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consequences will certainly be disastrous and our deeds have left on religion, morals, society
harmful. If somebody consumes poison, no and economics.
doubt, its damaging effects will manifest Religion:
themselves. Unfortunately, mankind chose the Although we claim to be Muslims because
path of evil, instead of goodness, and as a result, we happened to be Muslims by birth, true Islam
the world is engulfed with darkness and injustice. implies complete submission before Allah, the
While indicating towards this reality, the Holy Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.a.) and their laws and
Quran declares, commands. Ameerul Momineen Ali Ibn Abi
Taalib (a.s.) declares,
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local politics. elements of our lives today.
The aim of our creation is Allah's worship
Society:
and servitude. The essence of worship is divine
recognition and sincerity. Unf ortunately, Earlier, we had joint families. No doubt, the
everything is available in our worship but system had some flaws and shortcomings but it
si n c e ri t y . W e p e r fo r m N ama z a n d o t h e r had a number of pluses like love, attachment,
obligations not as a duty imposed by our Lord fraternity, sacrifice, sincerity, helping each other
but as a ritual and a habit. in times of need, sharing of joys and sorrows,
For a gain of a few pennies, we are willing apportionment of difficulties, etc. Mutual trust and
to sell our faith and belief. To acquire a little si ncer ity wer e t h e no r ms a n d c l o se ne ss
more profit, we are prepared to fib and lie prevailed despite problems.
through our teeth. But today, per sonal benefits and
advantages rule the roost. Worldly gains are
Morals and Ethics: favored to family kinship, while personal benefits
W hile Islam emphasizes having good are preferred to close relations. This is precisely
relations with our relatives (sil-e-rahm), we take the reason that divine blessings have left our
p r i d e i n b r e a k i n g r e l a t i o n s wi t h t h e m homes. Despite the abundance of all sorts of
(qat'-e-rahm). Dignity despite poverty was the provisions, we are afflicted with an endless
adage of the old-timers; today, our motto is to series of anxieties and worries. In this regard,
acquire worldly wealth, regardless of the there is a quote of Ali Ibn Abi Taalib (a.s.) that
degradation that we have to encounter. We don't goes as follows,
care for the way that we adopt to earn our "There are three things, the effects of
livelihood, whether it's permissible or prohibited. which will be seen by man in this very world,
We bring the instruments of sins to our before his death: Rebellion, breaking of
homes and deem it as our duty to use them and relations and false oaths.
as a pre-requisite of our advanced thinking. The act fastest in recompense is patching
W hi le wear ing the Hejaab i s th e si gn of of relations. Those who patch relations will see
backwardness and regress, moving around their wealth multiply even if they are sinners.
se mi - n u de i s t he ma r k o f p r o gr e ss a nd False oaths and breaking of relations ruin
advancement. homes. "
L i e , s l a n d e r , f a l s e a c cu s a t i o n a n d Earthquakes, heavenly calamities, new
back-biting have become the norm of the day. illnesses and diseases, famine, etc, are all due
Stealing in weights and measures, breach of to our misdeeds and vices.
promises, anger, dissatisfaction, tongue-lashing, On t he on e ha nd , a l a rge po rti on of
rudeness, misbehavior, etc. are the essential
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humanity is deprived of basic needs like bread, But the truth is that we cannot separate
clothes, housing, health, hygiene, etc.; while on ourselves at this state of affairs at any cost. If we
the other hand, arms and ammunitions are being are not happy with the present conditions, and
stockpiled. Trading in destructive weapons and certainly we are not, and would like to see divine
genocide of the poor and the innocent has promise being fulfilled in this earth, and the
become the favourite pastime of the so-called government of justice, equity, fairness, fraternity,
developed nations. Islam and belief, established, then first and
In today's world, with the transformation in foremost, we have to change ourselves. Allah,
conditions, implications of words have also the Mighty, informs clearly,
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Today, our greatest anxi ety is the declared,
occultation of our beloved Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.). "A person's faith cannot be complete till
The remaining worries are tolerable to a certain he does not love me more than his own self and
extent but the separation with our most adored my progeny more than his own children and
and dearest Imam-e-Zamaan (a.t.f.s.) is simply of fspr in g. " Ob v io us ly , wh o is mo re of a
insufferable. We recite in the Dua-e-Nudbah, descendant of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) and
"It is very difficult and unbearable for me closer to him in lineage than Imam Mahdi
that I see everybody but cannot have a glimpse (a.t.f.s.)?
at your resplendent visage. That I listen to 2. To be sorrowful: When one's most beloved
everyb ody but am de prive d of your goes into hiding, the lovers hold their hearts
ever-comforting voice." in grief and sorrows afflict them greatly. In
If we try to transform ourselves and prepare this case, our beloved is the one who,
the ground for the reappearance of despite being in occultation, prays for us
Ima m- e - Z a ma a n ( a . t . f .s.) a n d f u l f i l l o u r and repels our difficulties. 'Master! Till when
responsibilities vis-à-vis him (a.t.f.s.), then most should we be beleaguered and hassled due
of our difficulties will be resolved. And when he to yo ur se paratio n? O son of Allah's
(a.t.f.s.) himself arrives, then Inshallah all our Messenger! Is there a way to meet you?'
problems will be dispelled with immediate effect. This grief is augmented when we observe
Come! Let us take a step to discharge that the oppressors and tyrants have
these duties in order to do away with our deposed the Real Emperor, seizing the
problems and difficulties. For, our existence and reins of power.
that of the entire universe, is indebted to 3. Awaiting: Love and pain are the inevitable
Imam-e-Zamaan (a.t.f.s.). Therefore, he (a.t.f.s.) consequences of separation. It is the most
enjoys a right over each and every thing. important duty of every believer to wait for
Keeping brevity in consideration, we will mention the one whose occultation is the cause of
four duties over here related to the heart, tongue, difficulties and problems and in whose
limbs and wealth. reappearance are their solutions, and
whose arrival is certain. The Messenger of
Duties Related to the Heart Allah (s.a.w.a.) declared,
1. To Love Imam-e-Zamaan (a.t.f.s.): Allah the "The best action of my nation is to await
Almighty has deemed the love and affection the reappearance. " Imam Sadeq (a.s.) gives
of the Ahle Bait (a.s.) as the recompense glad-tidings, "He who departs from the world
for Prophethood. Today, Imam-e-Zamaan while waiting for the reappearance of Imam
(a.t.f.s.) represents the Ahle Bait (a.s.). (a.t.f.s.) is like the one who is with him (a.t.f.s.) in
Besides, the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.a.)
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his tent. Nay! His status is even higher. As if he to it over all other supplications.
is fighting alongside the Messenger of Allah 4. To invite the people towards
(s.a.w.a.) in the battlefield. " In other words, Imam-e-Zamaan (a.t.f.s.), to instill his love in
waiting for Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) is fighting in the their hearts, to draw their attention towards
way of Allah and the one who waits is a Mujahid. him (a.t.f.s.), to answer queries raised
concerning Imamat and Occultation, etc.
Duties Related to the Tongue
Proclaiming the Imamat of the Ahle Bait
1. To pray for the safety of Imam-e-Zamaan (a.s.) and to invite the people towards it is
(a.t.f.s.). For instance, in the qunoot of our the greatest tradition of the Messenger of
p r a y e r s , w e mu s t r e g u l a r l y r e c i t e Allah (s.a.w.a.).
Dua-e-Faraj, 'Allahumma Kun Le…'. In
Ma f a a t e e h a l - Je n a a n , a n u mb e r o f Duties Related to the Limbs
supplications are mentioned. 1. Obey the instructions of the Shariah.
2. To pray for the protection of our religion, 2. To organize gatherings and assemblies to
faith and belief. Abdullah Ibn Sinaan discuss the merits and virtues of the Ahle
narrates from Imam Ja'far Sadeq (a.s.), Bait (a.s.) and to participate i n such
"There will come a time when the standard congregations.
of leadership cannot be seen and the Imam 3. To keep away from the prohibitions. In a
of guidance will be in hiding. In such a signed letter (tauqee'), Imam-e-Zamaan
situation, only he will find salvation who (a.t.f.s.) informs,
recites the Supplication of the Drowning "The thing that has distanced me from you
One (Dua-e-Ghareeq)." I (Abdullah) asked, (Shias) are your undesirable acts that reach
'What is this supplication?' He (a.s.) replied, unto us and which we don't expect from you. "
In this regard, there is a fantastic
supplication provided by Imam-e-Zamaan
(a.t.f.s.) himself and which goes as follows,
"Allahummarzuqna taufeeq al-taa'ah… "
"O Allah! O Beneficent! O Merciful! O
Cha ng e r o f he a r t s ! Ke e p my he a rt Duties Related to Wealth
steadfast on Your religion. " In today's world, wealth is dearer than life
This supplication can be recited in the and life more loved than fa ith. True faith
Qunoot as well as after the prayers (ta'qeebaat). demands that one should sacrifice in the way of
3. To pray morning and evening, and after Al l a h t h e t h i n g t h a t h e l o v e s t h e mo s t .
every namaaz for the early reappearance of Imam- e - Z amaan ( a .t.f.s.) bei ng the
Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) and to give preference representative of Allah among His creatures, we
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must sacrifice all that we have in his way. yield fruit. Allah the Gracious commands,
Therefore, we must, "You invoke, I will fulfill your prayers."
1. Pay sadaqah (charity) every day for the The more we act on our obligations,
safety of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.). This, by no transform ourselves and dye ourselves in the
means, implies that he (a.t.f.s.) is engulfed colour of the Ahle Bait (a.s.), the faster will our
in some difficulties, God forbid. Certainly, supplications be accepted. The promise of Allah
this is not the case. Rather, it is the sign of will be fulfilled and all the conspiracies and
our love towards him (a.t.f.s.). Moreover, machinations of the Shaitan will be quashed.
sadaqah is the medium for the acceptance Imam-e-Zamaan (a.t.f.s.) will certainly reappear.
of our supplications and the channel to He (a.t.f.s.) will come for sure.
acquire the grace of Imam-e-Zamaan Come! Let's see what will happen after the
(a.t.f.s.). reappearance of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.).
2. Perform Hajj or send others on Hajj on
his behalf. Similarly, we must also perform A Glance at the Reappearance of
other recommended actions on behalf of Imam-e-Zamaan (a.t.f.s.)
our beloved Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.). It should be borne in mind that there will not
3. Help and assist in the spread and be a nook or corner of life that will remain
propagation of his name and his cause. untouched with the effects of Imam Mahdi's
We must try to help those organizations that (a.t.f.s.) reappearance. Then, not only the earth,
are truly striving for his purpose. In a but the shape of the entire universe will undergo
tradition, Imam Ja'far Sadeq (a.s.) states, visible and tangible alteration. Everything will
"As compared to other good deeds, to appear new. For details, a separate book is
expend one dirham for the cause of the Imam required. Again, being brief, we will indicate just
of the time is equal to spending two million a few of the changes that will occur.
dirhams (for other causes). "
Justice and Fairness
Today, it is our duty to elevate the name
and cause of Imam-e-Zamaan (a.t.f.s.) and The earth will be filled with justice and
spread it far and wide. We must acquaint the equity as it would be fraught with injustice and
people with him (a.t.f.s.), strive to make them oppre ssi o n. In t he gove rnme nt o f
more familiar with him (a.t.f.s.) that they may Imam-e-Zamaan (a.t.f.s.), none will oppress
recognize him (a.t.f.s.). In this aim, let us leave no another.
stone unturned. Inshallah, this very sincerity will Everybody will receive their dues.
help us tomorrow at the time of reappearance People will be appointed in their respective
and when the seeds of our supplications will p o si t i o n s a s p e r t h e i r p e r f e c t i o n s a n d
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qualifications. Ruins will not be found anywhere.
The true and real standards of respect and Due to the blessings of Imam-e-Zamaan
disgrace will be set. (a.t.f.s.), the colour of the earth will change.
Earth Only and only Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) will rule
The earth will manifest its bounties. on the entire universe.
The earth will throw up the treasures Religion
concealed within it. Imam-e-Zamaan (a.t.f.s.) will propagate
It will pour from the skies, the trees will be religion in such a beautiful manner that people
laden with fruits, the earth will be lush green will accept it willingly and with the depth of their
and fruits will be ripe. Each seed will yield hearts. They will worship Allah with utmost
seven hundred crops. sincerity. Those who are far from religion will
Economy return to it like birds return to their nests.
All the innovations and deviations will be
Immeasurable wealth will be distributed.
destroyed.
Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) will distribute wealth in
Imam-e-Zamaan (a.t.f.s.) will invite the
an unprecedented fashion.
people towards Allah's Book, the Sunnah of the
Welfare and prosperity will attain such
Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.a.), the mastership of
heights that there will not be a single person on
Ali Ibn Abi Taalib (a.s.) and hatred towards his
the face of the earth eligible for poor-rate.
enemies.
Abundance of provisions will make people
The entire world will unite on the covenant
needless of hoarding.
of Ahle Bait's (a.s.) love.
People will be rich with various kinds of
wealth. Knowledge
Society Due to the grace of Imam-e-Zamaan
(a.t.f.s.), people's hearts will be enlightened with
All the roads will be vast and expansive. knowledge.
Rivers will overflow and will be found Housewives will be acquainted and familiar
everywhere. No nook or corner of the earth will with the Holy Quran and traditions of the
be denied water. infallibles (a.s.).
Sewerage and gutter water will not flow on Allah the Almighty has divided knowledge
roads and in public places. Uncleanness will be into twenty-seven parts. Till now, only two parts
completely wiped out. have been conferred on humanity. After the
reappearance, the remaining twenty-five parts
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will be manifested as well. Friendship will be true and sincere.
Vision and hearing will attain such levels Hearts will be abundant with love, and free
that the people of the East can see and listen to from jealousy, malice and enmity.
the people of the West without the means of any In short, that era will be a completely
instrument or equipment. different age. Everything will change, earth,
skies, seas, jungles, mountains, trees, birds,
General Hygiene
beasts, animals and humans.
The blind will become seeing. All these will take place only and only on
The sick will receive cure. a c c o u n t o f t h e g o l d e n a n d r e s pl e n d e n t
By the grace of Allah, the believers will reappearance of the real proof of Allah on His
never be afflicted with any illness. earth, the friend of Allah, the infallible leader,
General Security divine guide, the beloved of the Messenger of
Allah (s.a.w.a.), the apple of Hazrat Zahra's (s.a.)
All the roads will be safe and secure. eyes, the dearest of Ali Ibn Abi Taalib (a.s.), the
Hooliganism will be put to an end. darling of Hasan al-Mujtaba (a.s.) and the hope
Mischief and corruption will be completely and desire of Sayed al-Shuhada Imam Husain
destroyed. (a.s.), the last divine proof, al-Hujjat Ibn al-Hasan
Even the wild beasts will not harm the al-Mahdi (a.t.f.s.).
humans. If we are truly waiting that momentous day,
The earth and its inhabitants will be free of we should pray for his early advent from the
all afflictions and calamities. depth of our hearts, and prepare ourselves,
along with others, for helping and assisting him
Ethics and Morality
in his cause.
Intellects of all humans will be perfected.
Hearts will be cleansed of desires and lusts, Surely, the oppressors deem that day to be far
while being filled with needlessness. But
Ostentation and show-off wi ll be
annihilated. We regard it to be very, very near.
Trustworthiness will prevail. Aameen! O Lord of the worlds!
The young will respect their elders, while
the elders will have mercy on the young. Association of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.),
Lies and backbiting will be cleaned out. Mumbai-400 050.
None will be busy thinking about raising or
pulling down others. October 2003 A.D., Sha'baan 1424 A.H.
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