Countries like Malaysia, Azerbaijan, Egypt, Morocco and Algeria are currently embroiled in legal cases

Pictures from all around the world have reached him, including from Iraq, Iran, Belgium, Malaysia, Jordan

Embracing this command, devoted followers from Germany, India, Nigeria, Canada, the UK, Malaysia, and

Devoted followers from Germany, India, Nigeria, Canada, the UK, Malaysia, Denmark and numerous other

Many have fled to Turkey from countries such as Algeria, Morocco, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, and Malaysia to

increasing attention on the oppression faced by this faith in majority Muslim countries, such as Egypt and Malaysia

Devoted AROPL Members from Germany, India, Nigeria, Canada, the UK, Malaysia, Trinidad, Poland, and numerous

From violent repression in Malaysia to mistreatment at European borders, she underscored the global challenges

Sokour’s odyssey took him through Turkey, Malaysia and Azerbaijan before he ultimately landed in Athens

A newly published investigation examines the role of Syed Ali Akhbari in the ongoing controversy surrounding the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light (AROPL). The article alleges that Akhbari has moved beyond online criticism to targeted harassment, intimidation, and coordinated campaigns against members of the faith, including public confrontations, personal threats, and inflammatory social media activity. It argues that the case highlights the growing danger of digital hate campaigns spilling into the real world and raises broader concerns about the protection of religious minorities, freedom of belief, and the limits between legitimate criticism and intimidation. Bitter Winter Article “Syed Ali Akhbari presents himself as a defender of Twelver Shia orthodoxy and a guardian of clerical prestige. His online persona is built on confrontational livestreams, denunciations, and a style of polemics that thrives on escalation. He is associated with the Bayat Al-Ghadeer media platform, where he delivers commentary that blends doctrinal rigidity with personal attacks. His conflict with AROPL emerged when the movement publicly questioned jurisprudential rulings attributed to senior clerics, including those concerning the protection of children, the dignity of women, and the treatment of LGBTQ individuals. Once these criticisms appeared, his rhetoric intensified.” As the article on Bitter Winter suggests, the controversy surrounding Syed Ali Akhbari raises important questions about the distinction between legitimate religious criticism and conduct that may contribute to intimidation and hostility toward a minority faith. The Divine Just State Magazine commends Massimo Introvigne for bringing these matters to public attention and for examining the impact that online campaigns and public intimidation can have on the rights and safety of religious minorities.

Amidst the tyranny and turmoil faced by supporters of the Riser of Ale Mohammed, Abdullah Hashem, in Malaysia

of God, who are willing and determined enough to stand apart from the mainstream in nations such as Malaysia Powerful enough to scare the rulers of Malaysia, Morocco, Iran and many other countries.  Malaysia Normaliza, a former Sufi, became disillusioned with Sunni Islam due to perceived contradictions We also spoke to brother Trafalgar, from Malaysia who we interviewed previously, as he has now upscaled The AROPL community in Malaysia does face significant challenges and persecution.