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Mahdism
Mah·di M0037700 (mä′dē)n. pl. Mah·dis Islam 1. a. The messiah prophesied to appear at the world's end and establish a reign of peace and righteousness.b. In Twelver Shia belief, the 12th imam, who is expected to emerge from occultation to fulfill this role.2. A person who claims to be or is seen as the messiah.
[Arabic mahdī, rightly guided one, Mahdi, passive participle of hadā, to lead; see hdy in Semitic roots.]
Mah′dism n.Mah′dist n.Mahdismthe belief in Mahdi, the Muslim spiritual guide who, on Judgment Day, will lead the faithful to salvation. — Mahdist, n.See also: IslamThesaurus| Noun | 1. | Mahdism - belief in the appearance of the Mahdi; devotion to a MahdiMohammedanism, Muhammadanism, Muslimism, Islam, Islamism - the monotheistic religious system of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran; "Islam is a complete way of life, not a Sunday religion"; "the term Muhammadanism is offensive to Muslims who believe that Allah, not Muhammad, founded their religion" |
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Related to Mahdism: Mahdist, The Mahdi, Muhammad AhmadWords related to Mahdismnoun belief in the appearance of the MahdiRelated Words- Mohammedanism
- Muhammadanism
- Muslimism
- Islam
- Islamism
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