Abstract:
Islamic sources hold a rich account of the ‘End of Times’ - the world’s state of affairs before and after the coming of Imam Mahdi to establish worldwide justice and peace. Earlier articles in this series offered an overview from the viewpoint of the dominant world religions, as well as the Islamic perspective using the Qur’an and hadith as sources to visualise the future and increase our knowledge on the advent of Imam Mahdi with the purpose of establishing a positive relationship with him and preparing for his return. The previous part expanded on the qualities of the people of this time, including their intellectual condition, and scientific and technological advancements. This part further delves into the signs of the moral, cultural, and religious state of affairs before the advent of Imam Mahdi as well some events after the his return
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"Can you tell me in a few words?" Imam replied: (رجوع شود به تصویر صفحه) He stopped the practices of jahiliyyah and spread justice among the people [i.
Imam Sadiq has said: (رجوع شود به تصویر صفحه) When our Qa’im will rise up, what he will receive from the ignorant ones of his time will be worse than what the Prophet received from ignorant ones in the time of jahiliyyah.
Imam Sadiq states: (رجوع شود به تصویر صفحه) No, by God, your eyes will not witness him [Imam Mahdi (aj)] until the people who are wicked will reach the level of wickedness they are after, and the good and pious will flourish in piety and goodness.
To put something in its improper place Adl is to water trees and plants Dhulm is to water thorns15 Imam Baqir says: (رجوع شود به تصویر صفحه) When Mahdi comes he will distribute resources amongst the people in a just and fair manner.
This will occur to even those who formally committed great sins; those who were not faithful will begin to change and become obedient to God. The Holy Prophet says that one of the things that Imam Mahdi (aj) does after establishing justice is that he: (رجوع شود به تصویر صفحه) Fills the hearts of people with the worship of God. 18 Not only will people perform good acts of worship, but they will love doing so."