A chilling prophecy about the end of the world in 2026, made by a controversial Pakistani spiritual leader, is generating significant anxiety and discussion across the globe, including in Nigeria.
The Doomsday Prediction from Pakistan
The source of the concern is Riaz Ahmed Gohar Shahi, the founder of the spiritual group known as RAGS International, now called Messiah Foundation International (MFI). Often referred to as "Pakistan's Nostradamus," Shahi has predicted that a large and dangerous comet or asteroid is on a collision course with Earth.
According to reports from international outlets like WION and India.com, Shahi stated this catastrophic event would occur in 2026, resulting in the "total destruction" of all human existence and life on our planet. He detailed this prophecy in his book, 'The Religion of God', published in the year 2000.
Interestingly, Shahi suggested the comet's impact would be on a smaller scale, framing it as an act by God to intimidate humanity rather than to completely obliterate it.
Condemnation and Controversy Surrounding the Prophet
Shahi's teachings and claims have not been received well by mainstream religious authorities. Several Muslim scholars have condemned his declarations as blasphemy, particularly his assertion that he is a prophet and divine figure.
His group, MFI, states that Shahi claims to be the Mahdi, Messiah, and Kalki Avatar—figures from Islamic and Hindu eschatology believed to appear at the end of times to eradicate evil. As a result of these controversial claims, his books and teachings are banned in his home country of Pakistan, and his followers are prohibited from gathering publicly.
Adding to the mystery, Shahi disappeared under unknown circumstances in London, England, in September 2001, just a year after his book's publication. There has been no confirmed sighting or communication from him since. His followers maintain he is alive and in hiding. Today, he would be 84 years old.
NASA's Reassuring Stance on Asteroid Threats
Amidst the fear generated by such prophecies, scientific authorities offer a calming perspective. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and other global space agencies have not identified any imminent asteroid threats to Earth.
NASA has specifically addressed concerns about asteroids like Apophis, which was once considered a potential risk for 2029, clarifying that its trajectory will not bring it into a collision path with our planet.
Another object, the near-Earth asteroid 2024 YR4, was assessed for a potential threat in 2032. However, updated calculations indicate that while it might hit the Moon, Earth is safe from impact.
This scientific reassurance stands in stark contrast to faith-based prophecies, highlighting the ongoing tension between doomsday predictions and empirical astronomical data.
