
“Mahdi” and “Qaem” seem different but depict interconnected truths, the word “Mahdi” makes manifest the truth that reforming the world cannot be done through a selfmade or worldly reformer, for this such a person is needed whose guidance is arranged by Providence, and Allah has made him Mahdi and responsible for guidance, and “Qaem” points to this truth that, the task of reforming cannot be discharged sitting at home but advent, troubles, tribulations and storms have to be encountered, and combat with the universal commotion of injustice and oppression.
“I am Allah’s Remainder (representative) in His earth, and the avenger on his enemies.” [Tafseer Noor al-Thaqalayn Ch.2, P.392]
The point worth noting is that, the Infallible Imams...