One of the important clues in the recognition of Hazrat Mahdi (as) is that “Hazrat Mahdi’s (as) name and renown will constantly spread worldwide before his coming.” Even if they do not realize that he is Hazrat Mahdi (as), they will, in various ways set out in the hadith, frequently see Hazrat Mahdi (as), hear his voice, learn his ideas, follow his work and activities and make frequent reference to him. The hadith describe this time, when everyone makes frequent reference to Hazrat Mahdi (as), mentions his name, speaks about him and will feel great love and affection for him:
HAZRAT MAHDI (AS) WILL APPEAR AND EVERYONE WILL SPEAK OF HIM, ABSORB HIS LOVE AND TALK OF NOTHING ELSE. 1 |
When Hazrat Mahdi (as) comes, PEOPLE WILL EMBRACE HIM WITH LOVE AND AFFECTION. 2 |
Hazrat Mahdi is the most auspicious of people (in his time). His helpers and those who swear allegiance to him... will have Jibril before them and Mikhail behind. HE [HAZRAT MAHDI (AS)] WILL BE LOVED BY ALL LIVING THINGS. 3 |
Salama Ibn Zufar says: “... HAZRAT MAHDI (AS) WILL APPEAR AT A TIME WHEN PEOPLE HAVE HAD ENOUGH OF EVIL, CRUELTY AND OPPRESSION, AND WHEN NO PERSON LIVING IN SECLUSION WILL BE AS LOVED AND ADORED AS HIM.” 4 |
Certain it is that he [Hazrat Mahdi (as)] will not appear UNTIL HE IS THE MOST BELOVED OF ALL because of the evils that people face.5 |
ALLAH WILL FILL EVERYONE’S HEARTS WITH LOVE OF HIM [HAZRAT MAHDI (AS)]. 6 |
1 (Al-Burhan fi Alamat al-Mahdi, p. 33)
2 (Al-Qawl Al-Mukhtasar Fi alamat Al-Mahdi Al-Muntazar, p. 37)
3 (Al-Burhan fi Alamat al-Mahdi, p. 58)
4 (Al-Hawi, Vol. 2,ps. 159)
5 (Ali ibn Husamaddin al-Muttaqi, Hadith Interpreted by Suyuti, Portents of the Mahdi of the End Times, Kahraman Neşriyat, p. 27)
6 (Ahmed Bin Hajar Al-Mekki (Al-Haytami), Portents of the Atnicipated Mahdi, Al-Qawl Al-Mukhtasar Fi alamat Al-Mahdi Al-Muntazar, p. 42)