It is our firm belief that Imam Mahdi (as) is the Proof of Allah upon the earth in this era. It is also our belief that Allah, by His Infinite Grace and Mercy, has granted him a long life. This belief is doubted by people who do not believe in it by questioning its validity and saying that such a belief is unscientific.
The purpose of this article is not to establish the long life of Imam Mahdi (as) from science. Rather it is an attempt to broaden the conceptual understanding of longevity in the minds of the esteemed readers. To make them aware of the relevant views prevalent in the scientific arena today. Thus, longevity of Imam Mahdi (as) is logically possible and well within the realm of scientific probability. (more…)