The companions of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) in the light of Quranic verses(part 2)
According to traditions of the
infallible Imams (a.s.), numerous verses from the Holy Quran contain
references to the companions of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) (may our lives be
sacrificed for him). The commentaries and references under these verses
draw our attention towards the characteristics and traits of the
companions of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.).
Verse 1
…wherever you are, Allah will bring you all together;…
(Surah Baqarah, verse 148)
With reference to the above verse,
Imam Jafar Sadiq (a.s.) says that this verse points to the companions
of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.).
(Ghaybat-e-Nomani, page 313)
Imam Baqir (a.s.)
says that in reality this verse refers to those 313 companions of Imam
Mahdi (a.s.) who will in a single moment gather around him (a.s.)
(like moths gather around the glow of fire), between Rukn and Maqaam
and pay allegiance to him (a.s.).
Verse 2
And if We hold back from them the punishment until a stated period of time,
they will certainly say: What prevents it?…
(Surah Hud, verse
According to Imam Ali (a.s.), Ummat Madoodah (Maeaanah Ummat) refers to the 313
companions of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.).
(Tafseer Qummi, volume 1, page 323)
Verse 3
…therefore if these disbelieve in it We have already entrusted with it a
people who are not disbelievers in it.
(Surah Anaam, verse 89)
Imam Sadiq (a.s.) says that this verse is a reference to the special
companions of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.).
(Ghaybat Nomani, page 316)
Verse 4
…then
Allah will bring a people, He shall love them and they shall love Him,
lowly before the believers, mighty against the unbelievers,…
(Surah Maedah, verse 54)
Imam Sadiq (a.s.), after reciting this
verse, recited its preceding verse, and said this verse too refers to
the companions of the previous Divine proofs.
(Tafseer-e-Ayyaashi, volume 1, page 326)
Verse 5
And certainly We wrote in the Book after the reminder that (as for) the land,
My righteous servants shall inherit it.
(Surah Ambiya, verse 105)
In an explanation to the above verse,
Imam Baqir (a.s.) remarks that it refers to the companions of Imam
Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) in the last days.
(Tafseer-e-Majmaul Bayan, volume 7, page 66)
Verse 6
Those
who, should We establish them in the land, will keep up prayer and pay
the poor-rate and enjoin good and forbid evil; and Allah?s is the end
of affairs.
(Surah Hajj, verse 41)
In an exegesis to
the above verse, Imam Baqir (a.s.) says that in reality, this verse has
been revealed with reference to the companions of Imam Mahdi
(a.t.f.s.). Allah will place the East and the West at their disposal,
and through them He will establish His religion on this earth. There
will remain no sign of injustice and oppression on this earth.
(Yanaabi ul Mawaddah, page 425)
Verse 7
Allah
has promised to those of you who believe and do good that He will most
certainly make them rulers in the earth as He made rulers those before
them,…
(Surah Noor, verse 55)
Imam Zainul Abedin (a.s.), while
swearing by Allah says that these are our lovers and our Shiahs. These
are those who will be made the successors of this earth by Allah
through the Mahdi (a.s.), who will be from amongst us.
(Yanaabi ul Mawaddah, page 426)
Readers should note that there is a
promise made by Allah in the above verse and Allah never breaks His
promise. If Allah promises that the rightful inheritors of this earth
will be the companions of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.), then taking a cue from
the tradition we should wait for this day with restlessness. Allahs
promise refers to that Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.), who, after his
reappearance will fill the earth with justice and equality, just as it
will be filled (at that time) with injustice and oppression. At this
juncture, we raise our hands and pray to Allah, that by the waseelah of
Janabe Zahra (sa), Allah grants us the taufeeq (opportunity) of waiting
for Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) in the true sense of the word – that we may
strive to prepare the earth for his reappearance. And that after his
reappearance, our names be included in the celebrated list of
companions who will help Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) in his mission.
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