Mahdaviat Explained

Mahdaviat should not be confused with Mahdavi (disambiguation).

Mahdaviat (Persian: مهدويت|link=no) is a religious term in Shia Islam translating to "Mahdiism" or "belief in the Mahdi". It may refer to

Mahdiism in Islam in general
the Mahdavia ("Mahdiist") sect established in India in the 16th century

See also