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Mehmed Ubeydullah [Hatipoğlu] Effendi (1858-1937), known for his intriguing personality and adventurous life, is one of the intellectuals of the late Ottoman period and early Republic era. He was also a journalist, a Young Turk from the clergy, and a politician who served as a member of parliament during the Second Constitutional Era and the Republican period. The memories of his life in America, Malta, Iran, and Europe have been examined by researchers. In this article, the previously unexplored " Liverpool Hatıratı: Akıl yahut Ahir Zaman Peygamberi", which has not been the subject of a separate investigation before, will be examined. In the said memoir, some questions asked by a certain priest such as why Prophet Muhammad is considered the final prophet, why Islam abrogates other religions, and why Islam will continue until the end of times are addressed and answered. Mehmed Ubeydullah added three of his articles published in various languages as answers to the priest's questions to his memoir in Turkish. Thus, the work in question holds significance both as a memoir, which is an important historical source, and as a collection of articles, containing the thoughts of Ubeydullah Efendi regarding Islam and Muslims. The said work emphasizes that Prophet Muhammad is distinct from other prophets, that Islam is a religion of reason, and as long as human intellect exists, Islam will remain relevant. It is also highlighted that despite Islam being a religion of reason, there are imitative Muslims who do not accept this.