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.