Associations to the word «Mahdi»

Wiktionary

MAHDI, proper noun. (Islam) A leader in Islamic eschatology, who, it is believed, will appear and restore peace and justice before the end of the world. [from 17th c.]

Dictionary definition

MAHDI, noun. (Islam) a messianic leader who (according to popular Muslim belief) will appear before the end of the world and restore justice and religion.

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.