by work or endeavor. As stated by Almighty Allah in the Qur'an, this blessing bestowed on the Prophet (saas) has also been given to Hazrat Mahdi (as). In verse 52 of Surat ash-Shura, Almighty Allah has said: "Accordingly We have revealed to you a spirit (Ruh) by Our command. You had no idea of what the Book was, nor belief. Nonetheless, We have made it a Light by which We guide those of Our servants We will . Truly you are guiding to a Straight Path." Hazrat Mahdi (as) is the most virtuous and the most perfect person of his time in matters of religion. This shows his greatness, the exalted nature of his status, and the greatness of his rank. (Mulla Ali Qari, Al-Mashrab al-Wardi fi Mazhab al-Mahdi) Bediüzzaman Said Nursi also refers to Hazrat Mahdi (as) in this way: He will send a radiant person as both the GREATEST INTERPRETER OF THE LAW, and the GREATEST RENEWER, andRULER, and the MAHDI, and as GUIDE, and SPIRITUAL POLE, and that person will be from the Family of the Prophet… (Bediuzzaman Said Nursi, Letters / Twenty - Ninth Letter - Seventh Section, p. 515) Allah will Bestow a Great Blessing and Power on Hazrat Mahdi (as) in a Single Day Imam Muhammad at-Taqi (as) said to Abdul Azim Hasani (as): "Qaim is the promised Hazrat Mahdi (as). He must be awaited when absent and obeyed when he comes... I swear to Allah Who choose the Prophet Muhammad (saas) that even if one day remains until the Day of Judgment, Allah will send Hazrat Mahdi (as) and prolong that day so that he can fill the world that is full of oppression with justice instead. HE will ORDER HIS RULE, AS WITH THE RULE OF THE PROPHET MOSES (AS), IN ONE DAY. Moses (as) went to collect fire for his wife. But returned with the office of a messenger and prophet." (Imam Muhammad at-Taqi) (Bihar al-Anwar, Vol. 51, p. 156; Al-Hurr al-Amili, Ithbat al-Hudat, Vol. 6, p. 420) (The imam narrates five hadiths on this subject.) Hazrat Mahdi (as) is One of The Sayyids (Masters) of The Dwellers of Paradise Hakim, Ibn Majah and Abu Na'im reported from Anas bin Malik that: "I have heard from the Messenger of Allah (saas), he said,"WE ARE -- THE SEVEN CHILDREN OF ABD AL MUTTALIB -- THE MASTERS OF THE DWELLERS OF PARADISE.Myself, Hamza, Ali, Jaffar, Hassan, Hussain and AL MAHDI. (Al-Muttaqi al-Hindi, Al-Burhan fi Alamat al-Mahdi Akhir az-Zaman, p. 19) Hazrat Mahdi (as) is Like a Sun, Illuminating People In the same way that people benefit from the Sun when clouds cover its face, so people will benefit from him [Hazrat Mahdi (as)]. (Yanabee'-al-Mawadda, p. 477) At times when Allah keeps Hazrat Mahdi (as) hidden from people and when they do not even know that he is Hazrat Mahdi (as), he will illuminate people with his knowledge, sincerity, moral virtue and profound devotion to Allah, and will warm their hearts toward Allah and the Qur'an. Hazrat Mahdi (as) Loves Allah More Than Anything in The World and Has a Profound Awe and Respect for Him HAZRAT MAHDI (AS) IS HE WHO IS REVERENT, GREATLY REVERENT BEFORE THE GREATNESS OF ALLAH; like an eagle who spreads his wings and lowers his head, plunging to earth from the peak of the sky. HAZRAT MAHDI (AS) HAS REVERENCE AND VENERATION BEFORE ALMIGHTY ALLAH. Allah has manifested Himself and His greatness in His body, and he has been subsumed in the existence of Allah. (Al-Mahdi al-Maw'ud, Vol. 1, pp. 280, 300) Hazrat Mahdi (as) is a person who, as the SHAKING OF A BIRD'S WINGS, HAS A DEEP FEAR FOR ALLAH. (Al-Muttaqi al-Hindi, Al-Burhan fi Alamat al-Mahdi Akhir az-Zaman, p. 23) Hazrat Mahdi (as) is just, holy and immaculate. HE OVERLOOKS NOT EVEN A SPECK OF THE TRUTH. ALLAH will MAKE ISLAM GREAT BY HIS HAND... HAZRAT MAHDI (AS) BEARS THE FEAR OF ALLAH IN HIS HEART AT ALL TIMES.But he never grows proud because of his rank in Allah's Sight. (Al-Mahdi al-Maw'ud, Vol. 1, pp. 280, 300) Hazrat Mahdi (as) is extremely submissive towards Allah. (Al-Barzanji, Al-Isha'ah li-ashrat al-sa'ah, p. 163) HAZRAT MAHDI (AS) HAS THE MOST PROFOUND TAQWA. "HE IS ONE WHO HAS A GREAT FEAR OF ALLAH. HE FEARS ALLAH IN THE SAME WAY THE WINGS OF THE VULTURE TREMBLE." (Al-Muttaqi al-Hindi, Al-Burhan fi Alamat al-Mahdi Akhir az-Zaman, p. 53) Nuaim ibn Hammad narrated from Kab. He said: HAZRAT MAHDI (AS) IS ONE WHO FEARS ALLAH AS THE WINGS OF THE VULTURE TREMBLE. (Al-Muttaqi al-Hindi, Al-Burhan fi Alamat al-Mahdi Akhir az-Zaman, p. 23) The Name of Allah will be Much Remembered in Hazrat Mahdi's (as) Home From Mufaddal: I heard Imam Jaffar Sadik say: "THE COMMANDER OF THE FAITHFUL will HAVE A HOME, AND THAT HOUSE will BE KNOWN AS THE 'HOME OF THANKS'."(Sheikh Muhammad ibn Ibrahim Numani, al-Ghaybah al-Numani, p. 216) Hazrat Mahdi's (as) home will be a place where many thanks are given to Allah, where He is worshiped, where His approval is observed, and where people abide scrupulously by the moral values of the Qur'an. Hazrat Mahdi (as) Is Very Compassionate Tawus: ... HAZRAT MAHDI (AS) will BE VERY COMPASSIONATE TOWARD THE HELPLESS. (As-Suyuti, Al-Hawi Lil-Fatawi, vol. 2, p. 150) Hazrat Mahdi (as) will be so compassionate that no one will be woken up from their sleep or have a bleeding nose. (Ibn Hajar al-Haythami, Al-Qawl al-Mukhtasar fi `Alamat al-Mahdi al-Muntadhar, p. 42) His compassion for the poor is one of the signs of Hazrat Mahdi (as). (Mari' bin Yusuf Karami Hanbali, Fawaid Fawaid al-Fikr fil Mahdi al-Montazar) He has great compassion for the wronged. (Nuaim ibn Hammad, vr. 50b; Al-Uqayli, An-Najmu's-saqib fi Bayan Anna'l Mahdi min Awladi Ali b. Abu Talib Ale't-Tamam wa al-Qamal) Al-Qaraghulli writes in his Jawharat al-Kalam: HE [HAZRAT MAHDI (AS)] will BE A WARM-BLOODED AND ATTRACTIVE YOUNG MAN... (Al-Qaraghulli, Jawharat al-Kalam fee Madh as-Sadah al-A'lam, p. 157) As indicated in the following hadith, one important characteristic of Hazrat Mahdi (as) is that he will be exceptionally compassionate toward the needy and will provide them with opportunities by encouraging all kinds of social initiatives so they can live in comfort and at peace. Imam Mahdi (as) will distribute large amounts of wealth. HE will BE VERY LENIENT TOWARDS THE POOR AND THE NEEDY. (Lutfullah Saafi Gulpaygani, Muntakhab al-Asar Fee Al Imam al-Saani al-Ashar, p. 311) Hazrat Mahdi (as) Has A Powerful Urge To Defend Islam In the hadiths it is revealed that Hazrat Mahdi's (as) protective instincts are very powerful. He will respond to every word spoken and neutralize every action taken against Islam. Even a single word spoken against Islam will offend him.(Ibn Hajar al-Haythami, Al-Qawl al-Mukhtasar fi `Alamat al-Mahdi al-Muntadhar, p. 30) Hazrat Mahdi (as) will Uphold The Truth Against Cruelty Hazrat Mahdi (as) will defend the truth against the oppressors. Indeed, he will extract the molar tooth [anything unjustly held] of a [cruel] person and restore it to its rightful owner. (Al-Uqayli, An-Najmu's-saqib fi Bayan Anna'l Mahdi min Awladi Ali b. Abu Talib Ale't-Tamam wa al-Qamal) Hazrat Mahdi's (as) Gratitude is only To Allah He is from my community, a man who does not lower himself [who feels gratitude only to Allah]. (As-Suyuti, Al-Hawi Lil-Fatawi, 2/24) Hazrat Mahdi (as) will not Tell People of His Needs Hussain was asked: "With what signs will Hazrat Mahdi (as) be known?" He replied, "... People will need him, but he will express his needs to no one." (Mari' bin Yusuf Karami Hanbali, Fawaid Fawaid al-Fikr fil Mahdi al-Montazar) Hazrat Mahdi's (as) Benevolence Toward People A man called Hazrat Mahdi (as) will come at a time when systems have changed and his benevolence will be plentiful and beautiful. (Al-Muttaqi al-Hindi, Al-Burhan fi Alamat al-Mahdi Akhir az-Zaman, p. 14) He will come at a time when corruption has appeared and his benevolence will be unconditional.(Ibn Hajar al-Haythami, Al-Qawl al-Mukhtasar fi `Alamat al-Mahdi al-Muntadhar, p. 24) Hazrat Mahdi's (as) Being Very Generous Tawus: ... HAZRAT MAHDI (AS) IS VERY GENEROUS IN DISTRIBUTING GOODS. (As-Suyuti, Al-Hawi Lil-Fatawi, Vol. 2, p. 150) There will be a successor in the End Times who will distribute goods without counting or calculating them. (Al-Muttaqi al-Hindi, Al-Burhan fi Alamat al-Mahdi Akhir az-Zaman, p. 15) A leader will come from your leaders, and he will not count goods. Whenever he is asked for something, he will say: "Take it." That person will then lay out his shirt and fill it. (Al-Muttaqi al-Hindi, Al-Burhan fi Alamat al-Mahdi Akhir az-Zaman, p. 15) Hazrat Mahdi (as) will be very Compassionate and Affectionate With his love, affection and compassion Hazrat Mahdi (as) will be someone whom everyone loves, approves of and is sincerely devoted to. Love, compassion and affection will be so extensive, joy will be so widespread, wealth will so increase and there will be such peace and calm that "In his day, the old will say 'I wish I was young' and the young will say 'I wish I was older'." (Ibn Hajar al-Haythami, Al-Qawl al-Mukhtasar fi `Alamat al-Mahdi al-Muntadhar, p. 48) Through Hazrat Mahdi's (as) love, compassion, moral virtue and profound faith, his time will be one when "the goodness of good people increases, and even the wicked are treated well." (Al-Muttaqi al-Hindi, Al-Burhan fi Alamat al-Mahdi Akhir az-Zaman, p. 17) In the hadith our Prophet (saas) describes how Hazrat Mahdi (as) will be full of love and affection and will gather everyone around him with great love and fervor, how not just other people but even the fish in the sea and the birds in the air will be content with him, and how he will be a source of joy for all. HAZRAT MAHDI (AS) will BE SO COMPASSIONATE THAT no one will be woken up from their sleep or have a bleeding nose. (Ibn Hajar al-Haythami, Al-Qawl al-Mukhtasar fi `Alamat al-Mahdi al-Muntadhar, p. 42) Hazrat Mahdi's (as) services will be so significant and very great that IT IS SAID THAT NOT JUST OTHER PEOPLE, BUT ALL THE DWELLERS IN THE EARTH AND SKY will BE CONTENT WITH HIM. (Muhammad ibn Ali al-Sabban, Is'afur Raghibin, p.146; As-Suyuti, Al-Hawi Lil-Fatawi, 2:66, 67) HIS COMING will BE A SOURCE OF JOY, NOT JUST FOR BELIEVERS, BUT FOR ALL THE PEOPLES OF THE EARTH AND SKY. So much so that even birds, wild animals and the fish in the sea will rejoice. (Al-Barzanji, Al-Isha'ah li-ashrat al-sa'ah, pp. 162, 163) Everybody shall sit round him like affectionate father to his dear children, or sitting of a merciful king with those under him, showing the introduction to the cheerful verses and glad tidings in the everlasting house of felicity that those present shall witness for those absent. (Sayyid Murtada Mujtahidi Sistani, Selected Supplications from al-Sahifah al-Mahdiyah Selected Supplications, Nashr Almas, p. 257) The hadith refers to Hazrat Mahdi's (as) love and affection toward people. Hazrat Mahdi (as) will treat everyone with love and compassion, and everyone will find peace and repose with him. The hadith also refers to the way Hazrat Mahdi (as) will impart glad tidings. When Hazrat Mahdi (as) comes, he will lead people out of the difficult situation they find themselves in with the light of the Qur'an and will cause troubled people to rejoice with his glad tidings. PEOPLE will SEEK REFUGE IN HAZRAT MAHDI (AS) AS HONEY BEES CLUSTER AROUND THEIR SOVEREIGN. He will fill the world that was once full of cruelty, with justice. His justice will be as such that he will not wake a sleeping person or even shed one drop of blood. The Earth will return to the Age of Bliss. (Ibn Hajar al-Haythami, Al-Qawl al-Mukhtasar fi `Alamat al-Mahdi al-Muntadhar, p. 29) [Hazrat Mahdi (as)] will follow the way of the Prophet (saas). He will not wake up a sleeping person or shed blood.... The world with be filled with justice instead of oppression and torture. He [Hazrat Mahdi (as)] will distribute all things with equal measures of truth and justice . THUS IN THE SAME WAY THAT THE INHABITANTS OF THE EARTH AND SKY BE PLEASED WITH HIM, SO THE BIRDS IN THE AIR, SAVAGE ANIMALS IN THE FORESTS AND EVEN FISH IN THE SEA will BE DELIGHTED WITH HIM.(Al-Barzanji, Al-Isha'ah li-ashrat al-sa'ah, p. 163) [IN THE AGE OF HAZRAT MAHDI (AS)] THE SHEEP will GRAZE WITH THE WOLF" AND "CHILDREN will PLAY WITH SNAKES AND SCORPIONS BUT will COME TO NO HARM." One will sow a handful of seed and reap 700 handfuls... (Ibn Hajar al-Haythami, Al-Qawl al-Mukhtasar fi `Alamat al-Mahdi al-Muntadhar, p. 43) Hazrat Mahdi's (as) love, affection and compassion will be instrumental in people treating one another with love, affection and compassion. This is revealed as follows: In the time of Hazrat Mahdi (as), as in the Age of Bliss, WITHERED EMOTIONS will FLOURISH AND FLOWER AGAIN.(As-Suyuti, Al-Hawi Lil-Fatawi, pp. 67-68; 'Abdul Qadir ar-Rahbawi, Al Yawm Al Akher, pp. 162, 163) BY ALLAH'S LEAVE, HE [HAZRAT MAHDI (AS)] will BE ABLE TO SOFTEN HEARTS THAT HAVE BECOME HARDENED, MAKE DIAMONDS OUT OF SOULS THAT ARE LIKE COAL and resurrect the dead with the radiance of his faith...(Ibn Hajar al-Haythami, Al-Qawl al-Mukhtasar fi `Alamat al-Mahdi al-Muntadhar, p. 24; Saban Dogen, [The Mahdi and the Antichrist], pp. 194-195) These hadiths tell us that before Hazrat Mahdi (as), people will lack love and compassion that some people's hearts will be hardened and some people will lack depth and that beauty of soul will decline, but with the coming of Hazrat Mahdi (as), virtues such as love, compassion, affection and warmth will again come to life in people's souls. Hazrat Mahdi (as) Bears The Titles of Courage, Fortitude, Loyalty and Solidarity The days and nights will not end until a man from the Family of my House [Hazrat Mahdi (as)], who will easily prevent disorder and who will not be dissuaded from doing so even by threatened to be killed, appears. (Al-Muttaqi al-Hindi, Al-Burhan fi Alamat al-Mahdi Akhir az-Zaman, p. 13) Hazrat Mahdi (as) will be dedicated to his work. (Al-Barzanji, Al-Isha'ah li-ashrat al-sa'ah, p. 175) He will continue his struggle until people return to the truth. (Ibn Hajar al-Haythami, Al-Qawl al-Mukhtasar fi `Alamat al-Mahdi al-Muntadhar, p. 23) Hazrat Mahdi (as) will perform his duties scrupulously and will not go back on his word. (Al-Muttaqi al-Hindi, Al-Burhan fi Alamat al-Mahdi Akhir az-Zaman, p. 24) Even if mountains rise up before him he will crush and cross them, and he will find a path for himself in those mountains. (Ibn Hajar al-Haythami, Al-Qawl al-Mukhtasar fi `Alamat al-Mahdi al-Muntadhar, p. 39) "O lord of believers, tell us of your Mahdi (as)!" And the lord of believers said: "... HE [HAZRAT MAHDI (AS)] will NOT FEAR WHEN DEATH COMES; he will not move away and turn his back when believers surround him; HE will HAVE NO FEARS WHEN WARRIORS OPPOSE HIM... HE IS GENEROUS AND BOLD..." (Kitab al-Ghayba, [Bihar al-Anwar, Vol. 51], Ansariyan Publications, Collected by: Muhammad Baqir Majlisi, Iran-Qum, 2003, p. 184) Allah speaks of His messengers' excellent moral values and valiant natures in many verses. They responded to their peoples' denial, mockery, snares, and assaults in the finest possible manner and always overcame them, with Allah's help. Therefore, carry out the orders given to you and disregard the idol worshippers. (Surat al-Hijr, 94) Hazrat Mahdi (as) will be Recognized by His Powerful Faith, Grandeur, Dignity, Noble Behavior and The Descriptions Given By Our Prophet (saas) Hazrat Mahdi (as) will be recognized by his faith, nobility, gravity, dignity, noble behavior and excellent moral values, by the fact he accepts gifts from none but rather gives them away, that he preaches Islam without demanding any fee from anyone, by the fact he expects no reward for his Qur'anic service and the way that everything he does benefits Islam. Muslims everywhere will speak of these virtues of his, described by the Prophet (saas), and this will represent further evidence enabling Hazrat Mahdi (as) to be recognized. ... Abu'l Jarud says: When I asked Imam Muhammad Baqir (as), "... HOW will THE IMAM [HAZRAT MAHDI (AS)] BE KNOWN? he replied: "BY HIS SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE AND GRANDEUR AND BY THE GREAT MUHAMMAD'S REPETITION OF HIS [HAZRAT MAHDI'S (AS)] VIRTUES." (Sheikh Muhammad ibn Ibrahim Numani, al-Ghaybah al-Numani, p. 284) Al-Harith ibn Mughirah al-Nasri says: When I asked Imam Jaffar Sadik, "HOW will THE IMAM [HAZRAT MAHDI (AS)] BE RECOGNIZED? he replied: BY HIS GRANDEUR AND DIGNITY. BY WHAT ELSE will HE BE RECOGNIZED? ALSO BY WHAT IS LAWFUL AND UNLAWFUL, BY THE PEOPLE'S NEED OF HIM AND BY HIS OWN NEED OF NOBODY...(Sheikh Muhammad ibn Ibrahim Numani, al-Ghaybah al-Numani, p. 283) Al-Harith ibn Mughirah al-Nasri says: Asked, "How will the Imam [Hazrat Mahdi (as)] be known?" Imam Jaffar Sadik answered: BY HIS DIGNITY AND MAJESTY.  "How else will he be known?" Also by what is lawful and unlawful, he will be known by PEOPLE'S NEED OF HIM AND HIS NEEDING NOBODY, and the weapon [sword] of the Messenger of Allah (saas) will be at his side. Abu'l Jarud says: Asked how the imam [Hazrat Mahdi (as)] who will come after any qaim imam from the Ahl al-Bayt will be recognized, Imam Muhammad Baqir answered: "BY HIS DIGNITY AND MAJESTY and by the acknowledgment of Family of Muhammad of his actions... (http://www.al-shia.org/html/tur/books/book1/021.htm#link20) There will Be No Shame or Cruelty In Hazrat Mahdi's (AS) Work I find Hazrat Mahdi (as) in the books of the prophets as follows: "Neither cruelty nor shame does exist in Hazrat Mahdi's (as) practices." (Al-Muttaqi al-Hindi, Al-Burhan fi Alamat al-Mahdi Akhir az-Zaman, p. 21) Hazrat Mahdi (as) Knows What Is Lawful (Halal) And Unlawful (Haram) Hussain (ra) was asked: "By what signs will Hazrat Mahdi (as) be known?" He replied: "By his ease of heart and dignity, by his knowing what is lawful and what is unlawful." (Mari' bin Yusuf Karami Hanbali, Fawaid Fawaid al-Fikr fil Mahdi al-Montazar) Hazrat Mahdi (as) Is The Most Auspicious Person On The Earth At His Time The personage, the most auspicious of Muhammad's (saas) community and your guardian eliminating your difficulties… He is Hazrat Mahdi (as). (Al-Muttaqi al-Hindi, Al-Burhan fi Alamat al-Mahdi Akhir az-Zaman, p. 57) ... He [Hazrat Mahdi (as)] will be the most auspicious person on the Earth at his time. (Ibn Hajar al-Haythami, Al-Qawl al-Mukhtasar fi `Alamat al-Mahdi al-Muntadhar, p. 27) Hazrat Mahdi (as) is the best of people (of his time). (Al-Muttaqi al-Hindi, Al-Burhan fi Alamat al-Mahdi Akhir az-Zaman, p. 58) Hazrat Mahdi's (as) Insight, Foresight And Understanding Is Very Powerful It is revealed in the hadiths that Hazrat Mahdi (as) will have a special power given to him by Allah: He is called Hazrat Mahdi (as) because he has a secret power that cannot be known by anyone. (Al-Muttaqi al-Hindi, Al-Burhan fi Alamat al-Mahdi Akhir az-Zaman, p. 19) Muhyiddin Ibn 'Arabi lists some of the characteristics of Hazrat Mahdi (as). The 9 main noteworthy characteristics of Hazrat Mahdi (as) in his account are set out below: 1) He has foresight, 2) He understands the Holy Book, 3) He knows the meaning of verses, 4) He knows that state and actions of those he will assign, 5) He will still be compassionate and just even when angered, 6) He knows the classes of beings, 7) He knows the intricate aspects of affairs, Because no leader aware of these can go astray in the commands he issues. Hazrat Mahdi (as) possesses comparative knowledge to avoid it, not to rule with it. Because his commands will have the effect of a true inspiration. In other words, he will rule with Allah's law brought by the Prophet Muhammad (saas). It is for these reasons that in describing him our Prophet (saas) said, "He will follow my path and not fall into error." From this, we can see that the Hazrat Mahdi (as) will abide by the law rather than possessing it. 8) He has a sound understanding of people's needs, Because Allah has chosen him over all other people in order to resolve their matters of all kinds. Leaders' behavior and actions must be more in the public's interest than their own... A leader who engages in activities contrary to the public interest and is unwilling to do what they want must be dismissed. Because there is no difference between him and anyone else. The manifestation of secret things in his time, because only then will he be able to resolve any problems that may arise. (Signs of the Judgment Day, p. 189) Hazrat Mahdi's (as) foresight, insight and understanding will be very powerful. He will sense plenty of matters by Allah's inspiration. Imam Sadik said: "HAZRAT MAHDI (AS) will REPORT EVERY NATION'S INSIDE INFORMATION [what they keep hidden], AND will DISTINGUISH FRIEND FROM FOE WITH GREAT FORESIGHT." (As-Sirat al-Mustaqim, Vol. 2, p. 254) Allah will Inspire Hazrat Mahdi (as) With The Truest Law ... Hazrat Mahdi (as) WILL RULE WITH THE LAW OF THE PROPHET DAVID (AS) and will seek no witness or evidence from anyone. Shaykh al-Mufid says: "WHEN HAZRAT MAHDI (AS) APPEARS HE will RULE WITH THE SAME SECRET KNOWLEDGE AS THE PROPHET DAVID (AS), and will rule with no need for witnesses. (Shaykh al-Mufid, Kitab al-Irshad, pp. 365-366) IN HIS [HAZRAT MAHDI'S (AS)] TIME NO EVIL will BE DONE TO ANYONE.(Al-Mahdi al-Maw'ud, Vol. 1, pp. 280, 300) The Bounty of Allah's Title of ''Hadi,'' ''The Guide'' Is Upon Hazrat Mahdi (as) After reading all his famous poems when he was with Imam Reza (as), Di'bal said: "Hazrat Mahdi (as) will definitely appear: He will appear with Allah's name and bounty. [In other words, the coming of the imam is certain.] He will come with Allah's name and bounty.(Yanabee'-al-Mawadda, Vol. 2, p. 197) Allah will reflect His title of "Hadi," in other words, "He Who guides to the true path" in Hazrat Mahdi (as). The name "Mahdi" also means: "he who leads to guidance." By Allah's leave, Hazrat Mahdi (as) will be instrumental in everyone all over the world coming to believe in Allah and to adopt the moral values of the Qur'an. Hazrat Mahdi's (as) Love of Plants and Animals When Hazrat Mahdi (as) plants a dry tree, it will immediately grow green and give forth leaves. (Ibn Hajar al-Haythami, Al-Qawl al-Mukhtasar fi `Alamat al-Mahdi al-Muntadhar, p. 43) Hazrat Mahdi (as) will plant a dry tree, and it will give forth leaves and grow green. (Al-Muttaqi al-Hindi, Al-Burhan fi Alamat al-Mahdi Akhir az-Zaman, p. 67) This hadith indicates that Hazrat Mahdi (as) will love plants and take a personal interest in them. Another hadith reveals that: When Hazrat Mahdi (as) points to a flying bird, it will immediately fall to the ground by his command. When he plants a dry tree, it will immediately flourish and put forth leaves. (Ibn Hajar al-Haythami, Al-Qawl al-Mukhtasar fi `Alamat al-Mahdi al-Muntadhar, p. 43) It is indicated in the hadith that Hazrat Mahdi (as) will take an interest in animals, and that animals will also love him. In another hadith it is indicated that, "The people of the Earth and sky, birds and even the fish in the sea will approve…" of Hazrat Mahdi (as): The people of Earth and sky, all wild animals, birds, and even the fish in the sea will approve of his rule. (Ibn Hajar al-Haythami, Al-Qawl al-Mukhtasar fi `Alamat al-Mahdi al-Muntadhar, p. 31) Hazrat Mahdi (as) will Love and Understand Animals HAZRAT MAHDI (AS) IS A PERSON WHO IS APPROVED, SPEAKS THE LANGUAGE OF BIRDS AND OTHER ANIMALS. (Al-Barzanji, Al-Isha'ah li-ashrat al-sa'ah, p. 188) Hazrat Mahdi (as) will have a powerful love and affection for animals; he will understand them and their needs. In his time, like everything on earth, all the animals on the earth and in the sky will feel a great love for Hazrat Mahdi (as); they will all approve of him: Hear the good news of Hazrat Mahdi (as)… THE PEOPLE OF THE EAFRTH AND SKY APPROVE OF HIM... (Al-Muttaqi al-Hindi, Al-Burhan fi Alamat al-Mahdi Akhir az-Zaman, p. 13) UNDER HIS [Hazrat Mahdi's (as)] SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP THE PEOPLE OF THE EARTH AND SKY AND EVEN THE BIRDS IN THE AIR will APPROVE OF HIM. (Ibn Hajar al-Haythami, Al-Qawl al-Mukhtasar fi `Alamat al-Mahdi al-Muntadhar, p. 26) THE PEOPLE OF EARTH AND SKY, ALL WILD ANIMALS, BIRDS, AND EVEN THE FISH IN THE SEA will APPROVE OF HIS RULE. (Ibn Hajar al-Haythami, Al-Qawl al-Mukhtasar fi `Alamat al-Mahdi al-Muntadhar, p. 31) Hazrat Mahdi (as) Has No Goods or Property HE [Hazrat Mahdi (as)] WILL NOT BIND HIS HEART TO THIS WORLD, AND will [THEREFORE] NOT LAY BRICK ON BRICK.(Al-Mahdi al-Maw'ud, Vol. 1, pp. 280, 300) Hazrat Mahdi (as) is the One Who Has The Most Knowledge Among People and He is the Best Friend for People He then listed the attributes of Hazrat Mahdi (as) and said: "HE IS YOUR GREATEST REFUGE, THE ONE WHO HAS THE MOST KNOWLEDGE AMONG YOU AND THE MOST CONCERNED FOR HIS FRIENDS AND THOSE HE LOVES. My Allah! Make his appearance a virtue for the elimination of sorrows and bring the fragmented community back together through him! If Allah grants you success, RUN TO SWEAR ALLEGIANCE [TO JOIN] HIM AND NEVER ABANDON HIM. IF SUCCESSFUL, IF YOU REACH HIM AND ATTAIN THE PATH TO SALVATION, NEVER GIVE UP ON HIM. And pointing to his chest he said 'How I wish to see him.' (Sheikh Muhammad ibn Ibrahim Numani, al-Ghaybah al-Numani, p. 252) Hazrat Mahdi (as) will Preach The Moral Values of Islam Using The Most Sincere Words Hazrat Mahdi's (as) method of communication will be one that affects the bottoms of people's hearts and turns them toward Allah with the truest of hearts. Those who have turned away from the religion will return to their religious obligations, satisfaction and security. (Iqdud Durar, p. 156; Bihar al-Anwar, Vol. 53, pp. 36, 280) In the hadith it is described how Hazrat Mahdi (as) will employ a highly sincere method in telling people of the moral values of Islam. Allah will manifest His title of "Al-Hadi" (The Guide) and have them led to salvation through Hazrat Mahdi's (as) sincerity. In the time of Hazrat Mahdi (as), people will believe in Allah with sincere hearts, and those whose belief is weak will be strengthened in faith. One of the reasons for the emphasis on Hazrat Mahdi's (as) sincerity in describing the moral values of Islam, is that in his time people will not generally behave with any sincerity. In the hadith it is also noted that believers' hearts will be satisfied and that a climate of security will arise. Hazrat Mahdi (as) will Resolve Matters Very Fast This will last for 7 years. But one year for him will be like 20 for you. (Ibn Hajar al-Haythami, Al-Qawl al-Mukhtasar fi `Alamat al-Mahdi al-Muntadhar, p. 44) In one hadith is reported that one year for Hazrat Mahdi (as) is like 20 years for other people. Hazrat Mahdi (as) will do very quickly what people had been unable to do for many years. He will find very quick, intelligent, wise and pasting solutions to all matters. Hazrat Mahdi (as) will Know People Very Well Through Allah's Inspiration; His Decisions will Require No Witnesses Imam Mahdi (as) will rule IN LINE WITH DIVINE KNOWLEDGE. He will know people BY THEIR OWN TRUTHS AND THEIR OWN INNER STATES. Like the rulings of the Prophet David (as) and the Prophet Solomon (as), HIS DECISIONS will REQUIRE NO WITNESSES. (Sheikh al-Saduq's (ra) Al-Amaali, Session 92, p. 504; Bihar al-Anwar, Vol. 18, p. 341; Vol. 52, p. 325 related from Kamal al-Din & p. 339 and 389; Mikyaal al-Makaarem, Vol. 1, pp. 6, 83-84 and 145) In the hadith it is noted that Allah will inspire accurate decisions in Hazrat Mahdi's (as) heart. Hazrat Mahdi's (as) pronouncements will therefore be entirely just, exactly like those of the Prophets David (as) and Solomon (as). Hazrat Mahdi (as) will be inspired with knowledge of people's characters and true natures, and Hazrat Mahdi (as) will have no need for any evidence or witnesses when issuing rulings about people. The hadith indicates that Allah will cause Hazrat Mahdi (as) to know the true nature of events. Hazrat Mahdi (as) will Have Superior Foresight and, By Allah's will , Possess Secret Knowledge Imam Sadik said: "Hazrat Mahdi (as) will report every nation's inside information [what they keep hidden], and will distinguish friend from the foe with great foresight."(As-Sirat al-Mustaqim, Vol. 2, p. 254) Almighty Allah will Guide Hazrat Mahdi (as) with His Wisdom, Knowledge and The Guidance Imam Reza (as) described how Almighty Allah will help Hazrat Mahdi (as): Allah will give Hazrat Mahdi (as) breadth of heart. He will make his heart a fountain of truth and wisdom and will inspire him His knowldege for ever. Allah opens his [Hazrat Mahdi's (as)] heart for the task, places in it the fountains of wisdom and inspires him with knowledge. He then never becomes tired of answering questions and never becomes confused to miss the right answer. He is infaliable [by Allah's leave], Divinely supported, successful and guided. He is immune from sins and shortcomings and faults. Allah has granted him this exclusively so that he would serve as the Divine authority over His servant, as a witness over them and this is grace of Allah that He grant to whoever He wills and Allah's grace is the greatest. (Usul al-Kafi, Vol. 1, p. 390) Hazrat Mahdi (as) will Possess ''Knowledge Known To None'' "His [(Hazrat Mahdi's (as)] knowledge of fiqh (Islamic law) IS THE EQUIVALENT OF THAT OF TEN SCHOLARS." (Nuaim ibn Hammad, Kitab al-Fitan) Imam Sadik (as) says: "KNOWLEDGE IS DIVIDED INTO TWENTY-SEVEN SECTIONS. Humanity has so far only been able to acquire TWO SECTIONS. THE OTHER TWENTY-FIVE SECTION will EMERGE WHEN OUR QAIM [HAZRAT MAHDI (AS)] APPEARS and will spread among humanity." (Bihar al-Anwar, Vol. 52, p. 336) HAZRAT MAHDI (AS) will POSSES GREATER KNOWLEDGE AND FOREBEARANCE THAN ANYONE ELSE. Hazrat Mahdi (as) bears the name of the Prophet (saas) and his moral values are those of the Prophet Muhammad (saas). (Al-Mahdi al-Maw'ud, Vol. 1, pp. 281-282, 266, 300) Allah has strengthened in mind and body all the prophets and messengers He has made instruments of salvation. This feature is particularly noticeable in the time of Hazrat Mahdi (as), chosen by Allah as a guide to salvation in the End Times. Through Allah's blessing, Hazrat Mahdi (as) will possess much superior knowledge. But it would seem from the hadith and other accounts that this knowledge will consist more of wisdom, profundity, insight and foresight than of classic learning. Because of this wisdom, insight, foresight, and the ability to interpret and draw conclusions from events possessed by Hazrat Mahdi (as), people will encounter a matchless intelligence in every question they put to him and on every matter for which they seek a solution. Through Hazrat Mahdi (as) they will learn and implement paths they had never thought of, solutions they had never seen and perspectives they had never imagined. Hazrat Mahdi (as) will Know The Science of Abjad (Numerology) Another aspect of Hazrat Mahdi's (as) knowledge bestowed by Allah is that he will know abjad calculation and its secrets. Taskopruluzade Ahmet Efendi has recorded in his Mawduat-ul'Ulum (Vol.11/ p. 246) that Hazrat Mahdi (as) will know the science of onomancy: Some of them said this book that has reached maturity is attributed to the appearance of Hazrat Mahdi (as) who is expected to appear in the End Times. He is very competent of the science of jifr and its secrets. This knowledge is the kind of wisdom that reached from the books endowed to the prophets of the past. (Ibrahim Suleymanoglu, Mehdilik ve Imamiye [Mahdism and Imamate], p. 252) Hazrat Mahdi (as) will Possess Secret Knowledge Like The Hidden Knowledge (Ilm Al-Ladun) From The Presence of Allah Kab says, "The reason why he who is to come is named as Hazrat Mahdi (as) is because he is guided to secret matters." (As-Suyuti, Al-Hawi Lil-Fatawi, Vol. 2, p. 148) Hazrat Mahdi (as) will Notice Something Extraordinary The Messenger of Allah (saas) said: "Hazrat Mahdi (as) is one of the Ahl al-Bayt. ALLAH will PURIFY [MATURE] HIM IN ONE NIGHT." (Al-Muttaqi al-Hindi, Al-Burhan fi Alamat al-Mahdi Akhir az-Zaman, p. 19) He is called the Mahdi BECAUSE HE HAS A SECRET POWER THAT CANNOT BE KNOWN BY ANYONE. (Al-Muttaqi al-Hindi, Al-Burhan fi Alamat al-Mahdi Akhir az-Zaman, p. 19) One account speaks of the blessed Mahdi (as) as "MATURING IN ONE NIGHT," while another reveals that "he possesses a special knowledge." These statements suggest that Hazrat Mahdi (as) "will attain extraordinary knowledge" "in that night." It appears Hazrat Mahdi (as) will further mature by way of that extraordinary knowledge he possesses and that his faith will be perfected. This information imparted in the hadith indicate that in one respect the Hazrat Mahdi (as) will have ilm al-Ladun, while in another he will possess special knowledge not known to anyone else. Inspired By Allah, Hazrat Mahdi (as) will Know "The Best Behavior For Earning Allah's Approval" and will Act Accordingly I said: "HOW will HAZRAT MAHDI (AS) KNOW HOW TO EARN ALLAH'S APPROVAL?" AND HE SAID: "ALLAH will INSTALL HIS MERCY IN HIS HEART." (Sheikh Muhammad ibn Ibrahim Numani, al-Ghaybah al-Numani, p. 191) Hazrat Mahdi (as) will Immediately Tell Friend From Foe HAZRAT MAHDI (AS) will BE AWARE OF EVERY GROUP'S SECRET PLANS AND will TELL THEIR PLANS TO THEM. HAZRAT MAHDI (AS) will TELL FRIEND FROM FOE AT A GLANCE. (Shaykh al-Mufid, Kitab al-Irshad, pp. 365-366) Hazrat Mahdi (as) will Be Known By His Perfect Management of Works And People Tawus: "ONE OF THE SIGNS OF HAZRAT MAHDI (AS) IS HIS CLOSE SUPERVISION OF THE OFFICIALS HE APPOINTS..." (As-Suyuti, Al-Hawi Lil-Fatawi, Vol. 2, p. 150) Everyone's Minds will Open and They will Possess Greater Knowledge in The Time of Hazrat Mahdi (as) Following the appearance of Hazrat Mahdi (as) there will be a rise in people's sincerity and reason. Hazrat Mahdi (as) will be instrumental in people maturing in terms of moral values and character, as a result of which people will have a greater power to understand and conception of Allah's verses. Imam Baqir said: "When the Qaim [Hazrat Mahdi (as)] appears he will place his hand on the head of his servants and thus gather their wits together and lead them to perfection. Allah will strengthen their sight and hearing. So much so that there will be no veil/obstacle between them and the Qaim [Hazrat Mahdi (as)]…" (Yawm al-Khalas, p. 269) IN THE TIME OF HAZRAT MAHDI'S (AS) GOVERNMENT, THEY will TEACH KNOWLEDGE AND WISDOM TO EVERYBODY, so much so that women will rule their homes with the book of Allah and the Sunnah of the Prophet (saas). (Bihar al-Anwar, Vol. 52, p. 352) At that time, THE MENTAL POWER OF THE MASS OF THE PEOPLE will BE CONCENTRATED. By Allah's leave, HAZRAT MAHDI (AS) will BESTOW DIVINE KNOWLEDGE AND PERFECTION UPON THEM AND will GIVE RISE TO ENLIGHTENMENT IN EVERYONE. (Usul al-Kafi, Vol. 1, Kitab al-'Akl, Hadith: 21) The Sincere Style in Hazrat Mahdi's (as) Preaching Style of The Moral Values of The Qur'an will be Instrumental in People Having a Profound Faith in Allah Imam Mahdi's (as) STYLE OF PREACHING will BE SUCH THAT PEOPLE will ACCEPT THE FAITH IN THE DEPTHS OF THEIR HEARTS AND will WORSHIP ALLAH WITH THE GREATEST SINCERITY. Those who have abandoned the faith will return to the abode of approval and security. (Iqdud Durar, p. 156; Bihar al-Anwar, Vol. 53, p. 86; Vol. 52, pp. 36, 280) Hazrat Mahdi (as) will be an Instrument of Abundance ... Everyone who goes there [to Hazrat Mahdi's (as) side] will obtain abundance from him. (Ibn Hajar al-Haythami, Al-Qawl al-Mukhtasar fi `Alamat al-Mahdi al-Muntadhar, p. 26) Hazrat Mahdi (as) will be Someone Whose Reason and Faith are Greatly to be Trusted, and Sincere People Who Recognize Hazrat Mahdi (as) will Follow Him "O lord of the believers, inform us about your Mahdi (as)..." The lord of the believers said: "... He [HAZRAT MAHDI (AS)] IS THE BEST REFUGE, THE MOST KNOWLEDGEABLE, AND THE KINDEST OF YOU ALL. O' Allah, make the pledge of allegiance to him the occasion of exit from affliction, AND UNITE THE DISPERSION OF THE UMMAH THROUGH HIM. When it is permissible for you, do it, BUT DO NOT TURN AWAY FROM HIM [HAZRAT MAHDI (AS)] if you find your way to him." (Ansariyan Publications, Collected by: Muhammad Baqir Majlisi, Kitab al-Ghayba, [Bihar al-Anwar, Vol. 51], Iran-Qum, 2003, p. 184) Hazrat Mahdi (as) will have a Very Powerful Body and Voice; at The Same Time His Words and Speech will have a Great Impact Across The World Hazrat Reza (as) replied to Rayyan Ibn Salti when he asked whether he were the commander of the faithful: Yes, I am also the commander of the faithful. But I am not the commander of the faithful who will fill the world with justice. The promised Qaim [Hazrat Mahdi (as)] will arise advanced in age, but will have a youthful appearance. HE will BE SO POWERFUL THAT IF HE STRETCHES HIS HAND OUT TO THE LARGEST TREE IN THE WORLD HE will UPROOT IT AND CAST IT AWAY, AND IF HE SHOUTS AMONG THE MOUNTAINS, HARD ROCKS will TURN INTO POWDER. He will have Moses' (as) staff and Solomon's (as) ring... Allah will keep him hidden from sight until He wills. He will then appear and will fill the world with justice where it was formerly filled with oppression. (Bihar al-Anwar, Vol. 52, p. 32; Al-Hurr al-Amili, Ithbat al-Hudat, Vol. 6, p. 19) When The Prophet Moses (as) Learned of The Virtue of Hazrat Mahdi (as), He Prayed To Allah To Be Hazrat Mahdi (as) From Salim al-Ashal: "WHEN THE PROPHET MOSES (AS) SAW THE MIGHT BESTOWED ON AND THE VIRTUE OF THE QAIM OF MUHAMMAD (SAAS) [HAZRAT MAHDI (AS)] IN THE FIRST PART OF THE TORAH HE SAID" "MY LORD, MAKE ME HAZRAT MAHDI (AS)." This was told to him: The truth is that Hazrat Mahdi (as) is from the line of Ahmad [of our Prophet (saas)]. THEN LOOKING AT THE SECOND PART OF THE TORAH HE SAW THE SAME THING. HE REPEATED THE SAME WORDS AND WAS GIVEN THE SAME ANSWER. AND WHEN HE SAW THE SAME THING IN THE THIRD PART HE AGAIN REPEATED THE SAME WORDS AND WAS AGAIN GIVEN THE SAME ANSWER."(Sheikh Muhammad ibn Ibrahim Numani, al-Ghaybah al-Numani, p. 280) So do not obey the kafirun but use this to battle against them with all your might. (Surah al-Furqan, 52) Those who who did good and had taqwa among those who responded to Allah and the Messenger after the wound had been inflicted will have an immense reward. (Surah Al'Imran, 172) His Assumption of All Responsibility He assumes all duties and helps the weak and lowly. (Muhyiddin Ibn 'Arabi, Al-Futuhat al-Makkiyah, 366, Vol. 3, pp. 327-328) Various Characteristics of Hazrat Mahdi (as) He said: O Commander of the Faithful! From whom does Hazrat Mahdi (as) come? He replied: He is from the Bani Hashim, from the peak of the Arabs' great mountain. HE IS SUCH AN OCEAN THAT PEOPLE CAN ENDLESSLY GROW IN KNOWLEDGE AND MORALITY IN THIS SPIRITUAL OCEAN. HE IS A MERCY FOR THOSE WHO SHELTER IN HIM...(Sheikh Muhammad ibn Ibrahim Numani, al-Ghaybah al-Numani, p. 251) LET NOTHING PREVENT YOU FROM SWEARING ALLEGIANCE TO HIM [FROM BEING HIS FOLLOWER], those who hinder you are those who always shelter in corruption. If they speak, they speak evil, and if they are silent they are peccable and impious." (Sheikh Muhammad ibn Ibrahim Numani, al-Ghaybah al-Numani, p. 252) He said: O Commander of the Faithful! From whom does Hazrat Mahdi (as) come? He said: He is from the Bani Hashim, from the peak of the Arab's great mountain. He is such an ocean that anyone entering it is lost. He is a mercy for those who shelter in him, he is that makes people pure [clean] when they are filled with hate, when death appears he is not afraid, when death comes he is not shaken and he never withdraws from the field of struggle. HE IS EXPERIENCED, VICTORIOUS, INVINCIBLE, A LION, SOUND, THE PILLAR OF HIS PEOPLE, COURAGEOUS, he is the wisdom sword of Allah, the leader, everyone gathers around him, he grew at home as a source of greatness and honor, and his greatness stems from the most noble greatness. (Sheikh Muhammad ibn Ibrahim Numani, al-Ghaybah al-Numani, p. 251) In the hadith it is said that there will be those who try to prevent the followers of Hazrat Mahdi (as) from going along with him. It is noted how these people are contrary and given to corruption, how they think of corruption when they speak and when they are silent, how curses pour from them and how they are immoral.