List of Quranic Verses about Imam al-Mahdi (a): Difference between revisions

14. 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. 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. 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. 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. “Day of retribution” and “''al-yaqin''” (lit. certainty) are interpreted in a hadith as referring to the days of al-Qa’im.

19. According to a hadith, Imam al-Kazim (a) interpreted “inward” (or “hidden”) blessings as referring to the Hidden Imam (a).  

20. Imam al-Sadiq (a) is reported to have said that divine support refers to Imam Mahdi (a).  

21. Imam al-Baqir (a) said, according to a hadith, the one who destroys falsehood is Mahdi (a).  

22. 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. According to a hadith from Imam al-Sadiq (a), “Time” in this verse refers to the time of Imam Mahdi’s return.  

24. A hadith from Imam al-Sadiq (a) states that “the upright religion” indicates Mahdi (a).  

25. “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. “Day” in this verse indicates, according to some hadiths, the return of the Twelfth Imam (a).  

27. According to a hadith from Imam al-Sadiq (a), “day” here indicates Imam Mahdi (a).  

28. Imam al-Sadiq (a) reportedly interpreted “dawn” in this verse as referring to Imam Mahdi (a).  

29. 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. This verse refers, according to a hadith from Imam al-Sadiq (a), to the return of Imam Mahdi (s).  

31. In a hadith from Imam al-Baqir (a), this verse is said to point to the Twelfth Imam’s occultation and return.  

32. Imam al-Sadiq (a) is reported to have said that this verse refers to the return and uprising of the Twelfth Imam (a).  

33. Imam al-Kazim (a) reportedly interpreted this verse as pointing to the Twelfth Imam (a) and his companions.  

34. 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. 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. In some hadiths, this verse is said to refer to the return of Imam Mahdi (a) and his universal establishment of justice.  

37. 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. According to a hadith from Imam al-Baqir (a), bringing the earth back to life is through the return of Imam Mahdi (a).  

39. When Imam Mahdi (a) returns, God bestows upon him the ability to know people by their faces.  

40. In a hadith from Imam al-Sajjad (a), “the truth” is said to refer to the uprising of Imam Mahdi (a).  

41. 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. 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. 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. In a hadith from Imam al-Baqir (a), the “hour” is referred to the return of Imam Mahdi (a).  

45. 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. “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. Imam al-Baqir (a) has interpreted this verse as referring to the return of Imam Mahdi (a).  

48. 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. 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. 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. 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. According to a hadith, this verse is about the Imams (a), including Imam Mahdi (a) and his followers.  

53. 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. 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. 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. 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. Imam al-Baqir (a) reportedly said that this verse is about Mahdi (a), whose name will be announced from heaven.  

58. 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. According to a hadith, the light of God in this verse refers to Imam Mahdi (a).  

60. In some hadiths, this verse is said to be about Imam Mahdi (a) and his companions.  

61. Imam al-Sadiq (a) is reported to have interpreted the “hidden” in this verse as referring to Imam Mahdi (a).  

62. 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. According to some hadith, the command of God in this verse refers to the return of Imam Mahdi (a).  

64. 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. It is said the hidden Imam will benefit people as the sun behind clouds benefits people.

66. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Imam al-Sadiq (a) is reported to have said that respiting the faithless means respiting them until the return of Imam Mahdi (a).  

72. In some hadiths, this verse is referred to the uprising of Imam Mahdi (a) and “the distressed” is said to indicate him.