The Divine Just State magazine sat with Zahra Shekariyan Asl, a qualified and published nurse from Iran, to get details of her experiences and struggles, including the recent disappearance of her brother, Mohammadreza Shekariyan Asl, who has not been missing since the 23rd of September.

During this broadcast, the host was not only denouncing the situation; he raised a fundamental question to his audience and guests: “If this system were to collapse, what should replace it in order to establish true justice, real equity, as well as peace and dignity for the people?” Faced with this question, I took the floor to present what I believe is the only true solution: The establishment of the State of Divine Justice, as outlined in the manifesto of the Mahdi.

Today, Iran is a different place than it was on the 25th of February. In less than one month, the instability that started at the end of December and intensified throughout January, as previously documented, with protests on the streets against the government and violence erupting as reported in the global news press, culminated in the airstrike that ended the life of Ali Khamenei on the 28th of February.

"CAP Freedom of Conscience delivers statement at UN Human Rights Council on arbitrary detention, torture, and persecution of Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light members in Egypt under Item 9."

In Iran, anyone who leaves Islam is considered an infidel, and their blood is considered permissible (halal). After many threats and arrests of members of our religion, and realizing that I could no longer practice my faith in Iran, because I was being threatened daily, I decided to leave the country. I took steps to leave, but at Imam Khomeini Airport, after purchasing a ticket, paying the fees, and passing through inspection, my name was called over the loudspeaker.

Cover of USCIRF 2026 Annual Report exposing religious freedom violations in 29 countries, including persecution of Ahmadi believers.

More than a dozen adherents of this minority faith have been held for over ten months solely for exercising their fundamental right to practice their beliefs. Launched on December 19, 2025, the #FreeAROPLMembers campaign seeks to amplify these voices, urging Egyptian authorities to uphold universal human rights

Recent Friday sermons in Parachinar have raised concerns over incitement against the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light, coinciding with arrests and threats in Pakistan.

Over a dozen Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light members remain tortured and detained in Egypt for their beliefs. A global campaign launches today, urging activists to post, testify, and pressure embassies for their release.

Pakistani authorities arrest individuals in Parachinar for peacefully sharing posters about a minority religious movement, amid threats and backlash

Egyptian authorities arrested AROPL members in 2025 solely for their faith—tortured, disappeared, denied care. Amnesty demands release & justice. Join our month-long campaign from Dec 19: post, write embassies, amplify #FreeAROPLMembers. Faith is not a crime!

Iraqi Ahmadi follower Mushtaq Dakhil Ali Abd abducted by PMF militia, detained 40 days & threatened for peaceful online expression of faith. Judge warns: further belief-sharing will bring severe consequences.

At the 4th World SangSaeng Forum in Korea, lawyer Alessandro Amicarelli presented on the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light, highlighting its theology, values, and the global persecution of its members.

Truth stands in the open, risking fire and loss; lies hide in shadows. Our faith endures trials with courage, while anonymous accusers betray from the dark.

On August 21–22, the University of Buckingham in Crewe hosted the Supremacy of God conference, uniting scholars, the BBC, and local leaders to explore the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light.

Thomas Simon served in the British Armed Forces for over a decade, with multiple deployments to Afghanistan. After faithfully serving his country, he has now joined the community of followers around Abdullah Hashem Aba Al-Sadiq.

M. and R. (names changed for protection), along with their children (11 and 9 years old), represent more than a refugee statistic. Their...

Taymour Elalfy captured some of the world’s most pivotal moments as a video journalist for prestigious news organizations like the Associated Press. Today, he uses his professional camera skills to perfect the series The School of Divine Mysteries on The Mahdi Has Appeared YouTube channel, which has fascinated millions online.

Beyda Kassem is a former NATO staff member from Germany. She left NATO to join the community surrounding Aba Al-Sadiq at Webb House — and this is her story.

The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light was honoured to attend a high-level event hosted on the 8th of July 2025 at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), organised as part of the UK Forum on Freedom of Religion or Belief.