On the 4th of August, 2026, three believers took to the streets of Toulouse, France, to spread the message of the Call. The women put up posters announcing that the successor mentioned in the Will of Prophet Mohammed for this day and age, Abdullah Hashem Aba Al-Sadiq, has appeared. The shining faces of these believers and their joyful dedication to spreading the beautiful message of the Call are truly admirable. Their efforts are yet another example of how this message of peace and light continues to reach people across the globe.

On August 7, 2026, believers in Bangladesh took to the streets to raise the banner “Allegiance is to Allah” and distribute flyers sharing the message of their faith. Their public efforts came despite the dangers and challenges believers can face in Bangladesh when openly expressing and spreading their religious convictions. Undeterred, they stood proudly and courageously to make their message known. Their actions reflect a deep commitment to spreading what they understand as a call to humanity, peace, and love. In the face of danger, they remain determined not to be silenced, carrying their message forward with courage and conviction.

On Easter Sunday in April 2025, a miracle took place before the eyes of the world, enabling the message of the Mahdi, Aba Al-Sadiq, to reach hundreds of millions worldwide. A group of his believers travelled to the Vatican and gathered in St Peter’s Square. As Pope Francis delivered his Easter speech, they proclaimed that Aba Al-Sadiq is the true Pope, appointed by God, and that Pope Francis was a false pope, raising the prophesied black banner of the Mahdi bearing the words, “Allegiance is to Allah.” The believers’ actions, taken in faith, had far-reaching ripple effects that no one had anticipated. Pope Francis delivering his last Easter Sunday speech What Happened? Recognising that many people in the West are unfamiliar with the Mahdi, Arnaud, a disciple of Aba Al-Sadiq, began exploring ways to spread the faith to a Western audience. “God really put this idea in my mind that he is the true Pope.” The idea caught on among believers. It grew into a worldwide campaign, with believers planning a unanimous action over the Easter weekend. As the world celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ, they would go out together to bring the message that the true pope and successor of Jesus and Simon Peter is not Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church, but Aba Al-Sadiq. On Easter Sunday, the believers gathered outside churches in countries all over the world, including Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador, the United States, Canada, Switzerland, France, Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain, Croatia, Serbia, the Philippines, Thailand, Australia, Senegal, Bangladesh, and in Vatican City. The believers who campaigned in the Vatican were able to take this message face-to-face with the False pope and head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis. As he made his speech, the believers who were wearing shirts with the message that the true pope is Aba Al-Sadiq, raised the black banners of the Mahdi, which had written on them “Allegiance is to Allah” while proclaiming their message that the true pope is here. Believers waving the Black Banners in Vatican City in front of Pope Francis What happened next no one had expected. The next day, the news broke out that the False Pope, Pope Francis, had died. Death of Pope Francis Allegiance Is to Allah The Banner that was raised and that faced the false pope is the prophesied banner of the Mahdi, which has on it written “Allegiance is to Allah,” meaning that Supremacy is to God, that God is the one who has the authority to grant leadership to whomever he chooses. The Supremacy of God is the true system of succession of Jesus, Simon Peter, and all the Prophets and Messengers. Jesus was chosen by God and was written of in the scriptures, while Simon Peter was appointed directly by Jesus as his successor. The Black Banners Pope Francis was one in a long line of leaders of the Catholic Church who were elected by a group of cardinals through a democratic system. No true Prophet or Messenger sent by God was ever elected, and with the killing of Pope Francis, God made it clear that He does not endorse the democratic election of religious leaders by removing Pope Francis at the very mention of his authority, the name of the vicegerent whom He chose. Who Was Pope Francis? Aba Al-Sadiq revealed that Pope Francis was actually the reincarnation of the false apostle Paul, who caused the original corruptions in Christianity, and in this day and age inherited his own innovation by becoming the head of the Catholic Church. Artistic depiction of Paul When Paul appointed himself as a leader in religion, he directly opposed the true message of the supremacy of God. He actively told people to ignore divinely appointed leadership and preached that people should accept and obey any leadership that exists. “Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good.” (Bible, Book of Titus, Chapter 3, Verse 1) Pope Francis made similar statements, telling the people, “It is necessary to respect authorities.” He also told people before voting in the previous American election to choose “The lesser of two evils,” while God and his true vicegerents have never chosen or instructed evil for humanity. True Pope Sermon Aba Al-Sadiq delivering a sermon to the Christians worldwide Soon after this miracle took place and word began to spread amongst the Christian world, Aba Al-Sadiq addressed the Christians worldwide to inform them of the importance of the Supremacy of God, that God alone has the right to appoint a leader or a pope or Imam, and that He does so in every day and age, and that man is the one today that humanity is obliged to follow. This sermon caught the world's attention and immediately went viral, spreading around the Western world in an unprecedented way. Social Media Wave The news spread across social media and prompted widespread discussion among influencers, YouTubers, and commentators. Hundreds of thousands of videos and social media posts emerged discussing the message of Aba Al-Sadiq, spreading the faith to people who had never heard of it before and leading many sincere individuals to investigate and subsequently pledge allegiance to Aba Al-Sadiq. The surge of attention sparked mixed and intense reactions among Christians, some responding with fear and attempting to discredit the message of Aba Al-Sadiq by claiming that Jesus had no successor, despite his own words indicating otherwise. Others accused Aba Al-Sadiq of being a cult leader or speculated that the figure of the Mahdi is the Antichrist. Even the office of President Trump jumped into the discussion and tweeted an image of him dressed as the pope. Trump depicting himself as the new pope One example of the many people who appeared confused by the message of Aba Al-Sadiq was YouTuber and Christian influencer Cameron Bertuzzi, who, on his channel, Capturing Christianity, made several videos attacking Aba Al-Sadiq and reacting to his statements. He appeared to struggle with the concept of divine successorship in general, responding with cognitive dissonance to the idea that Jesus could have a successor, while insisting that Jesus is still reigning today. In one of them, he scoffed at the idea that divine leadership should be literal instead of the imaginary idea it became in the Christianity of Paul, which is still the mainstream today. He sarcastically mocked the ideas outlined in the “Mahdi’s Manifesto” that true leaders are chosen by God and not popular vote. Cameron Bertuzzi reacting to Aba Al-Sadiq’s sermon Fulfilled Prophecies This miracle fulfilled narrations stating that before the rise of the Mahdi, his name would be increasingly mentioned by people all over the world; the viral aftermath of the "miracle" forced a global conversation regarding Aba Al-Sadiq's claim, regardless of whether people accepted him or not. Across Islamic narrations concerning the Mahdi, one of his central roles is described as the eradication of the enemies of God: tyrants, usurpers, false prophets, and all forces built upon oppression and deception. The Qur’an states: And say, “Truth has come, and falsehood has departed. Indeed is falsehood, [by nature], ever bound to depart.” (Qur’an, Chapter 17 (Al-Isra), Verse 81) Falsehood cannot endure in the presence of truth. The Mahdi is the living embodiment of truth, and so his very appearance causes falsehood to disintegrate. His victory is not just military or political, but existential: when truth arrives, falsehood has to die. Similar imagery appears in narrations from the Ahlul-Bayt, as well as in Christian tradition, where Jesus is said to slay the Antichrist. Some reports describe this not as a physical battle, but as him destroying the Antichrist with his breath. “And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will overthrow with the breath of his mouth and destroy by the splendor of his coming.” (Bible, Book of 2 Thessalonians, Chapter 2, Verse 8) So Jesus is not expected to kill the antichrist through brute force, by imprisoning him or beheading him, but by simply breathing or appearing and being a manifestation of truth itself, which causes the antichrist to perish. The same pattern can be seen in the Book of Revelation, where John describes a rider on a white horse whose name is Faithful and True, also called the Word of God, with blazing eyes and the title King of Kings, “Coming out of his mouth is a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations.” (Bible, Book of Revelation, Chapter 19, Verse 15) The sword coming from the mouth of the rider signifies that the power by which he conquers is of speech, knowledge, and wisdom, and not of physical violence. It is the utterance of truth that destroys the nations of falsehood. There are historical precedents for this taking place, as mentioned in the viral sermon of Aba Al-Sadiq. For example, Korah, the opponent of Moses and Aaron, was swallowed by the ground along with his household and companions when the earth opened up, causing them to fall into a pit. In the time of Prophet Jeremiah, he came with a message that the false kings at the time had angered God, and because of this, God was sending the tyrannical invasion of Nebuchadnezzar as a punishment. Rather than accept this difficult truth, the king chose to accept a reassuring message from false prophets that Nebuchadnezzar would be defeated. Hananiah was one of the false prophets (Jeremiah 28), who publicly opposed Jeremiah’s prophecy. Jeremiah declared that Hananiah’s prophecy was false, causing Hananiah to die soon after. The death of Pope Francis following the emergence and mention of Aba Al-Sadiq stands as one of several extraordinary signs that have already taken place in which usurpers have fallen through the appearance of Aba Al-Sadiq, the manifestation of truth itself, before whom false claims cannot endure. Conclusion One year on from the miracle that captured global attention, its impact continues to be felt across the world. The death of Pope Francis became an unforgettable sign that forced millions to hear the name of Aba Al-Sadiq and the forgotten truth that authority belongs to God alone. While this pivotal moment caused mixed reactions, as truth always has, it led to the name and message of Aba Al-Sadiq being spoken of throughout the world, fulfilling prophecies and bringing many sincere people to investigate the faith, discover the truth, and pledge allegiance. It is the reason the name of Aba Al-Sadiq is now recognised worldwide, establishing the proof over the people and removing any excuse of ignorance regarding the appearance of the Mahdi.

A believer in Ethiopia placed this message on the front of his home. Written in Amharic, it reads: “Allegiance is to Allah.” This gesture shows how far the message that allegiance belongs to God alone is spreading, reaching every corner of the earth and being expressed in every language.

On 15 August 2026, while the whole of India celebrated Independence Day, these believers in the call of Abdullah Hashem Aba Al-Sadiq chose to spread awareness about the real meaning of freedom, independence, and peace. Through social media videos and interviews, they raised an important question: “Is India truly a free and peaceful country?” They shared a simple message: if India wants genuine freedom and lasting peace, its people must unite under one banner, led by one man appointed by God. In Kashmir, an interview was conducted at a highly secured Independence Day stadium, where Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was addressing a large gathering attended by government officials, security forces, police, and the public. Despite the heavy security and personal risk, the believers carried a banner displaying the Shahada and the message of the Holy Will of the Prophet Mohammed, bringing their message directly into the gathering. The purpose was clear: to raise awareness and place an important question before society and those in positions of authority: Where is true freedom? Where is lasting peace? And who will establish true justice? True independence is more than freedom from foreign rule—it means freedom, unity, justice, and peace for everyone.

From the very beginning, there has been an innate longing and deep thirst to draw near to and know that perfect Light from which all things have emerged. There is a profound need to return, and whoever turns to their inner nature realizes that they do not truly belong to this world, but are connected to a higher Truth that encompasses, governs, and sustains all things with perfect wisdom and precision. This leads us to recognize the essential need of creation for God and His guidance. However, first we must be able to identify who the true God is and how to follow His guidance on earth. What we are witnessing today from deception, confusion, oppression, selfishness, and corruption reflects a deeper reality: a widespread inner thirst within many people, a desperate longing to know the truth, to find the true God, and to understand His real presence and influence amid what humanity is experiencing today. God: The Father, The Good God is the Father, the One, the true God—the Creator of all things. He is the Absolute Reality, completely beyond human understanding. It is impossible for creation to fully know or comprehend Him in His essence. To understand this, we can use a simple example. Imagine a programmer who creates a full virtual world. He designs everything in it: the environment, the characters, and the rules of the world. He is the creator of that entire reality, while remaining outside of it. The characters inside this world begin to wonder about their origin and who created them. The programmer then enters the game in a form they can see and interact with. This form is not his true essence, but a way for him to communicate with them and answer their questions within their limited world. What we can understand then is that God is known in creation through His manifestation. He is not seen in His essence, but He makes Himself known through a form or presence within creation that can guide and address it. This is the absolute Goodness of God. Everything in existence comes from Him and reflects His presence in some way. He is known through His creation and His manifestations, including rulership and governance, and this goodness never ends. “God in Creation” Most people around the world, regardless of the religion they follow, whether it is a Western or Eastern faith, or even from ancient traditions that have faded, as well as various sects and denominations, have not encountered the term “God in creation”. Yet this concept is extremely important and lies at the very heart of this article. So what does “God in creation” mean? From this perspective, God in creation is not understood as God—the absolute Goodness—becoming limited or contained within the physical world, but rather as God manifesting His will, authority, and presence through chosen human representatives. God Himself remains absolutely transcendent, yet He makes Himself known through a living manifestation that people can see, interact with, and be tested by. This human manifestation exists in every age and time. It did not cease after Buddha, or Krishna, or Zoroaster, or Moses, or Jesus, or Mohammed. Rather, it is a continuous reality. Yet this is the difficult truth that most believers struggle to grasp. Through their own choices, many fail to recognise this ongoing divine presence, placing themselves instead in the position of trying to solve everything independently. In doing so, they often create disorder by their own hands rather than bringing true correction, and matters gradually become more complex and deeply rooted instead of being resolved. This human manifestation appears outwardly as a normal human being eating, marrying, and living like many others, yet inwardly represents the divine supremacy and guidance of God on earth. This reality is presented as a test of true monotheism. People hear about the immense rank and power of this appointed chosen human, whether recognized as a Prophet, a Messenger, a King, or an Imam, yet they witness him being oppressed, limited, and treated like any other human being. This apparent contradiction forces a choice: to see only the apparent (the zahir), or to recognize the inner reality (the batin) as the manifestation of divine will. Just as angels may appear in human form while remaining what they truly are, this special complete human being represents God’s command and presence in creation, while still being subject to the conditions of human life. Therefore, “God in creation” is not about worshipping a physical body, but about recognising and responding to the divine supremacy expressed through that body, treating it as one would treat the command of God Himself. But as God’s manifestation, God manifests in creation through a threefold structure, often referred to as the Manifestation Trinity: the Maana (Meaning), the Ism (Name), and the Bab (Door). The Maana represents the hidden divine reality, the Ism is its expressed identity in creation (such as the Prophet or Imam), and the Bab is the gateway through which people access and recognize the Name. Through this triadic manifestation, God governs, reveals, guides, and makes Himself known in the world while remaining transcendent above it. Thus, God in creation is understood as a structured process of manifestation: the unseen Essence, the manifest representative, and the guiding gateway—together forming the means by which humanity encounters divine truth. The Holy Trinity The concept of the Holy Trinity is a recurring metaphysical pattern found in various belief systems, used to describe how the One, the Absolute, is expressed in a way that can be conceptually understood. Since ultimate reality is considered beyond direct human comprehension, it is often approached through manifestations or structured expressions within existence. This frequently takes the form of a threefold pattern used to describe the relationship between the divine and the cosmos as it has been clarified before. However, there is no single, unified doctrine of this concept shared across all religions, as each tradition expresses it in its own distinct theological and philosophical framework. Below are several examples of such triadic structures, followed by what we believe as the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light: what the true trinity is, following the teachings of the leaders of the faith, the Yamani Imam Ahmed Al-Hassan and the Qaim Aba Al-Sadiq Abdullah Hashim. These teachings stem from the secret teachings of Prophet Mohammed, the Imams, and their doors to their true Shia (followers) throughout Islamic history until now. I will present examples of what has been referred to as the “Holy Trinity” in ancient Egypt, Hinduism, and Christianity. These are simply illustrative examples meant to clarify the concept. This does not mean that, in the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light, these systems are adopted in all their details. Rather, the view is that within every belief system there is an element of truth, alongside distortions and falsehoods, such as the mainstream Christian understanding of the Trinity, and on the other hand, the widespread lack of awareness within mainstream Islam regarding what is described as a true form of the holy trinity beyond shirk (polytheism). According to this perspective, neglecting this understanding has contributed to the misguidance of the Muslim community, rather, all communities, with consequences that many observe today. The First Example: The Trinity in Ancient Egypt (Divine Triad) There were several trinities in ancient Egyptian religion, commonly referred to as divine triads or families of three gods. The most well-known is the Osirian Triad, consisting of the father, the mother, and the son. This divine family represents the cycle of existence—moving from death and resurrection to restoration and renewal. The first god is Osiris, known as the King of the Dead and associated with judgement and resurrection. He embodies the principle of transformation and rebirth, expressing the idea that life continues beyond death through an eternal cycle. The second goddess is Isis, revered as the goddess of magic, healing, protection, and divine motherhood. She represents the sustaining and restoring force, using wisdom and power to preserve life and bring renewal, including the resurrection of Osiris. The third god is Horus, the living king and divine son of Osiris and Isis. He symbolizes kingship, order, and living authority on earth, restoring cosmic balance after chaos and embodying the visible expression of divine rule. In ancient Egyptian thought, the divine was understood as the living order of the universe itself, continuously unfolding through cycles and maintained through harmony. It was not seen as separate from the world, but present within it, expressed through many forms and revealed through processes such as creation, death, rebirth, and order. This triad was a visible manifestation of this deeper reality, each representing a specific force or principle through which the cosmic order is both revealed and sustained. The Second Example: The Trinity in Hinduism (Trimurti) The Trimurti represents the three primary functions of the Divine in relation to the universe. The first is Brahma, the Creator. He is the divine responsible for bringing the universe into existence. He represents the principle of creation, the origin through which all forms and beings begin. The second is Vishnu, the Preserver. He is the divine being responsible for sustaining and maintaining the universe. He represents the principle of order and continuity, ensuring that cosmic balance (dharma) is preserved. The third is Shiva, the Destroyer or Transformer. He is the divine responsible for dissolution and transformation. He represents the principle of change and transcendence, through which all forms are broken down so that new creation can arise. In Hindu thought, the divine is understood as an ultimate, infinite reality that underlies and permeates all existence. This reality is known as Brahman, the eternal, unchanging, and non-dual source of everything. It is both beyond the universe and present within it, manifesting through countless forms, forces, and deities. The Trimurti is one way of expressing how this single unified reality operates within the cosmos. Vishnu is the only one of the Trimurti with a clear doctrine of incarnation, appearing on earth through avatars such as Rama and Krishna. Shiva does not have a formal system of incarnations, but is understood to manifest in various divine forms and appearances, such as Nataraja (the cosmic dancer) and Bhairava (a fierce protective form). Brahma is not associated with either incarnation or earthly manifestation in mainstream tradition and remains a cosmic creator principle without an avatar system. The Third Example: The Trinity in Christianity The One God, the Absolute, is the ultimate divine reality, eternal and beyond full human comprehension; the source of all existence. He cannot be grasped in His essence. Yet, in order to be known, He is revealed through His eternal manifestations: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These are not separate gods, but one God in a threefold manifestation. The Father is the unseen source, the origin without origin, who is beyond all creation. The Son is the Divine Word (Logos), eternally begotten from the Father, through whom God makes Himself known in a way that creation can comprehend. The Holy Spirit proceeds from God and is the living, active presence of God within creation. The Spirit is the force of life, action, and guidance, by which the divine will is carried out. Through the Spirit, God’s presence is made manifest, sustaining and moving creation. The relationship between them is not one of separation but of unity in essence and distinction in role. The Father is the source, the Son is the expression (the Word), and the Holy Spirit is the action and presence. The divine intention is revealed through the Son, and through the Spirit, this intention becomes living and active within creation. In mainstream Christianity, it is believed that the eternal Son, the Word (Logos) became flesh and incarnated as Jesus Christ. The Father does not incarnate and remains eternally transcendent, never becoming flesh. He is the unoriginated source of the Trinity. The Holy Spirit is also not considered incarnate; instead, the Spirit is understood as the active, living presence of God in the world, working invisibly within creation. However, Christianity also teaches a special indwelling of the Holy Spirit in believers, meaning that after Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection, the Spirit dwells in a unique and personal way within Christians who are “in Christ.” The Fourth Example: The Trinity in Hermetic Tradition The One, the Father, the Absolute, is the ultimate, unknowable reality beyond intellect, description, and comprehension; the source of everything. His essence is pure goodness. He cannot be known directly. Therefore, in order to be known, He manifested His first manifestation: the Divine Mind (Nous). Through this manifestation, He made Himself known, but in a limited way. The Divine Mind acts as a mediator between the Father, the Absolute, and creation. It emanates a Divine Will and a Divine Word, which are not separate from it. The Divine Will is described as the first living force of action. As a result of this divine activity, an expression is formed, which is called the Divine Word. As the Divine Word is expressed, creation comes into existence. Simply put, divine intention becomes a command, and the command becomes creation. What executes creation from the Will and the Command is the third manifestation, the Formative Mind (Demiurge). The Formative Mind can be described as the principle of order through which creation and the universe are structured and operate. Through this divine manifestation, delegation occurs for the administration of the affairs of creation. It effectively activates the governance of the Divine Mind. The Formative Mind then expressed the Seven Rulers (often associated with the classical planets), understood as cosmic governing intelligences and intermediate spiritual forces that organize and regulate the order of creation. They govern the movement of heavenly bodies, the cycles of time, and the patterns of fate, causality, and cosmic order that shape existence. From them, Nature is formed as the living system of the universe, made up of all natural laws, forces, and life processes. It is through Nature that these higher intelligences operate in the physical world, translating cosmic order into growth, change, and life. Nature manifests the sensible cosmos, which is the physical universe that we perceive through our senses. It is the visible world of matter, space, time, stars, planets, and living beings, and the final observable result of Nature’s activity in reality. It is essential to understand that the true metaphysical “trinity” is not found at the level of the Seven Rulers, Nature, or the sensible cosmos, but at a higher level of being consisting of The One, the Divine Mind (Nous), and the Word (Logos). These three form the core structure of reality in its highest expression. Aba Al-Sadiq devoted a number of lectures in the “Hall of Mysteries,” in which he presented the teachings of Hermes regarding God and the way of knowing Him through manifestations. Any careful follower and researcher will find that there is no doubt that these teachings are in strong harmony with the teachings of Mohammed and the Family of Mohammed, as well as the teachings of Imam Ahmed Al-Hassan that the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light embraces concerning the reality of monotheism and the knowledge of God. The True Trinity I will now present the concept of the Trinity in Islam. It may be a surprise to many that the true Islam is built on a true trinity structure. It is something completely rejected and strongly denounced by the mainstream in Islam, with most Muslims having little to no understanding of it, or of its connection to the essence of worship, true monotheism, and the believer’s journey toward spiritual ascension. This knowledge is found within the teachings of the Ahlul-Bayt, the Family of the Prophet Mohammed, whose knowledge has largely been neglected by the wider Muslim community, which has neither given it its due importance nor fully recognized the necessity of receiving this divine understanding. This knowledge has been preserved in narrations and texts attributed to Mohammed and his Family, safeguarded by certain Shia and Alawite traditions. For me, and for many believers who have entered this call, this profound knowledge became accessible only through Imam Ahmed Al-Hassan, particularly through one of his greatest works, The Book of Monotheism, as well as through the lectures of the Mahdi, Abdullah Hashem Aba Al-Sadiq. In the teachings of Imam Ahmed Al-Hassan, a symbolic cosmological map of existence is structured through a layered system of signs and ranks. At its most basic level, it uses the symbolic forms of the Arabic letters “nun” and “baa” as foundational markers of reality. The “nun” is depicted as a container-like form symbolising “The Greater Throne” with a dot symbolising the Wall (Siradiq), the veil above the highest level of creation, while the “baa” as a container-like form symbolises “The Chair” with a dot positioned below, symbolises “The Great Throne”. The first dot represents the limit of created existence and functions as the separation between the created realm and the divine reality beyond it. It is described as the point where the boundary of perception is reached, and beyond which ordinary comprehension cannot proceed. In this context, Prophet Mohammed is described as reaching this boundary, where he “peered through the veil” into divine reality, a station no other being is said to have attained at his time. The Veil is also described as the Spirit of God, the first creation of light, reflected as the Five Divine Lights of the Ahlul-Kisa, the Divine Word, the Qur’an. Mohammed is described as the supreme (Barzakh), meaning the ultimate intermediary between God and creation. In this role, he encompasses the veil itself, fully absorbing and reflecting its meaning. He becomes large enough in spiritual reality to contain all levels of creation within himself. He is therefore described as the most complete manifestation of divine reality within existence, fully representing the connection between the divine and the created order. Beneath the two symbolic forms the (nun) and the (baa) are the seven heavens. These heavens are arranged in descending order from the highest to the lowest, forming a structured hierarchy rather than separate or disconnected worlds. Together, these elements create a unified diagram of existence based on symbolic representation. When these levels are combined, the structure forms a total of ten ranks or statuses. The seven heavens constitute the lower ascending order of creation, while the symbolic upper elements of “nun” and “baa” represent higher metaphysical stations above them. This establishes a complete hierarchical system in which all levels of existence are interconnected and ordered within a single framework. Can this be simplified? At the highest level is Huwa/He, the Divine Essence, the Meaning. This refers to God in His absolute state, completely beyond description, form, or conceptual limitation. It is the reality that cannot be directly grasped by human intellect, as it transcends all categories of thought and imagination. It is the hidden source behind all existence. From this transcendent Essence emerges the level of the Name, Allah. The Name functions as the comprehensive expression of all divine attributes such as mercy, wisdom, power, and creation. Through it, the unknowable Essence becomes partially knowable to creation. It is not the Essence itself, but the way in which the Essence is recognised and referred to within the created order. It is the veil, the (barzakh) between absolute reality and creation. The third level is the Door, which represents the point of access between creation and the divine reality. It is the channel through which knowledge, guidance, and recognition of the Divine Name are reached. Without this gateway, the Name remains distant and inaccessible to creation. It functions as the necessary intermediary through which understanding and connection become possible. As a human manifestation, Imam Ali is identified as the “Meaning”, the highest level of divine manifestation accessible to creation. As we know, the divine essence cannot be directly known, as nothing can comprehend God in His absolute reality. That is why any researcher in Islamic history knows that Muslims could not handle Imam Ali at all. The Name (Allah), represented by Prophet Mohammed, was much easier for Muslims to accept. As Prophet Mohammed dissolved into the veil that encompasses all divine attributes, he came to embody them fully. Through him, people came to know the best representation of Allah—the comprehensive manifestation and collector of all divine attributes—by which the Name was made known. So people came to resent and fight against Imam Ali, because they were unable to comprehend him in the way they were able to comprehend Prophet Mohammed. Prophet Mohammed represented a lighter manifestation, easier to understand and more accessible in approach, whereas the manifestation of the Meaning was far more profound and demanding in its reality. As for the manifestation of the Door at that time, it was Salman, who originally came from among the common people. For many, it is difficult to accept the idea that someone could be greater than the foremost Prophets of determination. The notion that a figure could surpass Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Mohammed, and understanding that Ali ibn Abi Talib represents a greater manifestation than Prophet Mohammed, is a heavy concept that many struggle to accept. The reason for this difficulty is not necessarily rejection, but a lack of understanding. Yet the hope remains that, with clarity and reflection, this concept can become more accessible to those seeking to grasp its deeper meaning. This truth is not found within the mainstream Shia sect, but rather in the Nusayri doctrine. The Nusayri belief system is among those most aligned with the teachings of Imam Ahmed Al-Hassan. They hold that there is no Meaning or ultimate reality except Ali ibn Abi Talib, no Name or veil except Mohammed, and no Door except Salman. In the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light, it is affirmed that this was indeed the case at that time. We must also remember that the Meaning, the Name, and the Door manifest in every age. Therefore, in this present time—the age of the Mahdi—these manifestations also exist, and people must seek to identify who represents the Door, the Name, and the Meaning today to truly find the path. The Purpose of Man The purpose of human existence is ascent. Every person is called to grow in awareness, purification, and nearness to the divine reality until reaching their highest possible station. True monotheism, according to Imam Ahmed Al-Hassan, is not merely an intellectual acquisition of concepts or verbal declarations, but a lived reality achieved through action, sincerity, and continuous devotion to Allah. The human being is created for a transformative journey in which he progresses spiritually until he becomes, in the highest sense, a manifestation of divine guidance on earth. This means that the path of monotheism is not theoretical or limited; it is an ongoing ascent until the servant reaches the highest attainable rank of divine representation in creation. Imam Ahmed Al-Hassan emphasizes that this purpose is rooted in the very creation of man: humanity was created to reach perfection and the highest degree of nearness to Allah. In this framework, the human being is described as an image of the divine. No believer should assume that this rank is inaccessible or permanently veiled. Rather, it is an open door available to all until the end of time, and the real loss belongs to the one who neglects this opportunity and fails to pursue it.

Frankfurt, Germany — AROPL believers in Frankfurt, Germany, carried out an outreach campaign by placing German-language stickers from the "New Pope" campaign in public locations in the city. The stickers declare that Aba Al-Sadiq is the Pope and spiritual leader of AROPL, spreading awareness of the faith to the local community in the German language. This outreach in Frankfurt is part of a wider effort by AROPL believers around the world to share the religion's message through peaceful public engagement and activities to spread information about the faith.

India — AROPL believers in India marked the blessed occasion of Aba Al-Sadiq's birthday by carrying out an act of compassion in their local community. As part of the commemoration, they prepared and distributed meals to poor and needy individuals, offering both help to those in need and a message of hope. Each food container included a quote from Aba Al-Sadiq: "No poor person has ever gone hungry except because of what a rich person has enjoyed." The quote reflects Aba Al-Sadiq's call for justice, compassion, and care for those in need. By pairing food with this message, the believers sought not only to help those facing hardship but also to raise awareness of the values that define their faith. The initiative served as a meaningful tribute to Aba Al-Sadiq, whose teachings emphasize standing with the vulnerable and speaking out against injustice. Through this act of service, the believers in India shared the message of their faith in a practical way, demonstrating compassion and concern for their community while honoring the occasion of his birthday.

Łomża, Poland – August 2, 2026 — Believers in Łomża, Poland, carried out an outreach initiative by posting stickers and posters in various locations throughout the city as part of an ongoing effort to spread the call of AROPL. The activity focused on raising awareness of AROPL and its central message of humanity, peace, and light. The believers sought to share this message with members of their local community. The campaign reflects the dedication of AROPL supporters, who continue to share the call through peaceful outreach in their local communities.

Gotha, Germany — As part of ongoing outreach efforts, a believer in Gotha, Germany, spent several days throughout late July and early August, spreading flyers and displaying large banners about the call of AROPL throughout the city. These activities reflect the sincerity and dedication of the believers, who continue to spread AROPL's call in communities across the globe.

This article was inspired by the Hall of Mysteries lecture by Aba Al-Sadiq about Abdullah ibn Saba. Abdullah ibn Saba is a figure in Islamic history whose name has been weaponized for over a thousand years. Mention his name in a room full of Sunnis and they will call him a Jewish conspirator who corrupted Islam from within. Mention him to the majority of Shia scholars and they will distance themselves just as fast. Both camps agree on one thing: he was a dangerous man, a deviant, someone to be condemned. But here is the question we must ask: Is there more to his story than the general understanding? The Zahir and the Batin: A Rule you cannot Ignore Before we can understand Abdullah ibn Saba, we have to understand a principle that runs through every covenant, every prophet, and every true religion since the time of Adam. That principle is: Al-Batin: The inner, the hidden, the esoteric reality beneath the surface. Al-Zahir: The outer shell, or the apparent. The Prophet Mohammed warned: “There will come a time upon the people when nothing will remain of Islam except its name, and nothing will remain of the Qur’an except its words. Their mosques will be splendidly furnished but destitute of guidance. Their scholars will be the worst people under the Heaven; strife (fitna) will come from them and return to them.” (Mishkat Al-Masabih Vol. 1, p. 91 Hadith 276) In other words: a time when the apparent is all that remains, while the inner, the living essence, is abandoned. Without understanding the Zahir and the Batin meanings, we will never understand religion. Even the commands and obligations have a zahir and a batin meaning. When God commanded the angels to prostrate to Adam, The Zahir was: Obey the caliph of God. The Batin was: Recognize and worship the Spirit of God within His representative on earth. When Noah was commanded not to murder, The Zahir was: Do not kill the biological body. The Batin was: Do not cause fitnah, because the Prophet said that fitnah is worse than murder. And when Moses received the Ten Commandments, every single one carried this double dimension: "You shall have no strange gods before me." Zahir: Declare the Shahada. Batin: Follow only the one divinely appointed representative of God, not Abu Bakr, not Umar, not Uthman, not any self-appointed ruler who was never chosen by Allah. And so on… The pattern is undeniable. For every apparent, there is a hidden. Always. Without exception. And this is how the people have always split: Those who carry the shell, and those who carry the essence. The Muslims (Submitters) are the people of apparent acts of worship. The Believers are the people of the inner. The believers are above the Muslims. The bedouins say, "We have believed." Say, "You have not [yet] believed; but say [instead], 'We have submitted,' for faith has not yet entered your hearts. And if you obey Allāh and His Messenger, He will not deprive you from your deeds of anything. Indeed, Allāh is Forgiving and Merciful." (Qur’an, Chapter 49 (Al-Hujurat), Verse 14) Who is Abdullah ibn Saba? Abdullah ibn Saba was a Yemeni Jew who accepted Islam and became deeply loyal to the Prince of the Believers, Ali ibn Abi Talib. History records him as a troublemaker, a sectarian agitator, a man whose followers, the Saba'iyya, are blamed for inciting the Egyptians against Uthman, and for igniting the chaos that led to the Battle of the Camel, which led to the death of many Muslims under the banner of Aisha against the Prince of the Believers, Imam Ali. He was also a man who was recorded to say to the Prince of the Believers: “I know I am a prophet and that you are Allah.” (Rijal Al-Kashi, Muhammad ibn Umar Al-Kashi, p. 83) And what happened next is where every lazy historian stops reading and starts judging. Ahlulbayt’s Condemnation Narrations record that after being ordered to repent, and refusing, the Imams themselves punished and cursed Abdullah ibn Saba. Imam Al-Sadiq said: “May Allah curse Abdullah ibn Saba, who claimed divinity for the Prince of the Believers. By Allah, the Prince of the Believers was a servant of Allah, obedient to Him.” And Shia and Sunni scholars alike rejected him almost unanimously. So the case is closed, right? Wait, hold your horses… The Testimony that Changes Everything Keep in mind the story of Moses with the righteous servant in the Quran. The acts of the righteous servant in the apparent were not good, but their inner was good (read the full story in the Quran, Chapter 18, Verses 60-82). Also, we have many cases, one of which is the case of Zurara bin A‘yan, who in the apparent the Imam curses, and in the inner the Imam tells Zurara he only does so to protect him from the hate of the people because he was so close to the Ahlulbayt, and to protect him from murder (Muʿjam al-Aḥādīth al-Muʿtabara, Book 3, Chapter 33). Now, let’s read this narration slowly.. Al-Azbakh ibn Nabata, who narrated from the holy Imam Ali, was asked about Abdullah ibn Saba by Abu Al-Haytham Malik, another companion. And Abu Al-Haytham did not hesitate. He said: "He is the one who uncovered the truth, and people came to know the religion of God through him." He was then asked: What is his status with God? The answer: "Like the place of light in the disc of the sun, neither connected nor separate from it. He is hidden from the sight of observers, yet not absent. He is the one whom God has named with this name." And then he said that the verse "Indeed, I am the Abdullah (servant of Allah.) He has given me the book and made me a prophet" referring to Abdullah ibn Saba himself. Two realities. One man. Cursed in the Zahir. Honoured in the Batin. This is not a contradiction. This is the system working exactly as designed. The Nida': The Act that Costs Everything There is a concept in this tradition called Al-Nida' or the great calling. The ultimate act of worship. The final sacrifice. Its foundation goes all the way back to the Temple of God. In Exodus, God establishes a veil inside the Temple that separates the holy place from the Holiest of Holies, the room where the Ark of the Covenant dwells, where God's presence rests. And the command was absolute: no one enters behind that veil. Not without permission. Not even for a moment "Lest they die." Piercing that veil, or unveiling God without permission was the gravest of transgressions in its apparent. Because when God began to dwell not in temples of stone but in human manifestations, in the Hujjah of every age, the same principle applied. The Ma'na, the innermost reality of the Imam, became the Holiest of Holies. The Bab became the veil. And the Ism became the outer temple. To unveil the meaning is to declare openly that which is meant to remain hidden, is the act of Al-Nida' or the call out. The one who performs it knows the price: Death. Condemnation. Exile. Cursing in the apparent. And they do it anyway, fearing no blame from anyone. Not in defiance of the Imam, in service to him. They sacrifice their own reputation, their own legacy, their own reputation, so that those capable of receiving the inner may be guided. While the masses, who cannot yet carry this knowledge, remain protected by the apparent that appears to condemn it. Abdullah ibn Saba performed the Nida'. He stood in front of all the people, declared Ali to be God, accepted the condemnation of Ali in the Zahir (apparent), and then, when Ali commanded him into the fire, leapt toward it in joy. Because he understood: Narrated Abu Huraira: Allah's Messenger sent us on a mission (i.e., an army-unit) and said, "If you find so-and-so and so-and-so, burn both of them with fire." When we intended to depart, Allah's Messenger said, "I have ordered you before to burn so-and-so and so-and-so, and it is none but Allah Who punishes with fire, so, if you find them, kill them (i.e., don't burn them)." (Sahih Al-Bukhari, Hadith 3016) No Muslim can argue that Ali was not the best of the Judges in Islamic history, which makes this case much more valid than a guess or a feeling as it shows intentional judgment by Imam Ali with fire. Narrated ibn `Abbas: `Umar said, "Our best Qur'an reciter is Ubai and our best judge is Ali; and in spite of this, we leave some of the statements of Ubai because Ubai says, 'I do not leave anything that I have heard from Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) while Allah: "Whatever verse do We abrogate or cause to be forgotten but We bring a better one or similar to it." (2.106) (Sahih Al-Bukhari, Hadith 4481) He Was Not the First, He Was Not the Last. Abu Al-Khattab did the same thing in the time of Imam Al-Sadiq. He declared himself a prophet. He declared the Imam to be Allah. He was cursed and condemned in the Zahir (apparent). And yet, the narrations of the Ahlulbayt explicitly record that Abu Al-Khattab was an incarnation of Gabriel, an angel, a messenger, hiding behind the veil of apparent transgression. This pattern did not begin with them. Look at the Transfiguration of Jesus in the New Testament. The moment Jesus revealed his Batin (inner), who appeared beside him? Not his most famous apparent disciples. Moses and Elijah appeared and John the Baptist, who in his Zahir (apparent) was simply John, was Elijah in his Batin (inner). Every true companion of every prophet has this structure. Their Zahir (apparent) is companionship. Their Batin is prophethood. Their Zahir (apparent) is human. Their Batin (inner) is angelic. And Abdullah ibn Saba was no different. He was a prophet in the Batin. Because he recognized the Batin of the Imam he was with. And he paid the full price to announce it. What this Means for You The same test that destroyed the people of Moses is alive today. People see the condemnation of Abdullah ibn Saba and stop there. They see the apparent, cursed, exiled, burned, and they close the file. They follow the majority. They follow the scholars who confirmed the condemnation. They follow the apparent. They abandon the essence. And this is precisely why the Prophet warned: "Many are those who recite the Quran, but the Quran curses them." Because they were given an apparent and mistook it for the whole truth. The Quran has one apparent and seven inner meanings as Imam Al-Sadiq confirmed. The proof of God has a Zahir (apparent) and a Batin (inner). The companions have a Zahir and a Batin. History has a Zahir and a Batin. And the question that God is asking every single person alive today is the same question He asked in every age before: Will you stop at the shell? Or will you dare to seek the essence? The Hall of Mysteries series explores these and many other questions hidden in plain sight across the scriptures of the Abrahamic faiths. For those willing to look beyond the surface, the doors are already open.

From Africa to Europe, the Middle East to the Indian Ocean, believers around the world came together to commemorate July 27th, the birthday of Aba Al-Sadiq. In countries including Nigeria, Iraq, Croatia, Algeria, and the Maldives, the occasion was marked not only with celebration, but with acts of service inspired by his central message: "Humanity First." In Nigeria, Mohammed Musa and Abdullah Ali distributed food to members of their local community in the name of Aba Al-Sadiq, extending kindness to those in need. In the Maldives, Liam and Lazzan chose to mark the occasion by donating blood, offering a life-saving gift as an expression of giving back to society. In Croatia, believers shared images of Aba Al-Sadiq alongside the message "Humanity First," introducing others to the call and its emphasis on compassion and service. In Algeria, believers gathered to celebrate the special day together in fellowship and remembrance. Meanwhile, in Iraq, one believer honored the occasion with a heartfelt drawing of Aba Al-Sadiq, a personal gift created to express love and gratitude. Though separated by thousands of miles and diverse cultures, believers observed the day with a shared purpose: to celebrate through service, generosity, and remembrance. For them, the occasion was more than a birthday—it was an opportunity to put the principle of "Humanity First" into action.