The Mercy Of Qur’an And The Advent Of Zaman(Commentary On Four Surahs)

The Mercy Of Qur’an And The Advent Of Zaman(Commentary On Four Surahs)

How does divine mercy in the Qur’an anticipate the coming of the Awaited Imam? The Mercy of Qur’an and the Advent of Zaman draws from four Meccan suras to weave a spiritual map connecting God’s compassion and the promise of guidance embodied in the Mahdi’s return. About the Book The Mercy of Qur’an and the Advent of Zaman, authored by Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri and published by Zahra Publications (2009), offers a reflective commentary (tafsīr) on four Meccan suras—al-ʿAnkabūt, ar-Raḥmān, al-Wāqiʿa, and al-Mulk. These chapters are chosen for their themes of divine mercy, unity, resurrection, and sovereignty. The commentary explores how Qur’anic mercy (raḥma) operates not only as a theological concept but also as a spiritual invitation, guiding readers to understand divine compassion as preparation for the awaited advent of Imam al-Mahdi (may God hasten his noble reappearance). What You Will Discover

• Spiritual insights drawn from each sura: how affliction in al-ʿAnkabūt, mercy in ar-Raḥmān, resurrection in al-Wāqiʿa, and divine sovereignty in al-Mulk collectively shape the believer’s worldview.
• Symbolic interpretations—such as the imagery of balance in ar-Raḥmān or accountability in al-Wāqiʿa—that connect Qur’anic themes to the hope for the Mahdi’s emergence.
• The central role of tawḥīd (divine unity) as the frame within which mercy, guidance, and eschatological promise all converge.

About the Author Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri (1937–2022) was born in Karbala, educated in Europe, and later established the Zahra Trust. While he is widely recognized for his contributions to spiritual teaching and an approach often described as influenced by Sufi traditions, in this work he situates his reflections firmly within a Shīʿī devotional framework. By linking Qur’anic exegesis with the expectation of Imam al-Mahdi (may God hasten his noble reappearance), he clarifies how mercy and eschatology intersect in Shīʿī thought. Who Is This Book For? Spiritual seekers, students of Qur’anic commentary, and readers who wish to explore how the Qur’an’s messages of mercy, unity, and resurrection point toward the hope and promise of the awaited Imam al-Mahdi (may God hasten his noble reappearance).