*_Can we get some insight about Imam Mahdi(atfs) following his reappearance?_*
*Excerpt No – 14*
*Book – Ghaibat Al Tusi*
*Author – Shaikh e Tusi(ar)*
*Chapter – 8: Some Qualities, Practices and Manners of Imam Mahdi(atfs)*
This Chapter highlights a few aspects about Imam Mahdi(atfs) after his reappearance. Let us understand them in the light of Traditions.
*1. Residence of Imam Mahdi (atfs)*
It is narrated from Imam Baqir(as)
_“The man of this matter will have a house called ‘Baitul Hamd’ (house of praise). It will have a lamp, which has been ignited since the day of his birth, and it will continue to glow until the day he will rise with the sword”_
As for his headquarters after reappearance, Imam Sadiq(as) says:
_“Masjid e Sahla will be the residence of our Master of the Affair(atfs) when he occupies it with his family”_
*2. How should we greet Imam Mahdi (atfs)*
Imam Baqir(as) says:
_“When one of you meets our Qa’im (atfs), he should greet him in the following words:_
_Peace be on you, O Ahle-Bait of Prophet (sawa), treasure trove of knowledge and place of Message”_
*3. Government of Imam Mahdi (atfs)*
Imam Sadiq(as) says:
_“When the Qa’im (atfs) arises, he will come with an unprecedented system”_
Furthermore Imam Baqir (as) narrates:
_“The Qa’im (atfs) will operate like Prophet Sulaiman bin Dawood(as). He would call out to the Sun and the Moon, and they would respond to him, and the earth shall be illuminated by his effulgence, divine revelation would descend for him and he would act according to divine commands and revelation”_
*4. Companions of Imam Mahdi (atfs)*
Imam Baqir(as) narrates
_“The allegiance of Imam Qa’im(as) will be given between Rukn and Maqam by three hundred and thirteen persons equal to the fighters of the Battle of Badr”_
Traditions have mentioned that these 313 companions of Imam Mahdi(atfs) will reach the Kaaba from wherever they are, and this is the interpretation of the following Quranic Verse
_“…wherever you are, Allah will bring you all together; surely Allah has power over all things.”_
*(Surah Baqarah 2:148)*
*5. Rajat (Return)*
This part briefly hints that after the rule of Imam Mahdi(atfs), Imam Hussain(as) followed by Ameerul Momineen(as) will return.
*_To conclude, by studying this chapter and the whole book, we understand that the Holy Prophet(sawa) and Imams(as) have covered every detail about Imam Mahdi(atfs), right from his birth upto the completion of his divine mission such that no one can claim ignorance on this matter._*
The various books and the innumerable Narrations about Imam Mahdi (atfs) are enough proof for understanding and accepting his Mastership. We can firmly establish that Imam Mahdi (atfs) is alive and manages every affair with the Will of Allah (swt).
*With this we have completed the Summary of this beneficial book on Occultation by Shaikh e Tusi (ar).*
May Allah(swt) make our lives occupied in the service of Imam Mahdi (atfs).
Peace and blessings be upon Prophet Muhammad and his purified Progeny.