UNIVERSALITY OF THE MAHDISM DOCTRINE ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR A UNIFIED AND JUST WORLD

Even though Mahdism is specific to Islam, on a scrutiny of literature of different religions, we find that this concept exists almost among all religions. For example, in Hinduism, the concept of ‘Kalyug before the end of the world’ exists. In Christianity too, it is firmly believed that Christ ...

  VORTRAG ZUM IMAM MAHDI

Sind wir uns darüber einig, dass die die Existenz des Imam Mahdi (a.), sein Leben in Verborgenheit und sein Erscheinen an einem von Gott bestimmten Tage am Ende der Zeit, real ist? Viele Vertreter der westlichen Gesellschaftssysteme, die in unterschiedlichen Stufen von so genannter Demokratie, vermeintlicher ...

  Spiritual Dimensions of Mahdism in the Modern Age

There is widespread evidence in the Ahadith literature, of the emergence of Imam Mahdi and the implications that this will have for the future of the Muslim Ummah. The Holy Prophet (Peace be upon Him) said: “Even if the entire duration of the world’s existence has already been exhausted and only ...

  Samuel Huntington’s Clash of Civilizations

1. A new age is dawning. A new age is dawning, conventionally referred to as the “post-post-bipolar age”, the age of non-distance, the age of revolutions and new ideologies, the age of globalisation, the age of a globalised and westernised modernity. The historical frame of reference may point to ...

  Our Social and Political Responsibilities while Awaiting Imam al-Mahdi (as)

As a Political Scientist I get asked to speak about ‘controversial’ topics. Few are as ‘controversial’ — and as important to the ’Ummah — as the presents topic. I propose to begin by sketching the political context in which this debate occurs. This will lead to a comparison of the two ...

  Movements of Messianic expectation in Christian history from a sociological perspective”

When social science scholars meet to review movements of messianic expectation within Islamic and Christian history (and also beyond these religious traditions), the connections between faith and practice (belief and behavior) are of particular interest. For sociologists of religion and for cultural ...

  Messianic Hope in Biblical Eschatology

“What will Jesus the Messiah do, when he returns the second time?” the leader of the Germantown Mosque in Philadelphia in the USA asked a group of Christians who were guests for the evening salat. “The Messiah will bring to fulfillment the kingdom of God,” I responded. “Signs of the kingdom ...

  Mahdism Doctrine

In the vast field of Imamology, as a cornerstone of Shiite theology, Mahdism embodies the central axis of this theology, covering the most important doctrines of Islam. With Mahdism as the center of its system, Shiism assumes a future-oriented history. Based on divine intervention, Mahdi’s indwelling ...

  Islamic Messianism (Mahdiism)

The term “messianism” in the Islamic context is often used to translate the significant concept of an eschatological figure, the Mahdi, who as the foreordained leader “will rise” to launch a great social transformation in order to end the sufferings of the faithful and the rule of enemies of ...

  The Doctrine of Mahdiism & Politics

“ Doctrine of Mahdiism” is based on the solid principle of divine vow that divine vow which says that end of humanity will be in the best form, and for the fulfillment of this promise formation of a perfect system along with an excellent leader is much necessary. A Leader who will get free from ...

  The COMING of JESUS and GOD’S RIGHTEOUS KINGDOM

This hope first appeared in the Torah and the prophets, which both Christians and Muslims accept. It was usually voiced when Israel’s leaders were corrupt and unjust, and when wars and fears of war spread through the nations. This hope included six main features.

  The teachings of Mahdism and its capability for theorizing as a doctrine

Who is Imam Al Mahdi? The term “MAHDISM” is a title meaning “The guided one”. Mahdi is a normal man who is going to follow the true Islam. Hadrat Abdullah Bin Masood (R.A) says Rasool Allah (p.b.u.h) said,” this world will not come to an end until one person from my progeny does not rule ...

  The Emergence of Imam Mahdi

Imam Mahdi will not declare his arrival or make himself known publicly. This implies that he will be a man imbued with great spirituality and humility. If he was looking to further a personal agenda based on gaining political power he would make himself known to the whole world. This is a trait consistent ...

  The Teachings of Mahdism and its Capability for Theorizing as a Doctrine

Among the Prophets of God, the foremost and the last is Hazrat Muhammad (s.a.w.s) who came into being to elevate the minds and to place the mankind in an honored position. His mission was accomplished to a great extent in his lifetime but the very purpose of his teachings and preachings to place the ...

  Our Social and Political Responsibilities while Awaiting Imam al-Mahdi (as)

I want to commence by posing a question: where is the ’Ummah going? The forces of kufr, led by the United States , have declared War on Islam. As we meet here tonight, the Muslims in Somalia face murderous attack from an invading Ethiopian army at the behest of the United States . Just as in Lebanon ...

  Mahdism Doctrine

There are two aspects of Mahdi’s existence- Historical Mahdi and Theological Mahdi. For us, the domain of “theological Mahdi,” i.e., the Messianic,is more important and sadly it is precisely this domain that is seriously neglected, disjointed by from critical theological reflections and often ...

  The Teachings of Mahdism and Environmental Rights

The issue of the environment and its preservation and protection has been of special importance throughout all periods of human history such that, in the last few decades, it has caused the human society to enact special rules and regulations under the rubric of “environmental rights”. In spite ...

  Doctrine of Mahdism

By Doctrine of Mahdism it is meant the appearing of Mahdi (pbh), called’ Lord of Time who is supposed to deliver the people from oppressions and bring salvation to the world. His universal government is considered as a genuine comprehensive theory to be discussed in this article.

  Islamic Messianism (Mahdism)

THE IDEA of an expected deliverer, who is to come and humble or destroy the forces of wickedness and establish the rule of justice and equity on earth, is shared by all major religions and traditions of the world. Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Zoroastrianism, and Islam cherish their traditions ...

  The Mahdi (a.s.) is Near

Throughout the history of mankind, there have been moments that we may define as moments of “hope and expectation”. Currently, we are living one of those moments. International tension increases, but so does the hope and expectation in the appearance of an Avatar or a Messiah *. The Sanskrit ...