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  • Bitter Winter Exposes the Driving Source Against AROPL

    Bitter Winter, “A magazine on religious liberty and human rights”, published a third article on the 8th of June, which follows on from the two articles it had published at the beginning of June addressing the aftermath of the raid on Webb House, the headquarters of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light, on the 29th of April 2026. This article, “The Saga of AROPL.The Architect of the Narrative: Be Scofield”, goes to the core of the narrative pushed by the mainstream press and how it all stems from a single source, which requires further investigation. The source in question, Be Scofield, is someone who must be understood in order to gain a better insight into the motives and methods driving the narrative adopted by publications such as the BBC, the Guardian, the Telegraph and various social media influencers. One of the highlights of this article in which Be Scofield is analysed academically and through her own words from her book “Hunting Lucifer”, which is available for sale online. The following quote from the article refers to information taken from “Hunting Lucifer” with the page numbers mentioned. This information raises serious questions about the credibility of Be Scofield professionally and also the integrity of the mainstream press relying on this person as a credible source to depend on in order to form their portrayal to the public of AROPL. “Scofield explains that her investigations rely on five sources of revelation. Astrology guides her movements. Higher‑dimensional messages arrive through psychics and angelic figures who appear and vanish. Tarot cards provide further insight. The Akashic Records, accessed through a psychic intermediary, offer knowledge of the past, present, and future. Extraterrestrials aboard a “mothership” also monitor her and supply information (320, 474). She expresses surprise that law enforcement does not accept these mystical experiences as evidence. At the same time, police and journalists sometimes appear unaware of the unusual origins of her claims.” Be Scofield This calibre of journalism is unprecedented. It is therefore reasonable to question the various publications that have taken her works as sources of inspiration, not to have fact-checked or thoroughly assessed the credibility of the information she has created for her articles published on The Guru Magazine, founded by Be Scofield herself in 2018. As the article on Bitter Winter shows, Be Scofield portrays herself as an expert on cults who is able to assist law enforcement in shutting down dangerous or harmful cults through her unique expertise. The Divine Just State Magazine commends Massimo Introvigne for his thorough academic approach in bringing to light the methods used by Be Scofield in her career as an independent journalist.

  • Bitter Winter Reports on AROPL Following the Webb House Raid

    Bitter Winter, “A magazine on religious liberty and human rights,” has documented much of the struggles faced by the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light over the past couple of years. With the focus of this publication being human rights and religious liberty, it is uniquely placed to highlight and bring attention to the various abuses encountered by AROPL globally. When the headquarters in Crewe was raided on the 29th of April, the entire community was shocked and confused as to why and how this could happen in the UK, a country that prides itself on the freedom of expression and belief. Bitter Winter magazine published an article on the 3rd of June 2026 entitled “The Saga of AROPL: Racism, Riots, and Violence,” written by Massimo Introvigne, founder and managing director of the Center for Studies on New Religions (CESNUR), an international network of scholars who study new religious movements. Introvigne is the author of some 70 books and more than 100 articles in the field of sociology of religion. The article gives a breakdown of the incidents at Webb House since the property was reopened to the community of believers on the 3rd of May. Bitter Winter Article “The first protests began almost immediately after the raid, but the most intense episodes started on 3 May, when Webb House was reopened to the community. Within hours, a protest had formed outside the premises, mobilized largely through TikTok livestreams. Observers noted that a significant proportion of the protesters were teenagers, some as young as thirteen, drawn in by sensational online narratives portraying AROPL as dangerous, criminal, or predatory. The chants recorded on video were unambiguous: “Get them out,” “F*** off home,” “We don’t want nonces here,” and other slogans that combined xenophobia, Islamophobia, and defamatory accusations of sexual misconduct. None of these accusations had any basis in fact. No allegation of paedophilia has ever been made in any formal legal proceeding against any member of the community. Yet the protesters repeated these claims with absolute conviction, demonstrating how quickly falsehoods can become social truth when amplified through digital platforms.” The report goes on to detail further activities throughout May, culminating with the night of the 1st of June going into the 2nd of June. This inspired a narrative to develop online via social media to vilify the community further and facilitate the targeting of members of the faith as legitimate pariahs for the rapidly and now regularly formed crowd aiming to intimidate and expel members from Crewe entirely. Further reading is advised for those seeking a legitimate perspective on the goings-on throughout the month of May at the gates of Webb House. The Divine Just State magazine wishes to extend a hand of gratitude to Bitter Winter, CESNUR and Massimo Introvigne for the impartial support and coverage of the struggles of AROPL since 2024.

  • Human Rights Without Frontiers Report on the Raid on AROPL

    Human Rights Without Frontiers (HRWF), a non-profit organization based in Brussels, Belgium, focused on promoting and protecting human rights globally, has written about the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light for several years. On the 1st of May 2026, the founder and director of HRWF, Willy Faultre, wrote about the police raid on the AROPL headquarters at Webb House on the 29th of April. The article titled “UNITED KINGDOM: Police crackdown of 500 officers on a peaceful Muslim group in Crewe” offers a much more accurate and detailed portrayal of the story than what is offered by the mainstream press, which generally seeks to sensationalise details while at the same time omitting details to drive a particular narrative in the public consciousness. Human Rights Without Frontier Article “As denunciations from former disgruntled members are always to be taken with caution, let us wait and see the further developments of the investigation. What can be said at this stage is that the magnitude of the raid looks disproportionate and the use of excessive force might be questioned by a number of AROPL members. This aspect of the intervention has already been raised by a lawyer in an article published by Bitter Winter.” The Divine Just State magazine urges anyone interested in the coverage of this story to take the time to investigate the narrative offered by Human Rights Without Frontiers, given the nature of their human rights work over the past few decades. The Divine Just State magazine also extends its gratitude for the work Willy Faultre has done to raise awareness of the plight of AROPL over the past few years and especially at this difficult time.

  • New Book Announced by Aba Al-Sadiq With The Release of The First Chapter

    The Mahdi, Abdullah Hashem Aba Al-Sadiq, leader and founder of The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light, released the first chapter of a new book he announced on his Facebook page on the 20th of June 2026. The book titled “The Bible Foreshadows The Mahdi” promises to be a riveting read for anyone interested in end times eschatology surrounding the subject of the Mahdi. The signs of the times we are in indicate that it is quite important to have an insight into what the scriptures can tell us about this enigmatic character. With so much confusion surrounding the subject and obfuscation from the various clerics and scholars over the centuries, we need all the help we can get. This first chapter called “The Naked Fugitive” gives a wonderful taste of what this book will seek to clarify. The details brought together from the various accounts in the Bible and eschatological narrations from the Family of Mohammed are in fact mind blowing. The information gathered and shared with the reader could not be explained by anyone unless they were Divinely guided, further proving that Abdullah Hashem Aba Al-Sadiq is no ordinary man but in fact guided and guiding through the Holy Spirit of God. As the book progresses and further chapters are revealed, The Divine Just State magazine will be sure to highlight the releases as they come. For now, here is an extract of just one paragraph which should encourage all who read this to spend some time reading the full text of the chapter revealed so far “The Naked Fugitive”: “The evidence presented throughout this study suggests that biblical and Islamic texts preserve traces of a hidden figure whose identity has largely gone unnoticed. The mysterious youth, the substitute of Jesus, Joseph the son of Jacob, and the promised Mahdi appear not as separate individuals, but as manifestations of the same prophetic reality viewed through different traditions and at different moments in sacred history.”

  • AROPL Court Appearance Drives Press Coverage and Local Protests

    With the court appearance of several members of The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light on the 17th of June 2026, a number of protesters attended the Magistrate’s Court in Crewe for a direct and, in some instances, violent confrontation. Press coverage surrounding AROPL on this day took two fronts. One which highlighted a call from 14 Non-Governmental Organisations published in Bitter Winter magazine, “Appeal for Immediate and Sustained Police Protection for Members of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light (AROPL)”. The other front took to reporting on the court appearance of the members accused of obstructing Police officers on the day of the raid, the 29th of April 2026. Articles appeared in the mainstream press like the BBC News, “Religious group members deny charges over raids”, ITV News, “Residents at religious community deny obstructing police during raids in Cheshire”; and articles also appeared in less mainstream sources like The European Times, “A Long Court Day for AROPL—and New Racist Riots”, this article was reposted by Human Rights Without Frontiers (HRWF), “UNITED KINGDOM: Crewe: A long court day for AROPL—and new racist riots”. The letter appealing to the British authorities voiced several concerns that have largely been overlooked by the press and authorities. The credibility of the letter was intensely magnified by the individuals who had put their names to it, making the concerns highlighted all the more serious and relevant for the authorities to pay attention to and not dismiss or ignore. Here is the list of individuals from the NGOs who signed the letter: “Alessandro Amicarelli, President, FOB – European Federation for Freedom of Belief Raffaella Di Marzio, Managing Director, LIREC – Center for Studies on Freedom of Religion, Belief, and Conscience Willy Fautré, Co-founder and Director, HRWF – Human Rights Without Frontiers Massimo Introvigne, Co-founder and Managing Director, CESNUR – Center for Studies on New Religions Camelia Marin, Deputy Director, Soteria International Eva Miskelova, Executive Secretary, Central Europe Forum for Freedom of Religion or Belief Hans Noot, Director, Gerard Noodt Foundation for Freedom of Religion or Belief Marco Respinti, Director-in-Charge, “Bitter Winter,” a daily magazine on freedom of religion and human rights Eric Roux, Chairman, EIFRF – European Inter-Religious Forum for Religious Freedom Rosita Šorytė, President, ORLIR – International Observatory of Religious Liberty of Refugees Thierry Valle, President, CAP-LC – Coordination des Associations et des Particuliers pour la Liberté de Conscience René Wadlow, President, Association of World Citizens Martin Weightman, Director, All Faiths Network Peter Zoehrer, Executive Director, Forum for Religious Freedom Europe (FOREF) Endorsed by Nina Hammill and Owen Evans, local residents, Crewe” For further information about the concerns raised and information detailed in the letter, please take the time to investigate the link to the Bitter Winter article above. The coverage of the court attendance by the mainstream media seems to have covered the exact same details as if it had been pre-scripted and provided to both the BBC and ITV. This contrasts with the coverage seen in The European Times and republished by HRWF, written by Massimo Introvigne. This article not only detailed the information from the day in court focused on by the mainstream press, but it also highlighted the tensions seen and documented on video outside the courthouse. This serves to definitely increase awareness and publicly document the escalations seen since the 29th of April from vigilante elements of the mob gathering wherever there is any opportunity for a confrontation with members of The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light. We invite the reader to take the time to come to an informed opinion that takes into account all the facts and to decide for themselves what is going on. The Divine Just State thanks all who have taken the steps to appeal to the UK authorities during this difficult time.

  • Bitter Winter Brings Attention to the Disproportionate Police Raid

    On the 30th of April 2026, Bitter Winter, “A magazine on religious liberty and human rights,” published an article with the title “Police Raid on AROPL in Crewe Raises Concerns Over Proportionality”. Written by Alessandro Amicarelli, a solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales, and a barrister of Italy, specializing in International and Human Rights Law and Immigration and Refugee Law, this article offers a unique perspective on the proportionality and use of force by the police on the 29th of April during the raid on Webb House, the headquarters of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light. Bitter Winter Article “Accounts speak of tasering, violent takedowns, and individuals—including pregnant women—being pushed or thrown to the ground. A 16‑year‑old girl was allegedly struck in the face, and several detainees reported assaults while handcuffed. Children were dragged from their beds in pyjamas, separated from parents, interrogated without guardians present, and in some cases left without diapers, clothing, or medication. Some women and children were forced to walk barefoot on asphalt to the police station. Property damage was extensive, including broken doors and smashed household items. Religious sensitivities were disregarded when the leader’s headwear was removed despite prior assurances.” The overall assessment of this article indicates that the actions of the police during the raid follow a pattern employed by law enforcement for disproportionate use of force when raiding small religious communities, as the publication by scholars Susan J. Palmer and Stuart A. Wright in “Storming Zion: Government Raids on Religious Communities” (Oxford University Press, 2016) sought to document. The Divine Just State magazine encourages readers to take the time to review the Bitter Winter article to gain perspective on this story. A special thank you also to Alessandro Amicarelli for shedding light on this particular aspect of the raid on AROPL in the UK.

  • What Academics Are Saying About the Recent AROPL Headquarters Raid

    It's been a month since the raid which had taken place at the Headquarters of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light in the city of Crewe, England. Today, Abdullah Hashem Aba Al-Sadiq made a Facebook post regarding the appearance of three professors who travelled to the city of Crewe to visit members of the community and to hear directly from them the events of the raid and their personal experiences. The statement is as follows: Following the police raid on Webb House, the community was visited by a number of academics with expertise in the area of new religions, criminal justice, social work and the issue of government raids on minority religions. These were Professors Stuart Wright, Susan Palmer, and Holly Folk. Stuart A. Wright is a Professor of Sociology and Chair of the Department of Sociology, Social Work and Criminal Justice at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. Dr. Wright teaches courses in religion, social movements, and terrorism. He has authored over fifty publications in scholarly books and journals. He is known internationally for his research on religious and political movements, conflict, and violence. He has published five books, including Armageddon in Waco (University of Chicago Press, 1995), Patriots, Politics, and the Oklahoma City Bombing (Cambridge University Press, 2007) and Saints under Siege: The Texas State Raid on the Fundamentalist Latter Day Saints (with James T. Richardson, New York University Press, 2011). He recently published Storming Zion: Government Raids on Religious Communities, in which he documents a troubling pattern in which governments appear predisposed to use this draconian approach to enforcement against minority religions, even when the parties lodging the grievance claims are unreliable, the allegations are unsupported by facts, and the evidence is questionable or ambiguous. Susan J. Palmer is an Affiliate Professor at Concordia University and a Lecturer at the School of Religious Studies Faculty at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. She has authored or edited fourteen books on New Religious Movements, notably Children in Minority Faiths (NYU Press 2026), based on a five-year project supported by the Social Sciences and the Humanities Research Council of Canada. She mostly recently co-authored Storming Zion: Government Raids on Religious Communities with Professor Stuart A Wright, chair of the Department of Sociology, Social Work and Criminal Justice at Lamar University in Texas. Holly Folk is Professor and Major Advisor in Religion and Culture at Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington. She has previously taught at Indiana Purdue University and the University of Indianapolis. In 2019, she served as Program Chair for the Association for the Sociology of Religion annual meeting. She has lectured and published extensively on new religious movements, religion in Eastern Asia, new Christian groups, and communal studies. Her 2017 book “The Religion of Chiropractic: Populist Healing from the American Heartland” (Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press, 2017) has been favorably reviewed in some of the leading academic journals in her field. The academics were able to obtain firsthand evidence of the aftermath of the police raid and its impact, and we anticipate that it will form part of their research and publications in the near future. We hope this will help to contextualize the raid and act as a counterweight to serious disinformation circulating in the media and online. Stuart Wright and Susan Palmer are currently writing a chapter about the raid for a new book, to be published in 2027 about the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light, in which they said: "This chapter represents an early analysis of what likely will be recognized as the most massive and militarized raid on a religious community in a Western democratic country in modern history, and as one of the most controversial state operations against a new religious movement in the UK."

  • Syed Ali Akhbari and the Campaign of Intimidation Against AROPL

    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.

  • Bitter Winter Magazine Highlights Press Coverage Following the Webb House Raid

    Bitter Winter, “A magazine on religious liberty and human rights,” has published a second article on the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light since the raid on the 29th of April with the title “The Saga of AROPL: When Headlines Become Weapons”. This article provides a detailed analysis of the press coverage and how it relates to the escalations witnessed at Webb House since the 3rd of May. The article pinpoint the fact that the narrative presented in the coverage of various news outlets framed a specific picture, which incited a very direct and prompt response from various social media accounts and content creators who only jumped at the opportunity to pursue a hot topic that gave them credibility and a newfound relevance online. Bitter Winter Article “Within minutes of the first forced entry at Webb House, major outlets across the United Kingdom and abroad published headlines that treated allegations as established facts. The BBC announced that a member of the community had been banned from contact with children, a framing that suggested sexual misconduct even though no such charge had been filed. The article used the individual’s full name, exposing him to reputational harm at a moment when his health was already precarious. “The Telegraph” described the religion as a fanatical sect and invoked imagery that echoed the vocabulary of anti‑cult activists and anti-immigration far‑right groups. Local outlets repeated claims of sexual offences, modern slavery, and forced marriage as if they were confirmed realities. “The Washington Examiner” went further, presenting the community as a “heretical Muslim cult” whose members were accused of a catalogue of crimes. These portrayals circulated globally before any evidence had been presented in court.” The actions of the police, compounded by the reports from the major press outlets in the UK, just exacerbated the vitriol developing online. Social media users began to use the misinformation expressed in the press to justify their stances, and this only increased the resentment directed at AROPL everywhere. Massimo Introvigne presents a well-researched and thorough examination of the facts as they transpired in order to form the basis of the narrative he presents in this article. It is crucial for anybody who is interested in thorough and impartial reporting to examine this particular article in Bitter Winter to gain a perspective which is often missing when it comes to the story of the raid at Webb House on the 29th of April. The aftermath of the raid is vital in understanding the big picture. The work of Massimo Introvigne in this regard is exemplary and must be commended for the details covered and highlighted for their absence in the mainstream press. The Divine Just State magazine extends its gratitude to Bitter Winter, CESNUR and Massimo Introvigne for the continued coverage of this story as it unfolds.

  • The Qaim Announces His New Book

    Today, the 28th of April 2026, marks a significant day for the world. Today, Abdullah Hashem Aba Al-Sadiq, the Qaim/Riser from the Family of Mohammed, the second Mahdi of twelve who is directly mentioned in the Holy Will of Prophet Mohammed, made an announcement on his facebook account declaring an upcoming follow up to ‘The Goal of The Wise’ with the title ‘The Sun of The Wise’. His award-winning Gospel ‘The Goal of The Wise’ managed to cause a huge stir among religious circles, in particular the Muslim clerical circles. ‘The Sun of The Wise’ promises to raise the bar in that vein and to establish a higher level of understanding that cannot be compared elsewhere. Cover of the upcoming book, ‘The Sun of the Wise’ This announcement comes at a time when The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light, established by Aba Al-Sadiq, is attracting much more significant attention from world powers including The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) as it highlights the religious persecution in Egypt and the Malaysian government amongst other countries like Algeria, Egypt, Iraq and Iran which have adopted a severely oppressive stance towards this religious minority. Stay tuned to learn more about this pivotal publication.

  • Open House at Webb House

    Believers in the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light from various parts of the United Kingdom attended a special open, invite-only event organised at Webb House. In total, 24 believers arrived at around midday on the 19th of April at Webb House. They were greeted at the gate, welcomed and ushered in. Once they had been verified, they gathered at the front of the property where lunch was served before the tour began. Their tour of the headquarters started with AROPL Studios, where they got a glimpse into the workings of the production facilities for the different programmes and social media works of the religion, which aim to propagate the faith. They were then taken around the grounds of the property and shown the different developments made to beautify Webb House and turn it into a paradise for the believers. After spending some time socialising, the guests were invited to come into Webb House itself and given privileged access to the Holy Basilica, where the Sermons of Abdullah Hashem Aba Al-Sadiq and episodes of the School of Divine Mysteries are filmed. Their curiosity was piqued by the paintings on the walls of the Basilica, which include portraits of dedicated believers who had joined the community of the Qaim. Throughout the day, the guests took the opportunity to have their pictures taken all over the property. The tour culminated with the guests gaining access to The Hall of Mysteries. The guests were in great awe and admiration of the statues on display, particularly the statues of the Ahlul-Kisaa (People of the Cloak). The paintings on the walls, commissioned to depict specific moments from the dark history of the Muslims, also astonished the onlookers, seeing some of them for the very first time. A brief presentation was given in the Communion Cafe, where the guests had a chance to voice any queries and enjoy their dinner, which was served outside in the mild April sun. After dinner, the believers gathered in The Hall of Mysteries for the rest of the evening, where they mingled with one another and shared their sentiments. The guests parted reluctantly, longing for the day when they would return.

  • When Courage Refuses to Be Silenced: An Elderly Man Repeatedly Arrested for Peacefully Sharing His Faith in Morocco

    Imagine this: an elderly man publicly and peacefully shares his faith in Morocco — a country where freedom of speech should be protected under Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations. Yet Fateh Benaiss, a 57-year-old member of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light, now lies in a psychiatric hospital, where he is forcibly confined after arrest by police simply for peacefully sharing his beliefs. Fateh Benaiss sharing his beliefs in the streets of Morocco This religion has been targeted in many Muslim-majority countries, where its followers form a religious minority. Time and again, they have faced persecution, detention, arrest, and even imprisonment for publicly expressing their faith. In Morocco, authorities justify such treatment by claiming that sharing alternative beliefs “shakes the faith” of Muslims or attempts to convert them to another religion. What is presented as protection of religion often becomes a tool to target religious minorities and undermine the right to freedom of religion or belief. Fateh Benaiss is a father of three and a Moroccan citizen living in Kalaat Sraghna. Ten years ago, he adopted the faith of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light after previously practicing Sunni Islam. That decision transformed his life and gave him a new sense of purpose. From that moment on, Fateh began openly and publicly sharing his faith. On social media, he frequently posted photographs of himself alongside pictures of Abdullah Hashem Aba Al-Sadiq, the leader of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light, proudly raising the slogan: “Allegiance is to God.”  His dedication was not limited to the online world. Fateh traveled across Morocco — to cities such as Casablanca, Marrakech, Khouribga, and others — determined to spread his message. Walking through the streets of these cities, passersby would often see him hanging posters or distributing flyers explaining his beliefs. To him, these actions were expressions of faith. To the authorities, they were seen as a disturbance despite ratifying the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, in which the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion, including the freedom to change religion and practice beliefs publicly or privately, is guaranteed. Yet despite these obligations under both Islamic principles and international law, individuals who depart from traditional religious interpretations continue to face harassment and prosecution. Fatehs’ first arrest took place in May 2023, when he and two other believers raised a banner reading “Allegiance is to God”  in public in Casablanca. That arrest was only the beginning. Many more detentions followed, including another in April 2025. On that occasion, Fateh and a fellow believer were arrested after distributing flyers in Marrakech. They were held in police custody for approximately 48 hours before being transferred to a psychiatric institution — a pattern that had already been reported in earlier detentions. The situation became even more alarming recently. At the end of March 2026, Fateh’s brother went to a police station in Kalaat Sraghna to ask whether Fateh was being held there. According to the family, a police officer responded dismissively:  “Oh, you are asking about that crazy guy who makes videos in Marrakesh? He is not here — and don’t ask about him again.” Some time later, the family received news that Fateh had been transferred to a psychiatric hospital in Kalaat Sraghna. When his wife attempted to visit him, she was denied access to her husband. Fateh’s story highlights a harsh reality: even when laws guarantee freedom of speech and the right to practice one’s religion both privately and publicly, these rights are often systematically violated in practice. In the past, there were cases in which believers of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light were persecuted for peacefully practicing their faith openly. They were arrested and even imprisoned. However, shortly after the media reported these cases and the Khouribga branch of the Moroccan Association of Human Rights issued a statement declaring that the trials of these believers were baseless and constituted a violation of freedom of belief, the Moroccan authorities were forced to release the believers in response to that statement. The persecution of followers of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light is often linked to beliefs expressed in the book The Goal of the Wise , written by the faith’s leader, the Qaim of the Family of Mohammad, Abdullah Hashem Aba Al-Sadiq. These teachings are considered unorthodox and contrary to mainstream religious views. Among them are the announcement of the appearance of the Imam Mahdi and the recognition of Aba Al-Sadiq as the divinely appointed leader of the age — a claim that challenges established religious authority in some countries.  In Morocco, persecution is closely tied to the slogan “Allegiance is to God,” which reflects the belief that kingship belongs to God alone. In Morocco, however, where citizens are expected to demonstrate allegiance to the king, authorities treat this slogan as a direct challenge to the monarchy. From a human rights perspective, this points to clear violations of freedom of religion and expression. Despite ongoing economic difficulties and social instability, the monarchy continues to suppress dissent, with individuals facing arrest or punishment for criticizing the king or state institutions. This reflects a pattern in which fundamental rights are violated to maintain political control and silence opposition.

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