:Muhammad Qasim ibn Abd al-Karim

Muhammad Qasim ibn Abd al-Karim was born on 5 July 1976 in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, into a purported Sayyid Qureshi family.{{Cite web |date=2024-08-15 |title=Muhammad Qasim {{!}} Syed Muhammad Qasim Bin Abdul Karim |url=https://muhammadqasimpk.org/press-release-2-muhammad-qasim-deepfake-videos-clarification-on-false-associations/ |access-date=2025-02-23 |language=en-US}} He is 173 cm tall and has a graceful appearance. He has a broad forehead, sharp eyebrows, an aquiline nose, and a mole on his cheek. According to his own biography, Qasim used to play with toys with the names of God and the Islamic prophet Muhammad on them. As such, Qasim is believed to have nurtured a deep love and attachment to God and Muhammad from an early age.

Before the age of 17, Qasim said he saw some important dreams. After 17, he claimed to see God in a veil and started having many religious dreams. Qasim started sharing his dreams in 2014, He never wanted to share them, but he claimed that it was God and Muhammad who instructed him to do so in his dreams. After Qasim began sharing his dreams, he often faced troubles and difficulties, which led him to stop. However, he stated that Muhammad again appeared in his dreams and instructed him to continue sharing them. Qasim claims that it is only God who will make these dreams come true and serve as their Advocate. He also emphasizes that those who fabricate lies in the name of God or Muhammad are under the curse of God. Initially receiving barely any attention, though later becoming popular.{{Cite web |last=Dayspring |first=The |date=2018-12-13 |title=Analysis of the Dreams of Muhammad Qasim Ibn Abdul Karim |url=https://www.thedayspring.com.pk/analysis-of-the-dreams-of-muhammad-qasim-ibn-abdul-karim/ |access-date=2025-02-23 |website=The Dayspring {{!}} Youth Centric Newspaper of Pakistan |language=en-US}} He claims to have been told by God that he would lead the Muslim Ummah against the forces of evil. His supposed dreams include a war between India and Pakistan, the destruction of Turkey and Saudi Arabia, and World War III, around when Qasim emerges to save the world.{{Cite web |title=The Warning "Doomsday Is Nearing" Again Becomes A Trending Conversation |url=https://voi.id/en/news/183040 |access-date=2025-02-23 |website=VOI - Waktunya Merevolusi Pemberitaan |language=en}} However, these dreams have been controversial among orthodox Pakistani Muslims.{{Cite web |last=Dayspring |first=The |date=2019-02-25 |title=Dreams of Muhammad Qasim |url=https://www.thedayspring.com.pk/dreams-of-muhammad-qasim/ |access-date=2025-02-23 |website=The Dayspring {{!}} Youth Centric Newspaper of Pakistan |language=en-US}}

Qasim's supporters consider him to be the Mahdi and he has developed only a few hundred people of following, particularly in parts of Pakistan, Indonesia and Malaysia, Bangladesh, United states and United Kingdom.{{Cite web |title=Profil Muhammad Qasim, Orang Pakistan yang Mengaku Jadi Imam Mahdi |url=https://international.sindonews.com/read/1353083/45/profil-muhammad-qasim-orang-pakistan-yang-mengaku-jadi-imam-mahdi-1712120666 |access-date=2025-02-23 |website=SINDOnews Internasional |language=id-ID}} Qasim's dreams are available in a number of languages, Arabic, Bengali, English, Indonesian, Malay, French, Spanish and Urdu indicating that his target audience spans Asia, Europe, North America and especially English speakers.{{Cite web |last=Siegel |first=Daniel |date=2023-08-29 |title='Deepfake Doomsday': The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Amplifying Apocalyptic Islamist Propaganda |url=https://gnet-research.org/2023/08/29/deepfake-doomsday-the-role-of-artificial-intelligence-in-amplifying-apocalyptic-islamist-propaganda/ |access-date=2025-02-23 |website=GNET |language=en-GB}} AI-generated voices of Islamic scholars such as Yasir Qadhi, Mufti Menk, Zakir Naik and others were created by individuals posing as supporters of Muhammad Qasim to bolster claims that he is the Mahdi. Muhammad Qasim has publicly rejected these allegations, stating that a deceptive group manipulated the situation to tarnish the reputation of his genuine followers worldwide.

In January 2022, the Selangor Islamic Religious Department reportedly had to take strict action against Muslims in the state who were involved in the teachings of Muhammad Qasim.{{Cite web |last=SUKAIMI |first=SITI A'ISYAH |date=2024-07-09 |title=Jawi tahan Muhammad Qasim Abdul Karim dari Pakistan |url=https://www.kosmo.com.my/2024/07/09/jawi-tahan-muhammad-qasim-abdul-karim-dari-pakistan/ |access-date=2025-02-23 |website=Kosmo Digital |language=ms-MY}} According to Malaysian news outlets, he was arrested in July 2024 for teaching without a license but was later released following legal proceedings.{{Cite web |last=Hadi |first=Mohd Zaini Samsu |date=2024-07-09 |title=Warga Pakistan dakwa banyak kali mimpi jumpa Nabi ditahan JAWI |url=https://malaysiagazette.com/2024/07/09/warga-pakistan-dakwa-banyak-kali-mimpi-jumpa-nabi-ditahan-jawi/ |access-date=2025-02-23 |website=MalaysiaGazette |language=en-US}} After his arrest and subsequent legal proceedings, Malaysian outlets again apologized for incorrectly stating that he never claimed to be the Mahdi.{{Cite web |date=2025-07-18 |title=APOLOGY AND RETRACTION |url=https://malaysiagazette.com/2024/07/18/apology-and-retraction-2/ |website=Malaysia Gazette}} Its only some people who claim for him but he always denied. Before believing anyone’s claims, people should first see and hear Muhammad Qasim speak for himself—only his own voice and words can represent him truthfully.

The Indonesian organization End Times Movement (Gaza) is believed to be preparing for the 'Last Hour' based on the dreams of Muhammad Qasim. The group's leader Diki Candra affirms Qasim to be the Mahdi.{{Cite web |date=2021-06-21 |title=Muhammad Qasim and his 'divine' dreams invade Malaysian Twitter users' timeline |url=https://malaysia.news.yahoo.com/muhammad-qasim-divine-dreams-hit-020821382.html |access-date=2025-02-23 |website=Yahoo News |language=en-MY}}

Muhammad Qasim has no official spokesperson and has personally denied any association with Diki Candra, Awais Naseer, Osama Altaf, or others falsely claiming links to him. He does not endorse their actions or statements. People are advised to verify his original voice or video interviews before believing anyone’s claims.{{Cite web |date=2025-03-12 |title=Muhammad Qasim Has No Connection to Deviant Individuals |url=https://muhammadqasimpk.org/press-release-5-muhammad-qasim-has-no-connection-to-deviant-individuals/ |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=Muhammad Qasim {{!}} Muhammad Qasim Dreams |language=en-US}}

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