Abdullah

Abdullah (Teacher of Neville Goddard)

Biography & Overview

Abdullah is best known as the mystical teacher of Neville Goddard, one of the most influential spiritual teachers of the 20th century. While details about Abdullah’s life remain sparse and somewhat mysterious, he played a pivotal role in shaping Neville’s understanding of consciousness, imagination, and spiritual law.

Abdullah’s teachings were rooted in the belief that imagination is God and that through disciplined use of imagination, individuals can shape their reality and manifest their desires. Neville met Abdullah during a transformative period in his life when he sought deeper answers to existential and spiritual questions.

Abdullah emphasized that the Bible is a psychological text and taught Neville to interpret biblical stories as symbolic representations of inner psychological states rather than literal historical events. His teachings were centered on the power of imagination, the law of assumption, and the idea that “You are God in action.”

Although much about Abdullah’s life remains undisclosed, his influence on Neville Goddard continues to resonate in the fields of metaphysics and manifestation teachings today.

Core Teachings

1. Imagination is God

Abdullah taught that imagination is the creative force of God, and by using it consciously, individuals can shape their reality. The imagination is not just fantasy but a divine tool for manifesting one’s desires.

2. The Law of Assumption

The law of assumption posits that whatever you assume to be true, consciously and unconsciously, becomes your reality. Abdullah stressed that one must “assume the feeling of the wish fulfilled” to bring desires into existence.

3. The Bible as Psychological Symbolism

Abdullah instructed Neville that biblical figures and stories are symbolic of psychological processes. For example, the story of David and Goliath represents overcoming inner fears and challenges through faith and imagination.

4. The Power of Awareness and Self-Perception

Abdullah taught that individuals must become acutely aware of their thoughts and self-image. Changing one’s inner dialogue and self-concept leads to a transformation in external reality.

5. Living from the End

This teaching involves living as if your desire is already fulfilled. Instead of striving for a goal, one must assume the state of already having achieved it, creating alignment between inner belief and external reality.

6. The Present Moment as Creation Point

Abdullah emphasized that creation occurs in the present moment. Whatever one imagines and assumes in the now is what manifests in their future. Past and future are illusions; the present is where creation happens.

7. Faith and Persistence

Faith in the unseen and persistence in one’s assumptions were core to Abdullah’s teachings. Consistent belief and unwavering faith in the imagined reality lead to manifestation.

Practical Practices to Incorporate Abdullah’s Teachings into Life

1. Imaginal Acts (Using Imagination to Create Reality)

• Daily Visualization: Spend 5–10 minutes daily imagining your desire as already fulfilled. Use all senses—see, feel, hear, and experience it vividly.

  • Example: If you desire a new job, imagine yourself working in that job—feel the excitement, visualize your workspace, and hear yourself interacting confidently.

2. Assume the Feeling of the Wish Fulfilled

• Choose a desire and create the feeling associated with its fulfillment.

• Exercise: Before sleep, vividly imagine the scene where your desire is fulfilled and feel it deeply—the emotions, the sense of accomplishment, joy, or peace.

3. Revision Technique (Rewriting Past Experiences)

• Before sleeping, review a past negative experience and imagine it differently—as you wish it had occurred.

  • Example: If you had an argument with someone, visualize a peaceful, loving resolution.

4. Living from the End Practice

• Frame daily decisions by asking: “If my desire were already fulfilled, how would I act right now?”

• Align your thoughts, feelings, and actions with the reality of your fulfilled desire.

5. Affirmation Practice

• Use affirmations to reinforce assumptions:

  • “I am confident and successful.”

  • “Abundance flows to me effortlessly.”

• Repeat these affirmations throughout the day, especially during quiet moments.

6. Present Moment Creation Exercise

• Throughout the day, check in with your thoughts:

  • “What am I imagining right now? Is it aligned with my desire?”

• Redirect your imagination toward your goals whenever you catch yourself in negative or neutral thought patterns.

7. Faith and Persistence Ritual

• Write down your desire in the present tense:

  • “I am living in my dream home.”

• Read it twice daily and continue the imaginal acts consistently for at least 30 days, reinforcing unwavering faith in the outcome.

Legacy & Influence

Abdullah’s teachings laid the foundation for Neville Goddard’s influential work in the field of metaphysics and manifestation. Neville expanded on Abdullah’s ideas, particularly the law of assumption and the creative power of imagination, through his lectures and books like “The Power of Awareness” and “Feeling is the Secret.”

Abdullah’s emphasis on imagination as divine creation has influenced modern manifestation practices and the Law of Attraction movement. His teachings underscore the belief that individuals are the architects of their own realities, a core concept in contemporary spiritual and personal development circles.

“Assume the feeling of your wish fulfilled, and your world will conform to that reality.” — Abdullah (as taught by Neville Goddard)

Final Thought:

Abdullah’s teachings challenge us to take full responsibility for our reality by recognizing that imagination is God in action. By consciously shaping our thoughts, feelings, and assumptions, we can manifest a life aligned with our deepest desires. His message encourages us to embrace the power within and create consciously and purposefully.