The understanding of the third grader high school student's from mahdism: a phenomenological research

The aim of this research study is identification and description of the perception about mahdism. The methodology of this research is phenomenological which has focused its attention on life experiences and the perception of the human. The instrument used in this study is the semi-structured interview administered with third grader high school students in Kashmar. After data collection done through Smith, the data were analyzed and the main five themes extracted are as follows; believing in the 12th Imam, knowledge in the 12th Imam, the reason of absence, philosophy of Dzohour, waiting for Dzohour. The findings of the research revealed that all the students admit the existence of the 12th Imam are interested in Dzohour and helping him; they have just superficial and holistic perception of the Imam; regarding the principles they are aware of, in practice they do not pay enough attention and are, in terms of behavior, weak and do not consider themselves as real awaited.