Shafaqna English- The book “The Sun of the West” (Khurshid‑e Maghrib in Persian) written by the late Allama Mohammad Reza Hakimi explores issues related to the Islamic belief in the occultation of Imam Mahdi (AJ), the concept of awaiting him, and the associated religious duties. The title is derived from narrations about the rising of the sun from the west as a major sign before the Day of Judgment, a topic discussed in Shia sources. Shafaqna English selected some parts of the book and translated to English.
Imam Mahdi (AJ) in Hinduism
In the religious traditions and texts of the Hindus, there is also mention of a savior and a promised one. Among these are the Mahabharata and the Vishnu Purana. It is said that:
“All religions hold that at certain points in history, humanity experiences moral and spiritual decline. By its very nature and instinct, humanity, like stones rolling down a slope, cannot end this downward course of spiritual and moral corruption on its own. Therefore, eventually, a great spiritual personality, inspired by revelation, will appear to save the world from the darkness of ignorance, neglect, oppression, and injustice.”
In Hindu teachings, these truths are often presented symbolically, yet they fully correspond to the beliefs of other religions. For example, in Hinduism, the Purana texts describe the last era of Kali Yuga—the final age preceding the appearance of the tenth Avatar of Vishnu.
“The Age of Kali refers to the End of Times. We are now in the Age of Kali.”
Part of a series: The Sun of the West by late Allama Mohammad Reza Hakimi