370) The occultation of Hazrat Mahdi (A.

370.The occultation of Hazrat Mahdi (A.S.) is mentioned in Hadith-e-Qudsi in these words :- "He will undergo a prolonged occultation." As it is known to all of us that Hazrat Mahdi (A.S.) is in occultation since last one thousand one hundred and fifty three years, which is a very long period. The Divine Promise would be fulfilled through Hazrat Mahdi (A.S.). It includes many important aspects of the aims of creation encompassed by the affairs of guidance.

The series of guidance for men is continued through various modes and means. The messages of God were conveyed to man through various sources. There was only one aim behind it that man may be guided so that he may achieve success and prosperity in this world and hereafter. Some of these aims were achieved by the earlier guides but it will culminate with the reappearance of Hazrat Mahdi (A.S.) because the series of guidance could attain perfection only through the station of Imamat.

Whatever promises are made by Allah shall be fulfilled after the reappearance of Imam-e-Zaman (A.S.), e.g.

'the earth will be cleansed from all the evil powers', the establishment of a Divine Order, revival of defunct nations, discovering the hidden treasure troves, dissemination of Divine Knowledge's, nullifying the effects of all the cultures, the halal things will be declared permitted and the haram things will be made haram, the Almighty will aid and assist His religion and wreak vengeance on all the Satanic powers, finally the Divine Kingdom will be established.

In the times of Hazrat Mahdi (A.S.), only Allah will be worshipped and none else. "And whoever is Qaem from amongst you, I will inhabitate My earth through him. Through him only, i will eliminate My enemies from the earth. My friends will be made his successors. " (Amali-Saduq, pg. 505) The condition of society after the reappearance: One thing is very clear that all religious commands will be followed up during the rule of Hazrat Mahdi (A.S.).

Apart from this there are also some other special characteristics of his rule which are mentioned in Hadith-e-Qudsi. Like in his rule, the whole universe will eulogize and extol him and each and everything will be engaged in praise and approbation. Only pious, upright and virtuous men will live on earth. The Divine destiny will be manifested and angels will support him.

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