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Threat to Lives of Iranian AROPL Members Deported by Turkey
M. and R. (names changed for protection), along with their children (11 and 9 years old), represent more than a refugee statistic. Their...
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UN Orders Turkey to Halt Deportation of AROPL Members
The United Nations Human Rights Committee has issued a decision ordering Turkey to halt the deportation of two Iranian members of the...
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Brutal Attack on Kyrgyz Preacher for Peaceful Religious Dialogue
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan — The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light strongly condemns the recent physical assault on Solto Kubanychbekovich, a...
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Malaysian Believer Put on Trial For Believing in Abdullah Hashem
On 4 June 2025, officers from the Pahang Islamic Religious Department (JAIP) conducted a raid at Mohd Tarmizi’s residence in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia, at approximately 8:00 AM. He was subsequently detained for 24 hours at the Kuantan District Police Headquarters.
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Arab Christians: After Deafening Silence, They Spoke Blasphemy
This article explores the initial silence of Arab Christians following the declaration of Aba al-Sadiq as the true Pope, contextualizing their response within a broader history of religious and political repression. It also examines the eventual stirrings of engagement and dialogue, particularly among Egyptian Christians, in reaction to Aba al-Sadiq's televised messages calling for sincere inquiry into his divine claim.
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Egypt: Reports of Detainee Provides Shocking Details of Torture
Sameera, the sister of Hazem and wife of Omar, provides shocking details about the conditions endured by the detainees after her visit to the detention facility. Her account describes their initial 30 days in custody, from the date of their arrest until their appearance before the public prosecutor.
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Zion Media and the Mormon Church discuss Abdullah Hashem
Zion Media and members of the Latter-day Saints (LDS) of the Mormon Church, believers in the doctrine of Joseph Smith, namely Shane Baldwin, Trevor Keyes and Chad, like a breath of fresh air, decided to make a seemingly fair-minded critique of the call of Aba Al-Sadiq.
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Abdullah Hashem Wins the Best International Book Award 2025 in Italy
At Europe's biggest book fair in Turin, Abdullah Hashem was awarded Best International Book on Religion for The Goal of the Wise. Hadil El-Khouly accepted the award on his behalf, alongside editor Prof. Aria Razfar.
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Let My People Go: Abdullah Hashem’s Historic Speech on the Middle East
On May 8, 2025, Aba Al-Sadiq stood in the Holy Basilica and delivered a message that shook the soul of a divided world.
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The Divine Just State Makes Its Print Debut
Enthusiastic believers at the Headquarters of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light proudly posed with their exclusive first copies of the Divine Just State Magazine, sharing snapshots across social media in celebration of this launch.
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Urgent Warning: Fake Accounts Asking For Donations in AROPL's Name
We have received multiple reports of a fraudulent account posing as The Mahdi Has Appeared YouTube channel and commenting under posts, asking followers to donate to an orphanage in Nigeria.
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Believers In Rome Arrested For Holding Up Banner
As the conclave in the Vatican unfolds, missionary work announcing Abdullah Hashem to be the new pope has spread to France, Canada, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, the UK, and beyond.
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Believer Arrested in Moscow
Shabnam Gaziyeva was arrested near Red Square in Moscow for distributing flyers promoting the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light. This is the first known arrest in Russia related to the faith.
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Crackdown Continues: Another Believer Vanishes in Iran
The recent detention of Habibullah Ahmadi, an Afghan citizen arrested in May 2025 while distributing flyers, reflects a broader campaign of repression against AROPL by the Iranian regime. This follows earlier incidents, including the 2025 disappearance of Saeed Jarrahian and Abbas Jafari Najaf, and the violent 2022 assault on believers traveling together.
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UPDATE: New Footage Emerges of the Extremist Violence in Bangladesh
A member from Bangladesh was forcibly taken from his home on April 30, 2025, by a group of extremist Sunni men and Imams. Video footage and eyewitness reports confirm that he was beaten, insulted, and has not been seen since.
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Call to All Believers: Write a Letter
Raise your voice by writing a letter to the Egyptian authorities demanding the immediate release of the detained members and an end to the persecution. Your letter will make a great difference in creating lasting change and stopping injustice against our members worldwide, not just in Egypt.
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The Surge of Positive Comments After Aba Al-Sadiq’s Viral Speech
A growing number of Christians have taken the time to watch Aba Al-Sadiq's videos, with thousands subscribing to The Mahdi Has Appeared YouTube channel over the past three days. Positive comments show that the controversy has sparked new interest in his teachings among Christians.
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Aba Al-Sadiq Abdullah Hashem Announces To Be the New Pope
Aba Al-Sadiq has gone viral across X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok after delivering a powerful speech announcing that he is the new pope.
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Amnesty International Launches Urgent Action to Free AROPL Members
Amnesty International has launched an Urgent Action—its most critical level of emergency response—calling for immediate international pressure on Egyptian authorities to release all detained AROPL members unconditionally.
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Fateh (56) and Afaf (25) Arrested in Morocco
Two members of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light, Fateh Bennais and Afaf Ijaouane, are currently being held at a police station in the Assaada neighborhood of Marrakech, Morocco, following their peaceful distribution of flyers.
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