Definitions for mahdism-dɪz əm
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
Mah•diˈmɑ di(n.)(pl.)-dis.
the Muslim messiah destined to establish a reign of righteousness throughout the world.
Category: Eastern Religions
a claimant to this role.
Category: Eastern Religions
Origin of Mahdi:
1790–1800; < Ar mahdīy he who is guided
Mah′dism-dɪz əm(n.)
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
Mahdism
a hope cherished by devout Moslems of a Mahdi to come who will lead them on to victory against the infidel and to the conquest of the world.
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