noun
Mahdi
MAH-dee
Mahdi (noun) means In Islamic belief, a foretold guided leader expected to appear and restore justice before the end of the world. Example: “Some religious movements throughout history have claimed their leader was the promised mahdi.”
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In Islamic belief, a foretold guided leader expected to appear and restore justice before the end of the world.
"Some religious movements throughout history have claimed their leader was the promised mahdi."
How to use Mahdi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA prophesied future leader in Islamic eschatology who will bring justice before the end times.
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Etymology
From Arabic mahdiyy, "guided one".
Frequently asked questions
What does “Mahdi” mean?
The word “Mahdi” means in Islamic belief, a foretold guided leader expected to appear and restore justice before the end of the world. In plain terms, a prophesied future leader in Islamic eschatology who will bring justice before the end times.
How do you pronounce “Mahdi”?
“Mahdi” is pronounced MAH-dee (/ˈmɑːdi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Mahdi” in a sentence?
Here is “Mahdi” used in a sentence: “Some religious movements throughout history have claimed their leader was the promised mahdi.”
What part of speech is “Mahdi”?
“Mahdi” is a noun.
Where does the word “Mahdi” come from?
The word “Mahdi” comes from Arabic. From Arabic mahdiyy, "guided one".
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