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'''Mahdi''' is the future political and Islamic savior of mankind that will forcefully [[convert]] the world to Islam, according to both Sunni and Shia schools. He will rule for 7, 9, or 19 years, depending on the various interpretations of Muslim scholars.
He will be born in Saudi Arabia, and will eventually become a mighty military leader during a time of [[war]] and anarchy, and afterwards, the majority of Muslims will give allegiance to him.
He will unite the Muslims into a theocratic confederation and will establish the Islamic [[Caliphate]].
==See Also==
* [[Islam]]
* [[Dajjal]]