Mahdi (redirected from Mahdists)

Mah·di  (mäd)

n. pl. Mah·dis Islam

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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.

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[Arabic mahd, rightly guided one, Mahdi, passive participle of had, to lead; see hdy in Semitic roots.]

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Mahdism n.

Mahdist n.

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Mahdi - (Islam) a messianic leader who (according to popular Muslim belief) will appear before the end of the world and restore justice and religion 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"