The concept of Mahdi cannot be overemphasized. It is no doubt a concept which attracts many writers and intellectuals to deliberate, focus and shed light on. It is not limited to a faith or tradition such as Islam and not the other ones. The idea that a peacemaker will reappear and fills the world with justice after it has been filled with injustice and disbelief can be traced in all heavenly creeds in addition to other creeds such as Hindus, Zoroastrians and western civilization. People of different religions and traditions maintain such a faith and are anxiously awaiting the arrival of such a powerful and commanding figure under God’s guidance and protection. Each religion and tradition recognizes such a divine leader with different name and specific titles. Muslims refer to him as Mahdi, Hindus call him Maitreya, Zoroastrians refer to him Izadan, Christians call him a Just Leader, the westerners refer to him as Great Spirit and so on.
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