The firm belief about emergence of the savior is well- established and confirmed by the holy verses of noble Quran and other basic Islamic sources such as Hadiths narrated by the holy prophet of Islam and his infallible successors.
The holy Quran says, "And We wished to do a favor to those who were weak (and oppressed) in the land, and to make them rulers and to make them the inheritors." (al-Qasas, verse 5)
Imam Khomeini frequently through his messages and speeches cited from noble Quran as the belief is confirmed and well- established by the holy verses as well.
According to Islamic traditions, Hadrat Mahdi will fill the earth with justice after it is replete with tyranny.
The glad tiding of the emergence of the divine savior who would reduce sufferings of oppressed people, revive their rights and restore their rights, have also been manifested in several of Hadiths by the holy prophet of Islam.
“The world will not come to an end until a man from my family (Ahlul Bayt) and of my name shall be master of the world,” the holy prophet once said in a well-known Hadith, adding, “The Mahdi will be descended from me. He will fill the earth with equity and with justice, just as it has been filled with tyranny and oppression.”
From Imam Khomeini’s viewpoint, HadratHujjah, who is from the progeny and descendant of Fatima Zahra, the daughter of the holy prophet of Islam (peace be upon them), will be flag-bearer of justice and confront all exploiting and arrogant elements and powers.
Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Revolution through his historic speeches described the decisive role of twelfth infallible Imam Known as savior in promoting justice in all dimensions among mankind societies.
Imam Khomeini, the leader of contemporary Muslim world defined the event of 15th Sha'ban, the birthday anniversary of Hadrat Hujjat ibn Hasan al-Askari(PBUH), well-known as Imam Mahdi, as the most significant Eid for all humanity especially for the truth-seekers and believers.
The belief for emergence of the contemporary infallible Imam is considered to be a firm pillar of Shia Muslims' beliefs which reminds us of hope, faith, ultimate fortune and victory of good powers.
The great leader of the Muslim world said elsewhere: "I am hopeful that the certain day will approach when the promise of God will come true and the oppressed will become inheritors of the earth.”
Imam Khomeini described birth of Mahdi (PBUH) is a feast of humanity, since he will guide all the human beings. He will wipe out truculence and tyranny from the face of earth in its absolute.
According to late founder of the Islamic Republic, since Mahdi (PBUH) will guide all the human beings, it is a feast of humanity. He will wipe out truculence and tyranny from the face of earth.
From Imam Khomeini viewpoint, the victory of goodness shows that the universe never stays impartial regarding the good and bad. It also indicates that creator of this world doesn't remain neutral about the occurrences and happenings of this universe.
Imam had time and again maintained that the creator of humankind and all other creatures was managing this universe with a very deep perception and wisdom.
Imam Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic on several occasions through his messages and speeches highlighted that the belief was not merely restricted to Muslims, but followers of all divine religions have firm faith in emergence of a divine savior, who could relieve the world from clutches of cruelty, injustice and inequality
By exploring Imam Khomeini's works, believers can conclude that these are promises and good tidings of God the Almighty which will never fall short and will fully be fulfilled.
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