Divine Just State 101: "The Kingdom of God is in your Midst"

In this short informative piece, Joseph McGowen explains the concept of the Divine Just State in the teachings of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light.

The Divine Just State (DJS) is the central goal and culmination of religious history, promised by God. It is known as the "state of Adam" where Allah is worshiped openly and it is the central focus of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace & Light.

Definition and Manifestation: The ultimate mission of the Divinely appointed King is to subdue the earth and create a paradise on earth, to create a Divine Just State. The DJS is characterized by peace, harmony, and prosperity. This state is perpetually present: Jesus told the Pharisees that the Kingdom of God is "in your midst," meaning wherever the divinely appointed Imam is, there is the Kingdom.

Purpose of Rulership: The entirety of religion's purpose is to facilitate God's rule on Earth, allowing for the spread of justice and equality. The appointment of the Vicegerent (King, Caliph, Imam, or Mahdi) ensures that God's rule is established and maintained. Only God has the authority to appoint this ruler, not man, thus any governing system where men choose their leaders is an anti-divine just state.

Necessity for the DJS: The absence of the Divine King on the throne of the Earth is the direct cause of the current world's chaos, darkness, and injustice—the "state of Iblis". The prophets and messengers have continuously been aiming to restore this Edenic state. The followers of the Mahdi (the believers of this dawah) are the pioneers of this new world and there is no one on earth today that is calling towards the Divine Just State, where the Supremacy of God reigns, other than Aba Al-Sadiq.

Establishment and Authority: The Qaim or Mahdi comes with a new matter, a new book, and a new jurisprudence to establish this DJS. The Qaim will rule as a King for life and is the absolute ruler, judged only by God. His judicial authority is comprehensive, even allowing him to rule based on the inner knowledge given to him by the Holy Spirit.

Governing Diverse Peoples: Within the proposed DJS, there is freedom of religion. The Mahdi will rule the people of the Torah by their Torah, the Christians by their Gospel, and the Muslims by the Quran. The DJS aims to unite humanity.

The DJS entails a divine perspective on territory and governance that contrasts sharply with existing geopolitical structures:

Rejection of Man-Made Borders: The movement rejects man-made borders as they conflict with religious commandments, specifically the command to "Go forth in the land". These artificial borders restrict freedom of religion.

God's Sovereignty over Land: The Mahdi will eventually lead the believers into a "promised land". This concept is tied to the prophecy that God gives the Earth as an inheritance to the righteous. The ultimate goal is a state with actual borders that manifests physically, serving as the archetype for the entire world. Today, the community of the Qaim Aba Al-Sadiq is the prototype of the Divine Just State.

The Qaim Aba Al-Sadiq will eliminate all poverty on earth and redistribute wealth in a fair and just way, so every man, woman and child has their needs fulfilled and the State is established.

The establishment of the DJS is synonymous with the fulfillment of justice and the eradication of material inequality.

Eliminating Poverty and Need: The mission is fundamentally dedicated to social justice, ensuring that all mankind is fed and taken care of, along with all services imaginable provided. The Mahdi will fill the earth with justice and equity. In the DJS, there will be no wars, poverty, or diseases.

Justice and Wealth Redistribution: Poverty exists because the wealthy withhold what rightfully belongs to the poor. The DJS mandates taxing the wealthy until the needs of all are met. Jesus commanded his followers to "sell your possessions and give to the poor".

The Golden Rule: Justice is defined as placing things in their rightful place. God's judgment is based on the principle of returning like for like: "Do to others as you would have them do to you".

Ethical Obligation: Upholding the right of equality between believing brothers is incumbent upon the members of the community. The faithful must live communally, sharing their resources and possessions, thereby setting a positive example for the rest of the world. The Divine Just State starts in the hearts of the believers.

The process of establishing the DJS involves eliminating the agents and structures of oppression, notably corrupt religious and political leaders.

Targeting False Leadership: The Mahdi is dedicated to the confrontation and elimination of false leaders. The non-working scholars are labeled the "greatest enemies of the Muslims" and the worst of God's creation, often seen as demons or fallen angels in disguise.

They are condemned for supporting tyrants and misleading the people.

Ending Iblis' Rule: The Mahdi's mission is to eliminate evil and to assassinate the devil (Iblis) himself. Iblis is the creator of this imperfect physical universe and currently rules the world's kingdoms. The emergence of the Qaim marks the end of the age of Iblis' rulership.

Punishment and Vengeance: The Qaim is mandated to deal with the oppressors. This process involves retribution. The Mahdi and his companions must eliminate the evil in the earth ideologically.

The Mahdi's Manifesto, written by the Qaim Aba Al-Sadiq Abdullah Hashem. Download it for free at www.theahmadireligion.org and contact Outreach@theahmadireligion.com for any questions.