The Reflection of Mahdism in the Formation of Islamic Revolution of Iran

The current paper reflects on the belief of Mahdism in the formation of the Islamic Revolution of Iran. It is assumed that the Islamic Revolution was influenced by the idea of Mahdism and is a prominent example of the revolutions that have taken place with attention to the messianic and awaiting aspect, especially with the approach and the reading presented by Imam Khomeini about Mahdism since 1342 (Solar Year). This belief officially appeared in the political and revolutionary arena of the Iranian people as a powerful and major driving force. The research method in this regard is a descriptive-analytic one and is based on the sociological studies. The findings of this paper are categorized into four areas. The belief of Mahdism in the first place has influenced the area of perception and change in the world-view of the people, and after establishing a world-view, it is beneficial in the realm of values and in fact, it has created Mahdavi values in line with the revolution. Mahdism belief has had an impact on the Revolution in the realm of behavioral norms, that is, Mahdism created values which affected the Revolution in line with it and finally, in the realm of symbols and Mahdism symbols, it has emerged to accelerate the Iranian Revolution.