Characteristics of Imam Mahdi’s (‘atfs) government

The characteristics of Imam Mahdi’s (‘atfs) government
For various reasons the government is an inevitable necessity for society. Throughout human history there and there will be government. Research shows that the governments were started in the family, that is, simultaneously with the formation of the family, the government is formed. Of course the state is divided into good and bad. There are a lot of hadiths in Islam indicate that the Hazrat Mahdi's government is the best kind of government in the history of human life. Now this question should be answered that what are features of the Hazrat Mahdi’s (pbuh) governance? A lot of features are there for the government of Imam Mahdi (‘atfs). In this article mentioned some of them.
1)Justice and equity
The time will finally come when justice and equity would be implemented by the able hand of the man of God on the earth full of tyranny. He will be so serious and decisive in actualizing the slogan that “He will fill the world with justice and equity”—that its effect would be felt everywhere. Imam al-Mahdi (‘atfs) will administer the government and nurture the people in such a manner that the word “tyranny” will no longer hold a place in one’s mind, and according to the hadiths no person will oppress another anymore; even animals will also cease harming and oppressing others to the extent that the sheep and the wolf will mingle with each other. Umm Salmah reported that the Prophet (S) said: “The Mahdi (‘atfs) will institute justice in society to the extent that the living will wishes that their dead would live again in order to partake in reaping the fruits of justice.”[3] 
2) Education Development and building the mosques
Another feature of his government is development of education especially the Teaching of the Qur’an and Islamic Studies. Imam al-Baqir (AS) said: “During the period of Hadrat al-Mahdi wisdom and understanding will be given to you such that a woman in her house will pass judgment based on the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of the Prophet (pbuh).[4] As well as Imam will built a lot of mosques as the Commander of the Faithful (AS) said: “Hadrat al-Mahdi (‘atfs) will continue his movement… until such time that so many mosques will be built in Constantinople and its surroundings.”[5] Also Hadrat as-Sadiq (AS) said: “When Hadrat al-Qa’im (‘atfs) rises up, he will build a mosque with one thousand doors outside the city of Kufah (Zahr al-Kufah).”[6] This feature shows that in the government of Imam Mahdi emphasize on two things: one is development of education and another is building of mosques as a center of teaching and education.
3)The Enhancement of Spirituality and Morality
The Commander of the Faithful (AS) said: “The people during the time of al-Mahdi (‘atfs) will be preoccupied with worship and religion, performing the prayers in congregation.[7] Mufaddal ibn ‘Umar reports that Imam as-Sadiq (‘a) said: “When our Qa’im rises up, one might be ignorant, cowardly and jealous before daybreak, and by the daytime he will be the wisest among the people, the bravest among them, and the most compassionate. Then the Imam’s victory will be near at hand.”[8] Hazrat ‘Ali (‘ra) said: “When our Qa’im rises up… The rancor of the servants (of God) in relation to one another will be removed from their hearts.[9] The Holy Prophet of Islam (pbuh) also said in this regard: “…At that time spite and enmity will be removed from the hearts.”[10]
4) Public Security
Regarding the prevalence of security during the time of al-Mahdi (‘atfs), ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas said: “At that time, even the wolf will not harm the sheep; the lion will not devour the cow; the snake will not bite man; the mouse will neither gnaw leather bags nor take away anything from them.”[11]The Commander of the Faithful (‘a) said: “When our Qa’im rises up, the sky will send down its rain while the beasts of prey will reconcile with the other quadrupeds and harm human beings no more so much so that a woman from Iraq will go to Sham without worrying about a fierce animal or being afraid of it.”[12]
Conclusion
The government is necessary for any society. Imam Mahdi will construct and form the government after he emerges. His governance features include: rule of justice and equity, development of training, dissemination of spirituality and morality and security.
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References
[1] Al-Mu‘jam al-Kabir, vol. 22, p. 375; Al-Isti‘ab, vol. 1, p. 221; Firdaws al-Akhbar, vol. 5, p. 456; Kashf alGhumah, vol. 3, p. 264; Ithbat al-Hudah, vol. 3, p. 596.
[2] Shajri, Amali, vol. 2, p. 228.
[3] Majma‘ az-Zawa’id, vol. 7, p. 315; Al-Idha‘ah, p. 119; Ihqaq al-Haqq, vol. 13, p. 294.
[4] Bihar al-Anwar, vol. 52, p. 352.
[5] Ihqaq al-Haqq, vol. 13, p. 312.
[6] Al-Irshad, p. 362; Shaykh at-Tusi, Ghaybah, p. 295; Ithbat al-Hudah, vol. 3, p. 537; Wafi, vol. 2, p. 112; Bihar al-Anwar, vol. 52, pp. 330, 337.
[7] Iqd ad-Durar, p. 159.
[8] Wafi, vol. 2, p. 113, as quoted from Futuhat al-Makkiyyah.
[9] Khisal, vol. 2, p. 254, hadith 1051.
[10] Abdur-Razzaq, Musannif, vol. 11, p. 402; Ibn Hammad, Fitan, p. 162; Ibn Hammad, Malahim, p. 152.
[11] Bihar al-Anwar, vol. 1, p. 61; Bayhaqi, Sunan Bayhaqi, vol. 9, p. 180.
[12] Shaykh as-Saduq, Al-Khisal, section 400, p. 255; Al-Imamah wa’t-Tabsirah, p. 131; Ithbat al-Hudah, vol. 3, p. 494; Bihar al-Anwar, vol. 52, p. 316.