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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books 14 Questions about Imam az-Zaman Volume 1 Question 2 What has been mentioned about Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) in the books of other religions? Reply: An examination of the religious books of the different religions conclusively proves that the belief in the Promised Mahdi is not exclusive only to the Muslims.

Even other religions have this belief as is illustrated: Kitab us Zind the religious book of the Parsis mentions about the end of Injustice and the victory of the righteous as follows: “There is a constant conflict between the armies of Ahreman and Yazdan for supremacy in the land. Though mostly Ahreman is victorious yet Yazdan is never fully vanquished such that neither he nor his progeny remain. In difficulties, he receives help from God (Avarmazd) as he is His son.

Thus, their war will go on for 9000 years until finally Yazdan receives a great victory. Ahreman’s army will be defeated and no trace of his followers will remain in the heavens and the earth. Following the complete defeat of Ahreman and the conclusive victory of Yazdan the world will progress towards its perfection and happiness.

Men will enjoy lasting peace and victory.”[^1] In the book Jamsabnaamah it is mentions that: “In the land of Taziyaan, from the progeny of Bani Hashim, a person will rise. He will possess a large head, a husky voice, and long shins. He will follow the religion of his ancestors. He will come to Persia with a big army. He will enliven the land with justice and equity.” At another place it is mentioned: “The Great Reformer will spread the religion in the Land. He will eradicate poverty and scarcity.

He will successfully support Yazdan against Ahreman. He will lead humanity through an ethical, moral and intellectual revolution”. Shakmuni is considered as an intellectual in Indian Mythology. He is also believed to be a messenger and a possessor of divine communication. He describes the spiritual leader of humanity thus: “In those days there will be a religion (All worldly authority will terminate in the hands of the son of the leader of the two worlds Jamnad Kishan).

The mountains of the east and the west will be under his authority. He will travel on the clouds. The angels will be his servants. Men and Jinn all will submit to him. His rule will spread in the lands of the east and the west and even beyond the oceans. There will be only one divine religion.