Did Muhammad (pbuh) prophesy about the Mahdi? What are the sources in the Qur'an or Hadith that describe him and what he is to do? What exactly is the function of the Mahdi? Will he be a Prophet?
2006-07-27 14:56:53 · 7 answers · asked by Heron By The Sea 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There is a lot of information in Islamic Literature about the coming of Imam Mahdi. I read the following information an it is in accordance with my beliefs about imminent arrival, God willing:
Who Is Imam Mahdi?
Note: Please do not confuse Imam Mahdi with Hadhrat Isa (Jesus) Alayhis Salaam. They are two different persons, and both will come during the last days. According to Hadeeth, Imam Mahdi will appear first, and Hadhrat Isa (A.S.) will appear during Imam Mahdi's lifetime. Furthermore, only Hadhrat Isa (A.S.) will be able to kill Dajjal (the "anti-Christ").
The term "MAHDI" is a title meaning "The Guided one".
Hadhrat Abdullah bin Mas'ood (R.A.) says that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, "This world will not come to an end until one person from my progeny does not rule over the Arabs, and his name will be the same as my name." (Tirmidhi)
Hadhrat Ali (R.A.) narrates that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, "Even if only a day remains for Qiyamah to come, yet Allah will surely send a man from my family who will fill this world with such justice and fairness, just as it initally was filled with oppression." (Abu Dawood)
His Features
Hadhrat Abu Saeed Khudri (R.A.) relates that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, "Al Mahdi will be from my progeny. His forehead will be broad and his nose will be high. He will fill the world with justice and fairness at a time when the world will be filled with oppression. He will rule for seven years."
Other ahadeeth inform us that:
* He will be tall
* He will be fair complexioned
* His facial features will be similar to those of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam)
* His character will be exactly like that of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam)
* His father's name will be Abdullah
* His mother's name will be Aamina
* He will speak with a slight stutter and occasionally this stutter will frustrate him causing him to hit his hand upon his thigh.
* His age at the time of his emergence will be forty years
* He will receive Knowledge from Allah.
His Emergence and Rule
Hadhrat Umme Salmah (R.A.) narrates that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, " After the death of a Ruler there will be some dispute between the people. At that time a citizen of Madina will flee (from Madinah) and go to Makkah. While in Makkah, certain people will approach him between Hajrul Aswad and Maqaame Ibraheem, and forcefully pledge their allegiance to him.
Thereafter a huge army will proceed from Syria to attack him but when they will be at Baida, which is between Makkah and Madina, they will be swallowed into the ground.
On seeing this, the Abdaals of Shaam as well as large numbers of people from Iraq will come to him and pledge their allegiance to him. Then a person from the Quraish, whose uncle will be from the Bani Kalb tribe will send an army to attack him, only to be overpowered, by the will of Allah. This (defeated) army will be that of the Bani Kalb. Unfortunate indeed is he who does not receive a share from the booty of the Kalb. This person (Imam Mahdi) will distribute the spoils of war after the battle. He will lead the people according to the Sunnat and during his reign Islam will spread throughout the world. He will remain till seven years (since his emergence). He will pass away and the Muslims will perform his Janazah salaat." (Abu Dawood)
According to a Hadeeth, Sayyidena Eesa (A.S.) will lead the Janaazah of Imam Mahdi (A.S.).
While the people will be pledging their allegiance to Imaam Mahdi, a voice from the unseen will call out:
"This is the representative of Allah,
The Mahdi, listen to him and obey him"
This announcement which will be heard by all those present will establish his authenticity. Another sign which will indicate the authenticity of Imaam Mahdi wil be that in the Ramadhaan prior to his emergence an eclipse of the sun and moon will occur.
Hadhrat Abu Umamah (R.A.) says that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said: "There will be four peace agreements between you and the Romans. The fourth agreement will be mediated through a person who will be from the progeny of Hadhrat Haroon (A.S.) and will be upheld for seven years."
The people asked: "O Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam), who will be the Imaam of the people at the time?"
Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said: "He will be from my progeny and will be forty years of age. His face will shine like a star and he will have a black spot on his left cheek. He will don two "Qutwaani" cloaks and will appear exactly as a person from the Bani Israeel..." (Tabrani)
According to hadith narrated by Abu Saeed Khudri (R.A.) Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said: "...(regarding the rule of Imaam Mahdi) the skies will rain down in abundance and the earth will yield forth its crop in abundance, and those alive will desire that those who have already passed away should have been alive to enjoy this prosperity..."
Hadhrat Buraidah (R.A.) says that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said: "There will be many armies after me. You must join that army which will come from Khurasaan." (Ibn Adi)
Abu Hurairah (R.A.) says that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said: "(Armies carrying) black flags will come from Khurasaan. No power will be able to stop them and they will finally reach Eela (Baitul Maqdas) where they will erect their flags."
from: "Signs of Qiyamah"
by Mohammed Ali Ibn Zubair Ali
p.s. There is additional information in this article. I don't want the answer to be too long so I provided the link below.
Regards!
2006-07-27 16:02:56 · answer #1 · answered by Mustafa 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Who Is Imam Mahdi?
“According to the Shiite version of Islam the 12th descendant of Mohammed, known as the 12th Imam or the Mahdi, (Also known as the "Hidden Imam”) went into hiding in 941, some 1300 years ago. At an earlier time of rising tensions, the 10th imam was forced from his home in Medina by the powerful Sunni caliph in Baghdad and was sent to live in Samarra, where he could be kept under closer supervision. Both he and his son were believed to have been poisoned by the caliphate. Fearing such persecution, Muhammad al-Mahdi, who was just a child when he became the 12th imam. Then he is said to have gone into what Shiites call occultation, a kind of suspended state from which it is believed he will return. Shiites believe he will reappear when the world has become full of oppression and tyranny. They believe that he is hidden in the Jamkaran well in Iran, which is a place of pilgrimage for believers who drop their requests for help into the well in the hope that the Imam will read them and come to their aid”.
2006-07-27 22:08:35 · answer #2 · answered by Gardener for God(dmd) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might like to refer to "The Approach of Armageddon" by Syaikh Hisham Kabbani of the Naqshabandi Haqqani Sufi Order.
In it, Syaikh Hisyam related numerous sayings and prophesies of the Holy Messenger Muhammad (peace be upon him) about the ends of times and the coming of Imam Mahdi (on him be peace).
Among the signs-- the very difficult situation in Syria where hunger is prevalent.
It is believed that Imam Mahdi will appear during a war-- WW3(?). Until then, he remains in hiding.
Eventually, Christ (Isa Al-Masih, on him be peace) will descend in Damascus and upon seeing him, the Anti-Christ (Dajjal) will melt like salt in water.
Christ will then abolish the cross and forbid the eating of swine meat, and all the confusion and distortion about him and his ministry will be resolved.
Only therafter would there be true peace in the world-- Kingdom of Heaven on earth, for a limited time.
Christ will marry and have children, pass away, and be buried in Madinah next to the Holy Messenger at a spot that has been reserved.
Imam Mahdi is not a prophet but he is sent with Heavenly Power.
Looking at the world sitution now in Middle East, go figure. How long has the problem been going on there? Can true peace that is not Divinely Sent, be achieved?
And God Knows Best (WAllahu a'lam)
May God Bless and Aid Imam Mahdi, Sayyidina Isa AlMasih (on the two of them be peace), and also to all sufi masyaikh esp Maulana Syaikh Nazim Haqqani, Syaikh Hisham Kabbani and Syaikh Adnan Kabbani.
PS: The belief in Imam Al-Mahdi is not only Shiite but of Sunni (Ahl Sunnah) as well.
2006-07-27 23:43:25 · answer #3 · answered by syahir hassan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Imam Mahdi will not be a prophet, he will be an Imam (leader/scholar). Yes Muhammad (pbuh) fortold about his coming. Imam Mahdi will help lead the people back on the right path of faith when the world is becoming corrupt.
2006-07-27 22:01:35 · answer #4 · answered by bttrfly* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well,imam Mahdi is believe to lead Muslims to total victory..no he is not a prophet he is just a leader.well his name will be Muhammad bin Abdullah or Ahmad bin Abdullah.this is base from hadis.He is in the descended of prophet Muhammad which is prophet Muhammad daughter which is fatimah.He will spread justice an honesty in his administration.he will live in the earth for 7 years.when came the dajjal, prophet Isa will be descended.Mahdi will help prophet Isa to kill the dajjal.after that,vengeance and hatred will vanish.therefore each and every human kind life in harmony,till a baby put his hand s in a poisonous snake it is OK.
2006-07-27 22:41:59 · answer #5 · answered by RASENGAN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AS far as i know there will be no Prophet after Muhammad (pbuh)in Islamic Beliefs.
2006-07-27 22:00:28 · answer #6 · answered by jay z 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-07-27 21:59:35 · answer #7 · answered by the Fly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋