How Do You Spell MAHDIST?

Pronunciation: [mˈɑːdɪst] (IPA)

The word "mahdist" is a term used to refer to a follower of the Sudanese religious and political leader Muhammad Ahmad, who claimed to be the Mahdi or the prophesied redeemer of Islam in the late 19th century. The word is spelled as /ˈmɑːdɪst/ in IPA phonetic transcription, and it is derived from the Arabic word "mahdi", which means "guided one". The spelling of the word emphasizes the pronunciation of the "d" sound in the second syllable, which is distinct from the "t" sound in "mahdi".

MAHDIST Meaning and Definition

1. Mahdist refers to a follower or supporter of the Mahdi, an Islamic messianic figure. The term originated from the Arabic word "mahdī" meaning "the rightly-guided one" or "the awaited one." The Mahdi is believed to be a future savior who will appear at the end of times to establish justice and righteousness on Earth.

   In its historical context, the term "Mahdist" is mainly associated with the late 19th-century Sudanese revolt against Egyptian and British colonial rule. During this period, a movement advocating for the establishment of an Islamic state in Sudan emerged under the leadership of Muhammad Ahmad bin Abd Allah, who claimed to be the expected Mahdi. The Mahdists aimed to resist foreign dominance and unify Sudan under Islamic governance.

   Mahdism gained considerable support among Sudanese tribes, especially those marginalized by colonial powers. The Mahdist movement waged a successful uprising against Egyptian and British forces, eventually capturing Khartoum in 1885. However, the Mahdist state faced internal and external challenges, and its rule was relatively short-lived.

   In contemporary usage, the term "Mahdist" can still refer to individuals or groups who align themselves with the ideology of the Mahdi, seeking to establish an Islamic regime inspired by the Mahdist movement. This term is predominantly used within the context of Islamic history and political Islam.

Common Misspellings for MAHDIST

• nahdist
• kahdist
• jahdist
• mzhdist
• mshdist
• mwhdist
• mqhdist
• magdist
• mabdist
• mandist
• majdist
• maudist
• maydist
• mahsist
• mahxist
• mahcist
• mahfist
• mahrist
• maheist
• mahdust

Etymology of MAHDIST

The word "Mahdist" derives from the Arabic term "Mahdi", which means "the guided one" or "the one who is guided by God". The term "Mahdi" itself is derived from the Arabic verb "hadā", which means "to guide" or "to lead". In Islamic theology, the Mahdi is believed to be a prophesied figure who will appear at the end of times to establish justice and restore righteousness on earth. The followers of the Mahdi, who believe in his divine guidance and mission, are referred to as "Mahdists". The term gained prominence during the late 19th century in relation to the Sudanese Mahdi movement led by Muhammad Ahmad, who claimed to be the awaited Mahdi.

Plural form of MAHDIST is MAHDISTS