Comapartive study of Mahdi's personality from the perspective of Farighein (Shia and Sunni)

For the purpose of understanding the personality of Mahdi in a comparative way, the shared points between Shia and Sunni can be emphasized and consequently by interpreting the attributes of Imam in shia and sunni documents and by explaining the mission of Imam, some knowledge of the aspects of his existence can be gained. One of the shared points in shia and sun ni is about the following precepts: Mahdi is a ‘household’ (descendent) of the God’s Prophet Mohammad and his mission is a ‘revival’ of the true religion. By explaining and interpreting these two precepts, this article tries to establish knowledge of Imam’s personality and emphasize that he is the promised living (saviour).