Expectations that the world is soon to end are rife throughout the contemporary Muslim world. Because so many Muslims today face such a dismal situation, the religious climate is primed with anticipation and popular longings for the appearance of the Mahdi, or the Muslim messiah. Books, pamphlets, and internet chat rooms are replete with stories of the Mahdi and speculation about the coming time when he will finally appear to usher in the messianic state and sweep away the modern worlds suffering and injustice.
http://www.eurasiareview.com/messianism-in-the-shiite-crescent-analysis-15042011/
So, I can go out and buy that Lamborghini and not have to worry about making future car payments?