Hazrat Mahdi (a.t.f.s.) in Hadis-e-Qudsi

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A few important points
Each and every word of this tradition is thought-provoking. It commands our rapt attention and demands an explanation for the concepts espoused by it. For the sake of brevity, we will focus only on the key concepts:

1) This tradition is revealed from the Almighty to the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) as a gift.

2) The sender of the gift is a Possessor of Might and Wisdom.

3) The receiver of the gift is His Prophet, His Light, His Messenger, His Veil and Proof.

4) In this tradition, Allah has used the word light for the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) and in the 35th verse of Sura Noor, He declares, 'Allah guides to His light whom He pleases.' In other words, to whoever Allah wishes to guide, then He gives him the recognition of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.).

5) A holy and trustworthy angel like Jibraeel has communicated this tradition.

6) This tradition descended on the occasion of the birth of Imam Husain (a.s.).

7) The series of Imamat will continue in the progeny of Imam Husain (a.s.).

8) Such a divine gift on the occasion of Imam Husain's (a.s.) birth highlights his noble position.

9) The tradition mentions the perfect chain of guidance.

10) The tradition not only enumerates the names of the Imams (a.s.), but also indicates the circumstances during their times.

11) People will be rewarded or punished based on their acceptance or rejection of the Ahlul Bait (a.s.).

12) This tradition also mentions the characteristics and traits of Imams (a.s.). The companions of two Imams (a.s.) have found special mention in this tradition. Firstly, Imam Jafar Sadiq (a.s.) about whom it is said:
'I will revere the position of Jafar. Certainly  and  with absolute conviction,

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