Mahdi
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The Mahdi is a figure in Islamic eschatology believed by many Muslims to be a messianic leader who will appear before the end of times to bring justice and restore faith. The concept matters because it has shaped Islamic theology and, in various historical periods, inspired religious and political movements among Muslim communities.
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- Etymology
- Historical development
- Pre-Islamic ideas
- Origin
- Shia Islam
- In Islamic doctrine
- Sunni Islam
- Shia Islam
- Twelver
- Minor Occultation
- Major Occultation
- Reappearance
- Isma'ilism
- Zaydism
- Ahmadiyya belief
- Mahdi claimants
- See also
- Notes
- References
- Sources
thumb|An image from a Falnama|Falname made in India around 1610–1630, depicts [[Jesus fighting the Dajjal (right). Behind, the Mahdi with a veiled face.]]
The Mahdi () is a messianic figure in Islamic belief. He is comparable to the Christian concept of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ and the Jewish concept of Mashiach ben David. The Mahdi is said to be a descendant of Muhammad and is believed to appear at the End of Times, shortly before Jesus returns (in Islamic belief), to rid the world of evil and injustice.