How Do You Spell MAHDIISM?

Pronunciation: [mˈɑːdɪˌɪzəm] (IPA)

Mahdiism is a religious belief that emerged in Islam. IPA phonetically spells "mah-dee-ism". The "m" begins the word with a voiced bilabial nasal consonant. The first "a" is pronounced with an open front unrounded vowel sound. It is followed by the voiceless dental fricative "th" and another "i" that has a near-close near-front unrounded vowel sound. The ending "ism" is pronounced with a voiced alveolar fricative "z" sound and a vowel sound that is the same as the "i" in "sit".

MAHDIISM Meaning and Definition

1. Mahdiism is a religious and political belief system centered around the concept of the Mahdi, a messianic figure in Islamic eschatology. The term originates from Arabic, where "Mahdi" means "the guided one" or "the rightly guided one."

   According to Mahdiism, the Mahdi is an exceptional leader and restorer of justice who will emerge in the future to establish peace and harmony on earth. He is believed to be the ultimate savior, chosen and guided by God, who will appear before the Day of Judgment and establish a global Islamic government.

   Followers of Mahdiism believe in the imminent return of the Mahdi, who is expected to rid the world of evil, oppression, and corruption. They anticipate the Mahdi's emergence during a time of widespread chaos, violence, and societal upheaval.

   Mahdiism is primarily associated with Shia Islam, as the Mahdi is considered the Twelfth Imam by Shia Muslims. However, there are also interpretations within Sunni Islam that anticipate the return of the Mahdi. Different sects and schools of thought within Islam have varying beliefs and interpretations of the Mahdi's characteristics and role.

   The belief in Mahdiism has deeply influenced the outlook and aspirations of many Muslim societies throughout history, particularly in times of political and social unrest. Some movements and leaders throughout the Islamic world have claimed to be the Mahdi or to have a direct affiliation with the Mahdi, sparking followers and supporters to rally behind them.

Common Misspellings for MAHDIISM

• mahdism
• mahidism
• nahdiism
• kahdiism
• jahdiism
• mzhdiism
• mshdiism
• mwhdiism
• mqhdiism
• magdiism
• mabdiism
• mandiism
• majdiism
• maudiism
• mahsiism
• mahxiism
• mahciism
• mahfiism
• mahriism
• maheiism

Etymology of MAHDIISM

The word "Mahdiism" is derived from the Arabic word "al-Mahdi", which means "the guided one" or "the one who is rightly guided". In Islam, Mahdi refers to a figure prophesied to appear at the end of times to restore justice and peace. "Mahdiism" refers to the belief or doctrine of Mahdi, particularly in relation to the Islamic concept of the Mahdi as a messianic figure.