The Shi‘ah is waiting for the Living Imam (‘atfs) for waiting for his advent is one of the highest forms of worship. From the Shi‘ah viewpoint of history, the world will certainly witness the government of justice of the Imam of the Time (‘atfs) and tyrannical systems will cease to exist. In An Overview of the Mahdi’s Government, the esteemed author deals with an issue that is rarely discussed in the study of Imam al-Mahdi (‘atfs). He delves into the manner of the Imam’s uprising, government system and method of rule.
- An Overview of The Mahdi’s (‘atfs) Government
- Transliteration Symbols
- Foreword
- Preface
- Introduction
- Part 1: The World before the Advent of Imam al-Mahdi (‘atfs)
- Governments
- The Religious Condition of the People
- Morality before the Advent of Imam al-Mahdi (‘atfs)
- Security before the Advent of Imam al-Mahdi (‘atfs)
- Chaos and Insecurity
- Insecurity of the Highways
- Horrendous Crimes
- Wishing for Death by Those who are Alive
- The Captivity of the Muslims
- Sinking into the Ground
- The Increase of Sudden Death
- Hopelessness of the People of the World to Attain Deliverance
- The Absence of Judges and Refuge
- Wars, Killings and Seditions
- The Economic Condition of the World During the Advent of Imam al-Mahdi (‘atfs)
- The Rays of Hope
- The True Believers
- The Role of the Shi‘ah ‘Ulama’ and Scholars
- The Role of the City of Qum at the End of Time
- Qum as the Sanctuary of the Ahl al-Bayt (‘a)
- The City of Qum as a Proof for Others
- The Center for the Diffusion of Islamic Culture
- The Confirmation of the Way of Thinking in Qum
- The Companions of Imam al-Mahdi (‘atfs)
- Iran as the Country of the Imam of the Time (‘atfs)
- Commendation for the Iranians
- Those Who are Paving the Ground for the Advent of Imam al-Mahdi (‘atfs)
- Part 2: The Global Revolution of Imam al-Mahdi (‘atfs)
- The Uprising of the Imam of the Time (‘atfs)
- Announcement of the Advent
- The Slogan on the Flag of the Uprising
- The Gladness of the People of the World for the Uprising
- Deliverance of the Deprived
- The Role of Women in the Uprising of Imam al-Mahdi (‘atfs)
- The Historical Background of the Women Involved in the Advent
- The Role of Women during the Time of the Prophets (‘a)
- The Leader of the Uprising
- Physical Features
- His Moral Excellences
- His Garments
- His Weapon
- Imam al-Mahdi’s Knowledge of Others’ Personalities
- His Miracles
- 1. The Speaking of Birds
- 2. The Gushing Forth of Water and Provisions from the Ground
- 3. Traveling throughout the World and the Absence of a Shadow
- 4. His Means of Transportation
- 5. Slowness of the Movement of Time
- 6. The Power of Takbir
- 7. Passing over the Water
- 8. Curing the Sick
- 9. The Staff of Musa (Moses) in His Hand
- 10. The Call of the Cloud
- The Soldiers of Imam al-Mahdi (‘atfs)
- The Wars of Imam al-Mahdi (‘afs)
- Hidden Help
- Imam al-Mahdi’s Mode of Conduct with Enemies
- The Revival of the Muhammadan (S) Sunnah
- New Laws
- 1. Execution of Adulterers and Those Who Prevent Zakat
- 2. The Law of Inheritance
- 3. The Execution of Liars
- 4. Termination of the Ruling on Jizyah
- 5. Revenge against the Remaining Offspring of Imam al-Husayn’s (‘a) Murderers
- 6. The Ruling on Mortgage (rahn) and Deposit (wathiqah)
- 7. Business Profit
- 8. The Brethren-in-Faith Helping One Another
- 9. Ruling on Qatayi‘(Private Estates)
- 10. Ruling on Wealth
- Social Reforms and the Structural Renovation of Mosques
- 1. The Destruction of the Kufah Mosque and the Fixing of Its Qiblah
- 2. Destruction of Embellished Mosques and Those along the Highways
- 3. The Destruction of Minarets
- 4. Destruction of the Roofs and Pulpits of Mosques
- 5. Restoration of Masjid al-Haram (the Sacred Mosque in Mecca) and Masjid an-Nabi (in Medina) to Their Respective Original Sizes
- Judgment
- The Government of Justice
- View of the Late Tabarsi
- New Laws
- The Uprising of the Imam of the Time (‘atfs)
- Part 3: The Government of Imam al-Mahdi (‘afts)
- Addendum
- Du‘a al-Faraj- Ilahi ‘azuma’l bala’u
- Du‘a’ Imam al-‘Asr
- Bibliography
- The Number of Soldiers
- Mustering the Soldiers
- Things Necessary in Recruiting and Training the Soldiers
- Peculiarities of the Soldiers