Justice And Leadership In The Light Of Imām Mahdi - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi

Friday Juma KhutbaJanuary 30th, 2026• The coming week marks the birth anniversary of the living Imām of our time, Imām Muḥammad al-Mahdi (a).• The Prophet (s) foretold that with the appearance of the Mahdi, the world will be filled with justice and peace after being filled with injustice and tyranny.• Justice is a central divine objective, and Allāh sent the prophets so that people may establish justice, as stated in Qur’ān 57:25.• On a global scale, modern superpowers display clear hypocrisy by selectively supporting international justice only when it serves their interests.• One of the primary responsibilities of any government is to ensure the basic needs of its people are met.• Imām ‘Ali (a), despite ruling only five years and facing multiple rebellions, established a level of social justice still remembered today.• Under Imām ‘Ali’s rule, even the poorest in Kufa had food, shelter, and access to water, reflecting true governance based on justice.• External pressure, sanctions, and enemies do not absolve officials from ensuring basic necessities, especially food security.• Senior marāji‘ in Qum expressed dissatisfaction with Iran’s economic policies and harsh social approaches during a parliamentary visit.• Ayatullah Makarim Shirazi emphasized that the marāji‘ repeatedly admonish the government, even if official media ignores their statements.• Genuine public frustration and protest can be understood, but mass misinformation and manipulation by hostile forces must also be recognized.• Enemies exploit public grievances to divert sincere protests toward destructive ends.• Criticizing or removing an official does not imply weakness in faith or character, only incapacity to fulfill specific duties.• Imām ‘Ali (a) set an example of praising sincere individuals while also holding them accountable for failures in responsibility.• The case of Kumayl bin Ziyād shows that strong faith and loyalty do not guarantee administrative competence, highlighting the need for proper oversight and role assignment.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)