Investigating the Claims of the Birth of the Promised Mahdi in An Analytical Study of the Status of Messianic Teachings in Prophetic Thought

The present paper with a descriptive-analytic method investigates the theoretical principals and aspects of Messianic teachings from the standpoint of prophetic thought. Studying the prophetic tents in explaining the Messianic teachings is a starting point to present a clear image of the discussion. In this regard, we point to the explanation and interpretation of Messianic thought in the context of Imamate and guardianship system, the explanation of this thought in the form of historical fight between right and wrong and explanation and interpretation of Messianic thought in the form of social system of Imam and Ummah (Islamic nation). Further, we mention the characteristics and features of Messianic teachings from the prophetic viewpoint. The universality of Messianic ideas, justice as the most important pillar of Messianic thought, determination and dignity of the Savior and inevitable fulfillment of Messianic government are all among the findings of the writer in this regard. At the end, “calculation based on the centrality of religious obligation”, “opportunity-driven approach to the explanation of Messianic thought”, emphasis on the important and strategic points in the explanation of Messianic teachings” and symbolism in explaining Imamate and guardianship are among the most important features of statement and communication of Messianic thought in the Prophet’s biography. However, the optimal query of this paper is to determine the essence of Messianic teachings from the standpoint of prophetic thought. The fruit of this survey is revealing the authenticity of this thought in Islam at the first place and at the next stage, explaining the fundamentals for investigating this thought in Islam in the best possible way.