Bigotry: The Dark Danger
Portents and Features of the Mahdi's Coming
The Mahdi’s Surerior Moral ValuesHis Moral Values Will Be Similar To Those Of Our Prophet (saas)
Mahdi is totally submissive to Allah. He resembles the Prophet in terms of manners. (Barzanji, Al-Isha'ah, p. 163) Allah describes our Prophet’s (saas) superior moral values: “And, doubtlessly, you are blessed with a great moral character.” (Surat al-Qalam, 4) Believers Adopt His Moral Virtue As a Role ModelHe attains divine virtue. He receives knowledge of the faith and exemplary moral virtue from Allah. (Konavi Risalet-ül Mehdi, p. 161 B) The Qur’an reveals 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) He is Combative and Valiant
The days and nights will not end until a man from the Family of my House (the Mahdi), who will easily prevent disorder and who will not be dissuaded from doing so even by threatned to be killed, appears. (al-Suyuti, Portents of the Mahdi, p. 13) 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. (Surah Al-Hijr, 94) Therefore, do not obey the unbelievers and strive mightily against them with this (Qur’an). (Surah al-Furqan, 52) Those who respond to Allah and his Messenger, despite the persecution they suffer, and maintain their good works and lead a righteous life will have a great reward. (Surah Al ‘Imran, 172) The Mahdi Has a Great Fear and Respect of AllahThe Mahdi fears and respects Allah like the trembling of a bird’s wing. (Nu`aym ibn Hammad, vr 91a) The Mahdi is Very Compassionate
The Mahdi will be so merciful that in his day nobody’s nose will bleed. (al-Haythami, Al-Qawl al-Mukhtasar, p. 42) In listing the Mahdi’s characteristics, the great Islamic scholar Ibn al-Arabi refers to his superior compassionate thus:
The Mahdi Hasa Powerful Urge to Defend IslamThe hadiths say that the Mahdi’s 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. (al-Haythami, Al-Qawl al-Mukhtasar, p. 30) The Mahdi is Indebted to NobodyHe is from my community, a man who does not lower himself (who feels gratitude only toward Allah). (al-Suyuti, Al-Havi, 2/24) The Mahdi Will Not Tell People of His NeedsHussain was asked: “By what signs will the Mahdi be known?” He replied, “… People will need him, but he will express his needs to no one.” (Fera Idu Fevaidi'l Fiqr, ) The Mahdi’s Assumption of ResponsibilityHe assumes all duties and helps the weak and lowly. (Muhyiddin ibn al-Arabi Futuhat al-Makkiye, 366, vol. 3, p. 327- 28) The Mahdi’s SplendorHussain (ra) was asked: “By what signs will the Mahdi be known?” He replied: “By his ease of heart and dignity, by his knowing what is lawful and what is unlawful.” (Fera Idu Fevaidi'l Fiqr) The Mahdi Will Uphold the Truth Against CrueltyThe Mahdi 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, Al-Najmu al-Saqib) The Mahdi’s Purity
At a time of (systems) change, a man known as the Mahdi will come. He will be pure and beautiful. (Al-Muttaqi al-Hindi, Al-Burhan fi Alamat al-Mahdi, p. 14) The Mahdi’s Generosity
There will be a caliph in the end times who will distribute goods without counting or calculating them. (Al-Muttaqi al-Hindi, Al-Burhan fi Alamat al-Mahdi, p. 15)
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