I’ve come across a quote from Imam Al Sadiq (a.s) via social media that His Excellency is quoted as saying, “There are about 70000 worlds each like this one with inhabitants of their own.”
Did the Imam (a.s) give us a hint about alien life?
Now, this can be highly possible as if you think about it, Rasool Ullah (saw) is named “Rehmatul lil Alameen” (i.e, Rehmat or a source of compassion for all Worlds).
I need someone to elaborate on this please. Thanks!
Syed Muhammad Ali Raza KazmiKnowledge Navigator
Inspecting a quote of Imam Al Sadiq (a.s)
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بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
The statement emphasizes the immense scale and diversity of Allah’s creation, beyond what we can perceive on Earth alone. It invites us to like ummm say contemplate the boundless nature of existence and the infinite possibilities within Allah’s creation.
It underscores the idea that Allah’s mercy and guidance extend universally across all realms of creation. The title “Rehmatul lil Alameen” (Mercy to the worlds) signifies a compassionate relationship not only with humanity but potentially with all beings in all realms of existence.
Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq’s statement about the multitude of worlds serves as a profound invitation for believers to contemplate the vastness of Allah’s creation, their interconnectedness with all beings, and the universal mercy extended by Allah. It encourages a holistic understanding that transcends earthly boundaries and invites reflection on spiritual, ethical, and environmental responsibilities within the broader context of existence.
But yes there are some narrations from Imams Of Ahlul-Bayt particularly from Imam Sadiq (as) talking about some beings that are ready to serve Imam Mahdi & some of them haven’t kept their weapons down and are waiting for the Imam Mahdi to reappear !
~Jazakallah