Imam Mahdi The Last Refuge of Human Beings

Imam Mahdi The Last Refuge of Human Beings

What has humanity always awaited, and how does Islam uniquely fulfill that deep longing with the promise of universal reform? Imam Mahdi: The Last Refuge of Human Beings invites readers to explore the concept of the awaited saviour and its profound place in Islamic thought and human aspiration. About the Book Imam Mahdi: The Last Refuge of Human Beings is authored by Dr. H. Fereidouni, edited and translated into English by Alaedin Pazargadi, and published in 2013 (first edition) by the Be’that Foundation (Tehran, Iran). Structured as a reflective essay, the book traces the universal motif of a reformer across religions—and shows how Islam, especially Shīʿī tradition, offers a uniquely clear and expansive understanding of Imam al-Mahdi (may God hasten his noble reappearance). Through historical analysis, spiritual symbolism, and ethical reflection, it situates the Imam’s role not just for Muslims but for the moral revival of all humanity. What You Will Discover

• How the idea of a universal reformer appears across civilizations, and why Islam presents the Mahdi with unmatched clarity and authority.
• Why awaiting the Imam is seen in Shīʿī teaching as an active moral responsibility—a call to justice, piety, and social readiness.
• How belief in the Mahdi transforms longing into tangible ethical action, strengthening both personal character and communal life.

About the Author Dr. H. Fereidouni is a contemporary Islamic thinker whose writing emphasizes universal themes within Islamic eschatology. Alaedin Pazargadi, both editor and translator, presents this introduction in clear English while maintaining the original devotional tone and theological nuance. Who Is This Book For? Students of comparative religion, spiritual seekers, and anyone intrigued by how Islam uniquely articulates humanity’s hope for lasting reform—through belief in Imam al-Mahdi as both a spiritual refuge and global guide.