While explaining the verse and its relation to the Imam Mahdi (a.

While explaining the verse and its relation to the Imam Mahdi (a.s), Ayatollah Faqih Imani writes: “And a vaster example of it will be the advent of the government of Justice and Truth all over the world by Hadrat Mahdi (may our souls be sacrificed to him). These verses are among the verses that clearly give the glad tidings of the advent of such a government.

Some Islamic traditions indicate that, commenting on this verse, the Imams of Ahl-ul-Bayt (as) have pointed to this great advent [9] .” And: “And indeed, We have written in the Psalms after the Reminder that ‘My righteous servants shall inherit the earth.’” (Qur’an 21:105) – Seen as an indication of the role of Imam Mahdi (a.s) in establishing divine justice [10] .

Similarly, numerous hadiths from the (PBUHH) emphasize the coming of a divinely guided leader from his progeny: The Prophet (PBUHH) said: “If only one day of this time (world) remained, Allah would raise up a man from my family who would fill this earth with justice as it has been filled with oppression [11] .” The Final Divine Leader in Islam: Imam Muhammad ibn Hasan (a.s) is the twelfth and last Imam in the lineage of the (a.s), and his birth ensures the continuation of divine leadership [12] .

His existence represents the concept of divine governance and the necessity of an infallible guide for the Muslim ummah. Shi’a theology holds that divine wisdom necessitates that the world must always have a Hujjah (proof of God). Imam Mahdi (a.s), even in occultation, remains the Hujjah of Allah on earth, ensuring that divine guidance is preserved. The Concept of Occultation (Ghaybah) and its Wisdom: The secrecy surrounding his birth is closely tied to the doctrine of Ghaybat (Occultation).

Imam al-Mahdi (a.s) was born at a time of intense persecution, and his occultation was necessary for his protection and the fulfillment of his mission. Shi’a scholars explain the occultation with the following wisdoms: Preserving the Last Imam: Just as Prophet Musa (a.s) was hidden from Pharaoh’s persecution, Imam al-Mahdi (a.s) was hidden from the Abbasid rulers.

Testing the Faithful: The occultation serves as a test for believers to remain steadfast in their faith and prepare for his reappearance. Spiritual Presence and Guidance: Even though he is not physically visible, he continues to guide and inspire the ummah through his influence on scholars and righteous individuals.