Abdullah Hashem Aba Al-Sadiq,
Jan. 1, 2025 By AimanAbir18plus –
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Abdullah Hashem’s 2011 Iranian Television Appearance and the Building of a Public Profile
Introduction
Years before Abdullah Hashem publicly declared himself to be Aba Al-Sadiq, the Qa’im, and the divinely appointed Caliph of the age, he was already developing a substantial public profile within the Ahmed al-Hassan movement.
An archived discussion from August 2011 documents Abdullah Hashem’s appearance on the Iranian television programme Raaz (“Secret”), where he was invited to discuss his media productions and online influence.
The discussion provides a snapshot of Abdullah’s position within the movement before the later emergence of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light (AROPL).
The Television Appearance
On 26 August 2011, Abdullah Hashem announced on the Hashem Studios forum that he had appeared on the Iranian television programme Raaz during Ramadan 1432.
According to Abdullah’s own description, the interview focused on:
- The Arrivals
- The Anti-Christ Dajjal Series (TADS)
- Age of Appearance
- 13 Masonic Secrets
- The upcoming release of The Arrived
Abdullah stated:
“This was the first televised mention of The Arrived.”
The appearance demonstrates that by 2011 Abdullah had already established himself as a recognised media figure within certain religious and conspiracy-oriented circles.
A Platform Built on Media
One of the most significant observations from the archive is that Abdullah’s public prominence did not originate from traditional religious scholarship.
The programmes highlighted during the interview were primarily known for:
- Conspiracy narratives.
- Secret society themes.
- End-times speculation.
- Dajjal and Antichrist discussions.
- Geopolitical interpretations.
- Masonic symbolism.
His reputation appears to have been built first through media production rather than through formal theological credentials.
This distinction is important because it helps explain how Abdullah developed an audience before later advancing stronger religious claims.
The Reaction of Followers
The forum responses reveal how followers viewed the appearance.
Members repeatedly described the interview as:
“Amazing”
“A great opportunity”
“A sure achievement in the Dawah”
Several participants expressed hope that the television appearance would lead viewers to investigate the claims of Ahmed al-Hassan.
One member wrote:
“InshaAllah this will make many people in Iran begin searching the internet, and come across the Dawah of Imam Ahmad al-Hassan.”
The emphasis was therefore not simply on Abdullah’s personal success, but on using his growing visibility to promote the wider movement.
Evidence of Emerging Leadership Status
Although Abdullah had not yet publicly declared himself to be the Qa’im or Caliph, the archive demonstrates that he already occupied a prominent position within the community.
Forum administrators and members consistently praised his work.
One member described him as:
“a Pioneer in the internet field.”
Another Iranian participant wrote:
“You are very popular in Iran.”
“I love you like my brother.”
“Your works are pattern in my work.”
The responses show that Abdullah was already functioning as an influential figure whose work inspired followers internationally.
The Authority Structure Already Visible
An interesting exchange appears later in the discussion when a new member asks a practical religious question regarding Eid.
The member states:
“I didn’t break fast because I don’t know what Imam Ahmed al Hassan said on this matter.”
Another member immediately provides the movement’s position regarding the date of Eid.
This interaction demonstrates the degree to which followers were already looking to the movement’s leadership for guidance on everyday religious practice.
The forum functioned not merely as a discussion board but as a mechanism for transmitting authority from leadership to followers.
The Beginning of International Expansion
The archive also reveals evidence of international outreach.
Participants from:
- Iran
- Canada
- Sweden
- New Zealand
- the United Kingdom
- the United States
all participated in the discussion.
Several members explicitly hoped the interview would expand the movement throughout the Middle East.
The television appearance therefore appears to have been viewed as a strategic opportunity to increase visibility and attract new followers.
Before the Claims of Aba Al-Sadiq
Perhaps the most historically important aspect of this archive is what is absent.
At this stage:
- Abdullah is not publicly claiming to be the Qa’im.
- Abdullah is not publicly claiming to be the Caliph of the age.
- Abdullah is not publicly claiming to be Aba Al-Sadiq.
- Followers are still primarily promoting Ahmed al-Hassan as the central religious authority.
The archive therefore captures a transitional period before Abdullah’s later elevation within the movement.
It shows the construction of a public platform that would later become the foundation for much larger claims.
Historical Significance
The Raaz interview demonstrates that Abdullah Hashem’s rise did not begin with his later claims to divine appointment.
Years earlier he had already established:
- A substantial online following.
- International name recognition.
- Media influence.
- Connections to Ahmed al-Hassan’s movement.
- A reputation as a producer of religious and conspiracy-oriented content.
The archive therefore provides an important historical record of Abdullah Hashem before the emergence of AROPL and before the later claims that would place him at the centre of the movement’s theology.
Rather than appearing suddenly as a divinely appointed figure, the evidence suggests a gradual process in which media influence, audience building, international exposure, and organisational prominence preceded later claims of religious authority.