An Interview with the Believer Who Posted AROPL Flyers on the Temple Mount

In one of the boldest acts of religious expression seen recently, a young Palestinian man has taken a message of unification to one of the most contested religious sites in the world. Nour Assi-Acre, a believer in the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light (AROPL), traveled to the Temple Mount—known in Islam as Al-Aqsa Mosque and revered in Judaism as the holiest site on earth—to post flyers proclaiming the appearance of Aba al-Sadiq, the figure he believes is the long-awaited reformer of justice and equity, the Mahdi.

The Temple Mount, located in the Old City of Jerusalem, has long been a focal point of religious tension between Jews, Christians, and Muslims. Nour’s action, in the eyes of many, is more than just a declaration of faith—it is a call for unity and a challenge to deeply entrenched sectarian divides.

We spoke with Nour to learn more about his background, motivations, and what led him to risk so much for his convictions.

What is your cultural and religious background?

I am a young Arab Muslim from the land of Palestine, living alone in a rented apartment. I follow the path of Muhammad and his pure, righteous family.

I was born into a Sunni family, but from a young age, I deeply loved Muhammad, the kind and merciful Messenger of Islam. I was especially passionate about the legacy of Imam Ali, the Prince of Believers. I regularly attended mosques and eagerly awaited the blessed Friday prayers. But over time, I began questioning the teachings I heard—particularly the reverence shown to figures like Abu Bakr and Umar. I felt these contradicted the true spirit and leadership of the Prophet’s family.

Eventually, after years of reflection and study, I chose to embrace the Shia faith. It was a decision that came with hardship, but it remains the greatest honor of my life.

How did your family, friends, and colleagues react to your new beliefs?

Many of my former friends—especially those who followed Abu Bakr and Umar—turned against me. I tried to engage them with their own texts, pointing to the legitimacy of Imam Ali’s leadership. But one by one, they began distancing themselves. Even people in my city began looking at me as if I were misguided or a heretic. My image was distorted publicly.

What prompted you to post the flyers of Aba al-Sadiq on the Temple Mount?

I’ve long awaited the appearance of the Mahdi, the savior of our time. I believe that he is Aba al-Sadiq. My journey to Jerusalem and the act of placing the posters was driven by my belief that he will fill the world with justice, just as it has been filled with corruption.

How do you view the mission of AROPL and the goals of Aba al-Sadiq?

Our Muhammadan Islam—AROPL—is a religion of love, truth, and submission to God. It calls on us to embody divine attributes and show moral excellence to all people, regardless of background. The differences between us should be chances to learn and grow, not to divide.

As the Quran says in Surah Al-Hujurat, “O humanity! Indeed, We created you from a male and a female, and made you into peoples and tribes so that you may know one another.”

What is the core message of this religion under the leadership of Aba al-Sadiq?

We must show humanity that the religion of Muhammad, Ali, Fatima, Hasan, and Husayn is the true religion of God. All divine religions stemmed from one source, culminating in the family of the Prophet—through the Imams and Mahdis, and now, Aba al-Sadiq, Abdullah Hashem.

How do you see the future?

I am, above all, a servant of Aba al-Sadiq. I fear no blame for standing in God’s truth.

As it is written in Joshua 1:9: “Behold I command thee, take courage, and be strong. Fear not and be not dismayed: because the Lord thy God is with thee in all things wherever thou shalt go.”