Religious Studies GCSE
Mahdi
What Mahdi means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Mahdi
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Reference: AQA
The twelfth Imam, believed to be in occultation and to return at the end of time to bring justice and peace.
Topics that use Mahdi
- Beliefs and teachings (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Adalat
- Akhirah
- Authority
- Divine authority
- Divine Justice
- Divine Justice vs Predestination
- Divine revelation
- Faith and Action
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