Grand Ayatollah Shirazi remarks on best way to benefit from presence of Imam Al-Hujjah during daily scholarly session

The daily scholarly session of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq Hosseini Shirazi took place on Thursday and Friday, the 4th and 5th of Jumada al-Awwal. In these sessions, as in previous ones, the Supreme Marja answered questions from attendees regarding various jurisprudential issues.

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi referred to a narration that states Imam Al-Hujjah (may Allah hasten his reappearance) will appear after corruption and sin have spread everywhere. He remarked that this narration does not justify corruption and sin.

His Eminence continued by stating that this narration does not imply that one should commit corruption and sin in order for the Imam (may Allah hasten his reappearance) to appear. Rather, it indicates a reality that occurs before the appearance, where corruption and sin become widespread. Therefore, individuals should encourage themselves and others towards piety, guidance, and the anticipation of the Imam’s return.

Regarding the meaning of anticipation, he stated: The best way to benefit from Imam Al-Hujjah (may Allah hasten his reappearance) is to seek his satisfaction, and the essence of anticipation is adherence to obligations and avoidance of prohibitions. “Those who are most committed to these principles will be the closest to our Master, Imam Al-Mahdi (may Allah hasten his reappearance).”