Rational Proof
a) The order of creation teaches us that man’s world must finally surrender to the law of justice and submit to a just order and a permanent reformer.
It should be pointed out that the world of existence, as far as we know, is a collection of systems. The existence of regulating laws in the entire universe indicates the unity of this system.
The issue of law order and accountability is one of the most important and fundamental issues of this universe.
Every system, whether it is the macrocosm or a tiny atom, of which several millions could be placed on a needlepoint, follows a strict set of rules.
Every organ in our bodies whether it is a single cell with its complicated structure, our nervous system, our hearts or our lungs, has a precise order that is like a very exact watch. Compared with the most delicate computers, the structure of the human body is complex, indeed.
In such an organized world, in which man is just a tiny component, could man always live in chaos, lawlessness shedding blood and practicing injustice?
Could injustice, ethical and social corruption, which are modes of lawlessness, prevail over the human community forever?
We, therefore, come to the following inevitable conclusion: The observation of the system of existence leads us to believe that the human community has to ultimately submit to order and justice and return to the original path of creation.
b) The gradual advancement of human communities is an indication of man’s bright future since we cannot ignore the fact that man has been advancing since the time he has known himself.
In the physical and materialistic dimension, man was once living in the lowest possible conditions of life and this applied to his shelter, clothing, food, transportation and means of production. Today, however, he has reached such degrees of advancement that it surprises even the human intellect.
In the dimension of sciences, knowledge and culture, man makes discoveries daily. This law of perfection one day will no doubt include the spiritual, ethical and social dimensions as well, and will put man on the straight path of just laws, peace and permanent justice, so when we see ethical corruption prevailing, it will no doubt set the stage for such a revolution.
We are not saying that corruption should be encouraged rather, we are saying that when corruption goes out of hand, ethical revolution will step in.
People should be prepared for the principles brought by a divine leader at a time when they are faced with obstacles created by their own involvement in sins, when they see the deplorable consequences of their wrongdoings, and when they are no longer able to carry on with their lives.
The Holy Qur’¡n and the Appearance of the Mahd¢
There are numerous verses in the Holy Qur’¡n that deal with the auspicious news of the Mahd¢’s appearance. However, here we will deal with only one verse: In verse 55 of S£rah N£r, we read:
وَعَدَ اللَّهُ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا مِنكُمْ وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ لَيَسْتَخْلِفَنَّهُم فِي الْأَرْضِ كَمَا اسْتَخْلَفَ الَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِهِمْ.
Allah has promised to those of you who believe and do good that He will most certainly make them rulers in the earth as He made rulers of those before them.
This verse clearly shows that the government of the earth shall one day be taken from despotic tyrants and the deserving believers shall take their place.
The rest of this verse deals with some of the promises concerning the establishment of religion and the spiritual impact of Allah’s government on men’s hearts:
وَلَيُمَكِّنَنَّ لَهُمْ دِينَهُمُ الَّذِي ارْتَضَى لَهُمْ.
He will most certainly establish for them their religion which He has chosen for them.
Among these promises are the following, as well: the change from insecurity to security.
وَلَيُبَدِّلَنَّهُم مِّن بَعْدِ خَوْفِهِمْ أَمْناً.
And that He will most certainly, after their fear, give them security in exchange.
And that the root of blasphemy shall be eradicated from the earth altogether:
يَعْبُدُونَنِي لَا يُشْرِكُونَ بِي شَيْئاً.
While they worship me not ascribing any partners to me.
Imam `Al¢ Ibn Al-°usayn(s), in interpreting this verse, said:
هُمْ وَاللهِ شِيعَتُنَا؛ يَفْعَلُ اللهُ ذَلِكَ بِهِمْ عَلَى يَدَيْ رَجُلٍ مِنَّا وَهُوَ مَهْدِيُّ هَذِهِ الأُمَّةِ.
“I swear to God that this group includes those who are our Sh¢`ah. God will realize this issue through a man from our Household and he is the leader and guide for this Ummah.”([1])
