The Conduct of Prophet Muhammad (s) and Imam Mahdi (a) When Encountering the Opponent: Comparative Study

It is very important to Study Prophet Mohamad’s (s) conduct in encountering with opponents and then comparing it with the method that would be chosen by Imam Mahdi (a) because this can help us to make proper conclusion of the various hadiths in the field of how Imam (a) would deal with the opponents and then it can be used as a suitable behavioral model in this regard during his absence. The Prophet (s) was a manifestation of God’s Mercy; on the one hand, he was the guardian of the foundation and principals of Islam against arrogant pagans, dissenters and oppressors, and on the other hand, he was trying to compromise with the hypocrites and polytheists in order to preserve the new Islam. Imam Mahdi (a), like his ancestor is considered as merciful person for people all over the world and on the other hand, he is going to make a just government in the world. So as the last human hope, he will do his best for achieving this important goal. Therefore, he first will invite people to the rightful path in a good and merciful manner with logical reason and convincing argument so that no one would have any excuse, then he will fight not only with arrogant oppressors and enemies of any religion, but, unlike the Prophet (s), he would not compromise with the hypocrites and he will destroy them so that he can form a government full of Justice.