Requirements civilizational identity formation in Mahdavi horizon

Considering the messianic ideas and topics from the angle of "identity studies", provides a capacity for this thought to come into presence in studies in humanities and social sciences. This study aims to find a proportion between the theoretical issues of civilization and Mahdism, from the angle of "identity studies". The civilization creating cultures, in order to achieve the level of civilization, need to a have "civilizational identity" that helps their respective "birth of civilization". "Civilizational identity," can be based on an informed belief of a nation who feels a historical mission and responsibility to create a civilization.
Civilizational identity in the minds of Shiite messianism can be formed on the horizon and of Mahdism, as a part of the doctrine are trying to create such identities. The main objective of this study was to consider how to achieve the requirements of civilizational identity in Mahdavi horizon. Its basic requirements include elements such as social unity, historicity, esteem and otherness.