Recently, I saw a sticker at a castle in Switzerland and some TikTok videos that confused me. They talked about a new religion called the “Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light” and a leader named Aba Al-Sadiq (Abdullah Hashem). Since I am from a background where the name “Ahmadi” usually refers to the Pakistani community, I had to dig deeper to find the truth.

Who is Aba Al-Sadiq?

Aba Al-Sadiq is actually an Egyptian-American named Abdullah Hashem. He was once a filmmaker who made conspiracy documentaries. He claims to be the “Second Mahdi” and the successor to a man named Ahmed al-Hassan from Iraq.

This group is completely different from the Pakistani Ahmadiyya community.

• The Pakistani Ahmadis follow Mirza Ghulam Ahmad and have been around since 1889. They come from a Sunni background.
• The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light is very new. It comes from a Shia background and believes that the Mahdi has already appeared in the form of their leaders.

What do they believe?

This group has some very unusual beliefs. They have a new book called “The Goal of the Wise.” They believe in reincarnation, which is not part of mainstream Islam. They also say that many Islamic rules are now different, for example, they say the hijab is not required and they have different views on things like alcohol.

The Global Conflict: Europe vs. Pakistan

What shocked me the most was the difference in freedom. In Europe, this group uses stickers and QR codes to find followers. They are protected by freedom of religion laws. But in countries like Pakistan, even saying these things can lead to prison or death under blasphemy laws.

What is the real “Mahdi”?

In Islam, there are two main views on the Mahdi:

1. Sunni View: He is a future leader from the Prophet’s family who will come to bring justice. He has not arrived yet.
2. Shia View: He is the 12th Imam who went into hiding centuries ago and will one day return.

Neither of these mainstream groups accepts Aba Al-Sadiq. To them, he is a leader of a new sect, not the promised Mahdi.

I wrote this because when I saw that sticker, my PTSD made me feel like I was in danger. I wanted to use my logic to understand the facts. By sharing this, I hope others who are confused by these TikTok videos can see the difference between faith, fact, and the way new religions use social media to reach our minds.