Mahdism

Many of the younger Shia—bold, confident, unencumbered by the past compromises of their poorer parents—had embraced a form of Mahdism that expected the last imam to return to earth at any moment.

A Privilege to Die Thanassis Cambanis 2010

Messianic Mahdism flourished in Iran, Iraq, and all over Lebanon.

A Privilege to Die Thanassis Cambanis 2010

“Mahdism is the secret identity of the Shiite,” he said, which explained “secretly why” the Revolution started.

Let the Swords Encircle Me Scott Peterson 2010

He stated: “Those who are not versed [in the doctrine of Mahdism] believe the return of the Hidden Imam will only occur in a very long time, but according to the divine promise [his return] is imminent.”

Can America Survive? John Hagee 2010

Scholars have thoroughly documented the latest wave of Mahdism, a religious current that has ebbed and flowed for more than a millennium.

A Privilege to Die Thanassis Cambanis 2010

He believes Mahdism is the message of peace and love, contrary to what some propagate as violence.

Let the Swords Encircle Me Scott Peterson 2010

She already was an extremely devout Muslim before she adopted Mahdism, and had studied the Koran since she first learned to read.

A Privilege to Die Thanassis Cambanis 2010

He stated: “Those who are not versed [in the doctrine of Mahdism] believe the return of the Hidden Imam will only occur in a very long time, but according to the divine promise [his return] is imminent.”

Can America Survive? John Hagee 2010

A year after smashing Mahdism at Omdurman, the British army went to war again.

Three Empires on the Nile Dominic Green 2007

Mahdism, the specter that had threatened the British Empire, had been annihilated, and cheaply.

Three Empires on the Nile Dominic Green 2007