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The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light moved into a former orphanage in Crewe in 2021. It’s American-born leader Abdullah Hashem has declared himself the Madhi or saviour. But earlier this year, 500 police officers raided the organisation's headquarters, leading to protests in the town throughout the summer. File on 4 Investigates follows the group’s journey from Egypt through Europe to discover what brought them to the UK. Presented by Hayley Mortimer & Emir Nader.Archive: The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light / AROPL Studios.

The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light moved into a former orphanage in Crewe, Cheshire, in 2021. Its American-born leader, Abdullah Hashem, claims to be the Mahdi, a messianic figure regarded in Islam as the saviour of mankind. Earlier this year, around 500 police officers raided the organisation's headquarters as part of an investigation into allegations of forced marriage, modern slavery and sexual offences. In this episode of BBC News: Behind the Investigation, journalists Hayley Mortimer and Emir Nader explain how they investigated the group's journey from Egypt to Germany, Sweden and ultimately the UK. They discuss the beliefs of the movement, its controversial leader, the disappearance of a former member, and the challenges of reporting on a new religious movement. To hear the full investigation, search for File on 4 Investigates on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts. Background to the police investigation: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c759n2lnxz0o #BBCNews #BehindTheInvestigation #FileOn4 #Crewe #Religion #Investigation #UKNews #AhmadiReligionOfPeaceAndLight For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news

The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light moved into a former orphanage in Crewe, Cheshire, in 2021. Its American-born leader, Abdullah Hashem, claims to be the Mahdi, a messianic figure regarded in Islam as the saviour of mankind. Earlier this year, around 500 police officers raided the organisation's headquarters as part of an investigation into allegations of forced marriage, modern slavery and sexual offences. In this episode of BBC News: Behind the Investigation, journalists Hayley Mortimer and Emir Nader explain how they investigated the group's journey from Egypt to Germany, Sweden and ultimately the UK. They discuss the beliefs of the movement, its controversial leader, the disappearance of a former member, and the challenges of reporting on a new religious movement. To hear the full investigation, search for File on 4 Investigates on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts. Background to the police investigation: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c759n2lnxz0o #BBCNews #BehindTheInvestigation #FileOn4 #Crewe #Religion #Investigation #UKNews #AhmadiReligionOfPeaceAndLight For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news

The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light are based in Crewe. Who are they?

In the UK, Cheshire East Council said it could not remove the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light from its Crewe headquarters while a police investigation continued, and protesters clashed at Chester M...

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Les arrestations se poursuivent au sein du groupe religieux Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light (AROPL) : deux nouveaux membres ont été interpellés début mai 2026, portant à douze le nombre total de suspects dans une enquête pour traite d'êtres humains, esclavage moderne et agressions sexuelles. Les 7 et 8 mai 2026, deux hommes ont

Has former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s career been scripted and controlled by the strange leader of a breakaway Hare Krishna group? Chris Butler formed the Science of Identity organization in the seventies. Gabbard’s parents joined when she was two years old. Gabbard claims Butler has no influence on her political life, yet bombshell reporting by the Washington Post piece unearths 25,000 leaked documents to reveal that her guru may have been pulling the strings all along. The kicker? Gabbard resigned two days after journalist Jon Swaine let her team know the article would be published. Meanwhile, another cult-leader story concerns American-born Abdullah Hashem. Claiming to be the “true and only legitimate pope” (as well as successor of Jesus, Saint Peter, and Mohammed), Hashem and 150 followers took over a former orphanage in England—and have been building a significant online following ever since. On April 29, hundreds of police raided Hashem’s headquarters, charging the holy man and eight others with human trafficking, sex crimes, and forced marriage. This is the story of how these two cult operators are influencing minds across the pond. Show Notes British Police Raid Abdullah Hashem’s Compound Slavery and Trafficking Risk Orders Granted in AROPL Case Religious Sect Immigration Visas Investigated Patreon Bonus: The New Age Muslim Apocalyptic Prophet WaPo Piece on Tulsi Gabbard’s Mysterious Guru’s Influence on her Political Career Hare Krishna Guru Sought Political Power Starting in the 1970s New Yorker: What Does Tulsi Gabbard Believe? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The week of 15–21 June brought fresh movement on the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light (AROPL) case in Crewe, where protests outside Webb House continue alongside court hearings on obstruction charge...

In this exclusive interview Zahra Hassoun shares her personal account of her experiences inside the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light (AROPL), also known as the Religion of Peace and Light. During this interview, Zahra discusses allegations concerning: ► Internal control and manipulation of members ► Secretive leadership structures and authority claims ► Family involvement within the organization ► Claims of psychological pressure and intimidation ► The role of Hani Shakir Khairallah and Abdullah Hashem ► Disputes regarding spiritual authority and alleged supernatural claims ► Her reasons for leaving the movement This interview forms part of an ongoing series documenting testimonies from former members, relatives, and individuals formerly associated with the organization. Disclaimer: The views and allegations expressed in this interview are those of the interviewee. They are presented as part of her personal testimony and experiences. If you have information relevant to this investigation or wish to share your own experiences, please contact the channel. #ZahraHassoun #AROPL #ReligionOfPeaceAndLight #AbdullahHashem #HaniShakir #MahdiCult #CultAwareness #ReligiousMovements #Whistleblower #FormerMember #CultSurvivor #ExposingAROPL #Interview #Testimony

The religious group hit the headlines in April following a police raid at its headquarters.

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Protesters demonstrating outside the headquarters of a religious group at the centre of a major police investigation say nightly protests will continue until the group leaves town, but they insist they are not "racist" and do not want to appear "aggressive". One resident who spoke anonymously to the BBC said their children felt "intimidated" by the protesters' continued presence at Webb House Crewe, owned by the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light (AROPL), while another said they were "frightening". The group hit the headlines in April after Webb House was raided and 12 people were arrested by police investigating allegations of serious sexual offences, modern slavery and forced marriage. Police said the majority of the protests had been "peaceful" but AROPL said it had been subjected to "arson attacks" after fireworks were thrown. All those arrested in the raids were released on bail, but seven had interim anti-slavery orders imposed, while 25 people are due in court this week charged with obstruction during the police raid. Nine people have so far been arrested at what police called incidents of "disorder" at protests outside Webb House. Two have been charged with using violence and threatening behaviour. When the BBC visited Webb...

In this exclusive interview Zahra Hassoun shares her personal account of her experiences inside the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light (AROPL), also known as the Religion of Peace and Light. During this interview, Zahra discusses allegations concerning: ► Internal control and manipulation of members ► Secretive leadership structures and authority claims ► Family involvement within the organization ► Claims of psychological pressure and intimidation ► The role of Hani Shakir Khairallah and Abdullah Hashem ► Disputes regarding spiritual authority and alleged supernatural claims ► Her reasons for leaving the movement This interview forms part of an ongoing series documenting testimonies from former members, relatives, and individuals formerly associated with the organization. Disclaimer: The views and allegations expressed in this interview are those of the interviewee. They are presented as part of her personal testimony and experiences. If you have information relevant to this investigation or wish to share your own experiences, please contact the channel. #ZahraHassoun #AROPL #ReligionOfPeaceAndLight #AbdullahHashem #HaniShakir #MahdiCult #CultAwareness #ReligiousMovements #Whistleblower #FormerMember #CultSurvivor #ExposingAROPL #Interview #Testimony

In this exclusive interview Zahra Hassoun shares her personal account of her experiences inside the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light (AROPL), also known as the Religion of Peace and Light. During this interview, Zahra discusses allegations concerning: ► Internal control and manipulation of members ► Secretive leadership structures and authority claims ► Family involvement within the organization ► Claims of psychological pressure and intimidation ► The role of Hani Shakir Khairallah and Abdullah Hashem ► Disputes regarding spiritual authority and alleged supernatural claims ► Her reasons for leaving the movement This interview forms part of an ongoing series documenting testimonies from former members, relatives, and individuals formerly associated with the organization. Disclaimer: The views and allegations expressed in this interview are those of the interviewee. They are presented as part of her personal testimony and experiences. If you have information relevant to this investigation or wish to share your own experiences, please contact the channel. #ZahraHassoun #AROPL #ReligionOfPeaceAndLight #AbdullahHashem #HaniShakir #MahdiCult #CultAwareness #ReligiousMovements #Whistleblower #FormerMember #CultSurvivor #ExposingAROPL #Interview #Testimony

In this exclusive interview we hear testimony from individuals who went undercover participant who gained access to the group's headquarters of @ahmadireligion. Filmed in Crewe this episode features testimony from an undercover participant commentary from long term researchers of the movement Sayed Ali Imam and footage from outside the group's compound as concerns continue to be raised about the organisation and its activities. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this video are those of the individuals interviewed. Any allegations discussed remain allegations unless proven in a court of law. All individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. This video is presented for documentary, educational and public interest purposes. #aropl #ahmadireligionofpeaceandlight #abdullahhashem

La disparition depuis 2019 de Lisa Wiese, une mère de famille allemande, connaît un nouveau rebondissement après une vaste opération policière menée au Royaume-Uni contre la secte Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light (AROPL). En avril, près de 500 policiers ont participé à un raid au siège britannique du mouvement, à Crewe, aboutissant à douze