THE SIGNS OF LAST DAY IN THE LIGHT OF SUNNAH - COMING OF IMAAM MAHDI

THE SIGNS OF LAST DAY IN THE LIGHT OF SUNNAH - COMING OF IMAAM MAHDI

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Our beloved Muslim brothers and sisters, we already discussed Signs of Last Day in the Light of Holy Quran in our previous post. In this post, we are going to discussing Major of Signs of QIYAMAH (COMING OF IMAAM MAHDI and SIGNS THAT WILL PRECEDE HIM, note: we are discussing only some of important signs which will precede Imam Mahdi) in the Light of SUNNAH.

We can also discussing Some of Major Signs of QIYAMAH in the Light of SUNNAH on coming days. In Sha Allah. It is our humble request to our valuable reader that the DON’T forget to share it to your friends, colleagues, etc.

Abdullah-bin-Masood (R-A) has reported that the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said, "The world will not pass away before the Arabs are ruled by a man (referring to Mahdi) of my family whose name will be the same as mine." (Abu Daud)

A GENERAL SIGN
There are many signs that will precede him; a general and very important sign is that he will come at a time when there is great confusion, intense disputes and violent death. There will be many battles and FITHINAAS before his appearance. Every time a FITHINAA has come to an end, another will start, spread and intensify. The people will be trouble to such extent that they will long for death. It is then that Imaam Mahdi will be sent.

The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said: ''He will be sent at a time of intense disputes and differences among people and earthquakes.'' (Ahmad)

THE BATTLE IN MINA
Before Imaam Mahdi emerges an inter-tribal fight will take place. In the same year Haji's will looted and a battle will erupt in Mina in which many people will be killed.

The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said, ''In Dhul-Qada (Islamic month) the tribes will fight, Hajis will be looted and there will be a battle in Mina in which many people will be slain and blood will flow until it runs over the Jamara-tul-aqba. Their companions (referring to IMAAM MAHDI) will flee to a point between the Corner and the Maqaam and will be forced to accept people's allegiance.'' (Al-Fitan Nuaim-b-Hammad)

THE EUPHRATES WILL DISCLOSE MOUNTAIN OF GOLD
The final hour will not come until the river Euphrates (which flows through Syria and Iraq and finally opens in the Gulf) will disclose a mountain of gold over which people will fight and die.

Abu Huraira (R.A.) reported that the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said, ''The hour shall not occur until the Euphrates will disclose a mountain of gold over which people will fight. Ninety- nine out of which hundred shall be killed and every one of them will say' Perchance I shall be the one to succeed.'' (Muslim)

EMERGENCE OF THE SUFFYANI
The Suffyani will emerge before IMAM MAHDI from the depths of Damascus. The Hadeeth regarding the Suffyani specify that he is a tyrant who will spread corruption and mischief on the earth before IMAM MAHDI. He will be such a tyrant that he will kill the children and rip open the bellies of women.

When he hears about the Mahdi, he will send an army to seize and kill him. However the Earth will swallow this army before it even reaches IMAM MAHDI.

Abu Huraira (R.A.) has narrated that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, ''A man will emerge from the depth of Damascus. He will be called Suffyani. Most of those who follow him will be from the tribe of Kalb. He will kill by ripping the stomachs of women and even kill the children. A man from my family will appear in Haram, the news of his advent will reach the Suffyani and he will send forth one of his armies. He (referring to Imam Mahdi) will defeat them. They will then travel with whoever remains until they come to a desert and they will be swallowed. None will be saved except the one who had informed the others about them.'' (Mustadarak)

THE EMERGENCE OF HARIS-AL-HARRATH AND MANSUR
Hazrat Ali (R-A) reported that the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said, ''There will be a man from Transoxania who will be called Harith-Harrath and a man called Mansur will be at his vanguard. He will give abode to the family of Mohammad (referring to Imam Mahdi) just as the Quraish gave abode to the Prophet (SAW)”. (Mishkat)

AN ARMY WILL PERISH IN BAIDAH
Once he has appeared an army that has come to fight him will perish in Baidah (a flat piece of land next to Madinah facing the direction of Makkah).

Ummu-Salama (Raliallahu Anha) reported that the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) ''There shall be differences and intense dispute at the time of the death of a Khalifh. Then a man from the inhabitants of Madinah (referring to Imam Mahdi) will come out of the flee to Makkah (so that he does not get caught in the dispute and is not made the Khalifh). Some Makkans will come to him and take him out though he will be unwilling. They will then make him accept their Bayat between the Black Stone and the place of Ibrahim (PBUH). An army will then be sent to fight him from Syria, however it will perish in Baidah, between Makkah and Madinah. When the people see and hear about this event, the AWLIYA (God fearing people) of Syria and Iraq will make Bayat with him.'' (Abu Daud)

THE SIGNS OF IMAAM MAHDI
1) He will be from the progeny of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and descendent of Fatimah (Raliallahu Anha).

Ummu Salama (Raliallahu Anha) reported: I heard the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) saying, "The Mahdi will appear from my progeny, from the descendants of Fatimah." (Abu Daud)

2) His name will be Muhammad or Ahmad and his father's name will be Abdullah.

Ibn Masood (R.A) reported that the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said, "If there remains in the world but a day, the mighty Allah (SWT) will greatly prolong that day till he will send there in a man from me or from the members of my house. His name will be similar to my name and his father's name to my father's name." (Abu Daud)

3) He will resemble the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) in character. Hadrat Ali (R.A) once looked at his son and remarked, "This son of mine is Sayyed who was named by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and soon from his loins will come forth a man by the name of your Prophet (PBUH) and who will resemble him in conduct but not in appearance." (Abu Daud)

4) He will have a shiny forehead and a high bridge nose. Abu Saeed reported that the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said, "The Mahdi will appear from me, shining of forehead, long of nose." (Abu Daud).

5) Once Hadrat Ali (R.A) was asked regarding his description. He replied, "He is a well-built youth of average height and a handsome face, his hair reaches his shoulders and the light of his face is contrasted by the darkness of his hair and beard." (Al-Isha'ah)

6) He will be slow of speech (a slight stutter) and when he is delayed, he will strike his left thigh with his right hand." (Al-Isha'ah)

7) He will appear from the east. Thawban (R.A) reported that the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said, "Three men will be killed at the place where your treasure is. Each of them will be the son of a Khalifah but none of them will get hold of the treasure. Then the black banners will come out of the east, and they will slaughter you in a way that has never been seen before. If you see him give him your allegiance, even if you have to crawl over ice, because he is the Khalifah of Allah (SWT), the Mahdi." (Ibne Majah)