Mah·di (mä d )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 Shia belief, the 12th imam, who is expected to emerge from occlusion to fulfill this role. 2. A person who claims to be or is seen as the messiah. [Arabic mahd  , rightly guided one, Mahdi, passive participle of had , to lead; see hdy in Semitic roots.]Mah dism n.Mah dist n. |
Mahdism
the belief in Mahdi, the Muslim spiritual guide who, on Judgment Day, will lead the faithful to salvation. — Mahdist, n.
See also: Islam
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| Noun | 1. | Mahdism - belief in the appearance of the Mahdi; devotion to a Mahdi Mohammedanism, 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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