Mahdaviat

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Mahdaviat (Persian: مهدويت) is a religious term in Shia Islam 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

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