O Qa’im of the Family of Muhammad, may Allah bless the days that blossomed with your birth
And flourished with the blessings of supplications for your reappearance, so that you may uphold justice and break the hands of oppression and tyranny.

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:
“The best deed of my nation is awaiting the relief.”

A true believer in Imam Al-Mahdi must always, without a doubt, look forward to his reappearance, longing to witness his radiant presence and noble countenance. However, this anticipation must be accompanied by preparation—awaiting him on the battlefield, not in seclusion; expecting him in the frontlines against the enemies of the nation, not in places of amusement. A believer in him must be steadfast in the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom, not lost in ignorance and complacency. This waiting should be filled with hope and a life of meaningful action.

The Mahdist personality is one of diligence and effort, not of idleness and laziness. One cannot claim to be a true follower of Imam Al-Mahdi (may Allah hasten his reappearance) while living a life of inaction. A believer’s work must be planned and deliberate, not impulsive or random.

Productive work is preceded by planning, accompanied by precision and mastery. As the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:
“Allah loves that when one of you performs a task, he perfects it.”

Thus, preparing for the Imam’s reappearance is achieved through knowledge and hard work, perseverance and dedication—not through sleep and inactivity.

M.M. Zainab Hamid Kazim
Committee for the Revival of Islamic Rituals and Religious Occasions