Believing in the Promised Mahdi fills the hearts with the light of hope. For those of us who believe in the imminent arrival of the Promised Mahdi (aj) in the future, this despair that plagues many of the world's thinkers is irrelevant. We say no. It is indeed possible to change the political map of the world. It is possible to challenge oppression and the oppressive power centers, and in the future, not only is this potential a possibility, but it is also inevitable.
Ayatollah Khamenei
Oct. 22, 2002
Awaiting means preparing oneself
Awaiting the Faraj (relief) is not about being impatient and setting a specific time and date for when it will happen or when difficulties will come to an end. It is not about becoming impatient or irritable while waiting for Imam Mahdi's reappearance. Awaiting relief means preparing oneself. Impatience and haste are not allowed. It has been narrated that, “God does not act hastily due to the haste of his servants.” There is a certain time and reason for each event, and it will happen in accord with the reason.
Ayatollah Khamenei
April 9, 2020
Awaiting Imam Mahdi (aj): Being saved from despair
About the Prophet's (pbuh) statement, "The best action of my people is awaiting the Faraj (relief)," this advice applies to all the problems faced in life. There are many problems that people face in life, but these problems should not make them lose hope. They should be awaiting the relief and know that it will eventually come. The act of awaiting the relief is a kind of relief itself, as asserted by Imam Musa ibn Jafar (pbuh) who stated, “Awaiting relief and aid is a form of relief.” This mindset safeguards individuals from engaging in the strange actions that despair and hopelessness can lead people to do. Since these things are stated by the Prophet and the Imams (pbut), the followers of Muhammad (pbuh) must not lose hope. They should constantly be awaiting the relief in all situations.
Ayatollah Khamenei
April 9, 2020
Awaiting Imam Mahdi (aj): Never losing hope in God’s mercy
It has been stated in the hadith that the Imam Ali (pbuh) said, “Await the Faraj (relief) and do not lose hope in comfort from God.” Await the relief and do not lose hope in God’s comfort, mercy and assistance. So, in awaiting the relief, there is hope, movement and action. What has been said about awaiting the relief, clearly refers to awaiting the reappearance of Imam Mahdi (aj).
Ayatollah Khamenei
April 9, 2020
Awaiting the reappearance of the Promised Mahdi (aj) keeps the flame of hope alive in people’s hearts
Awaiting the reappearance of the Promised Mahdi (aj) means that the presence of oppression and injustice in the world does not remove or extinguish the spring of hope from the hearts of those who await his reappearance. If this glimmer of hope is absent in the life of a population, they will have no choice but to adopt a pessimistic outlook on the future of humanity.
Ayatollah Khamenei
Feb. 19, 1992
Awaiting Imam Mahdi (aj): Calm in facing the world’s hardships
Awaiting the Faraj (relief) encompasses both the ultimate relief, which is the reappearance of Imam Mahdi (aj), as well as relief after hardship. This means awaiting relief after encountering widespread tragic events, such as the ongoing events in our world today. These events often contribute to feelings of despair and even push individuals toward suicide. Thus, those who are awaiting the relief find reassurance in the certainty that these tragic events will eventually come to an end. This sense of calm that comes from awaiting the relief, and this state of certainty and confidence in a person that keeps their heart and soul steady and unwavering, can be strengthened.
Ayatollah Khamenei
April 9, 2020
Awaiting Imam Mahdi (aj): Being alert
We must realize that a great event will take place, and we must always be awaiting it. We can never say that there are many years or a long time left until it will happen, nor can we claim that it is imminent and that it will happen very soon. We must be alert and awaiting it.
Ayatollah Khamenei
July 9, 2011
Awaiting Imam Mahdi (aj): Striving to build a Mahdavi society
We, who are awaiting the Faraj (relief) and the reappearance of Imam Mahdi (may our souls be sacrificed for his sake), must work for this cause. We must work to build a Mahdavi society [a society that seeks to please and aid Imam Mahdi (aj)]. We need to work on self-development, and we need to bring about transformations as much as our skills and capabilities allow. We need to use all our strength and capacities to bring our surrounding environment as close as possible to a Mahdavi society.
Ayatollah Khamenei
April 9, 2020
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