Assistant Professor at School of Islamic Studies and Thought, Tehran University, Iran.
10.22059/jcis.2025.390811.1409
Abstract
One of the most serious challenges facing humanity today is the question of the meaning of life, to which various solutions have been proposed by experts. This article employs an exploratory research method to examine different aspects of Messianism, particularly Islamic-Shiite Mahdism, and to identify the elements that enhance meaning in human life. According to this research, such a belief can provide meaning from a supra-religious perspective by offering hope, realizing humanity's long-standing ideals, and forming a universal government. Additionally, from the specific perspective of Islam, particularly Shiism, the beliefs surrounding Mahdism—such as a focus on justice, an emphasis on human dignity, the belief in a living and present Imam, and the necessity for purposeful effort and patience—can profoundly enhance the meaning of life.
Dehghani Arani, Z. (2025). Some Responses of Islamic Shi'i Messianism to the Challenges of Life's Meaning. Classical and Contemporary Islamic Studies, (), -. doi: 10.22059/jcis.2025.390811.1409
MLA
Dehghani Arani, Z. . "Some Responses of Islamic Shi'i Messianism to the Challenges of Life's Meaning", Classical and Contemporary Islamic Studies, , , 2025, -. doi: 10.22059/jcis.2025.390811.1409
HARVARD
Dehghani Arani, Z. (2025). 'Some Responses of Islamic Shi'i Messianism to the Challenges of Life's Meaning', Classical and Contemporary Islamic Studies, (), pp. -. doi: 10.22059/jcis.2025.390811.1409
CHICAGO
Z. Dehghani Arani, "Some Responses of Islamic Shi'i Messianism to the Challenges of Life's Meaning," Classical and Contemporary Islamic Studies, (2025): -, doi: 10.22059/jcis.2025.390811.1409
VANCOUVER
Dehghani Arani, Z. Some Responses of Islamic Shi'i Messianism to the Challenges of Life's Meaning. Classical and Contemporary Islamic Studies, 2025; (): -. doi: 10.22059/jcis.2025.390811.1409
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