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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Foundations and Purposes of Imam Mahdi's (a) Global Government Preface " To comprehend the foundations and purposes of Imam Mahdi's (a) global government it is necessary to analyse the prevailing world situation and how the present status will pave way for the ultimate revolution of mankind. In doing so, this paper begins by outlining the prospect of the global government and presenting the existing global conditions to draw from the need of his return.

In evaluating mankind's needs, this paper will not substantiate his return, since his coming has been ordained. It will however examine the 'time of his appearance' to meet these needs. These will help to formulate the purpose of his global governance. His coming will be in response to the peaceful kingdom of God on earth that has been promised to man.

The paper will then cite evidence of his coming through the Quran and Hadith, to prove his return being authentic and then draw upon past governed systems to project the foundation of his governance. This will lead to proposing the foundations of the Imam's governance in the global perspective, which will remain purely hypothetical.

The idea of a global government is not wishful thinking; rather it is an aspiration of every individual who believes in the essence of humanity and who looks towards an ideal world where kindness and humanity intertwines in spirit. This expectation of solace is geared towards the 'Saviours return' alias the Mahdi (a) who will lead to the emergence of the system of governance that will dominate the entire world arena.

This belief in universal peace forms an anchor of faith which one cannot lose hope in, yet stirs resistance to despair and oppression. The foundation of this belief springs from several divine books such as the Quran, Torah and Psalms and the notion that 'The righteous among my slaves shall inherit the earth". (Surah al-Anbia. 21:105) is a sign towards hope. The current world governing powers constitutes the Group of Eight (G8) with the United States of America (US) leading.

They dictate who is to be supported and maintained, who is to be alienated and sanctioned. Their decisions are based on who tows the line of the big powers or stands up to oppose them. To work against these powers often means walking alone as Iran, Cuba, Venezuela and some other nations have chosen to do.