Messianic Hope in Biblical Eschatology

“The Messiah will bring to fulfillment the kingdom of God,” I responded. “Signs of the kingdom are present within the faithful churches that gather in worship with the commitment to continue the ministries that the Messiah began when on earth. For glimpses of the eschaton when the Messiah returns,...

  The COMING of JESUS and GOD’S RIGHTEOUS KINGDOM

enemies must search for creative, non-violent ways to resolve their grievances and problems. When Jesus told people oppressed by Rome to carry a soldier’s pack an extra mile, he was not advising passive suffering, but creative, loving response. When people are hit on one cheek and turn the other cheek,...

  Movements of Messianic Expectation in Christian History from a Sociological Perspective

Throughout the last century, many scholars of sociology have operated with a secular framework, not necessarily adhering to religious beliefs themselves and not very concerned with the content of those beliefs. But the founders of their discipline, in contrast, did take particular interest in questions ...

  A Brief Introduction to the Mahdism Doctrine

The holy Prophet (PBUH) said, “I give you good tidings about Mahdi; he will be inspired in my community and make the world full of justice as it has become full of oppression; people will be satisfied with him, and will divide all properties equally among the whole people”.

  Samuel Huntington’s Clash of Civilizations

Clash of civilizations or modernity process vs. tradition? That is to say a balanced relationship between physiological, philosophical and psychological needs, avoiding gaps and conflict between generational cultures and civilizations, between traditional education and the dominant culture of today....

  Spiritual Dimensions of Mahdism in the Modern Age

There are numerous other Ahadith which also detail the coming of Imam Mahdi, and describe the events that will follow his emergence. There is no doubt in the minds of the majority of the Ulema, both Sunni and Shia, regarding the veracity of such Ahadith. However, there is much debate as to when Imam ...

  The Emergence of Imam Mahdi

Imam Mahdi will be seen performing Tawaf in Mecca during the period of Hajj. He will be completely unaware of the fact that the pious Muslims will search for him, and insist that he accepts the Khilafat of the Ummah. However, Imam Mahdi will initially resist all attempts by the Saliheen (pious) to persuade ...

  JUSTICE AND SACRED VIOLENCE

To many Westerners, the term ‘Mahdi’ conjures up two images. The first refers to the Sudanese figure who faced General Gordon, the second to the ‘Mehdi Army’ – the Iraqi militia linked to Moqtada Al-Sadr. It is noteworthy that both images are associated with anti-Western jihad. Also significant ...

  Mahdiism and the Theory of Clash of Civilizations

The following article has proceeded to compare the doctrine of [1] Mahdiism with the theory of Clash of civilizations presented by Samuel Huntington. We have first introduced the clash of civilization and had a general criticism about it. Then a detailed comparison is presented about its content ...

  The Doctrine of Mahdism and its Impact from the Standpoint of Anthropology and Sociology

The doctrine of Mahdism, a religious tenet and teaching, is the core of the Shi`i culture and enjoys the potentiality to speculate about the solutions for social and individual problems in both the ages of occultation and appearance, so that on the base of this doctrine, there can be certain strategic ...

  Environmental Rights and the Teachings of Mahdism and

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 ...

  The Doctrine of Mahdism and 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 IDEA of an expected deliverer

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 ...

  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 ...

  Samuel Huntington’s Clash of Civilizations

Abstract Clash of civilizations or modernity process vs. tradition? That is to say a balanced relationship between physiological, philosophical and psychological needs, avoiding gaps and conflict between generational cultures and civilizations, between traditional education and the dominant culture ...

  Spiritual Dimensions of Mahdism in the Modern Age

Introduction 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 ...

  THE MAHDI, THE MESSIAH, THE ANTICHRIST: JUSTICE AND SACRED VIOLENCE

To many Westerners, the term ‘Mahdi’ conjures up two images. The first refers to the Sudanese figure who faced General Gordon, the second to the ‘Mehdi Army’ – the Iraqi militia linked to Moqtada Al-Sadr. It is noteworthy that both images are associated with anti-Western jihad. Also significant ...

  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 and Urbanism

The basic concept of Mahdism is that the just ruler and the virtuous awaiting Imam Al-Mahdi (a.s.), the twelfth Imam of Ahlul-Bait (a.s.), will appear in the future -in an unknown time- to fill the earth with justice and equality as it would have been filled with oppression and injustice. At that time,...

  The COMING of JESUS and GOD’S RIGHTEOUS KINGDOM

he Future Kingdom of God in the Torah and the Prophets 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 ...