Department of Islamic Studies, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
In 1881, Muhammad Ahmad ibn Abdullah, known as Mahdi Sudani, claimed Mahdism by sending letters to the nobles and tribal chiefs of Sudan and emerged as the leader of the Mahdi movement. His movement was accompanied by the teachings of Sufism and Sufi orders with political and social tendencies. By relying on his personal qualities as a religious leader and a political fighter, he changed the values of his followers and brought them together with him. He was able to use his fiery speeches, promises of freedom to the masses of the people, and hope for a better future to pave the way for the proclamation of Mahdism in Sudan. The main issue of this research is to explain the Sudanese personality in the framework of Max Weber's charismatic theory.
Mohammadbagher,R. (2025). Mahdi Sudani: A study based on Weber's charismatic leadership theory and discourse analysis. (e27542). historical sociology, 16(1), e27542
MLA
Mohammadbagher,R. . "Mahdi Sudani: A study based on Weber's charismatic leadership theory and discourse analysis" .e27542 , historical sociology, 16, 1, 2025, e27542.
HARVARD
Mohammadbagher,R. (2025). 'Mahdi Sudani: A study based on Weber's charismatic leadership theory and discourse analysis', historical sociology, 16(1), e27542.
CHICAGO
R. Mohammadbagher, "Mahdi Sudani: A study based on Weber's charismatic leadership theory and discourse analysis," historical sociology, 16 1 (2025): e27542,
VANCOUVER
Mohammadbagher,R. Mahdi Sudani: A study based on Weber's charismatic leadership theory and discourse analysis. historical sociology, 2025; 16(1): e27542.
