Verses of Holy Quran by Topic on Imam Mahdi (as)

The verses about Imam Mahdi (as) speak about a variety of topics including his friends, companions, enemies and information about his (as) Ghaybat. You can view some of these verses below

Shiahs of Imam Ali (as)

• Those who are pious are Shiah – Chapter 2 verses 1-3
• Those who are pious are Shiah – Chapter 10 verse 20
• Allah will make Shiahs “inherit the earth” – Chapter 24 verse 55
• Hazrat Ibrahim is a “Shiah” of Imam Ali (as) – Chapter 37 verse 83

Imam Mahdi (as) in Ghaybat

• Ghaybat refers to Imam Mahdi (as) – Chapter 2 verses 1-3

Imam Mahdi (as) and the Night of Decree

• Angels descend upon Imam Mahdi (as) – Chapter 97 verse 5
• Imam Mahdi (as) is recipient of Divine Revelation – Chapter 97

Wilayat of Imam Ali (as)

• Good works is Wilayat of Imam Ali – Chapter 2 verse 148
• People forgot about the Wilayat – Chapter 6 verse 44
• Rewards for belief in Wilayat – Chapter 32 verse 29
• Wilayat is “sustenance” – Chapter 42 verses 19-20
• Wilayat is “religion of truth” – Chapter 61 verse 8
• Lessons from incident of Ammar Ibne Yassir – Chapter 67 verse 30

Companions of Imam Mahdi (as)

• Companions believe in the unseen – Chapter 2 verses 2-3
• Companions will hasten to help their Imam (as) – Chapter 2 verse 148
• Allah will assemble companions in one night – Chapter 2 verse 148
• Companions are steadfast – Chapter 5 verse 54
• Allah will keep companions safe – Chapter 6 verse 89
• Malik Al-Ashtar and others will be resurrected – Chapter 7 verse 159
• Companions will spend in the way of Imam (as) – Chapter 9 verse 34
• Companions of Imam Mahdi (as) will be bestowed strength – Chapter 11 verse 8
• The companions are the “strong support” – Chapter 11 verse 80
• Companions will rally around Imam (as) – Chapter 16 verse 1
• Companions of Imam Mahdi (as) are the “righteous servants” – Chapter 21 verse 105
• Companions have perfect belief – Chapter 32 verse 29

Ghaybat of Imam Mahdi (as)

• Ghaybat is a period of examination – chapter 2 verse 155
• Ghaybat was prophesied during revelation of this verse – Chapter 4 verse 59
• Ghaybat requires patience and intezar (awaiting) – Chapter 10 verse 20
• Long Ghaybat will harden hearts of believers – Chapter 57 verse 16
• Ghaybat is from Allah. None can advance or postpone reappearance except Allah – Chapter 67 verse 30
• Ghaybat is like hiding of stars – Chapter 81 verses 15-16
• Ghaybat was found in other prophets as well – Chapter 84 verse 19
• Companions of Imam (as) will also be examined in Ghaybat – Chapter 2 verse 249
• Be connected with the Imam (as) during Ghaybat – Chapter 3 verse 200
• People will dispute about Imam Mahdi (as) – Chapter 47 verse 18
• Enjoin patience and more in Ghaybat – Chapter 103 verses 1-3
• Lessons from Imam’s (as) meeting with Ali Ibne Mahziyar – Chapter 17 verses 4-6

Reappearance of Imam Mahdi (as)

• There will be two calls – follow the first – Chapter 10 verse 35
• Events at the time of reappearance – Chapter 27 verse 62
• Everything will submit to Allah – Chapter 3 verse 83
• Imam will call out from Kaabah – Chapter 4 verse 47
• Belief after reappearance will not help – Chapter 6 verse 158
• Islam will prevail everywhere – Chapter 8 verse 39
• No disbeliever after re-appearance – Chapter 9 verse 33 | Chapter 48 verse 28 | Chapter 61 verse 9
• Polytheism will vanish – Chapter 9 verse 36
• Day of reappearance is “day of Allah” – Chapter 14 verse 5
• Day of rising is “day of Allah” – Chapter 45 verse 14
• Jibrael will be first to pay allegiance – Chapter 16 verse 1
• Events after reappearance – Chapter 21 verses 11-15
• Noor of Imam (as) will suffice for light – Chapter 39 verse 69
• “The Hour” is the rising of Imam Mahdi (as) – Chapter 43 verse 66
• Allah will revive the earth (justice after oppression) – Chapter 57 verse 17

Who are the Imams (as)?

• Imams are those vested in authority – Chapter 4 verse 59
• Imams are the righteous ones – Chapter 4 verse 69
• Imams are twelve in number – Chapter 9 verse 36
• Imams are the “seven duals” mentioned in Quran – Chapter 15 verse 87
• Imams as mentioned in Surah Noor – Chapter 24 verse 35
• Command to obey Imam Ali (as) and Aimmah – Chapter 26 verse 227
• Allah appointed 12 chiefs for this ummah – Chapter 28 verses 5-6
• Destiny is written in Shabe Qadr and it comes through Imams (as) – Chapter 44 verses 1-4
• Hidden Imam (as) is like flowing water – Chapter 67 verse 30
• Hidden Imam (as) is the “orbiting star” – Chapter 81 verses 15-16
• Imams (as) are appointed by Allah – Chapter 85 verse 1
• No one understands Quran except Prophet (sawa) and Aimmah (as) – Chapter 92 verses 1-2
• Night of Qadr refers to Hazrat Zahra (sa) – Chapter 97 verse 5

Discussion About Sufyani

• Army of Sufyani – Chapter 4 verse 47
• Army of Sufyani – Chapter 19 verse 37

Discussion About Bani Umayyah

• Infidels refers to Bani Umayyah – Chapter 8 verse 7
• Mischief in the land – Chapter 17 verses 4-6
• Bani Umayyah will run to the Romans for help – Chapter 21 verses 11-15

The “Two” Oppressors

• Firoun and Hamaan refers to the two oppressors of Quraysh – Chapter 28 verses 5-6
• The one who was conceived illegitimately – Chapter 74 verses 19-20
• They hatched a plot against Holy Prophet (sawa) – Chapter 86 verses 15-17

Enemies of Imam Mahdi (as)

• Enemies do not like to fight in the way of Allah – (Chapter 4 verse 77)
• Enemies will not believe till the reappearance of Imam Mahdi (as) – (Chapter 4 verse 159)
• Enemies will regret their disbelief when it is too late – (Chapter 7 verse 53)
• Enemies will deny despite knowledge – (Chapter 7 verse 157)
• Enemies will face nothing but difficulty after reappearance – (Chapter 25 verse 26)
• Enemies will be disappointed for their disbelief on Ale Mohammed (as) – (Chapter 5 verse 3)
• Enemies use hypocrisy to deceive – (Chapter 29 verse 10)
• Enemies are those who deny reappearance which is certain – (Chapter 74 verses 46-47)

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