¶ Our Beliefs
The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light is the religion founded by the Qa'im of the Family of Mohammed, Abdullah Hashem Aba Al-Sadiq (From Him is Peace) and Imam Mahdi (PBUH & His Family). It is the fulfillment of prophecy as per the Narrations and Scriptures of the Abrahamic faiths. It is the religion that was foretold by the Holy Household of Prophet Mohammed (From Them is Peace) to emerge in the End Times.
The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light is the religion described in the Narrations and traditions of Mohammed and the Family of Mohammed (From Them is Peace) as the "new religion” which Imam Mahdi (PBUH & His Family) and the Qa'im of the Family of Mohammed (From Them is Peace) bring forth whereby they fill the world with justice and equity as it has been filled with injustice and tyranny.
¶ The Appearance of the Yamani Imam Ahmed Al-Hassan (From Him is Peace)
Twenty-five years ago, the signs of the fulfillment of this great prophecy appeared on the horizon, when Imam Ahmed Al-Hassan (From Him is Peace) appeared in 1999 in Basra, Iraq; claiming to be a Messenger from Imam Mahdi (PBUH & His Family) to all the people, and the promised Yamani prophesied by the Holy Household of Prophet Mohammed (From Them is Peace) in the Narrations.
Imam Ahmed Al-Hassan (From Him is Peace) began establishing the pillars of this religion by reviving people’s relationship with their Lord. He came with a truth that no one had preceded him with. He revealed the road map that God had set for us since the beginning of time by which people can find their way back to God. That road map is the Law of Knowing the Vicegerent or the Proof of God.
¶ The Law of Knowing the Vicegerent
The Law of Knowing the Vicegerent or the Proof of God is derived from the Holy Qur’an and the story of creation. This Law states that the Divine Messenger in every age is identified by three criteria:
- Appointment by God: The Vicegerent must be appointed by God and mentioned by a previous Prophet or Messenger.
- Possession of Divine Knowledge: The Vicegerent must be knowledgeable and possess Divine knowledge.
- Call to God's Rulership: The Vicegerent must call to God and God’s rulership, emphasizing that God alone appoints the Caliph or Ruler.
This is illustrated in the story of the appointment of Adam as a Caliph in the Holy Qur'an:
And [mention, O Mohammed], when your Lord said to the angels, “Indeed, I will make upon the earth a successive authority.” They said, “Will You place upon it one who causes corruption therein and sheds blood, while we exalt You with praise and declare Your perfection?” He [Allah] said, “Indeed, I know that which you do not know.”
And He taught Adam the names - all of them. Then He showed them to the angels and said, “Inform Me of the names of these, if you are truthful.”
They said, “Exalted are You; we have no knowledge except what You have taught us. Indeed, it is You who is the Knowing, the Wise.”
He said, “O Adam, inform them of their names.” And when he had informed them of their names, He said, “Did I not tell you that I know the unseen [aspects] of the heavens and the earth? And I know what you reveal and what you have concealed.”
And [mention] when We said to the angels, “Prostrate before Adam”; so they prostrated, except for Iblîs. He refused and was arrogant and became of the disbelievers.– The Holy Qur’an, Chapter 2 (Al-Baqarah), Verses 30-34
¶ Being Appointed in The Holy Will
[…] Then there will be twelve Mahdis after him, so if death comes to him, let him hand it over to his son, the first of the close ones, he has three names, one like mine and my Father’s and it is Abdullah (Servant of God), Ahmed (the Praised), and the third name is Al-Mahdi (the Guided), and he is the first of the believers.
– Ghaybat Al-Tusi, Al-Shaikh Al-Tusi, Vol. 1, p. 174; Bihar Al-Anwar, Al-Allamah Al-Majlisi, Vol. 53, p. 148
Imam Ahmed Al-Hassan and Abdullah Hashem Aba Al-Sadiq (From Them is Peace) are the only individuals in history who have claimed to be "Ahmed" and "Abdullah" mentioned in the Holy Will of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH & His Family). This Will, according to the famous narration of the "Calamity of Thursday," is a declaration that, if adhered to, ensures that people will never go astray:
Ibn ‘Abbas narrated: “When Allah’s Apostle was on his death-bed and in the house there were some people among whom was Umar bin Al-Khattab, the Prophet said, ‘Come, let me write for you a statement after which you will not go astray after it.’ Umar said, ’The Prophet is seriously ill and you have the Qur’an; so the Book of Allah is enough for us.' The people present in the house differed and quarrelled. Some said: ‘Go near so that the Prophet may write for you a statement after which you will not go astray,’ while the others said as Umar said. When they caused a hue and cry before the Prophet, Allah’s Apostle said, ‘Go away!’" Ubaidullah said: “Ibn ‘Abbas used to say, ‘It was very unfortunate that Allah’s Apostle was prevented from writing that statement for them because of their disagreement and noise.’”
– Sahih Al-Bukhari , Al-Bukhari, Book of Patients, Hadith No. 5669
¶ Possession of Divine Knowledge
Imam Ahmed Al-Hassan and Abdullah Hashem Aba Al-Sadiq (From Them is Peace) have demonstrated their Divine Knowledge through their numerous books, sermons, and lectures. Their knowledge, which surpasses anything previously known, has remained unchallenged since Imam Ahmed Al-Hassan (From Him is Peace) began speaking publicly in 1999. They have elucidated many problematic and confusing teachings in Scripture, connected dots across different religious and philosophical traditions, and revealed many hidden secrets in the teachings of the Prophets and the Messengers of God (PBUT).
¶ Call to God's Rulership
The concept of the Supremacy of God means that the person who is holding the affairs of humanity has to be somebody chosen, selected, and appointed by God. He is not elected by people or chosen on the basis of people’s subjective self-interest, the interest of a political party, or the biases of any particular group.
– The Goal of the Wise, Abdullah Hashem Aba Al-Sadiq (From Him is Peace), Door 7 (The Seventh Covenant With Imam Ahmed Al-Hassan (From Him is Peace)), p. 101
Currently, the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light, led by the Qa'im/Riser of the Family of Mohammed Abdullah Hashem Aba Al-Sadiq (From Him is Peace), stands as the solitary Voice advocating for the Rulership of God on Earth. It emphasizes that this principle lies at the heart of all divine religions, opposing the corruption and oppression that arise when humans appoint their own leaders. As such, it represents the sole religious movement echoing the fundamental teaching of all the Prophets and Messengers (PBUT).
¶ The Appearance of Imam Mahdi at the Prophesied Time
On January 23, 2015, the world witnessed the fulfillment of a critical prophecy given by Prophet Mohammed (PBUH & His Family): the appearance of Imam Mahdi (PBUH & His Family) upon the passing of the ruler of Hijaz, Abdullah.
Prophet Mohammed (PBUH & His Family) said: “There shall rule Hijaz a man whose name is the name of an animal, if you look at him from afar you will think that he is cross-eyed but if you come close to him his eyes seem normal, he will be succeeded by a brother named Abdullah, woe to our Shia from him (he repeated this thrice), give me glad tidings of his death and I shall give you glad tidings of the appearance of the Hujjah (Imam Mahdi).”
– 250 Signs until the Appearance of Imam Mahdi, Muhammad Ali Tabatabai, Sign No. 88, p. 136
Before the death of Abdullah of Hijaz, adherents to the Shia sect of Islam in Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon were familiar with this prophecy of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH & His Family). They actively preached it on their minbars, distributed leaflets containing the prophecy, and exchanged glad tidings, for they recognized its unfolding in their time. However, as soon as Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud of Hijaz passed away on January 23, 2015, these voices ceased to proclaim the prophecy. The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light emerged then as the only voice on Earth that has been speaking and disseminating the glad tidings of the appearance of Imam Mahdi (PBUH & His Family) from that very day onwards.
¶ The Seventh Covenant
And [mention, O Muhammad], when We took from the prophets their covenant and from you and from Noah and Abraham and Moses and Jesus, the son of Mary; and We took from them a solemn covenant.
– The Holy Qur’an, Chapter 33 (Al-Azhab), Verse 7
And indeed We made a covenant with Adam before, but he forgot, and We found on his part no firm will-power.
– The Holy Qur’an, Chapter 20 (Taha), Verse 115
Throughout history, the relationship between God and mankind has been established through a series of Covenants. These Covenants, mentioned in the Bible and the Qur'an, include the Covenants with Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Mohammed (PBUT). A Covenant is an agreement in which God blesses, protects, and raises the status of a people as long as they obey the Laws of the Covenant and accept the authority of the Divine Vicegerents appointed by God. When the people abandon these Laws and fight the Vicegerents, the Covenant breaks, leading to the establishment of a new Covenant with new Laws, Jurisprudences, and Holy Books.
Throughout history, most Prophets and Messengers sent by God were rejected, attacked, and martyred due to their commitment to spreading the truth and calling people to uphold their Covenant with God. The same thing happened with the Imams appointed by Prophet Mohammed (PBUH & His Family) in his Holy Will as his Successors and the Divine Vicegerents of the Muslims after him. The breaking of the Mohammedan Covenant led to the need for a new Covenant.
In our time, Imam Ahmed Al-Hassan and Abdullah Hashem Aba Al-Sadiq (From Them is Peace) have been sent to establish and invite people to the Seventh and Final Covenant between God and mankind. This new Covenant validates all previous Covenants and unites people of all backgrounds and beliefs under One Banner, One God, and One Truth, without discrimination. The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light embodies this Seventh Covenant, striving to unite all religions once again and bring people back to the obedience of God's Laws and His appointed Vicegerents.
¶ The Return of Pure Souls
As part of validating previous Covenants, Imam Ahmed Al-Hassan and Abdullah Hashem Aba Al-Sadiq (From Them is Peace) have established a significant connection between the Abrahamic and Eastern religions. They have demonstrated that the belief in reincarnation, central to Dharmic religions and relevant to contemporary spirituality, was originally present in the Abrahamic faiths, with traces still found in their Scriptures.
They have also shown from the Scriptures and Holy Books that the widespread belief in a massive resurrection of the dead in the End Times actually refers to a great reincarnation event. This event is already unfolding, with the best and worst souls that have ever lived being reincarnated on Earth. The best souls include the Prophets and Messengers, led by the Mahdi, while the worst are the tyrants and oppressors throughout history. These souls are now present as human beings, already engaging in the ultimate battle between Good and Evil. This marks the beginning of the promised new chapter in which God will truly rule the Earth, establishing His divine justice and order.
¶ The Divine Just State
The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light is committed to establishing a Divine Just State, where only God and His appointed Vicegerent hold authority. This state aims to eradicate evil, oppression, and tyranny, embodying the true rulership of God on Earth. All the Prophets, Messengers, and Vicegerents (PBUT) worked towards this divine goal, laying the foundations through their efforts and sacrifices. In our time, this mission is being realized under the guidance of the Qa'im/Riser Abdullah Hashem Aba Al-Sadiq (From Him is Peace), who will bring forth a state that aligns with God's Will and promises true justice and order for all humanity. This Divine Just State represents the ultimate fulfillment of God's promise to establish a Kingdom where divine justice prevails.