Part 1 – by Miguel Hayworth
Introduction
The claims presented in “Door Number Seven” of The Seventh Covenant with Ahmed Al-Hassan pose a significant theological challenge to orthodox Christian theology. This chapter asserts that Ahmed Al-Hassan is the fulfilment and culmination of all previous divine covenants, sent to establish a utopian Edenic state devoid of sin, disease, and death. These claims not only reinterpret biblical and Qur’anic prophecy but also distort the narrative of salvation history and the person and work of Jesus Christ. In this rebuttal, we critically evaluate these assertions through a robust theological lens grounded in Scripture, church history, and sound doctrine, revealing the profound errors in the doctrine of the so-called Seventh Covenant.
1. The Alleged Divine Appointment of Ahmed Al-Hassan
The central claim is that Ahmed Al-Hassan is the bearer of the final and greatest covenant, fulfilling the purposes of all previous prophets. This is framed as a restoration of the divine Edenic order. However, the New Testament makes it clear that Jesus Christ is the final and ultimate revelation of God to mankind. Hebrews 1:1-3 declares:
“God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son…”
The notion of a prophet or ruler surpassing Christ in authority or mission is a direct contradiction to the scriptural witness. Jesus is the mediator of the new covenant (Hebrews 8:6), which is superior to all that came before. There is no biblical basis for an additional, post-Christian covenant superseding the one established by Christ through His death and resurrection.
The Finality of Christ
The book of Revelation speaks of Christ as the Alpha and Omega (Revelation 22:13), indicating that He is the beginning and end of all divine purposes. To suggest that another figure—especially one not recognised in biblical prophecy—should assume this final role is a theological usurpation.
2. Misuse of Adamic Imagery and Edenic Restoration
The text claims that Adam was made king over creation and that his children were royal heirs. While the biblical account does indeed affirm human dominion over creation (Genesis 1:28), it never implies a dynastic monarchy involving spiritual kingship passed through Adam’s biological descendants in a Gnostic sense.
Restoration in Christ, Not Through Bloodlines
Romans 5:12-21 teaches that while death entered through Adam, life and justification come through Jesus Christ, not through a restored Adamic monarchy. The restoration to Edenic conditions is tied to the eschatological return of Christ (Acts 3:21), not a human ruler establishing an earthly utopia. The suggestion that Ahmed Al-Hassan will return the earth to a garden-like state mimics millennialist and utopian heresies such as those promoted by Montanus in the second century.
3. The Heretical Dualism of Cain and Abel
The stark division of humanity into “children of Cain” and “children of Adam” echoes ancient Gnostic sects, which divided mankind into elect pneumatics and depraved hylics. In Scripture, salvation is not based on bloodline but on faith and grace:
“For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:26).
The New Testament abolishes tribalism and genealogical elitism, declaring that all are one in Christ Jesus (Galatians 3:28). The assertion that certain people are ontologically evil (the children of Cain) contradicts the universal call to repentance (Acts 17:30).
Gnosticism Revived
This dualistic anthropology of the Ahmadi movement is a re-emergence of ancient Gnosticism. By postulating an inherent evil in one group and divine favour in another, it denies both original sin and the universal offer of redemption through Christ.
4. Misrepresentation of Divine Kingship and Immunity
The claim that divine rulers, such as Adam and David, are immune from prosecution and above the law contradicts biblical principles. Even King David was held accountable for his sin with Bathsheba (2 Samuel 12), showing that no one is above God’s moral law.
Divine Kingship Is Subject to God’s Law
Psalm 2 affirms the divine kingship of the Messiah, not a fallible human. The messianic king is God’s Son, installed by divine decree, not by esoteric genealogical succession or supposed wills.
“You are my Son; today I have begotten you. Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage” (Psalm 2:7-8).
Jesus, not Ahmed Al-Hassan, fulfills this Psalm. The claim that God-appointed rulers are untouchable is not only unbiblical but reminiscent of political absolutism cloaked in religious garb.
5. The Misuse of the Qur’an: Caliphate and Successorship
The text appeals to Qur’an 2:30 to justify Adam as a king-caliph whose descendants must rule. While this verse says that God appointed a vicegerent on earth (khalifah), Islamic scholars debate the scope and meaning. More importantly, from a Christian theological perspective, Scripture is sufficient and does not recognise post-biblical successors to Christ.
Christ Is the Only Head of the Church
Colossians 1:18 says:
“And He is the head of the body, the church.”
There is no scriptural warrant for establishing a new theocratic ruler after Christ. Claims based on extra-biblical revelation should be subjected to Galatians 1:8:
“But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel… let him be accursed.”
6. The Role of the Holy Spirit and Divine Guidance
The Ahmadi Seventh Covenant distorts the role of the Holy Spirit by replacing Him with a human leader. Jesus promised the Holy Spirit would guide believers into all truth (John 16:13), not a future man claiming divine appointment.
Apostolic Succession vs. Prophetic Innovation
The New Testament model of church leadership is apostolic succession under the authority of Scripture and the Spirit. There is no room for a prophetic figure to overturn the teachings of Christ and His apostles.
7. Eschatological Utopianism and False Promises
The vision of a future state with no disease, poverty, or death is eschatological in the Bible and awaits the Second Coming of Christ (Revelation 21:4). To promise these conditions before Christ returns is to offer a false kingdom.
Antichrist Impersonation
2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 warns of a man of lawlessness who exalts himself in the temple of God. Claims of divine rulership, Edenic restoration, and global peace without the return of Christ fit the mould of this deception.
8. The Will, Knowledge, and Divine Supremacy Test
The so-called divine test of the true ruler—Will, Knowledge, and Supremacy of God—is not a biblical test. The biblical test is conformity to Scripture and the confession that Jesus Christ is Lord (1 John 4:1-3).
Deuteronomy’s Warning
Deuteronomy 13 warns that even if a prophet performs signs, if he leads people after other gods, he must be rejected. Ahmed Al-Hassan fails this test by pointing people away from the true Jesus of Scripture.
9. Biblical Covenants Are Fulfilled in Christ
The Bible teaches that the covenant with Abraham is fulfilled in Christ (Galatians 3:16). The Mosaic covenant points to the New Covenant in Christ’s blood (Luke 22:20). David’s covenant is fulfilled in Jesus, the eternal King (Luke 1:32-33).
There Is No Seventh Covenant
There is no scriptural basis for a seventh covenant beyond Christ. Hebrews 9:15 clearly states:
“He is the mediator of a new covenant.”
Any claim to a further covenant is a deviation from the gospel.
10. A Call to Discernment and Biblical Faithfulness
The doctrine of the Seventh Covenant, as proposed in “Door Number Seven,” is a theological counterfeit. It contradicts the person and work of Christ, revives ancient Gnostic heresies, misrepresents biblical history, and offers a utopian vision without the cross.
Appendix: Summary Points for Theology Students
- Christ is the final revelation (Hebrews 1:1-3)
- The New Covenant supersedes all others (Hebrews 8:6, 9:15)
- Salvation is not genealogical but by faith (Galatians 3:26-28)
- Divine kingship is not lawless (2 Samuel 12)
- No prophet comes after Christ (Revelation 22:18-19)
- Utopianism before Christ’s return is heretical (2 Thess. 2; Rev. 21)
- Extra-biblical revelation must be rejected (Galatians 1:8)
Next we will examine the claims of Ahmed Al-Hassan’s The Seventh Covenant (Door Number Seven) from a Christian perspective. We show that its doctrines – a self‑proclaimed new divine covenant, earthly kingship, Edenic restoration, and supposed “spiritual lineage” – contradict clear biblical teaching. Comparing Al‑Hassan’s movement with other prophetic frauds (Joseph Smith of Mormonism and Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Ahmadiyya), we note common patterns of adding to Scripture and elevating human leaders as divine intermediaries. Using the King James Bible (KJV) and orthodox Christian sources, we expose these errors verse by verse. God’s revelation is complete in Christ (Hebrews 1:1–2; John 14:6)
Scripture forbids adding new covenants (Revelation 22:18–19; Galatians 1:8) Early church practice likewise warned against “prophets” who add or subtract from apostolic teaching Al‑Hassan’s claims to restore a golden Eden on earth and to appoint a ruler above God’s law are unbiblical; they twist Genesis and prophetic hope. Detailed exegesis shows that his quotations and use of Scripture (and even the Qur’an) are taken out of context or misinterpreted. The only true covenantal hope is found in Christ alone, not in any modern self-proclaimed Mahdi or messianic figure (John 5:39–47; 2 Corinthians 11:13–15)
The claims put forth in The Seventh Covenant that Imam Ahmed Al-Hassan is the divine ruler and fulfiller of all previous covenants are highly contentious from a biblical standpoint. These assertions not only undermine the finality and sufficiency of Jesus Christ’s atoning work but also mirror the claims of other notorious cult leaders like Joseph Smith and Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, who similarly claimed to restore or fulfill previous covenants. To provide a coherent and biblically faithful refutation, we must address the key concepts presented in The Seventh Covenant, particularly the notion of a new covenant and divine rulership, while comparing these claims to other figures in history.
The Authority of Christ Alone
In The Seventh Covenant, Al-Hassan establishes the concept of spiritual rulership and authority that parallels various political figures, including the Dalai Lama, the King of Jordan, and the rulers of Saudi Arabia, all of whom claim spiritual or prophetic authority. He writes:
“In the Seventh Covenant, because lineage will be soul-based, the Mahdis will not necessarily be physical descendants of one another. They may have multiple, hybrid, and mixed heritage in the physical sense. The world has not witnessed a Kingdom where its successors come from different genealogies, nationalities, ethnicities, languages, or religious groups for that matter. We have not had a Kingdom of different nationalities and inheritors of one another.” (The Seventh Covenant with Ahmed Al-Hassan, p. 104)
This idea of spiritual rulership over various religious and ethnic groups contradicts the biblical teaching of Christ’s unique and exclusive authority. Jesus Christ alone is designated as the ruler and head of the Church. As Matthew 28:18 attests, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” There is no scriptural basis for a shared authority with any other figure, especially not one like Al-Hassan, whose claim to rulership is predicated on a spiritual lineage rather than divine appointment.
This is similar to the claims made by Joseph Smith, founder of the Mormon Church, who asserted that he was called to restore the true authority that was lost after the apostolic era. Smith wrote in the Doctrine and Covenants:
“I am the Lord thy God, and I have given unto you my gospel… which was delivered unto you by the hand of my servant Joseph Smith.” (Doctrine and Covenants, Section 1:30)
Smith’s assertion of spiritual authority through his supposed revelation directly challenges the biblical teachings of Christ’s singular authority. The claim of new divine rulership or the restoration of authority outside of Christ’s reign is consistently rejected by Scripture, which affirms that Christ is the ultimate and final authority.
The Fulfillment of Prophetic Covenants in Christ
Al-Hassan’s teaching claims that he will reinstate the laws from previous covenants and rule according to the scriptures of various faiths. He states:
“Imam Ahmed Al-Hassan (From Him is Peace) will reinstate laws from previous Covenants, and will judge and rule at times by ways of the previous Prophets and Messengers.” (The Seventh Covenant with Ahmed Al-Hassan, p. 104)
However, the New Testament teaches that Christ is the fulfillment of all the Old Testament prophecies and covenants. Matthew 5:17 emphasizes that Jesus did not come to abolish the law, but to fulfill it. Jesus himself declared in John 14:6, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” The fullness of God’s revelation and salvation is found in Christ alone, and no other figure can claim to bring additional fulfillment or reinstatement of prior covenants.
This concept of reinstating or fulfilling prior covenants also appears in the writings of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the founder of the Ahmadiyya movement, who claimed to be the Promised Messiah and the Mahdi. Ahmad wrote:
“I am the one who has come as the reformer of this age. I am the promised Messiah… And I have been raised to reinstate the true teachings of Islam as originally taught by Muhammad (PBUH).” (The Essence of Islam, Vol. 1, p. 56)
Just as Al-Hassan positions himself as the one who restores the teachings and laws of previous religious figures, Ghulam Ahmad did the same for Islam, claiming to fulfill the prophecies of the return of the Messiah. Both figures effectively present themselves as having a unique role in fulfilling God’s plan, which, biblically, is the exclusive domain of Christ alone.
The Abolition of Old Testament Sacrifices and the New Covenant
Al-Hassan’s claim that the Riser/Qaim will rule according to the Torah, the Gospels, the Psalms, and the Qur’an, while maintaining freedom of religion, presents significant theological problems. It is claimed that:
“The Riser/Qaim will divide equally, and he shall be fair to the people, whoever obeys him has obeyed God and whoever disobeys him disobeyed God, and he is called a Guide because he guides to a matter which has been previously hidden/unknown.” (The Seventh Covenant with Ahmed Al-Hassan, p. 104)
This concept appears to suggest a role similar to that of Jesus Christ as the guide and authority over all the peoples of the earth. However, the New Testament teaches that Christ’s sacrifice is sufficient for all time and does not require any further mediation through anyone else. Hebrews 10:12 makes it clear that Christ’s sacrifice is sufficient, stating, “But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God.” This eliminates the need for any further sacrifices or mediation through anyone else, including Al-Hassan.
This theological approach mirrors that of Joseph Smith, who claimed that the atonement of Jesus Christ was insufficient by itself and that additional ordinances were needed for salvation. Smith wrote in the Book of Mormon:
“For behold, I will declare unto you the word of God, and I will show you that these things must be fulfilled by a baptism of fire and of the Holy Ghost.” (Book of Mormon, 2 Nephi 31:17)
Smith’s claim of additional requirements for salvation outside of Christ’s sacrifice parallels Al-Hassan’s concept of a renewed covenant that reinstates previous laws and sacrifices. Both teachings are inconsistent with the biblical doctrine of Christ’s completed work.
The Universal Priesthood of Believers
The Seventh Covenant also emphasizes that all religions will remain intact and continue to practice their beliefs, yet will be governed by their own scriptures. It is claimed that:
“All religions are united and are considered to be all parts of one giant family of faith.” (The Seventh Covenant with Ahmed Al-Hassan, p. 104)
This idea of unity through diverse religious systems stands in stark contrast to the biblical teaching of the unity of the body of Christ. 1 Peter 2:9 teaches that believers are “a royal priesthood,” and the gospel calls all people from every nation, tribe, and tongue to come to Christ alone for salvation. Acts 4:12 asserts, “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” The biblical doctrine of salvation excludes the possibility of any other mediator or savior beyond Christ.
Similarly, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad’s teachings about a universal spiritual message were inclusive of all religions, which he claimed to have validated through his own revelations. Ahmad wrote:
“The teachings of all religions are the same at their core, and I have come to unite the world under one truth, which is Islam as I have reinterpreted it.” (The Essence of Islam, Vol. 1, p. 76)
Ahmad’s assertion that all religions lead to the same truth is strikingly similar to Al-Hassan’s claim that all faiths are part of a larger unified family. However, the Bible clearly states that there is only one true faith—faith in Jesus Christ—and there is no salvation apart from Him.
The Finality of Christ’s Work
Al-Hassan’s portrayal of the Riser/Qaim and his role in establishing a new divine kingdom leads to the implication that Christ’s work is not final. Al-Hassan’s claim that:
“The Riser/Qaim will fill the Earth with justice and equity and light as it had been filled with injustice and oppression and evil.” (The Seventh Covenant with Ahmed Al-Hassan, p. 104)
is an attempt to position himself as the final arbiter of justice and equity, supplanting the reign of Christ. However, Hebrews 7:27 underscores the finality of Christ’s atoning work, stating, “He sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered himself.” There is no biblical need for any additional figure to bring justice and righteousness to the world; Christ has already accomplished this through His sacrificial death and resurrection.
In comparison, both Joseph Smith and Mirza Ghulam Ahmad made similar claims about their roles in fulfilling God’s justice and restoring divine order. Smith wrote:
“I have been called to restore the fullness of the gospel, and to bring forth the kingdom of God upon the earth.” (Doctrine and Covenants, Section 1:30)
Likewise, Ahmad claimed that he was the Mahdi, sent to bring justice and restore righteousness to the world. His writings express:
“I have come to fulfill the prophecies and establish justice on the earth.” (The Essence of Islam, Vol. 1, p. 78)
Each of these figures—Al-Hassan, Smith, and Ahmad—attempt to position themselves as fulfilling roles that are biblically reserved for Christ alone. Their claims are in direct contradiction with the Christian teaching that Christ’s death and resurrection have already established the Kingdom of God and fulfilled the prophecies.
Refuting “The Goal of the Wise” – Chapter 7 of The Seventh Covenant
Abdullah Hashem Aba Al-Sadiq, in The Seventh Covenant with Ahmed Al-Hassan (From Him is Peace), attempts to consolidate a syncretistic list of figures, drawing from the biblical canon, Qur’anic references, pagan mythology, Greek philosophy, and even Gnostic heresies. This grotesque mixture, masquerading as divine revelation, is blasphemously titled “The Goal of the Wise”, and culminates in his claim that Ahmed Al-Hassan is the divine fulfilment of all prophets through the so-called Seventh Covenant.
He begins by citing an impressive yet uncontroversial list of 66 prophetic figures, drawn from the Hebrew Bible, the Qur’an, and some apocryphal Jewish traditions. These names include Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Isaiah, John the Baptist, and Jesus (Isa), culminating with Mohammed and John of Patmos. However, the heresy and deception follow immediately.
Here is the exact quotation from pages 106–108 of the book:
“Those Judeo-Christian-Islamic Prophets mentioned above are all part of the one hundred and twenty-four thousand Prophets and Messengers who were sent to the Earth. However, there still remain over one hundred thousand who were unknown. Imam Ahmed Al-Hassan (From Him is Peace) has begun to reveal those Prophets who were previously unknown to be Prophets by Jews, Christians, and Muslims. Here are just a few examples:
*1. Buddha
- Krishna
- Confucius
- Lao Tzu
- Zeus
- Osiris
- Socrates
- Aristotle
- Plato
- Alexander the Great
- Mani
- Pythagoras
- Saint Augustine
- Arnobius of Sicca
- Plotinus
- Ammonius Saccas
- King Artaxerxes
- Odin
- Donatus Magnus
- Cyrus the Great
- Zoroaster
- King Philip of Macedonia
- Al-Lat
- Al-Uzza
- Manat
- Arjuna
- Horus
- Obaid Al-Haddad of Iraq
- Heem of Iraq
- Adrahan of Iraq
- Ozra Ouri of Iraq
- Abdel Malik of Iraq
- Theodosius II
- Darius
- Amid of Egypt”*
The author continues with more heretical assertions:
“These are just a few names of some of the one hundred and twenty-four thousand Prophets who were sent to the Earth who Ahmed Al-Hassan (From Him is Peace) confirmed as true Prophets of God… Almost all religions in the world were originally created by a true Prophet or Messenger of God.”
This is followed by quotes from the Qur’an and fabricated hadiths to support the syncretism, and finally this bold theological statement:
“Imam Ahmed Al-Hassan (From Him is Peace) seeks to unite all religions, and show the falsehoods and show the truths in every one of them, thus uniting all Covenants, all messages from all Prophets under one divine Covenant and message, the Seventh Covenant.”
Biblical Response: Why This Doctrine is Heresy
The Bible teaches clearly that the prophetic office is not given to pagans, idolaters, or philosophers who preach contrary doctrines. God Himself states:
“I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God beside me…” (Isaiah 45:5)
“To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.” (Isaiah 8:20)
The biblical test for a prophet includes:
- Speaking in the name of YHWH (Deut. 18:20)
- Faithfulness to the covenant (Deut. 13:1–5)
- No false doctrine or foreign gods (Jer. 23:16–18)
None of the following figures pass this test. Below is a short biblical-theological description of why each of the 35 names listed by Abdullah Hashem Aba Al-Sadiq as prophets is categorically false and contradicts Christian doctrine.
Why Each Figure Contradicts the Bible
| Name | Refutation |
|---|---|
| 1. Buddha | Taught self-enlightenment and denied a personal Creator; foundational to atheistic Eastern mysticism. |
| 2. Krishna | A mythological figure in Hinduism who promotes polytheism, reincarnation, and karma — all anti-biblical doctrines. |
| 3. Confucius | A moral philosopher who denied the existence of divine revelation and taught ancestor worship. |
| 4. Lao Tzu | Father of Taoism; taught balance in the Tao, not worship of the true God. His teaching promotes relativism. |
| 5. Zeus | A mythological pagan deity of ancient Greece — not a historical person but an idol. |
| 6. Osiris | Egyptian god of the dead; a mythological figure tied to fertility cults and the afterlife. Pagan to its core. |
| 7. Socrates | A humanist philosopher who speculated about virtue and ethics, not a prophet of God. |
| 8. Aristotle | Rejected personal deity, affirmed eternal universe; contradicted creation and divine revelation. |
| 9. Plato | Promoted idealism and immortal soul doctrine, later adopted by Gnostics, not Scripture. |
| 10. Alexander the Great | A military conqueror and Greek king; never claimed prophecy; idolised as semi-divine. |
| 11. Mani | Founder of Manichaeism, a Gnostic dualist heresy rejected by both Christians and Muslims. |
| 12. Pythagoras | Mystic philosopher who worshipped numbers and believed in reincarnation. |
| 13. Saint Augustine | A Christian theologian — but blending his Neo-Platonism with Scripture created lasting doctrinal errors (e.g. original sin, predestination). Not a prophet. |
| 14. Arnobius of Sicca | Early apologist who denied Christ’s divinity before conversion and produced unreliable doctrine. |
| 15. Plotinus | Founder of Neoplatonism — taught emanations from “The One,” not biblical monotheism. |
| 16. Ammonius Saccas | Teacher of Plotinus, merged pagan philosophy with spirituality; no evidence of revelation. |
| 17. King Artaxerxes | Persian ruler; supported Ezra and Nehemiah but was himself not a prophet. |
| 18. Odin | Norse god of war and wisdom — purely mythological and rooted in violent paganism. |
| 19. Donatus Magnus | Leader of a Christian sect (Donatists), rejected church orthodoxy; no prophetic office. |
| 20. Cyrus the Great | Called “God’s anointed” in Isaiah 45, but not a prophet; used providentially, not revelationally. |
| 21. Zoroaster | Founder of Zoroastrianism; taught dualism (good vs evil gods) — heretical and non-monotheistic. |
| 22. King Philip of Macedonia | Father of Alexander; no religious role or prophecy; a pagan. |
| 23. Al-Lat | Pre-Islamic Arabian goddess condemned in Qur’an and Bible as a false deity. |
| 24. Al-Uzza | Another pagan goddess of Mecca, rejected as idolatry in all Abrahamic faiths. |
| 25. Manat | Third member of the pagan Arabian trinity; condemned in early Islamic sources and completely contrary to biblical faith. |
| 26. Arjuna | Hindu hero in Bhagavad Gita; speaks with Krishna, who claims to be god — not historical or prophetic. |
| 27. Horus | Egyptian falcon god, symbol of kingship and resurrection myth; rooted in idolatry. |
| 28. Obaid Al-Haddad of Iraq | Unknown figure, likely a fabricated local mystic; no evidence in Christian or Jewish tradition. |
| 29. Heem of Iraq | Unknown and undocumented; possibly invented by the sect. |
| 30. Adrahan of Iraq | No historical or biblical reference; sectarian invention. |
| 31. Ozra Ouri of Iraq | No connection to Scripture; unknown in prophetic literature. |
| 32. Abdel Malik of Iraq | No historical record as a prophet; potentially a sect figure. |
| 33. Theodosius II | Byzantine Emperor; called a Christian but more known for political rulings. Not a prophet. |
| 34. Darius | King of Persia who aided in rebuilding the Temple, but not a prophet. God used him, but he gave no prophecy. |
| 35. Amid of Egypt | No record or credibility as a prophetic figure; possibly fictional. |