A detailed Shia Islamic refutation of the “Seventh Covenant” claim by Aba al-Sadiq (Abdullah Hashem). Using Qur’an, Ahlul Bayt (ع), and classical Shia scholarship, this article exposes the false Mahdi narrative, altered rituals, and fabricated jurisprudence.
Introduction
According to Abdullah Hashem (Aba al-Sadiq) claim, Islam’s traditional laws, rituals, and beliefs are outdated and must be replaced by a new divine system.
From a Shia Islamic perspective, this narrative directly contradicts:
The Qur’an
The teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
The guidance of the Ahlul Bayt (ع)
Classical Shia scholarship
This article provides a clear, academic, and human-readable refutation based on authentic Shia sources.
1. Is There a “Final Covenant” After Islam?
Qur’anic Position
“Today I have perfected your religion for you…”(Qur’an 5:3)
Islam is the final and complete religion. No new covenant can replace it.
Shia Scholarship
Imam Jaʿfar al-Sadiq (ع):
“There is no new religion after Muhammad.”(Al-Kafi, vol. 1)
Refutation
The Mahdi (عج) revives Islam — he does not create a new religion.
2. Can Islamic Law Be Abrogated?
The movement claims Islamic jurisprudence is outdated.
Qur’an
“Whoever seeks a religion other than Islam, it will never be accepted from him.”(Qur’an 3:85)
Imam Ali (ع)
“The halal of Muhammad is halal until the Day of Judgment.”(Nahj al-Balagha)
Refutation
No person has authority to cancel Shariah.
3. Altering the Shahada (Declaration of Faith)
They add new names to the Shahada.
Shia Creed
The Shahada is:
“There is no god but Allah, Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah and Ali is the Wali of Allah”
Wilayah is a belief.
Refutation
Changing the Shahada is bidʿah (religious innovation).
4. Redefining Prayer (Salat)
Aba Sadiq claim prayer is obedience to a leader.
Qur’an
“Establish the prayer.”(Qur’an 2:43)
Imam al-Baqir (ع)
“Prayer is the pillar of religion.”(Wasa’il al-Shia)
Refutation
Prayer has fixed movements, times, and recitations.
5. Changing Ramadan to December
They claim fasting should be in December.
Qur’an
“The month of Ramadan is when the Qur’an was revealed.”(Qur’an 2:185)
Refutation
Islam follows a lunar calendar, not December.
6. Redefining Zakat
They teach extreme redistribution.
Qur’an
“Take from their wealth charity.”(Qur’an 9:103)
Refutation
Zakat has fixed rules, not personal interpretation.
7. Redirecting Hajj to a Person
They claim the leader is the “House of Allah.”
Qur’an
“Pilgrimage to the House is a duty.”(Qur’an 3:97)
Refutation
Only the Kaʿbah is the House of Allah.
8. Obedience to a Self-Appointed Leader
They claim obeying them equals obeying prophets.
Qur’an
“Obey Allah, the Messenger, and those vested with authority.”(Qur’an 4:59)
Refutation
No individual can insert himself into divine authority.
9. Redefining Sin
They excuse theft, prostitution, and drugs.
Qur’an
Theft forbidden (5:38)
Adultery forbidden (17:32)
Intoxication forbidden (5:90)
Imam Ali (ع)
“Sin is worse than poverty.”(Ghurar al-Hikam)
Refutation
Islam balances justice and morality.
10. Is Aba al-Sadiq the Mahdi?
Shia Belief
The Mahdi is:
Muhammad ibn Hasan al-Askari (عج)
Born in 255 AH
In occultation
Will reappear publicly
Imam al-Askari (ع)
“My son is the Qaim after me.”(Kamal al-Din)
Refutation
Self-claims without proof are false.
Final Verdict
| Issue | Shia Islam | Seventh Covenant Claim |
|---|---|---|
| Final Religion | Islam | New Covenant |
| Law | Eternal Sharia | Abrogated |
| Mahdi | Revives Islam | Replaces It |
| Prayer | Physical Worship | Leader Obedience |
| Fasting | Ramadan (Lunar) | December |
| Hajj | Kaʿbah | A Person |
Conclusion
True faith comes from:
Qur’an
Ahlul Bayt (ع)
Authentic scholarship
Not from:
New covenants
Altered rituals
Personality cults
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