Islam va Pazhuheshhaye Tarbiyati

Belief in a savior is a shared conviction among religions, which in Islam has crystallized in the doctrine of Al-Mahdawiyya. The importance of this doctrine necessitates the existence of a coherent educational model based on Islamic teachings in order to cultivate individuals with correct Mahdavi beliefs and immunity from doubts. The present study was conducted with the aim of explaining the foundations, objectives, principles, and methods of Mahdavi education from the perspective of Allameh Mesbah Yazdi, with a qualitative approach and in a descriptive-analytical manner. The findings of the study indicated that this educational model is founded upon foundations such as "the guardianship and imamate of Imam al-Zaman (may God hasten his reappearance)," "his oversight of deeds," and "his being the channel of divine grace." The ultimate objective of this education is the cultivation of a true and actualized awaiting individual, which is realized through principles such as "knowing the truth and acting upon it," "attention to the presentation of deeds to the Imam (may God hasten his reappearance)," "readiness to perform one's duty," and "striving to realize the government closest to Mahdavi governance." The methods of Mahdavi education also include "heartfelt connection with the Imam through supplication," "seeking intercession and requesting visitation," "learning lessons from past nations," "performing religious obligations and calling to righteousness," and "practicing responsibility-taking in the era of occultation."