Muslim ”Mahdi/Messiah” Calls for Arabs to Build Jewish Temple In Jerusalem
Israel 365 News: Two weeks ago, Israel365 News published an article about Abdullah Hashem Aba Al-Sadiq, commonly known as Abdullah Hashem, an Egyptian-American and the founder of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light (AROPL). Abdullah Hashem claims to be the “living successor of both Prophet Muhammad and Jesus Christ,” and his sermons bring “a divine message to the global Christian community.” He also claims to be “the successor to Simon Peter, the successor to Jesus Christ, the true and legitimate Pope.” He claims to be the Mahdi, a Messianic figure and a redeemer of Islam who will come as an end-of-days ruler.
After the article was published, Israel365 News was contacted by Arnaud al Almahdi, a spokesperson for the organization. He released a statement outlining a proposal by Abdullah Hashem for peace between the Palestinians and Israel based on the Arab world joining with Jews in the construction of the Third Temple in Jerusalem:
“FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Groundbreaking Solution Proposed for Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A Call for Unity and Peace [9/May/2025] – In a bold and defining development, Abdullah Hashem Aba Al-Sadiq (From Him is Peace), identified as the Riser of the Family of Mohammed in the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light has presented a compelling vision for lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
This initiative calls for a joint effort between the Arabs and Jews to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem. It also calls for the exodus of the Palestinians from Gaza and the creation of a new state headed by a descendant and heir to the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH and his family). In a direct appeal, Aba Al-Sadiq calls upon Benjamin Netanyahu to grant freedom to the two million Palestinians, envisioning their secured future in a new, Divine Just State. He also calls for recognition from both sides that he, as the representative of Mohammed, be the negotiator between the two parties. Contact: [The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light] Read More…
Opinion: He claims to be the Mahdi.
I have often credited Muslims for knowing Islamic eschatology while criticizing Christians for not knowing Bible prophecy. Now I can honestly say Muslims know Bible prophecy better than most Christians. I will come back to that in a moment.
So who is the Mahdi?
Iranians believe that Muslims should prepare the world for the coming of the Imam Mahdi, who will establish Islamic rule around the world and clean up the planet from those who do not practice Islam.
Apocalyptic Muslims have long believed that the appearance of Mahdi would coincide with a civil war in the lands of sham (Syria), which will destroy the country.
The Shiite clerics of Iran believe that Mahdi is the child of Muhammad, the “hidden Imam” and the twelfth Imam. They argue that Muhammad al Mahdi was born thousands of years ago and disappeared to reappear later when certain signs emerge.
Shiites believe that at the end of times, the 12th Imam, will reappear with Jesus Christ at his side, kill all the infidels and raise the flag of Islam in all four corners of the world.
Ayatollah Khamenei told Iranians back in July 2010 that he personally met with the Twelfth Imam. He also claimed to be the personal representative of the Mahdi on earth, and said all Muslims must “obey him.”
“And I looked, and behold, a white horse. He who sat on it had a bow; and a crown was given to him, and he went out conquering and to conquer.” Revelation 6:2
The conqueror’s crown (stephanos) is a dead giveaway of a false messiah.
Abdullah Hashem Aba Al-Sadiq is paraphrasing, is Daniel 9:27
“He will confirm a covenant with many for one ‘seven.’ In the middle of the ‘seven’ he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And at the temple he will set up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him.” NIV Emphasis added
In this prophecy, a 7 year (Hebrew shabua = week or 7, or a week of years) peace treaty is made between Israel and her neighbors (many). That he, Antichrist, will bring an end to animal sacrifice indicates the 3rd temple, the only place sacrifices can be made.
How clever.
We have often speculated that Antichrist will have to find a way to allow a Jewish Temple on the Temple Mount while placating Arabs, and theorized that Antichrist will be an Edomite, half Jew and half Arab.
So what do we have here with Mahmoud Hashem Aba Al-Sadiq?
“…For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many” Matthew 14:5.
Jesus was answering His disciples’ questions about the end of the age. Jesus’ first warning was about deception. Normally, when I write about Matthew 24, I do not include Matthew 24:4-5, because I have not noticed anyone declaring themselves as the ‘Christ’, until now.
Scroll down to Matthew 24:24…
“For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.”
The elect in this passage are the Jewish people, to whom all of Matthew 24 is devoted. The church will have been taken into the heavenlies to meet the true Christ in the air (1 Thess. 4:16-17) before Antichrist can appear.
And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord will consume with the breath of His mouth and destroy with the brightness of His coming.
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