HyperDic: mahdi

English > 1 sense of the word Mahdi:
NOUNperson Mahdi(Islam) a messianic leader who (according to popular Muslim belief) will appear before the end of the world and restore justice and religion
Mahdi > pronunciation
Soundsmaa'diy
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English > Mahdi: 1 sense > noun 1, person
Meaning(Islam) a messianic leader who (according to popular Muslim belief) will appear before the end of the world and restore justice and religion.
CategoryIslam, Islamism, Mohammedanism, Muhammadanism, MuslimismThe 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
Instance ofreligious leaderleader of a religious order
NounsMahdismbelief in the appearance of the Mahdi
Mahdistan adherent of Mahdism

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