Preparing for the appearance requires strengthening faith and adhering to moral principles in life.
The Quran contains many verses that invite us to prepare for the appearance of Imam Mahdi (may Allah hasten his reappearance). One of the key aspects is strengthening faith and embracing spirituality in daily life. In Surah Al-Furqan, verse 67, Allah calls believers to patience and respect for divine limits. Moreover, in Surah Al-Ma'idah, verse 54, He states that those who return to faith and show perseverance in their religion can receive His help. To prepare for the emergence, we must always remember that our lives should be based on moral and humane principles. In Surah Al-Imran, verse 102, Allah commands us to be conscious of Him and adhere to the principles of the faith. This means we need to be aware of our responsibilities towards others and our community, maintaining divine piety amidst challenges. Expectation in the time of emergence is not just waiting for God's assistance but actively participating in our society to guide it towards rational and divine pathways.
And who, when they spend, are neither extravagant nor miserly, but are ever, between that, [justly] moderate.
O you who have believed, whoever of you should revert from his religion - Allah will bring forth [for] a people He will love and who will love Him, [who are] humble toward the believers, powerful against the disbelievers. They strive in the cause of Allah and do not fear the blame of a critic. That is the favor of Allah; He bestows it upon whom He wills. And Allah is All-Encompassing and Knowing.
O you who have believed, fear Allah as He should be feared and do not die except as Muslims.
One day, a young man named Ali was pondering about his life, hoping to witness the appearance of Imam Mahdi (may Allah hasten his reappearance). With the recitation of the Quran and repentance to Allah, he realized that to meet Him, he needed to adhere to piety and ethics. Ali decided to pray daily, help others, and participate in charitable activities. He also joined gatherings of believers to strengthen the faith in his heart. As time went by, Ali felt increasingly prepared for the awaited emergence.