The Purpose of the Signs of Reappearance
Jummah Mubarak dear brothers and sisters! There is a good chance you have probably seen this video by the respected scholar Syed Ali Rizvi discussing the signs of reappearance. It is especially noteworthy because he had this talk approximately 1 year before the pandemic started. As mentioned in the video we posted by the respected scholar Sheikh Jalaludeen Saghir, it is vital for us to familiarize ourselves with the signs of Imam Mahdi’s (atfs) return. More important than anything, when we see something occur in current events that relates to a hadith, this should serve as a reminder for us to keep preparing for the reappearance of the Imam (as).
Imam Ja’far ibn Muhammad as-Sadiq (peace be upon both of him) said: “A person who would like to be among the companions of al-Qa’im should be in a state of (active) waiting (Intizar), and perform all of his deeds with Wara’ [a level higher than Taqwa] and with the most beautiful etiquette and then one will be counted as being in a state of (true) waiting (Intizar). Then if such a person was to die and al-Qa’im was to make his advent after this, then that person would receive the reward as the one who witnessed his (al-Mahdi’s) advent.”
Biharul Anwar, Volume 52, Page 140; al-Ghaybah of al-Nu’mani
Furthermore, Imam Ja’far ibn Muhammad as-Sadiq (peace be upon both of him) also said: “Know your Imam because indeed if you have a deep cognizance of him and this command (his advent) is brought close or delayed, then it will have no effect upon you [and your faith].”
Biharul Anwar, Volume 52, Page 135; al-Ghaybah of al-Nu’mani
Only Allah knows 100% if these signs correlate with the present time and we should be neither obsessed nor should we be indifferent about them. After all, the Holy Prophet (S) and the Imams (as) mentioned these signs to provide us guidance. The main objective is to be aware of what is going on around us so that we can be spiritually and physically prepared for the blessed reappearance and the challenges during the end times.
FULL VIDEO (PART 1):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoUl3jfc3bg
FULL VIDEO (PART 2):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOrR0JsBfBU
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