Quarterly Journal of Resistance Thought in the Discourse of the Islamic Revolution

Quarterly Journal of Resistance Thought in the Discourse of the Islamic Revolution

The Uprising and Revolution of Imam Mahdi (May Allah, the Exalted, Hasten His Reappearance) from the Perspective of Martyr Morteza Motahari

Author
Mohammad Reza Basharti
Researcher, Shahid Motahari Faculty, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
Belief in a savior and the establishment of divine justice at the end of times constitutes a fundamental pillar of Islamic thought. The present study analyzes the theoretical foundations of the uprising and revolution of the promised savior from the perspective of the contemporary Islamic philosopher, Martyr Ayatollah Motahhari. Employing a descriptive-analytical approach, this paper elucidates the concept of “waiting for relief” (Intizar al-Faraj) as a dynamic, hopeful, and evolutionary movement in human history. According to the views presented in this work, the doctrine of Mahdism does not foster passivity; rather, it instills a profound optimism regarding the future of humanity and the ultimate victory of truth over falsehood. The findings indicate that the realization of the divine promise to establish an ideal society relies on rejecting despair of God’s mercy, serving as a driving force for individual and social reform.
Keywords
Hazrat Mahdi (AJ), Expectation of Relief (Intizar al-Faraj), Mahdism, Optimism about Humanity&‌‌rsquo
s Future, Global Justice, Victory of Truth over Falsehood, Ideal Society

  • Receive Date 30 April 2007
  • Revise Date 13 June 2007
  • Accept Date 21 July 2007
  • First Publish Date 23 August 2007
  • Publish Date 23 August 2007