Abdullah Hashem and Aba Al-Sadiq refer to the same individual. Abdullah Hashem, born in 1983 in the United States to an Egyptian father and an American mother, is the founder and leader of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light (AROPL).

He is also known by the title Aba Al-Sadiq, which translates to "Father of the Truthful." In 2015, he publicly declared himself as the Qa'im (the Riser) and the Second Mahdi, succeeding his spiritual guide, Ahmed al-Hasan, who is considered the First Mahdi by their followers. Hashem asserts that his name appears in the Prophet Muhammad's will, which lists twelve Mahdis to succeed the twelve Imams, identifying him as the first of these Mahdis.

Therefore, the titles "Messenger of Imam Mahdi," "The Qa'im," and "Aba Al-Sadiq" all refer to Abdullah Hashem, who claims a divinely appointed role in Islamic eschatology.

Is he the messiah?

No, Abdullah Hashem (Aba Al-Sadiq) is not recognized as the Messiah in mainstream Islam, Sunni or Shia traditions.

Here’s why:

In Twelver Shia Islam (the largest branch of Shia Islam) — which has the most developed doctrine about the Mahdi — the true Mahdi is Muhammad ibn al-Hasan al-Mahdi, the 12th Imam, who went into occultation (hiding) around the 9th century.
Muslims believe that only he, not a new figure like Abdullah Hashem, will return at the End of Time to establish divine justice.
No one else can take his place, and no one else can claim to "succeed" him before he appears.

Similarly, in Sunni Islam, the Mahdi is expected to be a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (from Fatimah’s lineage) who will arise at the end of time, but no one currently alive is recognized as fulfilling this role yet.

Abdullah Hashem claims to be a "successor" to the Mahdi or a "Second Mahdi" in his religious movement called the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light.
But his claims are entirely outside of orthodox Islamic teaching, whether Sunni or Shia.
His movement is seen by the broader Muslim world — both Sunni and Shia — as a fringe sect with no official recognition.
His self-declared titles are regarded with deep skepticism and often outright rejection by mainstream Islamic scholars.

In summary:

According to the Quran and Hadiths accepted by the majority of Muslims, the Messiah (Mahdi or al-Mahdi) will not announce himself as a successor or second version.
The true Mahdi will appear at God's appointed time and will not need to campaign or promote himself through a human religious movement.
Figures like Abdullah Hashem are viewed more like self-proclaimed religious leaders, not the fulfillment of Islamic eschatological prophecies.

Comparison: True Mahdi (Islamic Prophecy) vs. Abdullah Hashem (Aba Al-Sadiq)

Category	True Mahdi in Islam (Sunni and Shia)	Abdullah Hashem (Aba Al-Sadiq)
Identity	Muhammad ibn al-Hasan al-Mahdi, 12th Imam, son of Imam Hasan al-Askari	Abdullah Hashem, American-born religious leader
Lineage	Direct descendant of Prophet Muhammad through Fatimah and Ali	No direct, authenticated lineage to the Prophet
Existence	Born in 868 AD, currently in occultation (hidden by God)	Born in 1983, living publicly and leading a movement
Role	Will appear at End Times to establish universal justice and defeat oppression	Claims to be the "Second Mahdi" and "Qa'im" continuing the mission of an earlier Mahdi figure (Ahmed al-Hasan)
Recognition	Universally awaited by both Sunni and Shia Muslims; no current living person fulfills it	Not recognized by any mainstream Islamic authority (Sunni or Shia)
Arrival	Will appear with divine signs, global recognition, and supported by Jesus (Isa) returning	Self-proclaimed leader with a small, independent religious movement
Prophecy Fulfillment	Will arise after major world chaos and massive cosmic signs (like the sun rising from the West)	No fulfillment of major prophetic signs as described in hadiths or the Quran
Relationship to Islam	Will uphold, purify, and restore Islam based on Quran and Sunnah	Introduces new interpretations and spiritual teachings through his group (Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light)

The True Mahdi is a divinely concealed figure, promised in both Sunni and Shia hadiths, whose appearance will be undeniably global and miraculous.

Abdullah Hashem is a self-declared claimant leading a small breakaway sect without fulfilling the traditional signs described in Islamic sources.

Major Hadiths About the True Mahdi

1. He will appear during great chaos and injustice

The Mahdi will arise when the world is full of tyranny, injustice, and corruption, and he will fill the earth with justice and fairness.

"The Mahdi will be of my stock and will have a broad forehead and a prominent nose. He will fill the earth with equity and justice as it was filled with oppression and tyranny."
(Sunan Abu Dawud, Book 36, Hadith 4272)

2. He will emerge suddenly, not after building a movement

The Mahdi will not spend years gathering followers or founding a sect.
Rather, his arrival will be unexpected and divinely supported, with people recognizing him reluctantly at first.

"The people will seek refuge with the Mahdi and will flock to him like bees to honey because of the trials and tribulations they are suffering."
(Ibn Majah, Kitab al-Fitan, Hadith 4085)

3. He will be from the lineage of Prophet Muhammad

The Mahdi will be from Ahl al-Bayt (the family of the Prophet Muhammad), specifically through Fatimah (the Prophet's daughter).

"The Mahdi will be of my family, of the descendants of Fatimah."
(Sunan Abu Dawud, Book 36, Hadith 4271)

4. He will not claim to be a new prophet

Islam teaches no prophet will come after Muhammad (Khatam an-Nabiyyin — Seal of the Prophets).
The Mahdi is not a new prophet but a righteous leader restoring true Islam.

"There will be no prophet after me, but there will be Caliphs who will increase in number."
(Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 3455)

5. He will rule for a divinely appointed period

The Mahdi's leadership will last for a defined time — seven, eight, or nine years according to different narrations — and his reign will bring unprecedented peace and prosperity.

"He will rule for seven years, and he will fill the earth with justice and fairness."
(Musnad Ahmad, Hadith 10898)

6. Jesus (Isa) will descend and support the Mahdi

After the Mahdi's appearance, Jesus Christ (peace be upon him) will return to Earth.
He will pray behind the Mahdi, showing the Mahdi's rightful leadership in the Islamic community.

"The leader of the Muslims will be the Mahdi, and when Jesus returns, he will pray behind him."
(Sahih Muslim, Book 1, Hadith 293)

🌟 What This Shows:

The Mahdi will not come as a self-promoting figure or build a new sect.
His coming will happen during global turmoil and be accompanied by miraculous events, including Jesus’ return.
His bloodline, character, and timing will be clear and undeniable, not something needing heavy promotion or self-assertion.

Abdullah Hashem does not match any of these authentic signs described in the hadiths.
Instead, his claims fit more into the long historical pattern of self-proclaimed leaders trying to capture the power of messianic expectation.

Islamic Prophecy Timeline: Mahdi → Jesus' Return → Final Battle → Global Peace

Stage	Event	Description
1	Worldwide Chaos and Oppression	Global injustice, wars, and moral decay reach their peak. People are desperate for leadership and peace.
2	Sudden Emergence of the Mahdi	A righteous man from the lineage of Prophet Muhammad appears. He is reluctantly accepted by the people as a just leader. No new revelation is given; he revives true Islam.
3	Mahdi Unites the Ummah (Muslim Community)	The Mahdi leads the Muslim world, establishing justice, fairness, and stability. Several battles against oppression and corruption occur.
4	Return of Jesus (Isa)	Jesus descends near a white minaret in Damascus. He comes not as a new prophet, but to follow Islamic teachings and affirm the Mahdi's leadership.
5	Joint Rule of Mahdi and Jesus	Jesus prays behind the Mahdi, symbolizing unity. Together, they defeat major enemies like the Antichrist (Dajjal).
6	Defeat of the Antichrist (Dajjal)	Jesus personally kills the Dajjal, ending the greatest deception. Truth and justice prevail.
7	Global Era of Peace and Prosperity	The world experiences an era of peace, safety, abundance, and true faith under Jesus' and Mahdi's leadership. Eventually, natural deaths occur, and history moves toward the final resurrection and judgment.

🌟 Key Notes:

The Mahdi does not claim prophethood.
Jesus returns not to establish a new religion, but to support the revival of true Islam.
Major miraculous events accompany these stages (such as Dajjal's defeat and universal peace).
No current claimant, including Abdullah Hashem, matches this sequence or the scale of prophecy fulfillment described in authentic Islamic sources.

Are the two witnesses mention in the Quran?

The Two Witnesses — as described in the Book of Revelation (chapter 11) — are not mentioned in the Quran by name or in the same narrative format. Their story is strictly part of Christian apocalyptic scripture, not Islamic scripture.

However, there are a few important points to understand from both traditions:

🕊️ In the Bible:

The Two Witnesses are found in Revelation 11:3–12. They are described as two prophets who will:

Prophesy for 1,260 days (roughly 3.5 years)
Be clothed in sackcloth
Have power to shut the sky, turn water to blood, and strike the earth with plagues
Be killed by the Beast, their bodies lie in the street for 3.5 days
Be resurrected by God and taken to heaven in full view of the world

Some Christian interpretations identify them as Elijah and Enoch, or Elijah and Moses, because of their miraculous powers and the fact that both Elijah and Enoch are said to have never died physically.

📖 In the Quran:

There is no direct mention of two specific witnesses like in Revelation. However, a few Quranic figures and themes parallel or overlap symbolically, though not by name or narrative:

The Quran mentions witnesses on the Day of Judgment (e.g., hands, tongues, angels) but not a duo of apocalyptic prophets.
The prophets Musa (Moses) and Harun (Aaron) are a prophetic pair, sent together to Pharaoh, but their role is not eschatological.
The Quran acknowledges Enoch (Idris) and Elijah (Ilyas) as prophets but does not link them to an end-times return or dual witnessing mission.

🔎 Do any Islamic traditions mention "Two Witnesses"?

In Islamic eschatology:

Jesus (Isa) is expected to return.
Some traditions refer to companions or helpers who fight evil (like the Dajjal), but there's no concept of two named witnesses with Revelation-style roles.
Shi'a traditions mention certain eschatological figures (e.g., al-Yamani, al-Khurasani) who emerge before the Mahdi, but again, not as biblical-style "witnesses."

🧭 Conclusion:

The Two Witnesses are a Christian apocalyptic concept, rooted in the Book of Revelation.
They are not mentioned in the Quran, nor is there a direct equivalent in core Islamic doctrine.
While both Islam and Christianity speak of end-time figures and divinely guided leaders, the Two Witnesses are unique to the Christian biblical narrative.

End-Times Figures: Christianity vs. Islam

Role / Concept	Christianity (Biblical Prophecy)	Islam (Quran + Hadith)
The Messiah	Jesus Christ (returns in glory, defeats evil, judges the world)	Isa (Jesus) returns to defeat the Dajjal, uphold Islam, and rule with justice. Not divine, but a prophet.
Antichrist	The Beast or Antichrist deceives the world, demands worship, and is defeated by Christ (Revelation 13, 2 Thess 2)	Dajjal (the Deceiver) is a false messiah who misleads people with miracles and false claims. Killed by Isa.
The Mahdi	No direct mention in canonical Bible. Some extra-biblical Christian traditions speak of an end-times righteous king.	Central figure in Shia and Sunni eschatology. Rises before Jesus, defeats tyranny, restores justice.
Two Witnesses	Found in Revelation 11. Two prophets who testify, perform miracles, are killed by the Beast, then resurrected.	No direct counterpart. Not mentioned in Quran or Hadith. No equivalent "two witnesses" figure.
False Prophet	A secondary end-times deceiver who works with the Antichrist to spread false religion (Revelation 13:11-18)	In some interpretations, possibly symbolized by the corrupt ulema or spiritual deceivers allied with Dajjal.
Gog and Magog	Nations that rise for a final battle against God's people. Defeated by divine intervention (Revelation 20:8)	Yajuj and Majuj. Tribes released near the end times. Cause destruction. Eventually destroyed by divine command.
The Beast	A multi-headed apocalyptic entity or empire that wages war against the saints (Revelation 13, 17)	Some interpret the Dajjal or corrupt global system as a parallel to the Beast — representing oppressive regimes.
The Great Deceiver	The Antichrist and Satan deceive the nations (2 Thess 2, Revelation 12-13)	Dajjal misleads with supernatural signs. Shaytan (Satan) also plays a role in human deception.
Final Savior	Jesus Christ, Son of God, returns as Judge and King to defeat evil and establish God's Kingdom	Isa (Jesus) returns as a prophet and servant of Allah, affirms Islamic monotheism, defeats the Dajjal, and unites mankind under truth.

🔎 Observations:

Jesus (Isa) plays a role in both traditions but is understood very differently (divine vs. prophetic).
Antichrist and Dajjal have striking similarities: deceptive, miracle-performing figures who lead humanity astray and are ultimately destroyed by Jesus.
The Mahdi has no biblical equivalent, though some Christian traditions speak of a "Great Monarch" or righteous leader before Christ’s return.
The Two Witnesses are unique to Christianity; no Quranic or Hadith-based version exists in Islam.
Both traditions anticipate a final cosmic battle, resurrection, and divine judgment.

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