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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Moment By Moment : Expecting the Advent of Al-qa'im (pbuh) 13 Awaiting the Relief We need to keep hope for divine relief, await the reappearance of al-Qa'im (PBUH) at any moment, and truly believe that Imam al-Mahdi (PBUH) is the only solution for our tragedies in the world. According to the traditions, this is the most virtuous struggle (Jihad) of the believers.

A person faithfully living in expectation of Imam al-Mahdi (PBUH) works constantly at improving his spiritual state by acting upon the instructions of Ahl al-Bait (PBUT), working [^1]al-Amali, al-Tusi, p. 224, Hadith 390; Bihar al-Anwar, vol. 1, p. 200, Hadith 8. [^2]Qurb al-Isnad, p. 18; Bihar al-Anwar, vol. 44, p. 282, Hadith 14. hard in obedience, and observing piety. In this manner, he persistently and increasingly makes himself more eligible to receive al-Qa'im (PBUH).

The following Mutawatir Hadith is narrated with all these three wordings: The Apostle of Allah (PBUH&HF) said, "The best worship/deed/Jihad of my community is awaiting the relief."[^1] It is also narrated that: Imam Musa al-Kadhim (PBUH) said, "... and the most superior worship after the recognition is waiting for the relief."[^2] Moreover, Abu Basir narrated: ?

Imam al-Sadiq (PBUH) narrated from his father from his ancestors from the Leader of the Faithful (PBUH) who said, "The taker of our command shall be with us tomorrow in the divine sacred courtyard (i.e., our place in Paradise).

He who awaits our command/kingdom is like the one who is rolling on his blood in the path of Allah."[^3] Being patient and remaining in a state of expectation are not easy tasks, and are much more difficult than making haste, because they require holding back and controlling one's desire. This is the greater Jihad and the best deed and worship. If one continues to be in such state, Allah has guaranteed deliverance for him. Abd al-Hamid al-Wasiti narrated: [^1] Bihar al-Anwar, vol. 50, p.

318, Hadith 14; vol. 52, p. 125, Hadith 11; vol. 52, p. 145, Hadith 65; vol. 74, p. 143, Hadith 1. [^2]Tuhaf al-Uqul, p. 403; Bihar al-Anwar, vol. 75, p. 326, Hadith 4. [^3]al-Khisal, p. 625; Tuhaf al-Uqul, p. 115; Bihar al-Anwar, vol. 10, p. 104. I said to Imam al-Baqir (PBUH), "We leave our marketplace while we wait for this kingdom." The Imam (PBUH) replied, "O 'Abd al-Hamid, do you think Allah will not make an opening for him who controls himself for His sake? By Allah!

Allah shall certainly make an outlet for him.