List of Quranic Verses about Imam al-Mahdi (a)
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Quranic Verses about Imam Mahdi (a) or verses of Mahdawiyya are those verses of the Qur'an that refer to issues related to Mahdawiyya such as the reappearance, uprising, occultation and rule of Imam al-Mahdi (a). Hadiths from Ahl al-Bayt (a) are being cited in the interpretation of these verses.
No. | Verse | Reference | Interpretation |
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1 | Certainly We wrote in the Psalms, after the Torah: ‘Indeed My righteous servants shall inherit the earth.’ | Qur'an 21:105 | Imam al-Baqir (a) is reported to have said, “righteous servants” in this verse refers to the companions of Imam Mahdi (a) in the end times. |
2 | And We desired to show favour to those who were abased in the land, and to make them imams, and to make them the heirs, | Qur'an 28:5 | According to a hadith of Imam Ali (a), “those who were abased in the land” refers to the Prophet’s family, whose enemies will be defeated by Imam Mahdi (a). |
3 | Allah has promised those of you who have faith and do righteous deeds that He will surely make them successors in the earth | Qur'an 24:55 | Al-Tusi reports that this verse, according to hadiths, is about Imam Mahdi (a). |
4 | This is the Book, there is no doubt in it, a guidance to the Godwary, (2) who believe in the Unseen, maintain the prayer, and spend out of what We have provided for them; | Qur'an 2:2-3 | According to some hadiths, the “hidden” in this verse refers to the Hidden Imam. |
5 | ...Wherever you may be, Allah will bring you all together... | Qur'an 2:148 | A hadith of Imam al-Sadiq (a) states that this verse is about Imam Mahdi (a) and his companions, who will gather together without prior appointment. |
6 | We will surely test you with a measure of fear and hunger and a loss of wealth, lives, and fruits... | Qur'an 2:155 | It is reported that Imam al-Sadiq (a) mentioned some of the signs of Imam Mahdi’s return and then recited this verse. |
7 | O you who have faith! Be patient, stand firm, and close [your] ranks, and be wary of Allah so that you may be felicitous. | Qur'an 3:200 | Imam al-Baqir (s) mentioned among the duties of the Shia: “Be prepared for (rabitu) for your Awaited Imam”. |
8 | Whoever obeys Allah and the Apostle—they are with those whom Allah has blessed, including the prophets and the truthful, the martyrs and the righteous, and excellent companions are they! | Qur'an 4:69 | Imam al-Sadiq (a), according to a hadith, interpreted the sentence “and excellent companions are they” as referring to Imam Mahdi (a). |
9 | It is He who has sent His Apostle with the guidance and the religion of truth that He may make it prevail over all religions, though the polytheists should be averse. | Qur'an 9:33 & Qur'an 61:9 | Islam becoming the universal religion under the rule of Imam Mahdi (a) |
10 | ...and remind them of Allah’s [holy] days... | Qur'an 14:5 | According to a hadith of Imam al-Baqir (a), the days of God are three: the day in which the Qa’im rises, the day of Raj’a, and the Day of Judgment. |
11 | He said, ‘My Lord! Respite me till the day they will be resurrected.’ Said He, ‘You are indeed among the reprieved, until the day of the known time.’ | Qur'an 15:36-38 | The “Day of the Known Time” is interpreted in a hadith of Imam al-Sadiq (a) as referring to the day when Imam Mahdi (a) returns. |
12 | Certainly We have given you [the surah of] the seven oft-repeated verses and the great Quran. | Qur'an 15:87 | The expression “the great Quran” is interpreted as referring to Imam Mahdi (a). |
13 | ...and whoever is killed wrongfully, We have certainly given his heir an authority. But let him not commit any excess in killing [the murderer],... | Qur'an 17:33 | According to some hadiths, this verse is concerning Imam al-Husayn (a) and his “heir” who is Imam Mahdi (a).
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14 | And say, ‘The truth has come, and falsehood has vanished. Indeed falsehood is bound to vanish.’ | Qur'an 17:81 | Interpreting this verse, Imam al-Baqir (a) is reported to have said that when al-Qa’im rises, the rule of falsehood will vanish. |
15 | He knows what is before them and behind them, though they do not comprehend Him in their knowledge. | Qur'an 20:110 | Imam al-Sadiq (a) is reported to have said that the expression “that which is behind them” refers to the reports about Imam Mahdi (a). |
16 | Certainly We had enjoined Adam earlier; but he forgot, and We did not find any resoluteness in him. | Qur'an 20:115 | According to a hadith of Imam al-Baqir (a), God took a pledge from prophets (a) about His lordship, the prophethood of the Prophet of Islam (s) and the imamate of the Twelve Imams (a) as well as about Mahdi (a) with whom the Almighty will support His religion, establish His rule, and take revenge on His enemies. |
17 | Say, ‘Everyone [of us] is waiting. So wait! Soon you will know who are the people of the right path, and who is [rightly] guided.’ | Qur'an 20:135 | In a hadith of Imam al-Kazim (a), “the right path” is interpreted as the path of Imam Mahdi (a) and the “guided” as those who are guided to obey him. |
18 | And we used to deny the Day of Retribution until death came to us.’ | Qur'an 74:46-47 | “Day of retribution” and “al-yaqin” (lit. certainty) are interpreted in a hadith as referring to the days of al-Qa'im. |
19 | Do you not see that Allah has disposed for you whatever there is in the heavens and whatever there is in the earth and He has showered upon you His blessings, the outward, and the inward?... | Qur'an 31:20 | According to a hadith, Imam al-Kazim (a) interpreted “inward” (or “hidden”) blessings as referring to the Hidden Imam (a). |
20 | Yet if there comes any help from your Lord, they will say, ‘We were indeed with you.’ | Qur'an 29:10 | Imam al-Sadiq (a) is reported to have said that divine support refers to Imam Mahdi (a). |
21 | But Allah desires to confirm the truth with His words, and to root out the faithless, (7) so that He may confirm the truth and bring falsehood to naught, though the guilty should be averse. | Qur'an 8:7-8 | Imam al-Baqir (a) said, according to a hadith, the one who destroys falsehood is Mahdi (a). |
22 | ...‘Allah will test you with a stream: anyone who drinks from it will not belong to me,... | Qur'an 2:249 | Commenting on this verse, Imam al-Sadiq (a) reportedly said that the companions of Mahdi (a) will be tested like the troops of Talut. |
23 | By Time! Man is indeed in loss, | Qur'an 103:1-2 | According to a hadith from Imam al-Sadiq (a), “Time” in this verse refers to the time of Imam Mahdi’s return. |
24 | ...That is the upright religion. | Qur'an 98:5 | A hadith from Imam al-Sadiq (a) states that “the upright religion” indicates Mahdi (a). |
25 | It is peaceful until the rising of the dawn. | Qur'an 97:5 | “The time of dawn” is interpreted in a hadith from Imam al-Sadiq (a) as referring to the time of Imam Mahdi’s return. |
26 | By the day when it brightens, | Qur'an 92:2 | “Day” in this verse indicates, according to some hadiths, the return of the Twelfth Imam (a). |
27 | by the day when it reveals her, | Qur'an 91:03 | According to a hadith from Imam al-Sadiq (a), “day” here indicates Imam Mahdi (a). |
28 | By the Dawn, | Qur'an 89:1 | Imam al-Sadiq (a) reportedly interpreted “dawn” in this verse as referring to Imam Mahdi (a). |
29 | By the heaven with its Houses, | Qur'an 85:1 | The Prophet (s) is reported to have said that “appointed houses” in this verse means the Imams, the first of whom is Ali (a) and the last of whom is Mahdi (a). |
30 | Did you receive the account of the Enveloper? Some faces on that day will be humbled, wrought-up and weary: they will enter a scorching fire | Qur'an 88:1-4 | This verse refers, according to a hadith from Imam al-Sadiq (a), to the return of Imam Mahdi (s). |
31 | So I swear by the stars that return, (15) the comets, | Qur'an 81:15-16 | In a hadith from Imam al-Baqir (a), this verse is said to point to the Twelfth Imam’s occultation and return. |
32 | When the Trumpet will be sounded, (8) that will be a day of hardship, (9) not at all easy for the faithless. | Qur'an 74:9-10 | Imam al-Sadiq (a) is reported to have said that this verse refers to the return and uprising of the Twelfth Imam (a). |
33 | When they see what they are promised, they will know who is weaker in supporters and fewer in numbers. | Qur'an 72:24 | Imam al-Kazim (a) reportedly interpreted this verse as pointing to the Twelfth Imam (a) and his companions. |
34 | Qur'an 70:44 | Imam al-Baqir (a) reportedly said about this verse that the promised day means the day of the return of the Twelfth Imam (a). | |
35 | Qur'an 70:26 | According to a hadith from Imam al-Baqir (a), “the Day of Retribution” in this verse is the day of the return of Imam Mahdi (a). | |
36 | Qur'an 67:30 | In some hadiths, this verse is said to refer to the return of Imam Mahdi (a) and his universal establishment of justice. | |
37 | Qur'an 61:8 | Imam al-Kazim (a) is reported to have said that the sentence “Allah is intent on perfecting His light” indicates God’s will to complete the wilaya of the Twelfth Imam (a). | |
38 | Qur'an 57:17 | According to a hadith from Imam al-Baqir (a), bringing the earth back to life is through the return of Imam Mahdi (a). | |
39 | Qur'an 55:41 | When Imam Mahdi (a) returns, God bestows upon him the ability to know people by their faces. | |
40 | Qur'an 51:23 | In a hadith from Imam al-Sajjad (a), “the truth” is said to refer to the uprising of Imam Mahdi (a). | |
41 | Qur'an 50: 41-42 | In a hadith from Imam al-Sadiq (a), it is said that “the Cry” will be in the name of Imam Mahdi (a) and “the day of rising” refers to the day of Imam Mahdi’s rising. | |
42 | Qur'an 48:25 | According to a hadith from Imam al-Sadiq (a), the verse means that the punishment of hypocrites and unbelievers will be delayed until their believing descendants are be born and then the Twelfth Imam (a) will rise. | |
43 | Qur'an 45:14 | Imam al-Sadiq (a) is reported to have said that the day of the return of Mahdi (a) is among the days of God. | |
44 | Qur'an 43:66 | In a hadith from Imam al-Baqir (a), the “hour” is referred to the return of Imam Mahdi (a). | |
45 | Qur'an 42:41 | According to a hadith from Imam al-Baqir (a), this verse points to the punishment of the Umayyads, deniers of truth, and the enemies of Ahl al-Bayt (a). | |
46 | Qur'an 42:20 | “He will have no share in the hereafter” is interpreted to mean, he will have no share during the reign of Imam Mahdi (a). | |
47 | Qur'an 41:53 | Imam al-Baqir (a) has interpreted this verse as referring to the return of Imam Mahdi (a). | |
48 | Qur'an 41:16 | The “punishment of disgrace” in this verse is said to mean the punishment of the staunch deniers of truth in this world prior to the return of Imam Mahdi (a). | |
49 | Qur'an 41:17 | Imam al-Sadiq (a) is reported to have interpreted Thamud in this verse as referring to a group of the Shia who, like the historical people of Thamud, denied the truth. The Imam (a) also reportedly interpreted the “bolt” as referring to the punishment of sword upon the return of the Twelfth Imam. | |
50 | Qur'an 39:69 | Imam al-Sadiq (a) is reported to have said that the lord of the earth is the Imam of the earth whose light will illuminate the earth. | |
51 | Qur'an 38:88 | It is said, in a hadith from Imam al-Baqir (a), that the “due time” refers to the time of the return of al-Mahdi (a). | |
52 | Qur'an 37:82 | According to a hadith, this verse is about the Imams (a), including Imam Mahdi (a) and his followers. | |
53 | Qur'an 34:51 | According to a number of hadiths from the Prophet (s) and Imam al-Baqir (a), among the instances of this verse is the revolt of al-Sufyani near the return of Imam Mahdi (a). | |
54 | Qur'an 32:29 | Imam al-Sadiq (a) is reported to have said, the “day of victory” is the day when the world will be subdued to al-Mahdi (a). | |
55 | Qur'an 32:21 | It is said, in a hadith from Imam al-Sadiq (a), that “the greater punishment” is the uprising of Imam Mahdi (a) with sword during the end times. | |
56 | Qur'an 30:04 | Imam al-Sadiq (a) is reported to have said that the rejoicing of believers is on the day of the return of al-Mahdi (a). | |
57 | Qur'an 26:4 | Imam al-Baqir (a) reportedly said that this verse is about Mahdi (a), whose name will be announced from heaven. | |
58 | Qur'an 26:205-207 | In a hadith from Imam al-Sadiq (a), it is said that “that [which] they were promised” refers to the return of Imam Mahdi (a) and “the enjoyment of the days they were given” refers to the Umayyad rule. | |
59 | Qur'an 24:35 | According to a hadith, the light of God in this verse refers to Imam Mahdi (a). | |
60 | Qur'an 22:41 | In some hadiths, this verse is said to be about Imam Mahdi (a) and his companions. | |
61 | Qur'an 10:20 | Imam al-Sadiq (a) is reported to have interpreted the “hidden” in this verse as referring to Imam Mahdi (a). | |
62 | Qur'an 16:45 | According to a hadith from Imam al-Sadiq (a), this verse refers to the uprising of a man from the family of the Prophet with 313 men and to the swallowing by the earth in Bayda’. | |
63 | Qur'an 16:1 | According to some hadith, the command of God in this verse refers to the return of Imam Mahdi (a). | |
64 | Qur'an 12:110 | Imam Ali (a) is reported to have said that believers will have a difficult life during the occultation until God blesses them with the return of Mahdi (a). | |
65 | Qur'an 4:59 | It is said the hidden Imam will benefit people as the sun behind clouds benefits people. | |
66 | Qur'an 3:83 | Imam al-Sadiq (a) is reported to have said that this verse refers to the return of Imam Mahdi (a) and the guidance of all people to the One God at his time. | |
67 | Qur'an 6:158 | Imam al-Sadiq (a) reportedly said, “the day when some of your Lord’s sings do com” refers to the day of the return of Imam Mahdi (a). | |
68 | Qur'an 7:159 | Imam al-Sadiq (a) is reported to have said that some of the believers among the people of Moses (a) will be among the companions of Imam Mahdi (a). | |
69 | Qur'an 11:80 | Imam al-Sadiq (a) reportedly interpreted the “power” as referring to the power of Imam Mahdi (a) and “a mighty support” to his companions and supporters. | |
70 | Qur'an 22:39 | Imam al-Sadiq (a) has reportedly said that this verse is about Mahdi (a) who will revenge for the murder of Imam al-Husayn (a). | |
71 | Qur'an 86:15-17 | Imam al-Sadiq (a) is reported to have said that respiting the faithless means respiting them until the return of Imam Mahdi (a). | |
72 | Qur'an 27:62 | In some hadiths, this verse is referred to the uprising of Imam Mahdi (a) and “the distressed” is said to indicate him. |
References
The material for this article is mainly taken from فهرست آیات مهدویت in Farsi Wikishia.