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broad and his nose will be high. He will fill the world with justice and fairness at a time when the world will be filled with oppression. He will rule for seven years. The writer continues: [A] large number of people from Iraq will come to him and pledge their allegiance to him. This person (Imam Mahdi) will distribute the spoils of war after the battle. He will lead the people according to the Sunnat and during his reign Islam will spread throughout the world. He will remain till seven years (since his emergence). He will pass away. Another interesting observation is made in the following statement: There will be four peace agreements signed between you and the Romans. The fourth agreement will be mediated through a person who will be from the progeny of Hadrat Haroon (A.S.) and will be upheld for seven years. Three observations are to be made from these Islamic traditions: 1. They believe a peace agreement will be signed and upheld for seven years.

2. The agreements will come after a major war. 3. The Mahdi will rule for seven years, then die.