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Muhammad Qasim ibn Abd al-Karim

Muhammad Qasim bin Abdul Karim (born 5 July 1976) is a Pakistani social-media figure noted for publishing accounts of purported good dreams and for the online communities that discuss them. His claims and their amplification have received coverage in Malaysia and Indonesia.[1][2][3]

Muhammad Qasim bin Abdul Karim
Born05 July, 1976
NationalityPakistani
OccupationSocial media personality
Known forPublishing accounts of purported good dreams
Websitemuhammadqasimpk.org

Online presence and coverage

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In June 2021, Malaysian outlets reported that posts promoting Qasim's "divine dreams" appeared widely on X/Twitter timelines, often via replies to popular accounts.[4][1] Later analyses by ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute and GNET/ICSR discussed how millenarian and apocalyptic content of this kind is organised and amplified on social platforms, including coordinated cross-posting and, at times, manipulated or AI-generated media.[5][3]

Outreach and regional mentions

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Indonesian outlets reported that in late June 2025 Qasim met Indonesia’s Minister of Religious Affairs, Nasaruddin Umar, at Jakarta’s Istiqlal Mosque; coverage linked subsequent Malaysian hashtag activity to that meeting.[6][7] In related reports citing GetDayTrends data, the hashtag #MenteriJumpaQasim was placed at no. 4 and “Muhammad Qasim” at no. 7 among Malaysia’s trends on 20 July 2025 (figures as reported).[8][9]

Reception and responses

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On 28 January 2022, the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) advised Muslims not to be involved with teachings centered on Qasim's dreams.[10][11]

Events in Malaysia

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On 9 July 2024, the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (JAWI) detained a Pakistani man identified as Muhammad Qasim Abdul Karim for investigation on allegations of teaching without accreditation (tauliah).[12] On 11 July 2024, MalaysiaGazette reported that he had been charged in the Syariah court under provisions related to teaching without accreditation; a subsequent mention date was set and the accused were released on bail.[13]

On 18 July 2024, MalaysiaGazette issued a public apology and retraction of a separate statement from earlier coverage that had described Qasim as claiming to be the Mahdi; the outlet called the statement libelous and removed it.[14]

Misinformation and deepfakes

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Think-tank research has noted that networks discussing apocalyptic themes can use templated visuals and low-quality audio deepfakes to seek wider reach.[3] Coverage and the retraction above record that Qasim rejects deepfake-based associations and denies claiming to be the Mahdi.[14]

Analysis

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A 2018 feature in Pakistan’s youth newspaper The Dayspring presented an interpretive overview of Qasim’s dream narratives, highlighting anti-shirk messaging and apocalyptic warnings (reported as the outlet’s analysis).[15]

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Muhammad Qasim and his 'divine' dreams invade Malaysian Twitter users' timeline". Yahoo News Malaysia. 20 June 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
  2. ^ "The Warning "Doomsday Is Nearing" Again Becomes A Trending Conversation". VOI (Indonesia). 30 June 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
  3. ^ a b c "'Deepfake Doomsday': The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Amplifying Apocalyptic Islamist Propaganda". Global Network on Extremism & Technology (ICSR, King’s College London). 29 August 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
  4. ^ "Muhammad Qasim and his 'divine' dreams hit Malaysian Twitter users' timeline". Malay Mail. 21 June 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
  5. ^ "Tackling Malaysian Muslim Millenarianism in the Age of Algorithms" (PDF). ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute. 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
  6. ^ "Menteri Jumpa Qasim Trending di Malaysia: Mimpi Ilahi Muhammad Qasim Guncang Wacana Dunia Islam". Pojok Nasional (in Indonesian). 24 July 2025. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
  7. ^ "Muhammad Qasim (MQ) Bertemu Menteri Agama RI". Parahyangan Post (in Indonesian). 1 July 2025. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
  8. ^ "Mimpi Ilahi Muhammad Qasim Guncang Wacana Dunia Islam". BNews Nasional (in Indonesian). 26 July 2025. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
  9. ^ "Twitter Trends in Malaysia — 20 July 2025". GetDayTrends. 20 July 2025. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
  10. ^ "Usah terlibat dengan ajaran 'mimpi' Muhammad Qasim – JAIS". Kosmo! (in Malay). 28 January 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
  11. ^ "Penganut Islam dinasihat tidak mudah percaya dengan penyebaran ajaran mimpi Muhammad Qasim – JAIS". Berita RTM (in Malay). 28 January 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
  12. ^ "JAWI tahan Muhammad Qasim Abdul Karim dari Pakistan". Kosmo! (in Malay). 9 July 2024. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
  13. ^ "Muhammad Qasim sudah didakwa – Mohd Na'im". MalaysiaGazette (in Malay). 11 July 2024. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
  14. ^ a b "APOLOGY AND RETRACTION". MalaysiaGazette. 18 July 2024. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
  15. ^ "Analysis of the Dreams of Muhammad Qasim Ibn Abdul Karim". The Dayspring. 13 December 2018. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
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