Today, the internet has become one of the weapons and tools for the father of lies—distorting the truth and twisting religion. Fake News has left the world confused, not knowing who or what to trust.

Despite this global mission, the narrations that describe the Mahdi present a much more grounded and relatable human story than the one many are led to believe. According to Islamic sources, the Mahdi may not be outwardly religious beforehand. He is described as living an ordinary life among the people, a view supported by Sunni scholars.

As controversy swells around Aba Al-Sadiq’s self-declaration as the new pope, attention has turned to one of his closest companions: Tiffany Oldani. A former Catholic turned prominent spokesperson for the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light, Oldani has become a central figure in the movement's public outreach. Her journey from devout Catholic upbringing to outspoken critic of the Church reflects a personal transformation.

In an age where moral flawlessness is demanded of spiritual figures, critics often scrutinize the lives of prophets and saints to discredit their messages.

On April 20th, 2025, Easter Sunday, believers of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light from all around the world to inform the people that the true Pope is Abdullah Hashem Aba Al-Sadiq. Some believers took it upon themselves to drive all the way from their home countries to the heart of Catholicism in Vatican City where Pope Francis would give a brief speech and blessings to the congregation of his followers.

One of the most painful experiences in human life is betrayal. And perhaps the most painful form of betrayal is not from strangers or open enemies, but from close ones, family, companions, and those who once claimed loyalty. In the divine history of prophets and reformers, this type of betrayal is not just common; it is a recurring theme. In fact, it is a divine pattern, a Sunnah of God in the way He tests His chosen ones.

This article explores why major religious groups rejected pivotal prophetic figures—Jesus, Muhammad, and the Mahdi—through the lens of cognitive dissonance theory, a foundational concept in social psychology. By connecting historical rejection to the psychological difficulty of challenging deeply held beliefs, the work argues for intellectual humility as a path to clearer understanding and personal growth.