This teaching presents a striking prophetic image: before the appearance of the promised Imam Mahdi, the world will witness a decisive battle known as the Malhamah, the Arabic term for Armageddon or World War III. According to the narration, once all great armaments have been exhausted, the two remaining forces will meet in a vast valley in Turkey. There, in humanity’s final field battle, Imam Mahdi will emerge to guide the age.
This vision reminds us how fleeting worldly power is and how lasting the promise of divine mercy. As seekers in the Sufi tradition, we are called to cultivate patience, humility and sincere devotion, so that our hearts are ready to receive the light of the Mahdi when these signs unfold.
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