An Investigation of the Themes of Waiting Poems after the Islamic Revolution

After the Islamic Revolution, according to the religious beliefs of the revolution, Islamic beliefs, especially Shia beliefs were promoted in Iran. One of these beliefs is waiting for the promised savior whose reappearance and rule has been mentioned and emphasized in all divine religions. Therefore, the poets of the Islamic Revolution in picturing the future of the human being, have focused their attention on the reappearance of Imam Mahdi (ATF) and have asked him justice and help in their poems, in addition to complaining about his long absence, the occultation era, the oppression of the arrogant, and depicting the reappearance era and the abundance of justice. What is interesting about these poems is the public’s belief in the connection of the Islamic Revolution of Iran and its martyrs with the preparations for the reappearance of Imam Mahdi (ATF). Of course, the poets have not been merely satisfied with this belief, but they protest against injustice and deviations existing in society. This way, they perform their duty in paving the way for the reappearance of Imam Mahdi (ATF).