Reference work
Al-Muqaddimah
Ibn Khaldun
Critically surveys Mahdi reports while allowing a few beyond criticism; distinguishes unnamed Muslim reports from explicit identification. Reports failed 683 AH expectation reinterpreted as birth, discusses 710 and 743 predictions, and argues political success requires group solidarity.
Bibliography entry · Source text is available through the cited link below.
View cited source · muslimphilosophy.com ↗
Edition and location
Muslimphilosophy.com HTML of Franz Rosenthal English translation; original English 1958
Book One chapter III section 51, The Fatimid; opening report criticism, Sufi opinions, concluding group-feeling analysis