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So much so, that even if it is held between the teeth, he would restore it to its owner.” [3] In fact, the method and diplomacy of His Eminence, Imam Mahdi (a.s) is only the continuation of the practice of his grandfather, the Messenger of Allah (a.s) and the legatee and the Gate of the City of the knowledge of the Holy Prophet (a.s). He would rise up just as they had risen.

Imam Muhammad Baqir (a.s) was asked about the system of the government of His Eminence, the Remnant of Allah and the Imam replied, “He would cancel the past just as the Messenger of Allah (a.s) had done and establish Islam anew.” [4] The Imam’s and helpers of His Eminence shall be persons of piety, caution, merits and purity. They shall be the best kind of people. [1] Biharul Anwar [2] Al-Irshad [3] Al-Malahim wal Fitan [4] Ghaybat Nomani, Pg.

123 Characteristics of the of Imam Mahdi Muhammad bin Hanafiyyah has narrated that a person inquired from Imam Ali (a.s) about Imam Mahdi (a.s) and Ali (a.s) replied, “He shall reappear in the Last Age.” Then he mentioned the characteristics of his companions and said, “Then the Almighty Allah shall collect a group of people near him like pieces of scattered clouds and he shall create love among themselves and none of them shall be fearful…” [1] This tradition means that companions of His Eminence shall be having religious insight and the proofs of Allah are complete on them.

They shall not be pleased or sad to see anyone joining or leaving them. Their hearts are filled with the blessings of Allah and with faith, and they are appointed for the service of Islam, its significance and the aims of His Eminence. His Eminence Ali (a.s) has said about their characteristics, “They shall be a group that does not oblige Allah by its patience.

And they do not consider themselves great while sacrificing their lives on the path of truth…” [2] His Eminence, Amirul Momineen (a.s) has said regarding their characteristics, “They are warriors on the path of God and the arrogant and transgressors consider them lowly.

Their worth is not known on the earth but they are well known in the heavens.” [3] Muhiyuddin Arabi said, “The people having divine recognition shall pay the oath of allegiance to His Eminence and they are the servants of God who shall harken to the call of His Eminence and become his supporters.