An analysis from the point of view of Hadith studies regarding the naming Mohammed for Mahdi

Messianic beliefs has always been among the basic Islamic beliefs and concerns that have been considered with special attention and reflected in the words of great religious leaders and Imams.The great range of discussions on this belief spans not only general matters but also includes many of the minor issues. One of those issues is the 'naming rule' in which his name is called 'Muhammad' which is significant considering the study of his character and how his life. In this paper, we explore the issue of naming the infallible Imams 'Mohammad' according to the Imams. There are two main views expressed in this regard.The first view considers calling Mahdi with the name of Muhammad as Haram (forbidden) under any condition and write the letters of Mohammad separately today (In Arabic, letters are joined). The second view is that naming him Mohammad is only forbidden for a limited time, when there was a danger for him if he was called so, because of the reference to him in some traditions and prayers. In a short review of each approach based on narrative Hadith evidence, we conclude that in the big absence of the Imam Mahdi, it is still permissible to call him Mohammad if there is no major threat in doing so.