Mahdaviat

Not to be confused with Mahdavi.

Mahdaviat (Persian: مهدويت‎‎) is a religious term in Shia translating to "Mahdiism" or "belief in the Mahdi". It may refer to

Mahdiism in Islam in general
the Mahdavia ("Mahdiist") sect established in India in the 16th century

See also

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