A Spiritual Awakening in Sweden

The Nordic people have long held a deep connection to mythology and legend, reflecting an inherent belief in a higher power. Even the days of the week in the modern calendar bear traces of this heritage—Thursday from Thor, Friday from Frei, and Wednesday from Odin. Many say truth is often stranger than fiction, and as we now understand from the teachings of Aba Sadiq, Odin, the ruler of Asgard, was in fact a prophet of God. His mission was to impart divine wisdom, strength, and guidance on managing wealth while resisting material corruption.

The wisdom of Odin is captured in ancient Norse verse:

“A traveler cannot bring

A better burden on the road

Than plenty of wisdom.

It will prove better than money

In an unfamiliar place—

Wisdom is the comfort of the poor.”

One of the most revered collections of Norse teachings, the Poetic Edda, tells of great men who stood by Odin in his quest to establish a kingdom of heaven on Earth:

“Men brave and generous live the best lives,

Seldom will they sorrow;

Then there are fools, afraid of everything,

Who grumble instead of giving.”

The final battle between good and evil, known as Ragnarök, is deeply embedded in Norse mythology. Today, this concept finds an uncanny parallel in the return of the prophets and messengers, a theme central to Aba Sadiq’s teachings in The Goal of the Wise.

Even the family of Prophet Mohammed foretold a time when those expected to uphold the faith—the so-called scholars of Islam and their followers—would abandon true religion, while those once seen as outsiders, including the worshipers of the sun and moon, would embrace the faith.

To explore this profound transformation, we spoke with Love, a believer from Sweden, about his own awakening to the call of Aba Al-Sadiq.

A Journey from Atheism to Faith

What is your cultural and religious background?

I grew up in a very multicultural environment, so I never really aligned myself with any specific culture. Like most Swedes, I was raised in an atheist society. However, even though I identified as an atheist, I always had a sense that a higher power existed. Looking back, I now realize I was actually agnostic, unknowingly searching for something more.

I felt an emptiness that nothing in the world could fill. No matter what I tried—whether playing endless hours of video games, taking drugs, or indulging in distractions—I remained unfulfilled. Eventually, I began thinking more about God and how I could come closer to Him.

My search led me to Shia Islam, which I practiced for a little more than six months.

Love was drawn to the concept of a divine intermediary—someone who, though humble, possessed wisdom and guidance, helping believers live righteously and draw closer to God.

But something didn’t feel right. During Ashura, the commemoration of Imam Hussain’s death at the Battle of Karbala, I attended a mourning ceremony in a mosque. As I sat in the room where people were grieving the deaths of the Ahlul Bayt, I had a strange experience.

I have poor vision in my left eye, and as I looked at the sheikh leading the ritual, his face appeared to morph and shift. I felt an intense unease in my stomach. After a few minutes, I could no longer sit there—I had to leave.

From that moment, I began drifting away from mainstream Shia Islam. It felt like it had lost its essence and direction, like an empty shell.

One day, I came across a short TikTok video of Mahdi Aba Al-Sadiq speaking. At that time, I was still a Shia and a follower of Imam Ali, and my initial reaction was skepticism. I thought he might be a Dajjal (deceiver), as that is what I had been taught in the mosque.

However, as I continued scrolling through social media, more and more videos of him appeared, challenging my views with logic and reason. Over time, his words resonated with me, dismantling the misconceptions I had been taught.

Eventually, I became convinced that he is indeed the awaited reformer, the Riser of Truth, and the true guide—the Mahdi.

As soon as I had figured this out, I told my friend Wilhelm and showed him a video about the Mahdi. That same day, something truly strange happened.

We had gone out for some fresh air to a place where people usually just walk their dogs. While we were there, a strange man approached us. In his right hand, he held a small stick, and in his left, a paper cup filled with leaves. It may not seem significant, but in that moment, it felt profoundly unusual.

I asked him if he believed in God, and he said yes. Then I asked if he was a Christian, but he responded that while he believed in God, he did not follow any mainstream religion. It felt like a sign from God—a reassurance that we were indeed on the right path.

About a month later, another strange synchronicity occurred. A man wearing white embroidered gloves approached Wilhelm and me, asking where we were headed. I hesitated and gave him a false answer, as I did not know him. He then looked at us and said, “Don’t have fear, shake my hand.” So we did. It was as if he already knew who we were and the thoughts in our hearts. As we walked away, we felt an unshakable sense of reassurance—another sign that we were moving in the right direction.

As it is written in the book of the disciple of Christ:

“That the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” —1 Peter 1:7

Today, Love and Wilhelm feel awakened by the clear wisdom, logic, and reasoning of Aba Al-Sadiq. With determination, they have risen to spread his message across the Nordic lands, calling the people to truth, justice, and harmony. They see their mission as restoring the balance of Ragnarök—not as an end, but as a renewal—by working under the banner and guardianship of Aba Al-Sadiq, the divine link guiding humanity to truth in this time and age.