The importance of the glad tidings of Hazrat Mahdi (as) being imparted among Muslims

The importance of the glad tidings of hazrat mahdi (as) being imparted among muslims

By saying, “Hear the glad tidings of Hazrat Mahdi (as),” (Al-Muttaqi al-Hindi, Al-Burhan fi Alamat al-Mahdi Akhir az-Zaman, p. 12) our Prophet (saas) noted the importance of awaiting the coming of Hazrat Mahdi (as) with fervor and enthusiasm and of preparing the way for this holy person. The love and devotion that believers must feel toward Hazrat Mahdi (as) is described as follows in another hadith:

So whoever reaches him ought to come and join him, even if crawling on the snow, since he is Hazrat Mahdi (as). (Al-Muttaqi al-Hindi, Al-Burhan fi Alamat al-Mahdi Akhir az-Zaman, p. 14)