Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mahdi

Noun

ˈmæhdi

Definition

A messianic figure in Islamic eschatology who is believed to come before the Day of Judgment to restore righteousness and justice.

Examples

Many Muslims await the coming of the Mahdi as a sign of the approaching end times.
The Mahdi is often seen as a unifying figure for the Islamic community.
Different sects of Islam have varying beliefs regarding the identity and role of the Mahdi.

Meaning

In a religious context, ‘Mahdi’ refers to a prophesied redeemer in Islam who will lead the faithful and establish a period of justice before the end of the world.