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August 2024 |Mahjubah Magazine15nancial resources wisely to support religious causes and the Mahdavi revolution. The willingness to spend and sacrifice wealth demonstrates the pilgrimage%u2019s capacity to mobilize economic resources for the cause. This financial support, evident in the budgeting for processions and food distribution, highlights the economic strength of the Hussainian community and its commitment to serving the religion.The Arba%u2019een pilgrimage plays a crucial role in fostering unity and intellectual growth in preparation for Imam Mahdi%u2019s reappearance. It promotes peaceful coexistence and social cohesion by uniting people from diverse backgrounds, transcending class, race, and nationality. This unity contributes to a strong social fabric, enhancing Islamic solidarity and accelerating the Mahdi%u2019s anticipated return. The pilgrimage also emphasizes self-purification and intellectual development, encouraging participants to seek knowledge through seminars and intellectual activities. This comprehensive approach ensures that individuals are spiritually, socially, and intellectually prepared for the future state of justice.The media has historically played a key role in preparing humanity for prophetic events, including the arrival of Imam Mahdi, the inheritor of the prophets. Prophet Muhammad and Imam AlRidha utilized various media tools, such as proclamation and poetry, to promote the cause of the Mahdi and prepare the community for his coming. The Arba%u2019een pilgrimage and its associated media platforms continue this tradition by reminding people of Imam Mahdi%u2019s arrival and encouraging spiritual preparation. Media efforts include broadcasting programs, organizing lectures and conferences, publishing articles and books, and producing films and series to enhance public awareness. Notable examples include the film %u201cNostradamus,%u201d which referenced the coming of a descendant of the Prophet from Mecca. Overall, media serves as a vital tool in reviving and propagating the teachings of Ahl al-Bayt and preparing the world for the Mahdi%u2019s appearance.The Arba%u2019een pilgrimage has always been and continues to be a rich source of sacrifice and altruism, dedicated to upholding noble prophetic principles and values. The Arba%u2019een pilgrimage represents an intensive, practical educational experience in the just values that will underpin the state of Imam Mahdi (peace be upon him). It is an ethical, mobilizing, political, and economic school that shapes the individual for the awaited appearance, thanks to its practical aspect that fosters a sublime spirit capable of being an active member in the state of truth. Anyone observing the Arba%u2019een pilgrimage and witnessing the gathering of tens of millions across different times and places, speaking various languages and belonging to different ethnicities and orientations, yet united by the figure of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him), chanting a unified call and raising a common slogan, can clearly see that this pilgrimage is one of the most significant precursors to the appearance of Imam Mahdi. It is imperative to utilize this platform to build a Mahdawi society that rejects oppression and injustice, rises against tyrants and oppressors, and does not compromise with deviants and despots, regardless of their power and arrogance, in preparation for the establishment of the promised state. Moreover, it is our duty, each from their respective platform, to promote awareness of the Arba%u2019een pilgrimage and to counter the false narratives propagated by those who seek to empty this event of its essential mission%u2014mobilizing the righteous among our nation to rise against tyrants and elevate human souls to a realm of profound emotional and spiritual connection. By observing the practices and values exhibited during the Arba%u2019een pilgrimage, it becomes evident that this event serves as a crucial preparatory stage for the awaited appearance. The pilgrimage not only strengthens communal bonds among diverse participants but also provides an opportunity to instill and practice the values of justice, sacrifice, and unity that will be essential in the state of Imam Mahdi. It is a living demonstration of the principles that will guide the just governance and the active engagement of the community in upholding these principles against any form of tyranny and injustice.