The Approach of Imam az-Zamaan (a.

The Approach of Imam az-Zamaan (a.t.f.s.) • The approach and style of Imam az-Zamaan (a.t.f.s.) will be exactly like those of the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.a.) and Ameer al-Momineen, Ali Ibn Abi Taalib (a.s.).[^14] • The tradition (sunnah ) of Imam az-Zamaan (a.t.f.s.) will be that of the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.a.).[^15] • Like Ali Ibn Abi Taalib (a.s.), Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) too will wear coarse clothes.[^16] • The diet of Imam az-Zamaan (a.t.f.s.) will be dry barley-bread.[^17] 5.

The Power of Imam az-Zamaan (a.t.f.s.) • Allah, the Almighty, has delegated all the affairs of this world to Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.).[^18] • He (a.t.f.s.) has been granted a light through which he can see as well as hear all things, far and near.[^19] • For Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.), the universe is as clear as his palm.[^20] • Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) has the power to traverse the earth within moments (tayy al-arz).[^21] • All the miracles of the previous Prophets (a.s.) are with Imam az-Zamaan (a.t.f.s.).

Through this staff, Imam az-Zamaan (a.t.f.s.) can perform the miracles of Prophet Moosa (a.s.) like the staff becoming a python in the hands, gushing forth of water from the stones and providing for food.[^23] • Like Prophet Ibraaheem (a.s.), Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) will emerge safe andsecure from blazing fire.[^24] • Skeletal bones, more than a thousand years old, will converse with Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.).[^25] • Like Prophet Dawood (a.s.), iron will soften like wax in the hands of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.).[^26] • Physically, Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) will be so strong that he can uproot a tree with his hands.

If he addresses a mountain in a stern tone, it will crumble into pieces.[^27] 6. Divine Help for Imam az-Zamaan (a.t.f.s.) • Allah, the Almighty, will iron out all difficulties for Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.).