The Mahdi Rises From the West

Imagine waking up one day to see the Sun rising from the west. This unusual anomaly would trigger massive geological upheavals; earthquakes, tsunamis, and extreme weather patterns would become the new norm. The planet’s magnetic field could flip, leaving people vulnerable to harmful solar radiation. Our biological rhythms and ecosystems would go haywire, pushing many species toward extinction. Our tech infrastructure would likely collapse, leading to widespread economic and social chaos.

Beyond the physical havoc, the Sun rising from the west holds deep religious and cultural weight. In Islamic eschatology, it's a major sign of the “Day of Judgment,” when faith will no longer save the unbelievers.

Prophet Muhammad said: "The Hour will not be established until the sun rises from the West, so if the people see it they will believe in it, and that is (the time) when {no soul will benefit from its faith as long as it had not believed before}” - Sahih Bukhari, Chapter 65 Prophetic Commentary on the Qur'an, Hadith 4635.

In eschatology, where ancient prophecies intersect with modern-day events, a captivating narrative unfolds—a prophecy of profound significance to Islamic and Judeo-Christian traditions. It speaks of a savior, a messianic figure, emerging in the end times to restore justice and equity. This prophecy, often referred to as the "sun rising from the west," has captured the imagination and hope of countless believers.

Traditionally, both Sunni and Shia Muslims have envisioned the Mahdi as an Arab emerging from Mecca, accompanied by Arab companions. However, a closer examination of religious scriptures reveals an entirely different picture.

The Symbol of the Sun in Religious Traditions

While a literal interpretation of the sun rising from the west poses catastrophic scientific implications, a symbolic reading offers a deeper understanding. The "sun" in this context represents a divine messenger, a beacon of guidance and hope.

The Quran, the Old Testament, and the New Testament provide symbolic references to the symbol of the sun. In the Quran, Joseph's dream of the sun, moon, and stars bowing to him symbolizes people. Similarly, in Genesis, Jacob (the sun) bows to Joseph, indicating that the sun represents a person. In short, the prophecy of the sun rising from the west points to a person, rather than a literal astronomical event.

Imam Al-Kadhim said: “...The Qaim rises from the west and his origin is from the east, and it is there that his rise will be established and his matter completed.” - Sharh Al- Akhbar, Al-Kadi Al-No’man, Vol. 3, p. 365.

The Mahdi or the Qaim, therefore, is seen as the sun rising from the west—a divine messenger who emerges to guide humanity. Another exciting and imminent hope is that the matter of the Qaim is fixed and will be established. That’s why there are narrations that state that no matter what the enemies of the Qaim do, they are only paving the way for him.

From the Messenger Mohammed, who said: “There must be a Riser from the sons of Fatima who rises from the west...” - Sharh Al-Akhbar, Al-Kadi Al- No’man, Vol. 3, p. 363.

The Mahdi's Rise in the West

The Qaim Aba Al-Sadiq is the only Imam who has come from “the West”. He was born of an Egyptian Father and an American mother, his head is in the West and his origins from the East. He spent the greater part of his early childhood and teenage years, all the way up until the age of 25, in the United States of America, where he then continued his mission in Egypt. After moving to Egypt, he began calling people towards the Ahlul Bayt and Imam Mahdi, and believers from all over the world, “the people of the West” began joining him and helping him build a media platform to call towards the “Supremacy of God.”

The Prince of Believers said, "Verily I shall build a platform in Egypt.’ The narrator said, ‘O Prince of Believers, it is as if you are saying that you will rise after your death.’ He said, ‘How farfetched, O Abayah! You went into a different sect, a man from me does that.” – Bihar Al-Anwar Vol. 53 page 59.

This is yet another fulfilling prophecy,

The Prince of the Believers Ali ibn Abi Talib said: “The Companion of Egypt is the sign of signs, and his sign is wondrous and it has signs to it, his heart is Hassan (good) and his head is Mohammed and he changes the name of his grandfather. If he emerges, know that the Mahdi will knock on your doors, so before he knocks, fly to him in the domes of the clouds or come to him even if you must crawl on ice.” – What Imam Ali said concerning the End Times, Al- Sayed Ali Ashoor, p. 330.

The Ahlul Bayt gave a specific title to the one who paves the way for the twelfth Imam, Imam al-Mahdi. And that person is “the Companion of Egypt”.

In the beginning of this movement back in 2011, believers from over 20 nations began flying out to gather with the Qaim Aba Al-Sadiq in Egypt, where eventually in 2015 - he raised the prophesied banner that was foretold by the Ahlul Bayt. No man on earth has ever raised a banner like this, except for the Qaim Aba Al-Sadiq Abdullah Hashem.

"Verily we, Ahlul Bayt have a banner, whoever goes ahead of it has renegaded, and whoever is late to it has perished, and whoever follows it has followed [us], it is written in it: 'Allegiance is to Allah!'" – 250 Signs Page 15

So indeed Aba Al-Sadiq Abdullah Hashem was raised in Egypt and then migrated to the West, where he later returned to Egypt to raise the prophesied black banner “Allegiance is to Allah” in 2015, after the prophesied death of King Abdullah of Hijaz, where Prophet Muhammad guaranteed that after the death of King Abdullah, the Qaim would appear to the world.

“I am prepared to guarantee Imam Qa'im to one who guarantees the death of Abdullah; because after the death of Abdullah, the Muslims will not have consensus on any one person and this matter will not end except with your Imam. If Allah wills, the kingdom running into years will end and the kingdom running into days and months will begin.” I (the narrator) asked: “Would this matter be prolonged?” He replied: “Definitely not.” - Ghaybat Al-Tusi, Al-Shaikh Al-Tusi, Vol. 1, p. 467

And the Qaim Aba Al-Sadiq Abdullah Hashem appeared in 2015 at 32 years old.

“He appears in the image of a successful youth at the age of 32.” - Kitab Al- Ghayba (Book of Occultation), Al-Numani, Vol. 1, p. 193

Then after his worldwide “appearance” in 2015, the Qaim began a new exodus in 2017 and migrated his community to the West in Germany. It is here that another wave of believers began to fly out over the clouds to join the Qaim and the divine community grew even stronger. 

After opening up his first official satellite channel and broadcasting to over 57 million homes in the MENA region, the community of the Qaim then migrated to Sweden, where it operated the satellite channel and called people day and night to the religion and to the banner “Allegiance is to Allah” and even more believers joined him. 

Ansar of the Mahdi

Ansar of the Mahdi

Ansar of the Mahdi

Ansar of the Mahdi

And after a great deal of persecution from the locals and eventually the Swedish government, the Qaim finally established a worldwide headquarters in the United Kingdom, where the United Nations and over 20 international human rights organisations have deemed the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light, not only a official religion regocgnized in “The West”, but also a persecuted religious minority.

Abdullah Hashem's introduction of new doctrines and practices challenges traditional Islamic teachings; such as permitting alcohol, lifting the obligation of hijab, exposing the non-working scholars, exposing that the Kaaba not being in its true location, the acceptance of all people regardless of race, religion or orientation, and questioning the Quran's integrity— to name a few. These radical changes fulfill the prophecy of the Mahdi bringing “a new matter, new jurisprudence, and new book”, and facing resistance from Arabs and Persians.

The sixth Imam, Jafar Al-Sadiq said: “The Qaim/Riser comes with a new matter, a new book and a new judgment which is difficult upon the Arabs.” - Kitab Al- Ghayba (Book of Occultation), Al-Numani, Vol. 1, p. 236

“If the Riser rises he shall call the people to a new Islam, and he shall guide them to a matter that was lost and that the people strayed from, and verily the Riser was called a Mahdi [a Guide] because he guides to a matter which is lost, and he was called a Riser because he rises with the truth.” - Bihar Al-Anwar, Al- Allamah Al-Majlisi, Vol. 51, p. 30

The Mahdi's companions, predominantly non-Arabs, come from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds, uniting under the belief in the supremacy of God. The companions circling the Mahdi number 313, hailing from various countries including Ethiopia, Colombia, Malaysia, Sweden, Switzerland, Egypt, Italy, Kenya, Thailand, Montenegro, Slovakia, Slovenia, Korea, America, France, Germany, the UK, Portugal, Peru, Kurdistan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, France, Spain, Yemen, Venezuela, Trinidad and many other countries. This diverse assembly of followers emphasizes the global nature of the Mahdi's mission, transcending cultural and geographical boundaries, and more importantly that they originate from the West.

And if you think that is strange, then the strangeness of this matter was prophesied by the Prophet Muhammad as well:

Prophet Muhammad said: "Indeed Islam began as something strange and it will return to being strange as it began. So glad tidings for the strangers." - Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2629

The prophecy of “The Sun Rising from the West” not only refers to the Qaim from the family of Muhammad, Aba Al-Sadiq Abdullah Hashem, but it’s also important to note that his followers would be perceived as “Sun and Moon worshippers”.

Imam Al-Sadiq (pbuh) said: "If the Qaim (Riser) emerges, all those, whom saw that they were of this matter, will go out of it and there shall enter into it the likeness of the worshippers of the sun and the moon." Ghaybat Alnu'mani, page .332

You can understand this parallel in a number of ways. For example that the “People of the West” would not be born muslim before they enter the call of the Qaim and they will be perceived by the Arab Muslims around the world as “sun and moon worshippers” or non-believers in Islam.

You can also understand this narration to be pointing at a group of diverse people from the four corners of the Earth that submit and pledge their allegiance to “The Sun”, the Qaim Aba Al-Sadiq Abdullah Hashem, hence they are “sun worshippers”, because worshipping God truly means the submission to his appointed vicegerent on the Earth and recognising the “Imam of the Time”, who in our time today is the Qaim Aba Al-Sadiq Abdullah Hashem.

Imam Al-Baqir said: “The companions of the Riser are 313 men, the sons of the Non-Arabs. Some of them will be carried in the clouds during the day, they’re known by their name, their father’s name, lineage and qualities.” - The Book of Occultation- Nomani- Vol.1 page 327.

The Prince of the Believers said: “As if I’m seeing the Non-Arabs putting up their tents in Al-Koufa mosque and teaching the people the Quran as it came down.” - Kitab Al-Ghayba (Book of Occultation), Al-Numani, Vol. 1, p. 332.

Born and raised in the West

The narrative of the sun rising from the west and the emergence of the Mahdi presents a profound and suspenseful journey through ancient prophecies and contemporary revelations. The conclusion is both startling and hopeful—the world savior is here today, in Aba Al-Sadiq Abdullah Hashem, the Qaim.

Born and raised in America, Abdullah Hashem embodies the prophecy of the Qaim, the savior of mankind, whose emergence from the West mirrors the unexpected rise of Moses from the house of Pharaoh.

There are a lot of similarities between Moses and Aba Al-Sadiq. Moses was a Savior who was raised in the palace of Pharaoh. Aba Al-Sadiq was raised in the house of the Greater Dajjal America. Moses was not fluent in Hebrew, and Aba Al-Sadiq addresses the whole world in English, while the Muslims were expecting the Qaim to speak in Arabic. Although he speaks Arabic, he chooses to deliver the message to all people in English. Moses was not from amongst the Hebrew nation, and the Arabs were not expecting the Mahdi to rise from the West. Moses left the land of Pharaoh in the same way Aba Al-Sadiq left the land of America from the Pharaoh of this time.

As the world struggles with injustice and seeks a divine leader and saviour, the prophecy of the sun rising from the west offers a message of divine intervention and guidance.

Aba Al-Sadiq Abdullah Hashem stands as a testament to the enduring power of eschatological beliefs and hope in fulfilling prophecies; bridging the ancient and modern worlds and heralding a new era of spiritual awakening and justice. His emergence to spread justice and equity in the land, signifies the beginning of his movement to eradicate injustice and inequity, beginning from the West and eventually moving back to his origins in the East. And along with his devoted companions and supporters, the Qaim will work to build a Divine Just State on Earth, where the rule of satan will end and God’s Kingdom on Earth will be established.