the days. They will always be
attentive towards the service
and obedience of Imam Mahdi
(a.t.f.s.)."
(Behaar ul Anwaar, volume 52,
page 300)
These are the 313. Their
strength?
He (as) said: "Ah! that I had
power to suppress you, rather I
shall have recourse to a strong
support." (Surah Hud, verse 80)
While explaining the above
verse of the Holy Qur'an, Imam
Sadiq (a.s.), quotes the words
used by Hazrat Lut (a.s.) for his
nation It is unfortunate that I
do not possess the power and
strength to control you. How
excellent it would be, if I had
the support of the people
against you.
Imam Sadiq (a.s.), while
continuing his narration says,
"The power and strength, which
is desired by Hazrat Lut, is in
fact the strength of Hazrat
Qaem (a.s.) and the
steadfastness of his
companions.Each companion of
Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) will
possess the power and the
capacity equivalent to 40
people. Their hearts will be
stronger than iron. If they pass
by a mountain, then they will
reduce it to dust."
(Kamaaluddin, volume, page
673)
Their authority: "Imam Baqir
(a.s.) in a prophecy says that, I
see the companions of Imam
Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) controlling
every thing in the East and the
West. Every entity of this
world will be involved in their
obedience. Even the animals
and the birds will be content in
their obedience. The segments
of the earth will take pride of
pride themselves over each
other saying that,Today, a
companion of Imam Mahdi
(a.t.f.s.) has walked upon
me." (Bihar al Anwaar, volume
52, page 327).
In regards to Du'a al-Ahd, there
is a narration from Imam asSadiq (as): "Whoever recites
this supplication for 40
consecutive days in the
morning will be of Imam
Mahdi's companions, and if he
dies before the reappearance of
Hazrat Imam Mahdi (as), Allah
will take him out of his grave
so that he may serve as one of
Imam Mahdi’s companions."
What are these 313 like:
In one tradition Imam Jafar
Sadiq (a.s.) has mentioned the
general traits of the
companions of Imam Mahdi
(a.s.):
• They will conquer every city
they enter with their standard.
• They are like swift eagles,
mounted on fast horses.
• They will touch the saddle of
Imam's (a.t.f.s.) mount to seek
blessings.
• They will be encircling Imam
(a.t.f.s.) to safeguard him from
all calamities and misfortune.
• They will fulfill every desire
of Imam (a.t.f.s.) with their
heart and soul.
• They will not sleep in the
nights.
• They will buzz like
honeybees in their prayers.
• They will pass the night in
worship and in the morning
they will be seen mounted on
horses, ready for helping Imam
(a.t.f.s.).
• They will be devout
worshippers by the night and
like the lions in the day.
• They will be more submissive
and obedient to Imam than a
maidservant.
• Their hearts are stronger than
iron.
• They are like burning lamps
and their hearts are like
glowing beacons.
• They will be having complete
faith in Allah. There is no place
for doubts in their hearts.
• They are fearful of Allah and
testify to His Unity.
• They shall be tougher than
stones. They will uproot the
mountain only by turning
towards it.
• They are hopeful of
martyrdom in the Way of Allah.
• Their slogan will be "O
Avenger of Hussain!"
• When they march, their awe