Muhammad Qasim ibn Abd al-Karim
Muhammad Qasim ibn Abd al-Karim[a] (born 5 July 1976), also known as Muhammad Qasim and Dream Man is a Pakistani Islamic figure who is claimed by some in Pakistan and Southeast Asia to be the Mahdi.[2] He is known for accounts of true dreams[b] , which are also describe as good dreams. BiographyEarly life and appearanceMuhammad Qasim bin Abdul Karim was born on 5 July 1976 in Lahore, in Punjab, Pakistan, into a purported Sayyid Qureshi family. 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. He is very humble and simple. He speaks softly, eats moderately, and always greets people first. He never boasts, admits his weaknesses openly, and treats others better than himself. He never likes to sit in special seats and prefers to sit with common people.[2] Muhammad Qasim claims to have seen God in his dreams over 800 times and the Islamic prophet Muhammad more than 500 times. As such, Qasim is believed to have nurtured a deep love and attachment to God and Muhammad from an early age.[2] Dreams and predictionsBefore 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.[2] 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.[3] 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.[2] Initially receiving barely any attention, though later becoming popular,[4] he claims to have been told by God that he would lead the Ummah against the forces of evil.[2] 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.[5] However, these dreams have been controversial among orthodox Pakistani Muslims.[5][6] Supporters and outreachIn June 2025, Muhammad Qasim met with Indonesia’s Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar, accompanied by Riza Shah, Yuniati Diah, and several Indonesian scholars. He has also met many scholars across Indonesia, Malaysia, and other parts of Asia.[7] While many view him positively, some remain silent awaiting signs, and a few critics have made claims without providing any evidence. 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.[5][8] Qasim's dreams are available in a number of languages. AI-generated voices of scholars like Mufti Menk and Zakir Naik were falsely used by impersonators to link Muhammad Qasim to Mahdi claims. Qasim has firmly rejected these deepfake videos, calling them a malicious attempt by unknown and a deviant group to mislead the public and sabotage his peaceful message.[9][10] Muhammad Qasim has publicly rejected these allegations.[2] Legal issuesAccording to Malaysian news outlets, he was interrogated in July 2024 for teaching without a license, but was later released within the same hour following legal proceedings. No formal charges have been confirmed by JAWI, and the case is still in court, awaiting proof from the complainant.[11] MalaysiaGazette apologized to Qasim for wrongly reporting that he claimed to be the Mahdi. After internal legal review, they retracted the statement, confirming there was no evidence supporting this claim. [12] This also addressed earlier unsupported accusations by figures like Mufti Menk. Qasim and his legal team see this as a clear vindication, emphasizing that he identifies as an ordinary Muslim sharing spiritual dreams, not claiming any messianic title. The incident highlights the need for accurate reporting on sensitive religious matters.[13] Claims and denials of associationMuhammad Qasim has no official spokesperson. His official dreams are uploaded on his YouTube channel, Muhammad Qasim PK, and he has personally denied any association with Diki Candra, Awais Naseer, or Osama Altaf, who have falsely claimed affiliation with him. These individuals have shared distorted versions of his dreams, and Qasim has publicly disassociated himself from their actions, stating he has never endorsed their interpretations or statements.[14] NotesReferences
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