Wakir, supported by some of the zealous individuals, was among the leaders of the people of Al-Mutarrat. The scholars, steeped in Maliki jurisprudence, saw this voice grow louder until it dwindled, little by little, then disappeared. So, what was the trajectory of this doctrine in Moroccan minds between acceptance and rejection?

The position of acceptance of the Mahdiya: The adoption of the Mahdiya and victory for it was not confined to one group over another. Rather, it found its extension, whether through conviction or through appeasement, in various groups. We will divide the discussion of the influence of this doctrine into three sections: its effect on the rulers, its effect on the scholars, and its effect on the common people.

The position of the rulers: The Almohad princes were not of one mind in their stance towards the doctrine of the Mahdiya. Some of them believed in it with great fervor and dedicated themselves to spreading and defending it. Others used it as a political tool to consolidate their rule and strengthen their followers. And some stood in opposition and resistance to it, as we shall see.

Perhaps the one who believed in it most, defended it, and sought to spread it was the first Caliph, Abd al-Mu'min ibn Ali. He was deeply attached to the Mahdi, always holding him in high regard and respect. He often visited his tomb in Tinmel to assuage his longing for him, as mentioned in one of his letters when he said: "Our purpose in this blessed journey was to visit the grave of the revered Mahdi, may God be pleased with him, to renew our covenant with him that had grown old, and to satisfy a longing that was constant and persistent, and to look upon the construction of his revered mosque, seeking its blessings." He also visited it to draw strength and firm resolve when embarking on great tasks, such as jihad and the suppression of sedition. This is what was mentioned in Al-Man bi-l-Imama, where its author said: "The movement of the Commander of the Faithful, may God Almighty be pleased with him, from Marrakech to visit the grave of the Mahdi, may God be pleased with him, in Tinmel, and his farewell to him on the day he entrusted him with the command to fight the Christians, may God destroy them."

Ibn al-Qattan, Nizham al-Juman. Ibn Sahib al-Salat, Al-Man bi-l-Imama.