Rapid Ascent of Aba Al-Sadiq Sparks Praise in West, Hate in East

As foretold in the sacred traditions of the Ahlul Bayt, when the Qaim rises, the people of the West will recognize the truth while many religious scholars of the East will oppose him out of envy, ignorance, and blind adherence to their positions—spreading falsehood without evidence. Two recent events, one in the United States and one in the Arab world, perfectly illustrate this prophetic reality.

From the West: An American Radio Host Publicly Marvels at His Knowledge and Rise

On a recent episode of The Bridge’s Bulletin on iHeart Radio, the well-known host Diane Bridges dedicated an entire segment to Aba Al-Sadiq Abdullah Hashem, the founder and leader of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light. Known for her cautious and often skeptical approach to spiritual topics, Bridges openly expressed her surprise and admiration for his mastery of the Torah, the Bible, and the Qur’an, describing his command of scripture across the Abrahamic faiths as extraordinary.

She detailed his unique American-Egyptian background, his public announcement as the Qaim and Mahdi of the Family of Mohammed, and the dramatic global events that followed—including his declaration of rightful succession to papal authority after the passing of Pope Francis in 2025, which triggered worldwide discussion, protests, and even arrests of supporters in Italy. Bridges described him as a confident, resolute figure offering stability in an era of religious confusion, and announced that this episode would be the first in an ongoing series exploring his rising influence. 

From the East: Establishment Clerics Rush to Spread Baseless Conspiracies

Meanwhile, in the Arab world, the exact opposition promised in the narrations. In Syria, a new Facebook page titled “The Mahdi in the Alawite Method” (المهدي في نهج العلويين) gained 3,500 followers in just five days through grassroots efforts by local believers actively promoting the call inside the country. Days after Aba Al-Sadiq instructed his followers worldwide to raise the banner “Allegiance is to Allah” on every rooftop, this rapid growth in Syria triggered panic among traditional religious figures.

Prominent UAE-based influencer Dr. Ali Al-Aees, who commands over one million YouTube subscribers, released a video titled (in effect) attacking “the Mahdi from London.” Within 24 hours the video surpassed 51,000 views. Despite having been formally invited to debate the evidence and proofs on the Mahdi’s official Arabic satellite channel Nilesat (frequency 11096 H / 27500), Dr. Al-Aees has so far refused the invitation. Instead, he resorted to unsubstantiated conspiracy theories, claiming—without a shred of proof—that Abdullah Hashem was somehow trained by the British government to master all Islamic sects in order to deceive Muslims and advance a supposed Western agenda to weaken the Ummah.

He expressed particular alarm at the movement’s central slogan “Allegiance is to Allah,” acknowledging that it resonates with everyone who awaits divine relief, yet warned his audience about the speed of its spread—ironically confirming the very success the Qaim himself had just commanded days earlier when he commanded his believers to spread the banner “Allegiance is to Allah” on every rooftop.

Thus the prophecy unfolds before our eyes: sincere voices in the West begin to recognize and speak highly of the truth, while certain scholars in the East rush to slander it with fabrications, exactly as the Ahlul Bayt warned. The call continues to rise, and the banners of “Allegiance is to Allah” multiply on rooftops from Damascus to America and beyond.