According to Twelver Shiite doctrine , Sufis , and some Sunni Muslims , he is an actual historical personality .
Is the current Imam and the promised Mahdi , a messianic figure who will return with Christ .
According to Twelver Shiite doctrine , Sufis , and some Sunni Muslims , he is an actual historical personality and is the current Imam and the promised Mahdi , a messianic figure who will return with Christ .