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Mahdism (Noun)

Meaning

Belief in the appearance of the Mahdi; devotion to a Mahdi.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Examples

  • The Shia sect's adherence to mahdism greatly influenced their expectations for a savior's arrival in times of turmoil.
  • His whole life was marked by a deep-rooted mahdism, pushing him to seek what he called the ideal leader who could combat their oppressors.
  • The extreme form of mahdism often resulted in rebellion against existing authority in anticipation of the savior's imminent return.
  • Devotion to the Mahdi fueled the rising sentiment of mahdism among local people who sought change and justice.
  • His revolutionary conviction underlined his allegiance to a radical form of mahdism which aimed at revamping entire social order.

Hypernyms

  • Islamism
  • Muslimism
  • Mohammedanism
  • Muhammadanism

Related Words

  • Mahdist (noun)
  • Mahdi (noun)
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