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Birth of Ahmed al-Hassan
Ahmed al-Hassan, who would later claim to be the prophesied Yamani and a messenger from Imam Mahdi is born in Basra, Iraq. -
Declaration of the Divine Call
Ahmed al-Hassan announced his mission as the Yamani and a messenger from Imam Mahdi, marking the beginning of the movement that would evolve into the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light. -
Emergence of Abdullah Hashem Aba Al-Sadiq
Abdullah Hashem, a disciple of Ahmed al-Hassan in Egypt, attracted followers after being mentioned in Prophet Muhammad's will as a Mahdi. Ahmed al-Hassan announced him as the Qaim from Muhammad's family, initiating a movement with the motto "Allegiance is to Allah." -
Official Establishment and Migration to Sweden
Officially established as a nonprofit organization with church status in the United States. Same hear Abduallah Hashem and around 70 followers establish themselves on a farm in Sweden. -
Publication of Sacred Text and Relocation of Headquarters
Published their sacred text "The Goal of the Wise," and moved their headquarters to the United Kingdom. -
Persecution and Asylum Attempts
Members faced persecution in various countries. Members attempting to seek asylum detained at the Turkish-Bulgarian border. -
Publication of "The Mahdi's Manifesto"
"The Mahdi's Manifesto" is released outlining their beliefs and mission. -
Present Day
Continues its activities from the headquarters in the UK with members in over 40 countries.