Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad,

The Promised Messiah & Mahdi

The founder of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat was Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad,
alayhe salam. His father's name was Mirza Ghulam Murtaza and his mother name was
Chiragh Bibi (lady of the lamp). His grandfather was Mirza Ata Muhammad (d.1814),
and his great grand father was Mirza Gul Muhammad (d.1800).
Hadhrat Ahmad (AS) belonged to the Birlas branch of the respectable Mughal
family. The surname of this family is Mirza that is why all members of this family use
Mirza as their surname. Mirza Hadi Beg was the forefather of this family who migrated
to India in 1530 from his hometown Samarqand with two hundred others during the reign
of Mughal King Zaheer al-Din Babur. They settled along the Beyas river in the Indian
province of Punjab. Mirza Hadi Beg was appointed Qazi (judge) with jurisdiction over
seventy villages around Qadian. He founded a village called Islampur, later the name
changed to Islampur Qazi Majhi, which over time was shortened to Qazi Majhi, then only
Qazian, finally changed into Qadian.
Qadian is situated about 112 km north east of Lahore, in district Gurdaspur, in the
Indian province of Punjab. In this holy town was born Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad,
the Promised Messiah (AS), the holy founder of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat. He spent
most of his life in this town.
The family of the Promised Messiah (AS) was given high official posts in the
Mughal administration. When the central Mughal government in India lost its grip, the

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family was able to make itself independent and ruled over 95 km of territory around
Qadian. However, during the Sikh rule, the family lost territorial rights, and much of the
territory was taken over by the Sikhs.
The situation was so bad at one time that the family had to take shelter for sixteen
years in the state of Kapurthala. The family settled subsequently in Qadian during the
reign of Maharajah Ranjeet Singh. (1780-1839). Under the British rule, they were granted
the property rights in Qadian and the suburbs.
Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the Promised Messiah and Mahdi, peace be on
him, was born on Friday February 13th, 1835 at dawn in Qadian. He was born after a
twin sister Janat who died a few days later. A tutor was assigned in 1842 for his early
education. He learnt the Holy Quran and a few elementary Persian books from this tutor.
Later on he was coached in Urdu, Arabic, Persian, Philosophy, and Logic by two other
tutors.
When he was seventeen years of age, his father who was an experienced Hakim
(doctor) gave him lessons in natural medicine. This instruction gave him elementary
knowledge of Persian and Arabic languages. This was the extent of his basic education.
No tutor provided him formal education in religious subjects, however he gained some
knowledge on his own by reading religious books. Reading and pondering over the
teachings of the Holy Quran was his favorite hobby early on from his childhood.
Hadhrat Ahmad childhood was carefree and righteous. Despite the fact that he
was born in a well-off family, he always avoided spending time in useless sports. No
doubt he did take part in useful and productive sports, for instance he had learnt
swimming, & horseback riding at an early age. His simple, fine habits made an
impression on everyone. When he was a child, a revered personage Maulvi Ghulam
Rasool admiringly remarked : “If anyone deserves to be a prophet in this age, this lad
indeed should be one” (Hayate Tayyeba, page 14)
In 1852 he was married to the daughter of his maternal uncle, Hurmat Bibi. This
was his first marriage, from this union he was blessed with two sons. His first son
Hadhrat Mirza Sultan Ahmad (1853-1931) was a high ranking official in the British
administration. He entered into Baiat (covenant of allegiance) at the hand of the Second
Caliph. The second son Mirza Fazal Ahmad passed away in 1904 at the age of forty-nine.

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Although he was married, he spent most of his time in solitude, meditation, and
devotional prayers. His father wanted him to find an occupation, but this was not to
Hadhrat Ahmad taste. His father lovingly called him a Maseetar, one who enjoys
spending time in Divine worship in the mosque. However, being a loyal son, and in order
to see his father happy, he would attend court cases in connection with their family estate.
In 1864 he went to Sialkot and started the job of a Reader in a law-court where he stayed
for four years. As the job was contrary to his disposition, he would spend most of his
time in the study of the Holy Quran, prayers, study of religious books or engaged himself
in debates with Christian missionaries of the city.
In 1868 he resigned from his civil service job after receiving instructions from his
father and returned to Qadian. Unfortunately his mother passed away before he could
reach Qadian, but he bore the loss with strength.

First Revelation
Next year in 1869 someone took him to Maulvi Muhammad Hussain Batalvi for a
public discussion. Mr. Batalvi belonged to the Ahle Hadith sect that was being opposed at
the time by other Muslim sects. The person who brought Hudhoor (AS) wanted him to
have a debate and refute their certain doctrines. When Hadhrat Ahmad (AS) questioned
Mr. Batalvi his belief on a certain theological point, he discovered that it was in complete
accord with the Islamic teachings. So he refused to debate with him.
The person who had brought Hadhrat Ahmad (AS) for discussion was furious and
expressed his consternation in harsh words for this let down. However Hadhrat Ahamd
(AS) maintained, Whatever I did was to seek the pleasure of God Almighty. I dont care if
anyone condemns it. God Almighty was so pleased with his attitude that he was
comforted with the following revelation (Urdu) : "God is pleased with your attitude, He
will shower His blessings on you, so much so that Kings would seek blessings from your
garments". (Braheene Ahmadiyya, Vol IV, page 520).
In 1875 his father laid the foundation stone of Aqsa mosque. This year he fasted
for eight or nine months on receiving directive from God Almighty. He reduced his daily
food intake to such an extent that at one point it amounted to only two or three morsels a

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day. Besides receiving many heavenly blessings in those days, he met with former
prophets and Muslim saints in his dreams and visions.

Father death
His father passed away on June 2nd, 1876. Naturally Hadhrat Ahmad (AS)
became concerned over the sources of his income. God Almighty vouchsafed him the
following revelation : "Alaysa Allaho be-Kafen Abdahoo"
Is not God sufficient for His servant?” (Kitab al-Barriya, page 159).
This revelation gave him mental comfort and abundant solace. Future incidents
demonstrated that God Almighty indeed assisted him in every situation, proving beyond a
shadow of doubt that God was sufficient for His humble servant. These words of
revelation were later carved in a stone and made into a signet ring which he wore all his
life.
Upon his father's death, the responsibility for administering the affairs of the
family estate fell on the shoulders of his elder brother Mirza Ghulam Qadir. If he wanted
he could have taken his share from the estate and lived a life of comfort. But whatever his
brother gave him he lived on that, sometimes hand to mouth.
This was a very tough period for him. At times he had to face severe hardships in
getting the bare necessities of life. Nevertheless he was always grateful for whatever he
had. On occasion he would distribute his food among the poor and keep the minimum for
himself.

Writing of Braheene Ahmadiyya

To prove the truthfulness of Islam and to repudiate false charges leveled against
it, he started writing articles in Muslim magazines in 1872. These articles were very
much appreciated by the public. It also brought him instant fame because he presented
such compelling arguments in support of Islam that no one could refute these.
After a while he started compiling his magnum opus book Braheene Ahmadiyya
(Proofs of the Ahmadiyya) in which he presented 300 bright & conclusive arguments for
the truthfulness of the Holy Quran and the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings

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of Allah be on him. The first volume of this monumental work was published in 1880,
second volume in 1881, third in 1882, fourth in 1884 and fifth in 1905.
The book was a knock out; everybody was convinced of author penetrating
insight and towering intellectual status. He was hailed as the best of divines, pride of the
Muslims of India, valiant defender of Islam. Muslims in India were exuberant, one of the
scholars, Maulavi Muhammad Hussain wrote a 200-page review in the course of which
he observed : "In our opinion this book stands unique from the viewpoint of the modern
age, the like of which has not been written in the history of Islam." (Ishaat al-Sunna Vol
7, No 6)
This is a mere specimen of the opinions held by Muslims about this book. He
offered a cash prize of 10,000 rupees to any non-Muslim who could write a similar book
to refute the arguments given in the book, but no one dared to write one.
While he was writing this book in 1882, through a revelation he was appointed a
Mamoor mina Allah, commissioned by God Almighty. Christian missionaries, Hindu
pundits, & Muslim divines, all of them became his virulent opponents. They plotted all
kinds of things to discredit him but no one succeeded.

Post Office lawsuit

In 1877 a Christian named Ralya Ram Vakeel filed a court case against Hadhrat
Ahmad (AS) which is referred to as the 'Post office Case'. The Promised Messiah, peace
be on him, had written a treatise in support of the superiority of Islam, refuting
allegations leveled by the Arya Samaj. He mailed this manuscript to a publishing house
Vakeel Press in Amritsar at the rate prescribed for newspapers. Also included in the
package was a letter addressed to the Manager containing instructions.
According to the postal regulations it was illegal to include a letter in a package
because of cheaper postal rates for packages, it carried a fine of Rs. 500 or imprisonment
for six months. Hadhrat Ahmad (AS) was not aware of such a regulation. Upon arrival of
the package, Ralya Ram at once informed the postal authorities of this irregularity. A
lawsuit was filed against Hudhoor (AS). At this time Hudhoor saw in a dream that Ralya
Ram had sent him a venomous snake but Hudhoor fried it and sent it back to him.

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 When the case came up for trial, Hudhoor's attorney advised him that the only
way he could escape conviction was to give an affidavit to the court that he did not place
the letter in the package. Instead it was Ralya Ram who had placed the letter there in
order to get him into trouble. Hadhrat Ahmad (AS) rejected this advice, saying: " The fact
of the matter is that I had myself placed this letter in the package, therefore, I will not
deny it so as to be spared of the sentence". In that case, his attorney Sheikh Ali Ahmed
shrugged his shoulders and said, there is no chance for your acquittal. Hudhoor replied,
come what may, I will not tell a lie.
Hudhoor appeared before the British magistrate in Gurdaspur without a lawyer.
During the hearing the judge inquired of Hudhoor if he had in fact placed the letter in the
package? Yes Indeed Hudhoor responded, but I was't aware that by doing so I was
breaking the postal regulations, nor did I intend to defraud the post office.
The plaintiff was overjoyed that Hudhoor had confessed his guilt. As a
consequence he will be given the due sentence. But the judge was so much impressed
with Hudoor's truthfulness and strength of character that he gave him an honorable
discharge. This was indeed the blessing of truthfulness that God Almighty gave him
victory in this case.
Hudoor's elder brother Mirza Ghulam Qadir passed away in 1881. As he had no
children, Hudhoor (AS) was entitled to all of his estate, but he did not do so for the sake
of his sister in law. The property remained in the possession of other relatives for a long
time.

His Second Marriage

In fulfillment of a particular prophecy, Hudoor's second marriage took place on
November 17th, 1884 to a well-respected and honorable lady Sayyeda Nusrat Jahan
Begum who belonged to the noble Sayyed family of Dehli. Thus the following prophecy
was fulfilled, "I have intended another marriage for you, I shall provide all that may be
needed in this respec (Hayate Tayyeba, page 73)
Hadhrat Mir Naser Nawab (RA) was his father in law who was a descendant of
Hadhrat Khawaja Mir Dard. Hadhrat Mir sahib was an extremely righteous and divinely
personage. Maulvi Sayyed Nazeer Hussain (Muhaddith Dehlvi), a well-known Dehli

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scholar, performed the Nikah (matrimonial rites) on November 17th 1884. The
Rukhstana (reception) ceremony took place the same day in Dehli. The marriage was
very successful with the grace and favors of Allah the Exalted. God Almighty gave him
pious offspring from this wedlock, regarding whom he was given glad tidings. These glad
tidings were fulfilled at their prescribed time and we are witnessing these with our own
eyes.

Reformer of the Age

In March 1885 he published 20,000 copies of a flyer in which he invited
adversaries of Islam to visit him in order to witness heavenly signs in support of the
truthfulness of Islam. In the flyer that was printed in English & Urdu he made the grand
announcement that Allah has appointed him Mujaddid - Reformer of the Age - in order to
prove the superiority of the Holy Quran and truthfulness of the Holy Prophet Muhammad
(SAS). The flyer was widely distributed in the country, and even mailed to all the
eminent religious leaders, writers, and leading intellectuals of Asia, Europe, and the US.

The sign of Red Drops

During the month of Ramadhan in 1885 the Promised Messiah (AS) was one day
resting in his bed. His companion Hadhrat Maulvi Abdullah Sinauri (RA) was sitting on
the edge of the bed messaging his feet. Hadhrat Maulvi sahib noticed that at one point
Promised Messiah's body trembled for a moment. Then Maulvi sahib noticed a few red
drops that appeared on the ankle of the Promised Messiah (AS) as well as on his clothes.
This was a heavenly sign that occurred on 27th day of Ramadhan, July 10th 1885.

Prophecy of Musleh Mauood

Under Divine inspiration Hudhoor (AS) traveled to Hoshiarpur on January 22nd,
1886 to perform Chilla. He stayed in a house for forty days, all his time was spent in
intense meditation, devotion & prayer. These supplications resulted in God Almighty
giving him the news of a grand prophecy that is referred to in the Jamaat as 'Prophecy of
Musleh Mauood'. According to this prophecy Allah the Exalted will bestow him a son in
the next nine years who would bring awesome progress to Islam and Ahmadiyyat. This

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Promised Reformer would spread the message of Islam to farthest corners of the Earth. A
part of the grand prophecy reads as follows : “I confer upon thee a Sign of My mercy
according to your supplication. I have heard thy entreaties and have honored thy prayers
with my acceptance through My mercy and have blessed this thy journey. A Sign of
power, mercy nearness to Me is bestowed upon thee, a Sign of grace and beneficence is
awarded to thee and thou art granted the key of success and victory”
He will be accompanied by grace, which shall arrive with him. He will be
characterized with grandeur, greatness and wealth. He will come into the world and will
heal many of their disorders through his messianic qualities and through the blessings of
the Holy Spirit. He is the Word of Allah for Allah mercy and honor has equipped him
with the Word of Majesty. He will be extremely intelligent and understanding and will be
meek of heart and will be filled with secular and spiritual knowledge.
Behold a light cometh, a light anointed by God with the perfume of His pleasure.
We shall pour Our spirit into Him and he will be sheltered under the shadow of God. He
will grow rapidly in stature and will be the means of procuring the release of those held
in bondage. His fame will spread to the ends of the earth and people will be blessed
through him. He will then be raised to his spiritual station in heaven. This is a matter
decreed.(Announcement February 20th 1886)
As foretold by the prophecy Hadhrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmud Ahmad was
born within the prescribed period of nine years, on January 12th, 1889. Promised Messiah
(AS) announced in his treatise 'Siraje Muneer' that the promised son whose advent had
been foretold to him, had been born. Subsequently during the caliphate of Hadhrat
Khalifatul Masih II it became quite apparent that the prophecies were fulfilled in his
person.
The characteristics explained in the revealed words of this prophecy regarding
this illustrious son were evident in his person; thus fulfilling the prophecy with grandeur.
Praise the Lord.
In 1944 Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih the Second (RA) declared that he was indeed
the Promised Son whose birth was foretold by God Almighty to Hazrat Ahmad (AS).

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Ten Conditions of Baiat
On December 1st, 1888 he published an announcement that God has ordained him
that whomsoever seeks true faith and piety, should take Baiat, pledge allegiance to him so
that Allah may shower His mercy and beneficence on them.
On January 12th, 1889 he published a pamphlet in which he laid down ten
conditions of Baiat for initiation into the Jamaat. In this pamphlet he made it known that
anyone who wishes to enter into covenant of allegiance should swear on the following
from the core of his heart :
1. That till the last day of his life, he shall abstain from shirk (associating any
partners with Allah).
2. That he shall keep away from falsehood, cruelty, adultery, dishonesty, disorder,
rebellion and every kind of evil.
3. That he shall offer prayers (Salat) five times daily.
4. That he shall not inflict injury on any of Allah creatures.
5. That he would bear every hardship for the sake of Allah.
6. That he shall not follow vulgar customs and guard against evil inclinations.
7. That he shall discard pride and haughtiness, live in humility & meekness
8. That he shall hold his faith, dignity, and the welfare of Islam dearer than his own
life, wealth and children.
9. That he shall have sympathy for all of God creatures, and devote his talents to
their welfare.
10. That he shall establish brotherhood with me (i.e.Ahmad), obeying me in all good
things, and firmly adhere to these rules until the last breadth of his life.

Founding of Ahmadiyya Jamaat

On March 23rd, 1889 he started taking oath of allegiance at the house of a
spiritual preceptor Hadhrat Sufi Ahmad Jan in the city of Ludhiana. Thus he laid the
foundation of Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam. Hadhrat Hakim Maulvi Noor al-Din (RA)
was the first person to have the honor of taking the first Baiat.
On the first day forty people took oath of allegiance, some of them are listed
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Hadhrat Maulvi Abdullah Sanori (RA)
Hadhrat Chaudhry Rustam Ali (RA)
Hadhrat Munshi Zafar Ahmad (RA)
Hadhrat Munshi Aroray Khan (RA)
Hadhrat Munshi Habib ar-Rahman (RA)
Hadhrat Qazi Zia al-din (RA)
Hadhrat Mir Inayat Ali (RA)

Death of Hadhrat Isa (AS)

In 1890 God Almighty revealed to him that Hadhrat Isa ibn Maryam (AS) had
passed away like all previous prophets. The belief that he is alive in the heavens, is false
and against the teachings of the Holy Quran. Also he proclaimed that the Messiah whose
advent was foretold by Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace & blessings of Allah be on him,
has appeared in his person. God has sent this Promised Messiah to reform the world and
to spread the pristine teachings of Islam.
His announcement and claim to be the Promised Mahdi and the Messiah brought
him numerous converts, but there were some that turned against him. Erstwhile friends
became his foes. Some Muslim divines declared him a heretic. The Christians did not lag
behind either as they raised a fierce storm of opposition. The reason Christians opposed
him was the fact that Jesus Christ's death dealt a fatal blow to the very foundation of
Christianity. They believed Christ to be their Lord, but this claim made him a dead god.
This intense opposition resulted in many debates between him, the Muslim
divines, and the Christian missionaries. For instance in 1891 he held debates with Maulvi
Muhammad Hussain sahib Batalvi, Maulvi Sayyed Nazeer Hussain sahib Dehlvi and
Maulvi Muhammad Bashir sahib Bhopali. In 1892 he held debates with Maulvi Abdul
Hakim Kalanauri. In 1893 he held a famous debate with Christian missionary Abdulla
Athim. These debates brought him many pious & devoted converts.

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First Annual Conference
Under Divine inspiration Hudhoor (AS) announced in May 1891 that he was the
Promised Mahdi awaited by the Muslims.
Later on the same year the Promised Messiah (AS) decided to hold the first Jalsa
Salana. Accordingly the first Annual Conference was held from December 27th to 29th at
the Aqsa Mosque in Qadian. Only 75 members attended that year, next year 327
members attended the Jalsa, and the last Jalsa Salana attended by the Promised Messiah
(AS) in 1907 there were two thousand participants. The last annual gathering that was
held in Rabwah in 1983, more than two hundred thousand attended the blessed meeting.
With a few exceptions it has been held since then every year in many countries of
the world like the UK, Germany, India, Canada, & the USA. Over 32,000 members took
part in the Jalsa Salana held in Germany in August 2000. The UK Jalsa Salana attracted
22,000 members in July 2000, while 12 thousand members took part in the Canadian
Annual Conference in 2003. The attendance of Jalsa Salana held in different parts of the
world continues to grow.
The USA Jamaat celebrated its 50th Annual Conference in 1998 in Silver Spring,
Maryland. The keynote address was delivered by Hazrat Khalifat al-Masih the Fourth,
which was filled with pearls of wisdom.

Debate with Atham

In 1893 Hudhoor (AS) held a written debate from May 22nd to June 5th, in
Amritsar against the famous Christian missionary Abdullah Athim. This debate was later
on published under the title Jange Muqaddas (The Holy War). God Almighty showered
him with so much success during the debate that many people took the pledge of
allegiance and joined the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat.
An amusing incident took place during the course of the debate. The Christians
brought forth three lame, blind and dumb persons and argued that since our Messiah used
to cure the lame and the blind, let this Messiah do the same.
The Christians were confident that they had him nailed. When the handicap
people were brought before Hudhoor, he pointed out that only the Gospels had mentioned
such miracles of Jesus, not the Quran, therefore we did not believe in this. Hudhoor (AS)

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continued that the New Testament also states that if your faith is as much as a grain of
mustard, you could perform such miracles or even greater wonders. Therefore he
presented those invalids back to them, and said if you possess little faith then cure them
with your touch of hand. If you can cure them then we will believe that you are on the
right path, if you do not then we must conclude that you do not possess faith as much as a
grain of mustard.
Hadhrat Ahmad reply made them speechless. They thought that they had
succeeded in their planning to humiliate him, but it only brought shame on them. During
the course of the debate Hudhoor (AS) made the following prophecy : “that out of the
two parties in this debate the one who was deliberately following a falsehood and
abandoning the true God and transforming a weak mortal into a God shall, within the
days since the debate, i.e. one month since this day till fifteen months thereafter, be
thrown into hawiya (hell) and will be greatly disgraced provided it is not inclined towards
the truth.” (Proceedings of the debate, June 5th, 1893. Jange Muqaddis pages 291-292.)
The above prophecy made it clear that if Athim did not repent then he will be
thrown into hell. Upon hearing the wording of the prophecy, Athim was deeply alarmed
and scared. He started shaking, and turned pale. Contrary to his habit, he refrained from
uttering anything objectionable against Islam or the Holy Prophet (SAS). He was restless
and moved from town to town in absolute terror. It seemed he had recanted. God
Almighty granted him respite in the face of his changed attitude, but the opponents
alleged that the prophecy was false.
Hudhoor (AS) announced that if Mr. Athim would declare on oath that he had not
inclined towards the truth, he would pay him a sum of Rs. 1000/- provided he survived
for one year after taking the oath. Later the sum was increased to Rs. 4000/-. Athim did
not take the oath, had he taken a false oath, he would have been punished within one
year. Furthermore, Hudhoor emphasized that even if he did not swear on oath, God
Almighty will not leave him unpunished as he had tried to deceive the world by
concealing the truth.
Since Athim refused to swear on oath, he died on July 27th, 1896 exactly as
foretold by the prophecy. This was indeed a glorious sign on the truthfulness of Hadhrat
Ahmad (AS).

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Arabic - mother of languages
In 1893 Hudhoor (AS) invited Muslim divines to hold an essay competition with
him in Arabic. Hudhoor (AS) revealed that God Almighty has bestowed him perfect
command of Arabic language. Therefore no one can compete with him. No one accepted
the invitation despite the fact that he gave this challenge many times over.
Hudhoor (AS) made known in 1895 in his book Minan al-Rahman that all the
languages of the world have originated from Arabic language. Therefore Arabic is the
mother of all languages. He also asserted that Arabic is the language of God Almighty.
He offered a cash prize of Rs. 5000 to anyone who could disprove this claim.
This was an amazing discovery as scholars have been investigating for a long
time to find the most original language. European scholars had pointed to either Sanskrit
or Pahlvi. The latest research however indicates that Arabic is the most original language,
all others derived from it. (M. A. Mazhar has traced 13 languages to Arabic in his book:
Arabic, the Source of All Languages, 1963)

Sign of the Eclipses

Hadhrat Ali bin Umar al-Darqutni (918-995) has recorded a tradition (Hadith) of
the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessing of Allah be on him, in his book Sunan
Dar Qutni, as reported by Hadhrat Imam Baqar, regarding the appearance of Imam
Mahdi. It states that one of the signs for the appearance of the Mahdi will be that the
Moon will be eclipsed on the first night of the three possible nights of an eclipse. And the
Sun will be eclipsed on the middle day of the three possible days of an eclipse. Both will
occur in the month of Ramadhan.
This heavenly sign occurred during the month of Ramadhan in April 1894 when
Hudhoor had already declared that he was the Mahdi Mauood (Promised Mahdi). There
was an eclipse of the Moon on the first night of the three possible night i.e. the
13th Ramadhan, 1311 Hijra (March 21st, 1894) and there was an eclipse of the Sun on
the middle day of the three possible days i.e. 28th Ramadhan 1311 Hijra (April 6th,
1894).
Next year in the western hemisphere, the Moon was eclipsed on March 11, 1895
and the Sun was eclipsed on March 26th, 1895. This great sign is referred to as Sign of

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the Eclipses. This sign has been pointed out in Chapter al-Qiyama (75:9) of the Holy
Quran also. In the Bible (Mark 13:24) it is also stated But in those days, after that
tribulation, the Sun shall be darkened, and the Moon shall not give her light, and the stars
shall be falling from the heaven and the powers that are in heaven shall be shaken.This
was another glorious sign manifested by Allah the Exalted to prove the truthfulness of
His servant the Promised Messiah (AS).

Baba Nanak
In 1895 Hudhoor (AS) made known the outcome of his research regarding the
religious beliefs of Founder of the Sikh religion. Hudhoor (AS) stated that although
Hadhrat Baba Nanak was born in a Hindu household, he had later on accepted Islam.
Hadhrat Baba Nanak (1469-1539) was a righteous person who meticulously
followed all the teachings of Islam, so much so that he traveled to Mecca for the purpose
of performing pilgrimage to the House of Allah. One of his holy gowns contained Islamic
declaration of faith, as well as many verses of the Holy Quran inscribed in Arabic.

All Religions Conference

In 1896 a conference was convened in Lahore in which representatives of various
religions were invited to explain the beauties of their respective faiths so that people
could judge and compare the teachings for themselves. Top leaders of many faiths spoke
on this occasion and explained the teachings of their faiths.
The Promised Messiah (AS), as representative of the Islamic faith, authored a
compelling and scholarly treatise for this occasion outlining the excellencies of Islamic

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teachings. He was assured by God Almighty that his treatise would be acclaimed as far
superior to all the others that would be presented at the gathering.
He made known this divinely assurance well before the start of the conference.
And so it happened, the audience numbering over 7000 was spellbound and everyone
admitted that his submission was overwhelmingly superior. Proceedings of this
conference were published in the newspapers; it was admitted that Hudoor's discourse
was indeed far superior to all the others. It was later published under the title The
Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam.
When famous Russian author Count Leo Tolstoy read the English translation of
this treatise, he observed: I approved very much of How to get rid of sin and The Life to
come. The ideas are very profound and very true.

Lawsuit by Dr. Clark

Christian missionaries had their hearts aching at the phenomenal success of his
divine mission. No one could rebut his strong and winning arguments. So they decided to
resort to sleazy tactics.
In 1897 they plotted to file a lawsuit of attempted murder against him. Dr. Henry
Martyn Clark, a notable medical missionary stationed in Amritsar filed a complaint in the
court of District Magistrate Captain William Douglas in Ludhiana.
The charge laid against Hudhoor was that he conspired to have Dr. Clark
assassinated by a man named Abdul Hameed, God forbid. God Almighty assisted
Hudhoor (AS) miraculously in this lawsuit so that he was not detained by the police.
Rather he was honorably acquitted once the official investigation was over. Muslims as
well as Hindus helped the Christians in this insidious plot to have Hudhoor (AS)
convicted but God Almighty failed their plans miserably.
The District Magistrate offered to grant leave to Hudhoor (AS) to sue the plaintiff
for malicious prosecution. Hudhoor (AS) declined to do so saying Dr. Clark would have
to answer one day to a higher court. Abdul Hameed was sentenced to nine months
imprisonment with forty-four days in solitary confinement.

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 Years later during the time of his retirement in London Captain Douglas
observed: I was certain that a man with such a good face could not have committed the
deeds that he was accused of. He was a smiling, open countenance.

Always tell the truth

During the hearing of the lawsuit that was filed by Christian missionary Dr.
Martyn Clark, Hudhoor (AS) set a shining example of telling the truth no matter what.
Ahmadi children should always keep this incident in mind.
Hudhoor had retained a non-Ahmadi lawyer Maulvi Fazal Din to defend him in
the lawsuit. On one occasion he suggested to Hudhoor (AS) to submit an affidavit to the
court that was not based on facts. When Hudhoor (AS) was asked to go over the
statement, he said the statement is not factual, I am not willing to give any statement that
contains a shred of lie.
The lawyer said to Hudhoor (AS): if you are not willing to give such a statement,
then you are asking for trouble. You have been charged with murder, in order to get rid of
this charge, you must give such a statement. Hudhoor (AS) replied back : “I will not give
a statement which is contrary to the facts. In order to save my neck, why should I earn
God displeasure? I do not put my trust in such false statements, I trust God Almighty. I
am quite certain that He will protect me.” (Al-Hakam 14th November 1934)
The lawyer afterwards stated that he was flabbergasted at Hudoor's courage.
Amazingly he did not want to tell a lie even though he was facing a murder charge. The
plaintiff was a Christian, the judge was a Christian and all the Christians, Hindus and
Muslims had joined hands in this case. They tried their darnest to have him sentenced by
the court, but he did not knuckle under. He refused to sign the false statement. The fact of
the matter is that God Almighty gave him honorable discharge because of his
truthfulness.

Prophecy regarding Lekh Ram

Pandit Lekh Ram was the leader of a Hindu sect Arya Samaj. He was a bitter
opponent of Islam and even foul mouthed against the Holy Prophet of Islam (SAS).

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Hadhrat Ahmad (AS) was deeply offended. He was ardently jealous of his holy master.
He made every effort to reason with Lekh Ram and to persuade him to stop reviling the
Apostle of Allah (SAS). Lekh Ram did not stop and thus invited the wrath of God. God
Almighty revealed to Hadhrat Ahmad (AS) that this man would be punished for his
blasphemy. Finally he made the following announcement on February 20th, 1893.
Within a span of six years, this person will be grievously punished by God
Almighty for his disrespectfulness and profanities he uttered against the Holy Prophet of
Islam. (Aeena Kamalate Islam)
In another revelation God Almighty told him : “You will recognize the day of Joy
which will be the closest to the day of the Festival.” (Karamate al-Sadiqeen, page 54)
Upon publication of these revelations Lekh Ram became even more rebellious. To
support his claim he made the following prediction regarding the Promised Messiah
(AS): This person will die of diarrhea within three years and none of his offspring will
survive. (Takzeeb Braheene Ahmadiyya).
Finally God Almighty chose to arbiter between the parties, as Lekh Ram
prediction was only a figment of his imagination. Not only did Hudhoor (AS) survive the
deadline set out in the prophecy, but also his offspring flourished with Allah beneficence.
Hudhoor's aforementioned prophecy was fulfilled magnificently. As foretold in the
prophecy Lekh Ram was killed within the prescribed period on March 6th 1897 by an
unknown assailant. His death took place on the day after the Eid. Scores of people openly
confessed that Hadhrat Mirza sahibs prophecy had been fulfilled with pinpoint accuracy.

Message to Queen Victoria

In 1897 the Promised Messiah (AS) penned a pamphlet addressed to Queen
Victoria of England (1819-1901) on the occasion of her sixty years on the throne. It was
titled Tohfae Qaisiriyyah (Gift to the Queen). Two years later in 1899 he wrote another
pamphlet entitled Sitare Qaisiriyyah (The Star of the Queen). Both pamphlets contained
brilliant exposition of Islamic teachings. He also invited her to enter into the fold of
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First School
On January 3rd, 1898 the Promised Messiah (AS) inaugurated the first
Ahmadiyya School that he named Taleem al-Islam School. Hadhrat Shaikh Yaqoob Ali
Irfani (RA) was appointed its first principal. Explaining the purpose of this institution
Hudhoor (AS) said that Ahmadi children should receive religious instruction as well as
secular. He stated that when these children grow up they should become true Ahmadi
Muslims and serve Islam to the best of their ability. The school is still operating in
Qadian.

Periodicals of Jamaat
Al-Hakam, the first weekly newspaper of Ahmadiyya Jamaat started its
publication in 1897. Hadhrat Shaikh Yaqoob Ali Irfani (RA) was its proprietor and
editor. During the first year it was published from Amritsar, but in 1898 it was transferred
to Qadian. Another newspaper Badr started publication in 1902 that was edited by
Hadhrat Mufti Muhammad Sadiq (RA). These two periodicals played a pivotal role in
preserving revelations, speeches and table talks of the Promised Messiah (AS), besides
recording many milestones in the early history of Ahmadiyya Jamaat. Review of
Religions, the monthly periodical in English was established in 1902 and has been
published consistently.
In January 1898 Hudhoor, peace be on him, published a book Kitab al-Bariyya. In
it he published an announcement for a cash prize of 20,000 Rupees to be awarded to any
person who would bring forth a single tradition of the Prophet of Islam (SAS) indicating
that Hadhrat Isa (AS) has bodily ascended to the heaven and would return in the latter
days.
Over one hundred years have gone by since this challenge was given to the world.
Of those who hold the belief that Hadhrat Isa (AS) is alive & sitting in the heavens, none
of them has dared to accept this challenge. This itself is an undeniable proof that this
belief is irrational and against the sublime teachings of Islam and admonitions of our
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Great Sign of the Plague
God Almighty demonstrated many heavenly signs in support of the Promised
Messiah (AS). One of the signs He manifested in support of the Promised Messiah (AS)
was the sudden appearance of plague in the province of Punjab. On February 6th, 1898
Hadhrat Ahmad (AS) saw in a vision : “Angels of God are planting black trees in
different places of Punjab. These plants are very ugly, black, frightening and stunted. I
asked the person planting these trees, what kind of trees are these? He replied that these
were plague trees, which would spread in the country very shortly.” (Ayyam al-Sulh,
page 121)
It is noteworthy that this virulent disease was unheard of in the history of Punjab.
His opponents ridiculed him. Next winter, in fulfillment of this revelation, bubonic
plague broke out in various cities of Punjab. The havoc created by this scourge was
surely a stern reminder of the day of judgement. With an average of thirty to forty
thousand people dying every week, thousands of villages, towns, and cities were deserted
overnight. The prophecy had a positive impact on right-minded people, a lot of them
joined the Community.
The Promised Messiah (AS) announced that all his true followers will be saved
and will not die of this deadly disease. Indeed God Almighty saved his Messenger, his
family and all of his faithful followers as foretold in the following prophecy : “I will
protect all those who are within the periphery of your house” (Kashtee Nooh, page 4,
October 5th, 1902)

Revealed Sermon
On April 11th, 1900 the Promised Messiah delivered a sermon in Arabic in Aqsa
mosque on the day of Eid al-Azha. This was the first time that Hudhoor (AS) delivered a
sermon in Arabic language without prior preparation or notes. Hadhrat Maulvi Abdul
Karim (RA) translated the sermon for the congregation. The entire text of the sermon is
recorded in the book Khutba Ilhamiya.

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Minaret of the Messiah
A tradition of the Holy Prophet of Islam (SAS) states that the Promised Messiah
will descend by the white minaret to the East of Damascus. In order to have this prophecy
fulfilled literally as well as spiritually, Hadhrat Ahmad (AS) proposed the construction of
a minaret in the courtyard of the Aqsa Mosque in Qadian.
Members sent in donations enthusiastically for this project. Hudhoor (AS) laid the
foundation stone in 1903, unfortunately the construction work stopped due to insufficient
funds. Eventually the work resumed in 1914 during the Caliphate of Hadhrat Musleh
Mauood (RA) and completed in December 1916.

Naming of the community

For the population census of 1901 the Promised Messiah (AS), proposed the name
Musalman Firqah Ahmadiyya (Ahmadiyya Muslim Sect) for his Community. Since then
our Community is called Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat, its members Ahmadi Muslims.

Sahibzada Abdul Lateef

Hadhrat Sahibzada Syed Abdul Lateef (RA) was a very revered person from the
province of Khost, Afghanistan. He had thousands of followers. He was so respected by
the ruler of Afghanistan that King Habibullah Khan; Ameer of Kabul invited him at his
coronation to perform the crowning ceremony. He had read some of the books of
Promised Messiah (AS) that made a deep impression on him.
He visited Qadian in 1902 to have an audience with Hadhrat Ahmad (AS). He
accepted Ahmadiyyat in his first meeting with the Promised Messiah. He immensely
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Qadian a little longer. During his stay he received revelations repeatedly forewarning him
to be prepared to sacrifice himself for Ahmadiyyat.
Eventually he went back to Afghanistan with Hudoor's consent. When the Ameer
of Kabul found out that Sahibzada Sahib had converted to Ahmadiyyat, he was arrested
and imprisoned for four months. Many leading citizens of Kabul and the Ameer himself
tried to persuade Hadhrat Sahibzada to renounce Ahmadiyyat. How can I relinquish the
truth? was his reply. The religious divines had him declared a heretic, and the Ameer
ordered to have him stoned to death.
On July 14th, 1903 when he was about to be stoned, he was told once again to
recant so he could be spared from death. My life and my family means nothing to me, as
opposed to my faith that I cannot relinquish to save my neck the martyr replied. He was
buried up to his waist in the ground and stoned. The stoning continued on until his soul
departed from his body to Allah.
Inna lillahe wa inna ilahey rajeoon; We are from Allah; indeed to Him we return
On his martyrdom, Promised Messiah (AS) expressed his grief in the following words :
“O Abdul Lateef, may you be blessed thousands of times as you proved your sincerity in
my lifetime... This was a most merciless killing that has no match in this age. What folly
has this Amir committed that he has ruined himself by his merciless killing of such an
innocent person. O land of Afghanistan, bears witness that a grave offence has been
committed in thee. O, unfortunate land thou has fallen in the estimation of God in that
this great tragedy was enacted in thee.” (Tazkara as-Shahadatayn, page 72)
As foretold by Hadhrat Ahmad, peace be on him, in the above prophecy, the
entire family of Ameer Habibullah Khan was wiped out because of this barbaric crime.
The Ameer himself and his brother Nasrullah Khan were both assassinated, later on his
family was forced to go into exile. The day after the stoning, a severe epidemic of cholera
broke out in Kabul that killed thousands of citizens including close relatives of the Amir.
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Three World Prophecies
In 1904 the Promised Messiah (AS) received a revelation in Urdu: An Eastern
power and the delicate situation of Korea. The same year Russo-Japanese was started in
which Russia suffered defeat. By the Treat of Portsmouth 1905 Japan gained full
authority over Korea. The prophecy was fulfilled with grandeur.
On April 15th, 1904 the Promised Messiah (AS) announced that it has been
revealed to him that the world would soon be overtaken by a terrible calamity. He
indicated that the Czar of Russia would be afflicted with great misery. In 1905 Czar was
the most powerful monarch on earth with staggering wealth. The prophecy was fulfilled
when the First World War broke out and the Czar wiped out alongwith his family by the
Bolshevik revolution in 1918.
On January 15th, 1906 the Promised Messiah (AS) received a revelation
(Persian): The palace of the Emperor of Iran has been shaken. At the time the King of
Iran Muzaffar al-Din Shah was secure in his kingdom. He died on January 8th, 1907 and
was succeeded by his son Muhammad Ali Shah. Soon the political unrest started in the
country. There were clashes between the royal guards and the people. The Shah dissolved
the parliament. The civil war broke out on a large scale. The King abdicated the throne on
July 15th 1909. The prophecy of Hadhrat Ahmad (AS) was thus clearly fulfilled.

Founding of Madrassa
In 1905 two distinguished scholars of our Community passed away, i.e. Hadhrat
Maulvi Abdul Karim Siyalkoti (RA), and Hadhrat Maulvi Burhan al-Din Jehlumi (RA).
After pondering over the matter the Promised Messiah (AS) decided that it was vital to
produce a new generation of Islamic scholars in order to replace the old ones. In
consultation with members of the Community, it was decided to start a theology
department within Taleem al-Islam High School. Thus was laid the foundation of
Madrassa Ahmadiyya.

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Earthquake of Kangra
The same year the Promised Messiah (AS) received the following revelation
(Arabic). “I have been shown that the country might be ruined by Divine chastisement.
Neither permanent residences, nor temporary ones will afford security, both will be
afflicted.” (Tadhkira, page 302)
On the early morning of April 4th, 1905 there was an earthquake at Kangra, a
town located 14 km from the military cantonment of Dharmsala in the Punjab. In a matter
of seconds it demolished many houses and caused large-scale devastation in Kanagra
itself as well as in the neighboring towns of Dalhousie and Bakloh.
It was an earthshaking event, causing lot of death and destruction. About 20,000
people lost their lives. Exactly as foretold by the prophecy many temporary residences
like military barracks, hotels, and holidays-resorts as well as permanent residences like
temples, houses, hospitals were reduced to rubble. It is noteworthy that the earthquake
killed not a single Ahmadi family living in the affected towns.

His Last Testament

Toward the end of 1905 Hudhoor (AS) repeatedly received revelations signaling
that his end was near. He saw in a dream that someone gave him cold water to drink in a
new earthen vessel and the revelation came (Persian): Water of life. The water in the
dream was no more than two or three drop, meaning only two or three years remaining.
He also received the following revelation in Arabic : “Qaraba ajaluka al-
muqaddar” (Tadhkira page 308). The end of thy appointed term is approaching.
It clearly indicated that the term of his life was nearing its end. As a consequence
Hudhoor (AS) decided to give crucial advice to the Jamaat, and published a treatise that
he called al-Wasiyyat (The Will). He advised the members that through prophets and
reformers Allah manifests one of His blessings and after their departure He establishes
Caliphate, which is the second manifestation of His divine power. It happened at the time
of the Holy Prophet (SAS) and now it will happen again. Hudhoor (AS) wrote further :
“You must not be sad at what I have described. Your hearts ought not be sorrowful
because it is incumbent that you must see the second manifestation (caliphate) of God
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 It is evident from the above quotation that when he foretold his death, at the same
time he gave the glad tiding of the establishment of Caliphate. He assured the members
that God Almighty will undoubtedly take care of the Jamaat through the institution of
Caliphate.

Celestial Cemetery
Pursuant to a Divine commandment Hudhoor (AS) also made known in his
booklet al-Wasiyyat the establishment of a celestial cemetery (Bahishti Maqbara). God
Almighty showed him a plot of land in a vision that was called Bahishti Maqbara. It was
shown to him that it contained the graves of such select members of his Community who
are destined to be in heaven. Accordingly Hudhoor (AS) donated a parcel of land
belonging to him and named it Bahishti Maqbara. For anyone to be buried there,
following three requirements had to be fulfilled : “Whoever desires to be buried in this
graveyard should contribute towards the expenses of its maintenance according to his
capacity. Whoever desires to be buried therein should make a testamentary disposition
that one tenth of his property shall, under direction of the Movement, be devoted to the
propagation of Islam, and carrying out the teachings of the Quran. It will be open to every
righteous person whose faith is perfect to provide for this purpose in his will more than
one tenth, but it shall not be less. Whoever shall lead a righteous life and abstain from all
that is prohibited and shall not do anything that amounts to association of something with
God or to innovation in the faith. He should be a true and sincere Muslim.” (Al-Wasiyyat
pp 16-19)
In accordance with the above instructions, Bahishti Maqbara has been operating
in Qadian and in Rabwah where those Ahmadis are buried who have fulfilled the above
conditions. Every Ahmadi firmly believes that only those members destined for Paradise
are buried in this heavenly cemetery.

Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya

In January 1906 Hudhoor (AS) instituted the Central Ahmadiyya Council to look
after the administrative affairs of the Jamaat. The first president of this council was
Hadhrat Maulana Noor al-Din, who was appointed by Hazart Ahmad (AS).

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 The head of this Council is called Nazre Aala (Executive Director). The Anjuman
consists of various Nazarats (departments) like Treasury, Education, Justice, Properties,
Propagation, Pensions, Guidance, Publication, Finance, and General Welfare. A Nazir
(Director) heads each of the departments. The head offices of the Council are located in
Qadian & Rabwah.
On March 1st, 1906 Sahibzada Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmud Ahmad started the
publication of a magazine Tasheez al-Azhan (sharpening of the minds) with the
permission of the Promised Messiah (AS). The purpose of this periodical was to educate
Ahmadi youths. A public library was also established in 1908 by Sahibzada sahib under
the name Anjuman Tasheez al-Azhan. Lot of people donated money and books for this
project.

Death of Dr. Dowie

Dr. John Alexander Dowie was an American who proclaimed that God has in the
Spirit and Power of Elijah sent him. He set forth to spread Christianity. He also stated
that he intended to wipe out Islam. He made insulting remarks about the Prophet of Islam
(SAS) and hurled invective at Hadhrat Ahmad (AS). When Hazart Ahmad (AS) came to
know of this, he challenged him to a prayer duel.
The best way to determine whether Dowie God is true or ours, is that Mr. Dowie
should stop making prophecies about the destruction of all Muslims. Instead he should
keep me alone in his mind and pray that if one of us is fabricating a lie, he should die
before the other. eview of Religions, Sept. 1902, Vol I, No 9
Hudhoor (AS) further observed : “If Dowie runs away from this challenge, be
sure that a great catastrophe is about to befall on Zion.” (Haqiqat al-Wahee, page 71)
When Dr. Dowie was told of this challenge, he boasted : "Can you imagine me
answering to these gnats, and flies. If I were to put my foot on them, I could crush them
to Death.” (Leaves of Healing, December 27th, 1903)
Eventually he was punished for his arrogance and was chastised according to the
prophecy of the Promised Messiah, peace be on him. His wife and son turned against him
and did not attend his funeral. He could not speak because of a stroke of paralysis on
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 His followers deserted him after finding out that he had embezzled $2,529,766.
That he led a lustful life and was an alcoholic. His newly built city Zion (70km north of
Chicago) was torn by internal dissension. In the first week of March 1907 he died in utter
grief, misery and helplessness.
The world press took special interest in this Mubahila (prayer duel); over 30
newspapers in the US published the news story. The Boston Herald in its issue of June
23, 1907 observed : Dowie died with his friends away from him and his fortune
dwindled. He suffered from paralysis and insanity. He died a miserable death, with Zion
city torn and frayed by internal dissension. Mirza comes forward frankly and states that
he has won his challenge

His travels
Some of the important travels of Hadhrat Ahamd (AS) are Ludhiana 1884, Delhi
1884, Hoshiarpur 1886, Patiala 1888, Ludhiana 1889, Aligarh 1889, Amritsar 1891,
Dehli 1891, Lahore 1892, Sialkot 1892, Kapurthala 1892, Sialkot 1904, & Lahore 1908.

His Last Journey

On April 27th, 1908 Hudhoor (AS) traveled with his family to Lahore. He
delivered many speeches, met many dignitaries belonging to different faiths. Being a
Prince of Peace he composed a treatise "Payghame Sulah" (A Message of Reconciliation)
on May 25th outlining his proposals to bring Hindus & Muslims together. He exhorted
both communities to sign a peace treaty and start enjoying the fruits of peace.
A banquet was arranged on May 17th for the dignitaries of Lahore and on the
insistence of the guests, he spoke for two hours outlining his claims, teachings and
refutations of objection raised against him.
All the while he was constantly receiving revelations regarding his imminent
demise. On May 20th, he received his last revelation (Arabic) : Ar-Raheelo Suma ar-
Raheelo wal-Mauto Qareebun, Time for departure, again time for departure, death is fast
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 Hudhoor (AS) fell ill around 11 p.m. on May 25th. Despite the best medical care
provided to him, his condition did not stabilize. On May 26th at 10:30am he breathed his
last and met his dearly loved Creator.
Inna lillahe wa inna elahe rajeoon, We are from Allah and indeed to Him we
return.
The last words on his blessed lips were (Urdu) : “Allah, meray piyaray Allah
Lord, my dear Lord”
At the time of his death, he was 74 years of age according to solar calendar, and
76 according to lunar calendar. Although Hudhoor (AS) had been receiving revelations
for some time concerning his death and which had intensified during the last days of his
life, members of the Jamaat were shattered and bewildered because of his death after
such a short illness. Muslim as well as non-Muslim leaders were equally saddened and
expressed their sympathies while professing his sterling qualities.
Newspapers called him a conquering general of Islam, the mighty fighter of
Islam, pious, righteous and divine like old prophets of Israel. However there were some
small-minded adversaries of the Jamaat who did not hesitate to show their enmity on this
occasion. They organized a demonstration to spite the Ahmadis at the house where he
had passed away. They hurled insults, and their behavior was obnoxious but Ahmadis
endured this with utmost patience.

His Children
God Almighty blessed him with ten children from his second marriage, five
children however died in their infancy. Following are the other five who lived to ripe old
ages by Divine grace.
Sons:
1. Hadhrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmud Ahmad (RA), Khalifatul Masih II Born 12th
January 1889, passed away November 8th, 1965
2. Hadhrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad (RA), Born April 20th, 1893, passed away 2nd
September 1963
3. Hadhrat Mirza Sharif Ahmad (RA), born 24th May 1895, passed away December
26th, 1961.

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Daughters:
1. Hadhrat Nawab Mubaraka Begum (RA), born 2nd March 1897, passed away 23rd
May 1977.
2. Hadhrat Nawab Amtul Hafeez Begum (RA), born 25th January 1904, passed
away on 6th May 1987 in Rabwah.

Election of the Caliph

Hadhrat Ahmad sacred remains were taken by rail to Batala. As there was no
railroad beyond Batala, the faithful carried the casket on their shoulders to Qadian, a
distance of 18km. On May 27th, 1908, before the funeral prayers, Hadhrat Hakim Noor
al-Din, may God be pleased with him, was elected unanimously the first Caliph of
Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat.
By taking the pledge of allegiance on his hand the Community was once again
united firmly, thus fulfilling the glad tiding given by the Promised Messiah (AS) in al-
Wasiyyat regarding the establishment of the Caliphate.
There were some that thought this Community would disintegrate after his death.
They were proven dead wrong. Although a Caliph is elected by members of the Jamaat, it
is our unflinching faith that God Almighty appoints a Caliph by inclining the hearts of the
believers towards such a person. This is how Hadhrat Maulvi Noor al-Din (RA), one of
the earliest disciple and a trusted companion of the Promised Messiah (AS), was chosen
Caliph by God Almighty. It was God Almighty who united the Community on his
blessed hand.
After the election, Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih the First led the funeral prayers.
Throngs of believers who had converged upon Qadian paid their last respects to their
holy master. He was laid to rest in Bahishti Maqbara at 6pm on May 27th, 1908. Thus
departed an extraordinary human being from the world whose advent did the Holy
Prophet of Islam (SAS) foretell, and through whom progress of Islamic faith is destined
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His blessed appearance
Hadhrat Ahmad (AS) was an embodiment of every conceivable manly beauty and
charm. He was well built, of medium height (5-8) with broad shoulders and chest. He had
a fair tanned complexion. His serene countenance always exuded a kind of spiritual halo.
He had fine, straight, lustrous black hair. He had a charming full thick beard. His
eyes were smoke-black always half closed. He had a straight, upright, fairly broad
forehead that bore the mark of high intellect. His temperament cool but heart-warming.
He had a beaming smile and talked softly.
He preferred to dress in simple clothes that consisted of a tunic, trousers, a
waistcoat, an overcoat, and a turban. He wore locally made Indian shoes. He always
carried a walking stick when heading out. His food was simple, ate little and without
haste.
Following are some of the notable traits of his personality :
1. Hadhrat Ahmad (AS) believed wholeheartedly and with total conviction in the
existence of God. He had an unwavering faith in the truthfulness of his claim. His
undying love for the Prophet of Islam (SAS) was unprecedented.
2. Hudhoor (AS) always occupied himself in supplications, he repeatedly recited
'Subhan Allah' even when he was occupied in routine tasks. His entire life was
absorbed in the worship of God Almighty.
3. Consciousness of God, righteousness, & truthfulness were the hallmark of his
character. He always made sure to adhere to all the injunctions of the Holy Quran
and Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAS).
4. He led a life of utmost simplicity and austerity.
5. He faced most troublesome situations with fortitude, resoluteness, and remarkable
courage.
6. He worked hard and busied himself with the work entrusted to him by God
Almighty.
7. He treated his wife, kids, friends, and even his adversaries with love, courtesy,
and sympathy. He was conscious of their feelings but was equally concerned
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 8. Hospitality was also one of his special traits. He went to great lengths to ensure
the comfort of his guests.
Hadhrat Dr. Mir Muhammad Ismail (RA) has broadly sketched the character of
Promised Messiah (AS) in the following words : "Promised Messiah, peace be on him,
possessed impeccable morals. He was full of kindness, beneficent, generous, and
hospitable. In a crisis when most people would feel jittery, he would march forward like a
roaring lion. Forgiveness, overlooking others weaknesses, generosity, uprightness,
humility, steadfastness, gratitude, contentment, modesty, industrious, contended, faithful,
frank, simple, respect for God and His Messenger and religious divines. Tenderhearted,
moderate, just, trustworthy, alert, sympathetic, dignified, neat, lively, humorous,
courageous, resolute and, self- reliant.
Love for God and His Messenger, totally committed to the Apostle of Allah
(SAS). These were in essence his morals and habits. “I saw Hudhoor when I was two
years old and for the last time when I was twenty-seven. I swear to Allah that I never met
a person who was better than him, or more affable, more righteous, and more angelic than
him. I never met any person who was more engrossed in the love of God and His
Messenger than him. He was a light that shone on mankind.”

His Companions
Given below are the names of ten distinguished companions of the Promised
Messiah (AS) who bore a special love in their hearts for their holy master. They served
the cause of Islam with devotion.
1. Hadhrat Maulvi Noor al-Din , Khalift al-Masih I
2. Hadhrat Maulvi Abdul Karim Siyalkoti
3. Hadhrat Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan, ( Raees Malirkotla, son in law of Hadhrat
Ahmad (AS)
4. Hadhrat Mufti Muhammad Sadiq, editor Badr
5. Hadhrat Shaikh Yaqoob Ali Irfani, editor al-Hakam
6. Hadhrat Maulvi Burhan al-Din Jehlumi
7. Hadhrat Munshi Zafar Ahmad Kapurthalvi
8. Hadhrat Maulvi Abdullah Sinori

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 9. Hadhrat Pir Siraj al-Haq Noamani
10. Hadhrat Mir Nasir Nawab ( father in law of Hadhrat Ahmad)

His Books
The Promised Messiah (AS) penned 81 books in lucid and logical exposition of
the sublime teachings of Islam. Some of his noteworthy works are:
1. Braheene Ahmadiyya (Proofs of Amadiyya) – 1880
2. Fathey Islam (Victory of Islam) – 1891
3. Aeena Kamalate Islam (Mirror of Excellences of Islam) – 1893
4. Barkat al-Dua (The Blessings of Prayer) – 1893
5. Anjame Atham (The End of Atham) – 1896
6. Islamee Usook kee Philosophy (Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam) – 1896
7. Maseeh Hindostan Mein (Jesus in India) – 1896
8. Zaroorat al-Imam (The Need for an Imam) – 1897
9. Tohfae Qaisiriyyah (A Gift to the Queen) – 1897
10. Siraje Muneer (The Bright Lamp) – 1897
11. Tiryaq al-Qoloob (The Elixir of the Heart) – 1899
12. Kashtee Nooh (The Ark of Noah) – 1902
13. Tazkirat as-Shahadatayn (Narration of two Martyrdom) – 1903
14. Payghame Sulh (Message of Reconciliation) – 1908

Questions Chapter 1
1. When and where was the Promised Messiah (AS) born?
2. What year did he receive the first revelation?
3. What revelation he received on his father's death?
4. What does 'Brahanee Ahmadiyya' means? When was the last volume published?
5. Can you write the name of Hazrat Ahmad's first son?
6. What is the meaning of Mujaddid?
7. How many conditions are in the Baiat?
8. Can you give one condition of Baiat?
9. What year was the Ahmadiyya Jamaat founded?

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 10. Who took the first oath of allegiance, in what city?
11. What is the meaning of 'Musleh Mauood'?
12. What is Jange Muqaddas?
13. When and where did the first Jalsa Salana take place?
14. Which language is the mother of all languages?
15. What is the sign of eclipses?
16. Who is Baba Nanak? What was his religion?
17. What year did the first US Muslim accept Islam? What was his full name?
18. What is the name of magistrate who acquitted Hazrat Ahmad in a murder case?
19. Who was Lekh Ram? When did he die?
20. What is the name of the school established in 1898 in Qadian?
21. Name two signs that God showed in support of the Promised Messiah.
22. What is the height of Minaret al-Masih? In which mosque is it located in Qadian?
23. What is Bahishti Maqbara? Who can be buried in this graveyard?
24. What city did Promised Messiah (AS) passe away? What year?
25. What is the name of last book written by Hazrat Ahmad (AS)?

Answers
1. February 13th, 1835 in Qadian
2. 1869
3. Alaisa Allah be Kafen Abduhu
4. Proofs of Ahmadiyya – 1905
5. Hadhrat Mirza Bashiruddin Ahmad
6. Reformer
7. ten
8. he will offer Salat five times a day
9. 1889
10. Hadhrat Maulana Noor al-Din at Hoshiarpur
11. Promised Reformer
12. It is a debate that took place between Christians and Hadhrat Ahmad (AS). Also
the name of a book.

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13. 1891 at Qadian
14. Arabic
15. It is a heavenly sign shown by God. Moon was eclipsed, Sun was eclipsed, both in
the month of Ramadhan.
16. Baba Nanak was religious leader. He was a Muslim.
17. 1887, Muhammad Alexandar Russell Webb.
18. Captain M. W. Douglas
19. Lekh Ram was an opponent of Hadhrat Ahmad. he died in 1897
20. Taleem al-Islam School
21. Sign of the eclipses, and the appearance of Plague in the Punjab
22. 105 feet, in Aqsa Mosque
23. This is a special graveyard. A Moosie can only be buried there.
24. Lahore, May 26th, 1908
25. Paighame Sulh (A message of Reconciliation)

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 Caliphate of Hadhrat Maulvi Noor al-Din

Hadhrat Maulvi Haji Hakim Noor al-Din was the first person who took the pledge
of allegiance at the hand of the Promised Messiah (AS). Hadhrat Ahmad (AS) called him
the most beloved, the most sincere, and the most truthful friend. Calling his sacrifices
worthy of praise, Promised Messiah (AS) stated that he stood above all of his followers
because of his sincerity, love, and total dedication.
Hadhrat Maulana hometown was Bhera, in district Sargodha, Pakistan, where he
was born around 1841. His father's name was Hadhrat Hafiz Ghulam Rasool Qureshi and
Noor Bakhat was his mother's name. He was a direct descendant of Hadhrat Umar bin al-
Khattab (RA), the second Caliph of Islam.
His forefathers migrated from Medina and settled in Afghanistan. From his
mothers side he was a descendant of Hazrat Ali (RA), the fourth Caliph of Islam. He
belonged to a scholarly and pious family that was immersed in the study of the Holy
Quran. There had been Hafize Quran in his family for the last eleven generations. He
learnt the Holy Quran from his mother. In sports he loved swimming and horseback
riding.
In 1858 he traveled to Rawalpindi to study for the diploma of education at Normal
School. He passed his diploma examination with such distinction that he was appointed
principal of a school at the age of twenty-one. He resigned from this job after four years
in order to seek more knowledge.
His thirst for knowledge was unquenchable so that he traveled to various cities
like Lahore, Rampur, Dehli, Lucknow, and Bhopal for the purpose of obtaining religious
instruction. In those days his trust in Allah the Exalted was such that he never cared for
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He received his religious as well medical instruction in these cities from first-rate
physicians & scholars.
While in Bhopal he earned a lot of money from his medical practice, which
enabled to him travel to Saudi Arabia for pilgrimage.

Travels to Mecca
In 1865 he traveled to the cities of Mecca and Medina to perform pilgrimage. On
getting the first glimpse of the Kaaba, he prayed : "Lord I am always in need of thy
succor. I beseech thee that whenever I prayed thee of thy mercy, grant my supplication."
Every supplication he made from this day on was always granted. He also holds
the distinction of performing the circuit of the Kaaba at a time when no one else was
engaged in performing it. After the Hajj he stayed there for another one and half a year to
get higher education in theological subjects from leading Arab religious divines.
He traveled to Arabia in 1869 for a second time and stayed there for two years.
On his return to India as an accomplished divine he started a school in Bhera for the
purpose of giving instruction in the Quran & the Hadith to students. He opened a medical
clinic also. In a short while his reputation as a skilled practitioner in natural medicine
spread near and far.
In 1876 he went to Kashmir at the behest of His Highness the Maharajah Ranbir
Singh and remained there for fifteen years as his royal physician. Besides his medical
practice he continued giving religious instruction in the Noble Quran to palace courtiers,
so much so that the Maharajah himself learnt the translation of half of the Quran from
him.

An Ideal Believer
He was endowed with photographic memory. For example he memorized
fourteen chapters of the Holy Quran while travelling on an elephant for thirty days as
member of the ruler's entourage. The rest of the Quran he committed to memory
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 He developed the love of books from his early childhood and soon had a fairly
large private collection. Once he was lent a book Tabaqat al-Anwar spread over 700
pages for only six hours. He read the entire book within the stipulated time period.
On one occasion he sent one of his disciple to Bhopal to make a copy of a book
consisting of six volumes. Later the same disciple was sent to Egypt to make a copy of a
book consisting of 800 pages. His interest in books was not limited to religion only, he
had in fact read all the works of Shakespeare in Arabic.
In 1885 he read an announcement written by Hadhrat Ahmad, the Promised
Messiah & Mahdi (AS). This had such a profound effect on him that he felt a strong urge
to see Hadhrat Ahmad (AS) in person. At first glance he was convinced of his
truthfulness and ready to lay down his life for him. From that day on he became one of
his most committed and ardent followers. When the first pledge of allegiance was taken
at Ludhiana on March 23rd, 1889, he holds the distinction to be the first one to do so. In
1890 when Hadhrat Ahmad (AS), under Divine inspiration, declared himself to be the
Promised Messiah, he accepted his claim without the least hesitation.

His family
Hadhrat Maulana first marriage took place in Bhera when he was thirty years of
age. He was married to Fatima Bibi who was the daughter of Mufti Shaikh Mukarram
Qureshi. She passed away in 1905.
His second marriage took place in March 1889 at Ludhiana on the urging of the
Promised Messiah (AS) to Sughra Begum who was the daughter of a revered sage,
Hadhrat Soofi Ahmad Jan (RA). She passed away in August 1955 at Rabwah at the age
of eighty-three. From this union, by the grace of God, he was blessed with five sons and a
daughter Amatul Hayee. The daughter was later married to the eldest son of Hadhrat
Ahmad (AS).
Around 1887 the Promised Messiah (AS) suggested to him to write a book in
refutation of Christian criticism of Islam, accordingly he authored a book Fasl al-Khatab.
Then in 1890 in response to Pandit Lekh Ram book Takzeeb Baraheene Ahmadiya he
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His Children
He was blessed with three daughters and five sons.

Migration to Qadian
His employment with the state of Jammu and Kashmir ended in 1892 after fifteen
years. The reason for termination of this employment was his devotion to Islam. After the
death of Maharajah Ranbir Singh, his successor Maharajah Partap Singh and some of his
courtiers carried a grudge against him. He was dismissed from his court appointment, so
he returned to his ancestral home in Bhera. Here he decided to open an extensive hospital
and even started the construction of a massive structure.
In 1893 while the hospital building was under construction he went to Lahore to
procure building materials. There he thought of visiting Hadhrat Ahmad (AS) in Qadian.
One day the Promised Messiah, peace be on him, said to him Now you are not tied down
because of your employment, why don't you stay a bit longer in Qadian? Hadhrat
Maulana agreed to stay for another few days. After a week Promised Messiah (AS) said
to him You are alone why don't you bring your wife over. Accordingly his wife arrived in
Qadian. Then one day Hadhrat Ahmad (AS) said to him you are fond of books, why don't
you bring your library over? The books were brought over. Sometime later Hadhrat
Ahmad (AS) said to him you should forget about returning to your hometown Hadhrat
Maulana used to says : "Thereafter I forgot my hometown in such a manner that I never
even dreamt of it. "
After his immigration to Qadian, he was advised to start a medical clinic either in
Lahore or in Amritsar but he chose to stay near his holy master. He busied himself in the
service of Islam day and night. He was ever ready to fulfill every wish of his dearly loved
master whom he held in highest esteem.
At that time his daily routine included giving commentary on the Noble Quran
and the Hadith, attending to patients, giving lessons in theology & medicine to his pupils,
leading the Prayer services (Salat), proof reading books of the Promised Messiah (AS) or
look-up references. In 1896 he was asked to preside over the second day sitting of the
historic Conference of Great Religions that took place in Lahore from December 26th to
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 When Taleem al-Islam School started functioning in 1898 he taught Arabic there.
Upon establishment of Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya, Hadhrat Ahmad (AS) appointed him
its president. He was always conscious of helping the poor and the needy.
A brief commentary by him on chapter 103 (Sura al-Asar) of the Holy Quran was
recorded on a phonograph in 1902 as directed by the Promised Messiah (AS).
In short his life, time, property, and energies were wholly dedicated in the service
of Islam. From dawn to dusk he would work for the good of Islam. Initially he was
staying in one of Hadhrat Ahmad's residences, but later on moved into a clay house that
was built in the same neighborhood. The money he earned by treating patients was
largely donated to the Jamaat or used for looking after the orphans, the destitute, and the
poor. An old age home Dar al-Shai-yookh and an orphanage Dar al-Yotama were
established in Qadian under his directive.
He was so generous that a number of students received expenses for education
from him. Also he paid expenses for many people who went for pilgrimage.

His election as first caliph

The Promised Messiah (AS) passed away on May 26th, 1908. When his body was
brought to Qadian for burial, all members of the Community elected Hadhrat Maulana as
leader of the Community and the first Caliph of Hadhrat Ahmad (AS). Prior to taking the
covenant of allegiance from members numbering well over 1200, during the course of an
address he said : "I never wished to be the Imam but if you people insist on taking the
pledge on my hand, then listen to me carefully. Baiat is like selling yourself to someone
you will have to obey all my commands. If this is agreeable, then I shall take up this
responsibility reluctantly."

Milestones of his Caliphate

1. During the lifetime of the Promised Messiah (AS), a separate department had
been established at Taleem al-Islam School to impart theological education.
Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih the First wanted to give this department a special status
and establish it on a permanent basis in memory of its founder Hadhrat Ahmad
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 Ahmadiyya was laid on March 1st, 1909. Hadhrat Syed Muhammad Sarwar Shah
was appointed its first principal. Under the dynamic leadership of Hadhrat Mirza
Bashir al-Din Mahmud Ahmad, Khalifat al-Masih II, the seminary progressed
particularly. The Madrassa is still operating in Qadian, a total of 205 students
were enrolled in it last year (2000). The course of study lasts for seven years, in
nine years 83 students have graduated from this institution. These graduates are
now serving the Community in various parts of India.
2. No Muslim scholar had so far made satisfactory English translation of the Holy
Quran, therefore this work was assigned to the Secretary, Sadr Anjuman
Ahmadiyya, Maulvi Muhammad Ali. Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih the First, while
reviewing the translation and the commentary, suggested necessary corrections.
But sadly enough after his demise, and upon election of Hadhrat Khalifat al-
Masih II as Caliph, Maulavi Muhammad Ali renounced the Ahmadiyya Caliphate
and took the manuscript with him to Lahore. Regrettably he made changes to the
translated text according to his personal views and beliefs. During the Caliphate
of Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih the Second (RA), a new translation of the Holy
Quran was made that was scholarly, authentic, and faithful to the true import of
the text. The Khalifat al-Masih directed the Community that every year an
examination in the certain prescribed books of the Promised Messiah will be held.
The First such examination was held on December 24th, 1908. Since then this
method of study of the books of Hadhrat Ahmad (AS) has continued in our
Community.
3. As the Ahmadi population was growing rapidly, a new neighborhood by the name
of Dar al-Uloom was added to Qadian. Many new buildings were erected such as
the Noor Mosque (1910), Talim al-Islam High School (1912) with its fabulous
hostel, Noor Hospital. The extension to Aqsa Mosque was completed in January
1910. The British government announced that a Coronation ceremony would be
held in Delhi on December 12, 1911, to proclaim His Majesty George V, Emperor
of India. Hadhrat Maulana decided to request the King that Muslim employees of
Government may be granted a leave of two hours on Friday so as to enable them
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 presented to the King. In consequence of this memorial Muslims employees were
granted two-hour leave.
4. During the caliphate of Hadhrat Khalifa al-Masih I, following newspapers and
magazines were introduced:
Magazines : Ahmadi, Ahmadi Khatoon 1912.
Newspapers : Noor, Akhbar al-Haq, Payghame Sulah, Al-Fazl.
Hadhrat Mirza Bashir al-Din Mahmud Ahmad, the Second Caliph, started the
publication of a weekly newspaper Al- Fazl on June 18th, 1913. The name was
suggested by Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih I.
5. On November 18th, 1910 Hadhrat Maulana was riding his pony when he fell, he
received several minor injuries and a serious gash on his right temple. He was
bedridden for nearly six months. This was in fulfillment of a dream Hadhrat
Ahmad (AS) had seen in 1905 that he had fallen from a horse. In 1913 he issued
instructions that Jalsa Salana be held for three days i.e. December 26, 27, & 28th.
6. One of the milestones of his Caliphate was the establishment of the first
Ahmadiyya Muslim mission in England in 1914. The first Ahmadiyya missionary
sent to London for propagation of Islam was Chaudhry Fateh Muhammad Sial.

Significant Event
One of the most significant events of his Caliphate was the internal dissension,
which Hudhoor dealt with head on. Some high ranking office bearers of Sadr Anjuman
Ahmadiyya as well as some other members tried to vest all powers to Sadr Anjuman
instead of the blessed institution of Caliphate. They plotted to place the power of decision
making in the hands of Sadr Anjuman, as a consequence there will be no one to question
their authority.
For this purpose they came up with the argument that in his treatise al-Wasiyyat,
Promised Messiah (AS) has appointed Sadr Anjuman as his sole successor and not the
Caliph. But God Almighty failed them in their evil designs by their own doing. At the
time of the election of the First Caliph, they had signed a declaration stating
unequivocally that according to the wishes of Hadhrat Ahmad (AS) outlined in al-
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obey Hadhrat Maulana in the same manner as they had obeyed the Promised Messiah
(AS).
When they realized that they would not succeed in their plans, they gave the spin
that Promised Messiah (AS) was not a prophet. They alleged that as the Caliphate is
established only after the demise of a prophet, and since Hadhrat Ahmad (AS) was not a
prophet, consequently there was no need for the institution of Caliphate. This plan did not
work either because they had previously signed a declaration stating that Hadhrat Ahmad
(AS) was surely a prophet and Hadhrat Maulvi Noor al-Din (RA) was his first Caliph.
Realizing that their plans were bearing no fruit, they hatched a plan to curtail the
authority of the Caliph. They proposed that the functions of the Caliph should only be to
take pledges of allegiance, lead the Prayer services (Salat), perform marriages and deliver
sermons. The rest of the powers should be vested in the Sadr Anjuman. This plan fizzled
out because Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih the First (RA) had categorically stated in his
speeches and sermons that : “Allah appoints the Caliph, the person elected Caliph after
me will be appointed by Allah also. Whosoever takes pledge of allegiance at his hand, is
obliged to follow all his directives to the fullest measure”
Anyhow the importance of Caliphate became crystal clear to members of the
Community and they were safeguarded against the evil designs of its opponents. Only a
handful of people supported these dissidents. Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih the First showed
them the carrot and the stick, even invited them to renew their covenant of allegiance.
As Hudhoor had a commanding personality they renewed the pledge of allegiance
reluctantly. However they continued to plot against him to the last breath of his life. Then
the dissident group openly renounced the institution of Caliphate and immigrated to
Lahore. Under the leadership of Maulvi Muhammad Ali they set up their separate
association, Ahmadiyya Anjuman Ishaate Islam.

His demise
Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih the First passed away on Friday March 13th, 1914, at
2:15 pm at Qadian. May his soul rest in peace.
Inna lillahe wa inna ilehay rajeoon, We are from Allah, and indeed to Him we
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 Hadhrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmud Ahmad led the funeral prayer right after his
election as the Second Caliph. He remained Caliph for a period of six years. He
discharged the onerous responsibilities of the office diligently.
Hadhrat Maulana was a true devotee of Islam, the Holy Quran, the Holy Prophet
of Islam (SAS), and Imam of the latter days the Promised Messiah (AS). He was a
personification of many treasured qualities, above all a Siddiq (the most truthful and
devoted). He served Islam to the last breath of his life. He was laid to rest in the Bahishti
Maqbara on March 14 at 6:15pm, next to the tomb of his holy master & benefactor, the
Promised Messiah (AS).

His Books
Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih wrote several scholarly works based on extensive
research and deep study. His books include :
1. Fasal al-Khitab le-Muqaddima ahlel al-Kitab 1888
2. Tasdeeq Baraheen Ahmadiyya 1890,
3. Radday Tanasikh 1891,
4. Fasal al-Khitab 1899,
5. Noor al-Din 1904,
6. Abtal Uloo-Hiyyat Masih 1904,
7. Risala Deenyat 1906,
8. Mubadee al-Saraf wal-Nahav 1907,
9. Mirqat al-Yaqeen 1912 (his autobiography),
10. Khutabate Noor 1912,
11. Bayaz Noor al-Din (pharmacopeia of Noor al-Din)
12. Haqaiq al-Quran exposition of the Holy Quran

His Status
Hadhrat Maulana Hafiz Haji Hakim Noor al-Din, Khalifat al-Masih the First (RA)
was truly a revered saint, a great mystic, a distinguished divine, and an expert physician.
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All his life he remained vigorously steadfast in support of the Promised Messiah, peace
be on him.
Besides his intense love for Allah and His Apostle, his love for the Holy Quran
was also all consuming. In sickness or in health, recitation, and instruction of the Holy
Quran was his soul's refreshment. In 1901 he made a translation of the Holy Quran into
Urdu. The first chapter was published in 1907. He often said that if God were to ask him,
what was it he loved the most, he would ask to be given the Quran.
As a physician not only that he had recourse to Yunani and Ayurvedic systems of
medicine, he also employed Aloepathic medicine in the treatment of disease. He
reinforced his prescriptions with prayers. He based his treatment of some diseases on the
guidance contained in the Holy Quran. He was conferred the honorary titles of Raees al-
Ittiba and Hakeem al-Ummat by his contemporary physicians.
He earned large sums of money from his medical practice, all of which was spent
on good causes such as welfare of the orphans, widows, students, & the needy, as well as
in the printing and free distribution of books. He also contributed generously towards the
Muslim education and the establishment of Aligarh Muslim University. Yet all his life he
never demanded fee from his patients.
His piety, sincerity and devotion to his holy master were unmatched. That is why
the Promised Messiah (AS) conferred the title of Siddiq (truly faithful) on him. He
obeyed wholeheartedly every directive of the Promised Messiah (AS). Whenever he got a
call from Hadhrat Ahmad (AS) he would rush to see him at a moment notice, so much so
that he would forget to put his turban or shoes on.
Long before anyone else could discern his outstanding qualities, Hadhrat Ahmad
(AS) summed up his character in the following terms.
My heart was filled with such delight as was experienced by the Holy Prophet,
peace and blessings of Allah be on him, on meeting Hadhrat Umar, may Allah be pleased
with him. When he came to me, and I looked at him, I perceived that he was a sign of the
signs of my Lord, and I realized that he was the outcome of my constant supplications,
and my intuition informed me that he was one of the chosen servants of Allah.
I observe that wisdom flows from his lips, and heavenly light descends upon him.
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of mysteries, and causes the subtleties to gush forth, and uncovers wonderful treasures of
wisdom that had hitherto been covered up. He is in such complete accord with me as the
pulse is in accord with the breath. (Nooruddeen by M. Z. Khan, page 67)

An Interesting Incident
Once Hadhrat Ahmad (AS) was in Dehli and sent a message to Hadhrat Maulana
in Qadian to get there right away. Hadhrat Maulana was attending to patients in his
medical clinic, as soon as he got the message he departed for Dehli. He did not pack any
luggage, nor made any arrangements for travel expense. Someone pointed out to him that
the Promised Messiah (AS) did not mean to inconvenience you that you decided to go on
such a long journey without prior preparation. Hadhrat Maulana replied that since
Hudhoor (AS) had ordered him to get there immediately, he regarded staying behind even
one second an act of insubordination.
When he arrived at the Batala train station, a wealthy man whose wife was not
well sought his professional advice. Hadhrat Maulana examined his wife and wrote out a
prescription for her. In return the person purchased him the train ticket to Dehli as well as
gave him a handsome amount as his fee. From this incident one can gauge his rock-solid
faith in Allah and unremitting submission to Hudhoor (AS). By virtue of his numerous
shining qualities Hadhrat Ahmad (AS) paid him glowing tribute in the following Persian
verse: “cheh khush booday agar har zaummat noore din booday
hamein booday agar har dil pur az noore yaqeene booday”.
How fortunate it would be if every member of the Community would become
Noor al-Din. This could, however, only happen if every heart were filled with the light of
faith. The high status of Hadhrat Maulana can further be estimated by the fact that due to
his penetrating insight he had declared that Hadhrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmud Ahmad
(RA), was indeed the Promised Son destined to serve the cause of Islam. He reiterated
this during the last days of his Caliphate. No wonder he appointed Sahibzada sahib to
lead the Prayer service in the mosque, as well as deliver sermons during his sickness.
Subsequently he appointed him President of the Sadr Anjuman.

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Few Anecdotes
Once a Christian said that the Asian mind was incapable of understanding the
mystery of Trinity. Hadhrat Maulana replied, indeed. That is why Jesus, Peter, and Paul,
all three Asians did not figure this out either.
A philosopher once asked him, what is wisdom? Hadhrat Maulana replied,
wisdom is to avoid every type of vice, from associating partners with Allah down to the
least impolite behavior.
Someone inquired from Sir Syed Ahmad Khan (d1898), a social reformer and
famous educator of India: When an illiterate person studies he becomes an educated
person, the educated person studies further and becomes a Hakim (philosopher), the
Hakim progresses in his knowledge and reaches the status of a Soofi (mystic). What
becomes of the Soofi when he attains the highest stage of knowledge? Sir Syed wrote
back : "He is transformed into Noor al-Din (light of faith)".
To sum up his life, he made crystal clear the role and significance of exalted
office of the Caliphate. Owing to his towering personality, a good majority of the
members has steadfastly remained loyal to the institution of the Ahmadiyya Caliphate.
alhamdo li-Allah
Such was Noor al-Din, a shining light of faith.

Questions Chapter 2
1. When and where was the First Caliph born?
2. Why do we write Haji and Hafiz with his name?
3. What was his profession before he moved to Qadian?
4. Whose royal physician was he?
5. What year did he move to Qadian?
6. His voice was recorded on what machine?
7. Give the name of his daughter who was married to the Second Caliph.
8. Did he translate the Quran into any language? What language?
9. Describe one important event of his Caliphate?
10. Give names of two of his books?
11. What is the name of his biography?

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 12. When did he pass away, which city was he buried in?
13. Give one interesting anecdote of his life?
14. What was the purpose of the memorial he wrote to the King?
15. What other language was the Holy Quran translated into during his Caliphate?

Answers
1. 1841 at Bhera, Punjab, Pakistan
2. Because he had performed pilgrimage and had memorized the Holy Quran.
3. He was a physician
4. Maharajah of Kashmir
5. 1893
6. Phonograph
7. Amatul Hayee
8. Yes, Urdu
9. Opening of first Ahmadiyya mission in England
10. Tasdeeq Baraheen Ahmadiyya, & Fasl al-Khitab
11. Mirqat al-Yaqeen
12. 1914. Qadian
13. A Christian once said that Asian mind cannot comprehend the concept of Trinity.
Hadhrat Maulana said that is why Paul, Peter and Jesus could not figure this out
either, as they were also Asians.
14. That Muslims in India be given two hour leave for Friday service
15. English.

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 Caliphate of
Hadhrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmud Ahmad

Now we end the blessed era of the first Caliphate to the Second Caliphate. It is
vital to briefly describe the life of Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih the Second before his
election as the Caliph.
Hadhrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmud Ahmad, Khalifat al-Masih the Second, was
born on January 12th, 1889 on a Saturday at Qadian. He was the eldest son of the
Promised Messiah (AS), born from his second wife, Hadhrat Sayyeda Nusrat Jahan
Begum (RA). He completed the first reading of the Holy Quran on June 7th, 1897.
His blessed birth was in fulfillment of a prophecy by the Holy Prophet of Islam,
peace & blessings of Allah be on him. According to this prophecy the Promised Messiah
would marry and would be blessed with children. Also his birth was in fulfillment of a
magnificent prophecy of Hadhrat Ahmad, peace be on him. This particular prophecy is
referred to in our Community as the 'Prohecy of al-Musleh Mauood' which did Hadhrat
Ahmad make in 1886 at Hoshiarpur. God Almighty foretold him that within a period of
nine years he would be blessed with a son. The characteristics of this son described in the
prophecy are as follows : "He will be characterized with grandeur, greatness, and wealth.
He will come into the world and will heal many of their disorders through his messianic
qualities and through the blessings of the Holy Spirit.”
He will be extremely intelligent and understanding and will be meek of heart and
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he will be sheltered under the shadow of God. He will grow rapidly in stature .His fame
will spread to the ends of the earth and people will be blessed through him."
All of the characteristics described in the above prophecy became evident in due
course in the person of Hadhrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmud Ahmad, the Second Caliph.
In fact he was an embodiment of all the qualities enunciated in the prophecy. Praise the
Lord.
In 1889 Hadhrat Ahmad (AS) published a pamphlet to announce the birth of his
son and to set out ten conditions of Baiat. A short while later Hadhrat Ahmad took the
first pledge of allegiance at Ludhiana. It seemed as though God Almighty had planned his
birth to coincide with the founding of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat.
When he was of school age, he was admitted to a public school. In 1898 he was
admitted to Taleem al-Islam School. Because he enjoyed indifferent health he was not
much interested in schoolwork. For instance in 1905 when he took the grade ten
examination for admission to university he failed. This was the extent of his formal
schooling. During his school years when his teachers would bring to the knowledge of
Hadhrat Ahmad (AS) his poor grades, Hudhoor would shrug his shoulders and point out
that this was mainly due to his poor health. He would admonish the teachers Do not force
him to do more than he can bear. His failing the grades was in fact a blessing in disguise.
Had he been smart in his studies at school and received all kinds of diplomas, some
people might have argued he was smart because of his good schooling.
Almighty Allah had intended that he should receive heavenly schooling instead of
his formal schooling by teachers. Allah the Exalted bestowed him with knowledge of the
visible and invisible matters. When he reached the prime of his age, scholars stood in awe
before him.

His Upbringing
Although he was the center of his father's world, his father was always conscious
of his moral upbringing. In his youth once he shot a parrot and brought it home. Upon
learning of this the Promised Messiah (AS) said to him, Mahmud, although the meat from
this bird is not forbidden in Islam, but Allah has not created every bird for the purpose of
eating. Some birds are very attractive, they have been created so humans can enjoy their

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beauty while others are gifted to delight us with their song. The moral of this story is that
even though some birds or animals have not been expressly declared haram (forbidden),
the Prophet of Islam (SAS) disliked eating their meat.
Once he was having a discussion with his younger brother Mirza Bashir Ahmad.
The topic of discussion was what was more valuable - wealth, or knowledge? The
Promised Messiah (AS) was sitting close by listening to their discussion, startled by their
views, he at once admonished them : “My dear children neither wealth nor knowledge is
valuable, what is most valuable is the bountiful mercy and grace of God Almighty.
Without God's mercy both can be harmful.”
During the lifetime of Hadhrat Ahmad (AS), his burning desire was to serve the
cause of Islam to the best of his ability. At seventeen he became member of the Sadr
Anjuman. He founded an association Tasheez al-Azhanin March 1906 and later published
a quarterly magazine by the same name. Thus he gained written as well as verbal skills
which proved profoundly useful for the Jamaat. Hadhrat Maulana Noor al-Din, Khalifat
al-Masih the First, took him under his tutelage at a very young age. Thus he studied the
Holy Quran, books of Hadith and Masnavi Maulavi Roomee from Hadhrat Maulana. He
benefited tremendously from his pious companionship. At the Jalsa Salana this year he
delivered his maiden speech.

Performs Pilgrimage
At the time of Promised Messiah death, he was nineteen years of age. Standing at
the head of the bed where his father body rested he made a passionate speech which is
indicative of his high resolve.
"If all others should leave the Jamaat of the Promised Messiah and I should be left
alone, I will stand by the covenant of allegiance. The purpose for which Hadhrat Ahmad
was sent to this world, I shall leave no stone unturned to fulfill that purpose."
The Second Caliph, raziallah anho, lived another fifty seven years after making
the above pledge. Every day of his life bears testimony to the fact that he lived up to his
high resolve.
A few years after Hadhrat Ahmad death, he wrote a booklet: Who can put out the
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Maulvi Muhammad Ali: You and I have both written in refutation of the objections raised
by our opponents against the Promised Messiah, but Mian Mahmood has outstripped both
of us.
In 1911, under the auspices of the First Caliph he founded the organization Ansar
Allah that turned out to be a valuable asset in the propagation of Islam. He went on a visit
to Egypt and Saudi Arabia in 1912 during the course of which he performed Hajj
(pilgrimage to the house of God in Mecca).
Next year he started the publication of a weekly newspaper Al-Fazl of which he
was himself the editor. The first issue was published on June 19th, 1913, later it became a
daily and has been the official organ of the Community since then. During the Caliphate
of the First Caliph he went on a preaching tour of several Indian cities. Everyone
benefited from his inspiring speeches.
Though he was an inexperienced youth at the time of his father's death, yet he was
able to detect signs of dissent during the early years of the First Caliphate. One of his
greatest feats is that he had the keen insight to foresee the looming danger of rift in the
Community. The dissenters wanted to do away with the institution of Caliphate. Despite
the fact that he faced severe opposition from many quarters, he deflected every move
with shrewdness. This spared the Jamaat from many future discords.
The dissidents were learned and experienced members of the Jamaat, they
considered Sadr Anjuman (Central Ahmadiyya Organization) their personal domain. In
their meetings they referred to the Second Caliph as Just a kid, (an inexperienced youth).
History nonetheless witnessed the fact that this kid succeeded marvelously in his
endeavors while his opponents failed miserably.

Election of the Second Caliph

As indicated before, the First Caliph passed away on March 13th, 1914. That was
a defining moment in the history of the Jamaat. On the one hand members were struck
with grief by the death of the First Caliph, on the other they were faced with deadly
intrigues from opponents of the institution of the Caliphate.
This grave situation made every member of the Jamaat deeply concerned. The
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the Salat al-Asr (afternoon liturgical worship) the Second Caliph made an impassioned
speech in the course of which he urged every member to implore Allah to lend forth His
succor at this critical moment.
In a last ditch effort Hudhoor offered the concession that should the dissenters
acknowledge the authority of the institution of Caliphate and give their word that should
the majority of members elect one of them as the next Caliph, then that person would be
accepted by all.
Maulvi Muhammad Ali sahib had prepared a flyer during the lifetime of the First
Caliph that was widely distributed right after the latter's death. The dissenters had hoped
that because of the misinformation they had disseminated, a good majority would agree
with their stance in the dispute. They stuck to their guns. Finally, on March 14th, all the
Ahmadis who had come from near and far gathered at the Noor Mosque after the Asr
Prayer service. There were at least two thousand members.
Hadhrat Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan, raziallah anho, read out the Will of the
First Caliph. It contained detailed counsel & instructions for the selection of his
successor. As soon as the reading of the Will was over, everyone in the crowed abruptly
shouted : Hadhrat Mian Sahib, Hadhrat Mian Sahib (Meaning Hadhrat Mirza Bashiruddin
Mahmud Ahmad).
Hadhrat Maulvi Muhammad Ahsan Amrohi, one of the oldest and trusted
companions of the Promised Messiah (AS) stood up and delivered a speech. After
clarifying the need for the Caliphate, he stated that in his opinion Hadhrat Mirza Bashir
al-Din Mahmud Ahmad was fully qualified to become the next Caliph of the Promised
Messiah (AS). And therefore we should all take the covenant of allegiance at his hand.
Shouts of confirmation came from all directions with members vying for the acceptance
of their pledge of allegiance.
Maulvi Muhammad Ali, leader of the dissident group wanted to express his views
but did not succeed when members told him that as he had renounced the institution of
Caliphate, they were not obliged to listen to him.
Members were surging forward from all directions. It seemed like Allah angels
were rounding up these ardent followers to take the covenant of allegiance. Hadhrat
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members repeatedly urged him to take the Baiat. Those members who could not get close
to Hudhoor, spread out their turbans and placed their hands on the back of brothers ahead
of them while repeating the words of Baiat.
Afterwards there was a very long and emotionally charged entreaty, followed by a
passionate address by Hudhoor. He stated in his address that he considered himself a
humble person, but Almighty Allah in His infinite wisdom has placed onerous
responsibility on his shoulders. Reposing his trust in Allah, he vowed to discharge his
responsibilities in a befitting way. He made an impassioned plea to the members to unite
and to assist him in upholding the banner of Ahmadiyyat aloft.
His speech brought instant calm in the hearts of the believers. Realizing that no
one would listen to them, Maulvi Muhammad Ali and his associates grudgingly left the
gathering. A few days later they departed for Lahore where they established their new
organization. They spread the rumors that only a handful of people supported the new
Caliph, but gradually conceded their failure. Finally they realized that a huge majority of
the Jamaat had gathered under the banner of the Caliphate, that their strategy did not
produce anticipated results. Praise the Lord.

Significant events of his Caliphate

The blessed period of the Second Caliphate lasted over fifty-one years. It began
with Hudhoor inauguration on March 14th, 1914 and ended on November 8th, 1965.
During this long period Hudhoor carried out many marvelous projects for the propagation
of Islam and the solidarity of Ahmadiya Muslim Community. These projects bore fruit in
wonderful ways. It is not possible to enumerate all these projects, hence we will recount
only principal events.

Propagation of Islam
As most of the children know, the sole purpose for which the Ahmadiyya Muslim
Jamaat was established is preaching and propagating the message of Islam. This was the
first thing Hudhoor paid attention to after his election as Caliph. On the one hand he
started afresh the translation of Holy Quran into English with explanatory notes in order
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training of Muslim missionaries and had them posted in various countries. Later on this
responsibility was handed over to Anjuman Tehrike Jadid (Department of Foreign
Missions).
The first Ahmadiyya mission established under his Caliphate was in Mauritius.
Hadhrat Soofie Ghulam Muhammad, the first missionary arrived there on June 15th,
1915. Hadhrat Mufti Muhammad Sadiq (RA), a revered personage of the Jamaat and
companion of the Promised Messiah (AS) arrived in Philadelphia, USA on February
15th, 1920 to preach Islam in the US.
Another respected companion Hadhrat Maulana Abdur Raheem Nayyar (RA) was
sent to Nigeria in 1921. Through strenuous efforts of these honored elders of the
Community many people accepted Islam and entered into the fold of divinely inspired
Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat. By Divine grace, their labors were crowned with
extraordinary success.
Upon their return new missionaries were dispatched to these countries. With the
sheer grace of Allah the Exalted we now have the longest and well-established
Ahmadiyya communities in these countries. In Africa we have scores of mosques and
schools belonging to the Ahmadiyya Jamaat. Ahmadiyya Muslim missions started
operating in the following countries as well:
1. The Americas: USA, Trinidad, Guyana
2. Europe: UK, Switzerland, Holland, Spain, Denmark, Germany, Sweden, Norway,
France, Italy, Bosnia, & Albania.
3. West Africa: Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leon, Liberia, Gambia, Zambia, Ivory Coast,
Togoland.
4. East Africa: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzanya, Mauritius.
Besides the above countries, missions were established in South Africa, Palestine,
Lebanon, Syria, Aden, Egypt, Kuwait, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Dubai, Fiji, Maynamar, Sri
Lanka, Hong King, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, & Indonesia. In Indonesia
our Jamaat has progressed in great strides. Missionaries were sent to the following
countries and message of Islam was delivered: Iran, Jordan, Ethiopia, Somalia, Congo,
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 Mosques : More than 30 mosques were constructed in East & West Africa,
besides Washington, Hamburg, Frankfurt (Germany), Zurich (Switzerland), The Hague
(Holland), London (UK), Denmark, Sweden. The structures of some these mosques were
so massive it costed thousands of dollars on their construction.
Colleges & Schools : There were around 57 colleges or schools operating
successfully in various countries.
Newspapers : There were 112 newspapers and magazines being published in
various languages around the globe.
Translations of The Noble Quran : The Holy Quran was translated into English
(1955), Dutch (1953), German (1954), Danish (1961), Indonesian, Malay, Russian,
French, Swahili (1953), Lugandi, Hindi (1939), Urdu, & Gurmukhi (1939). Translations
in another twelve languages were under review.

Upbringing of Members
Besides widespread preaching of Islam, Hudhoor was deeply concerned about the
spiritual upbringing of members of the Jamaat. In this respect he took the following steps
:
1. He initiated lectures on the exposition of the Holy Quran for Ahmadi men and
women. These lectures were later published under the title Tafseere Kabir. This
commentary of the Holy Book is of such a high caliber from an intellectual point
of view that many non-Ahmadi scholars have expressed their unreserved
admiration for it. Many people were converted to Ahmadiyyat after its perusal.
The commentary also proved invaluable in the moral upbringing of the members.
Also Hudhoor translated the Holy Quran into Urdu language. The translation is
fluent, simple, idiomatic, and in an easy to understand language, it also included
explanatory notes. It was first published under the title Tafseere Saghir in 1957. It
was well received by one & all.
2. The second method employed for moral upbringing of the Jamaat was speeches
and sermons by Hudhoor. These speeches were delivered on almost every
theological topic with moral guidance in mind. These sermons were enlightening;
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 3. In 1919 Hudhoor decided to divide the Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya (Central
Executive Directorate) into various departments like education, treasury. He also
instituted the procedures for electing office bearers in various cities and hired
inspectors to oversee their work. This resulted in effective and timely Community
work being performed by the members in all the cities and towns of the country.
4. Hudhoor founded the organization Lajna Ima-Allah in 1922 for religious
upbringing of the ladies. A magazine Misbah was introduced in 1926 solely for
this organization. In 1928 Nusrat Girls High School was established and in 1951
Jamia Nusrat (Women College) started functioning in Rabwah. Ahmadi girls were
thus enabled to get University education close to their homes. Religious
instruction was also given in these schools.
In 1938 Hudhoor established the organization Khuddam al-Ahmadiyya for youth.
For young boys Atfal al-Ahmdiyya, and for young girls Nasirat al-Ahmadiyya. For those
over forty years of age the organization of Ansar-Allah was established in 1940. These
organizations played a vital role in the moral and educational training of the Jamaat;
producing a cadre of volunteers who have served and are still serving the Community in a
remarkable manner.

Completion of The Messiah Minaret

As indicated before in this book, the Promised Messiah (AS) laid the foundation
stone for the minaret of the Aqsa Mosque (Minaret al-Masih) on Friday March 13, 1903.
However the construction work could not be completed due to financial difficulties.
Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih the Second (RA) paid particular attention to this
outstanding matter. The construction work started again in November 1914 that was
amazingly completed in two years i.e. December 1916. The minaret is 105 feet in height,
with 92 stairs. The marble used on the walls was brought from Ajmer Sahreef. A total of
Rs. 5963 was spent on its construction. Names of 298 donors are engraved on the wall of
the minaret.
In this manner the prophecy of the Holy Prophet of Islam, peace and blessings of
Allah be on him, was literally fulfilled in which he had stated that the Promised Messiah
would descend by the white minaret to the East of Damascus.

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Advisory Council
Hudhoor established the central consultative body (Majlis Mashawarat) of the
Jamaat in 1922. Elected representative of various chapters of the Community gather at
the Center once a year on the express orders of the Caliph and offer their consul and
opinion on matters presented before them. The Khalifat al-Masih agrees with the counsel,
if he deems appropriate. In this way all the members of the Jamaat have a chance to get
involved in the affairs of the Community by offering their opinion.

Department of Justice
In order to solve the civil disputes between members of the Jamaat, Hudhoor
introduced Darul Qaza (department of justice) in 1925. The judges of this department
offer their judgements based on the ordinances of the Holy Quran, sayings and practice of
the Apostle of Allah (SAS), and Islamic jurisprudence. As a consequence members do
not necessarily have to take their cases before the civilian courts of the country.

Malkana Movement
In the province of UP, India there was a large section of Muslims who were
known as Malkana Rajput. Hindu influence in their customs & beliefs was widespread to
the extent that they worshiped idols despite the fact that they were Muslims. During
1922-23 the militant wing of the Hindu Arya Samaj devised a plan to reconvert these
people to Hinduism. Consequently scores of Malkana Muslims reverted to Hinduism. As
soon as Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih the Second came to know of this apostasy movement
he immediately launched a counter campaign.
Thousands of Ahmadis offered themselves to do the missionary work for a period
of three months. They traveled to Uttar Pradesh at their own expense and started the
missionary work with great zeal. Hudhoor (RA) set up a network of Ahmadiyya
missionaries whereby new batches of missionaries were dispatched replacing the
outgoing ones. These missionaries of Islam rigorously worked there day and night. The
movement of apostasy petered out in due course. Thousands of Muslims were saved from
being converted to Hinduism. Of those who did convert, subsequently decided to join the
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 The movement spearheaded by Hudhoor was so successful that Muslims of India
openly acknowledged the services rendered by Ahmadis to the cause of Islam.

First Journey to London

A huge exhibition known as Wembley Exhibition was held in London in 1924.
The organizers decided to hold a conference on this occasion inviting representatives of
various religions to speak on the teachings of their respective faiths. Hudhoor also
received an invitation to participate in this conference. After consultation with the Jamaat
he decided to travel to London.
Hudhoor traveled by sea from Bombay with a delegation of twelve eminent
Ahmadis. On the way to London the steamship made stops in Egypt, Syria and Palestine.
Sir Muhammad Zafrulla Khan read Hudhoor's paper in the conference which was later
published under the title Ahmadiyyat or the True Islam. Everyone appreciated Hudhoor's
enlightening address.
While in London Hudhoor laid the foundation stone of the first Ahmadiyya Fazl
mosque on October 19th, 1924. Eminent writers, newspaper, TV & radio reporters
attended the ceremony. A British company made a motion picture of the event, the clips
from this video were tele-casted by MTA in July 2000. The opening ceremony took place
in 1926. The construction cost of the mosque was entirely born by members of the Lajna
Ima-Allah.
This journey was of great significance from preaching point of view. Every
country Hudhoor traveled through people expressed great interest in Ahmadiyyat.
Although there was a bit of opposition, but overall it was a smashing success. Having
successfully accomplished his objectives, Hudhoor arrived back home after four months.

Another Shaheed in Afghanistan

Hudhoor was still in London when a nineteen-year old Ahmadi was mercilessly
martyred by stoning in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan. Hadhrat Maulvi Naimat Allah
Khan was his name. In order to be spared of stoning it was suggested to him just before
his martyrdom to renounce Ahmadiyyat. His reply was I cannot let go of truth.

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 When Hudhoor was informed of this heart-wrenching incident, he was beside
himself with grief. However he expressed elation on the fact that another Ahmadi youth
had presented such a remarkable example of courage and sacrifice. London newspapers
and all the honest and peace loving people of the world condemned this barbaric atrocity.

Advice for Muslims in India

Since Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih the Second (RA) was the Spiritual Leader of a
religious organization he was reluctant to indulge in the political affairs of the country.
But owing to his immense love for the Muslims of India, and since politics exerted strong
influence on the general welfare of the Muslims, he felt that it was incumbent on him to
guide the Muslims on all sensitive and vital issues. Here are some examples :
1. In 1921 some Muslim leaders started the Migration Movement urging Muslims to
immigrate to Afghanistan because the Englishmen who were unbelievers ruled
India. The Khalifat al-Masih foretold that this movement would fail and its failure
would have negative repercussions on the Muslims of India. The movement failed
as predicted by him. Those who did emigrate from India were dejected & forced
to return home after incurring huge losses.
2. Hindu scholars started to write such biographical works that vilified the Holy
Prophet of Islam (SAS). It offended Muslims deeply. Riots and clashes ensued
between Hindus & Muslims at several places. Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih II
suggested to the government that a law be enacted protecting the honor of all the
founders of principal faiths. His strenuous efforts in this respect bore fruit and a
law was passed protecting the honor of all religious founders.
3. Hindus overshadowed all walks of life in India, causing Muslims harm in many
ways. On top of that Muslims were divided, they could not put up a united front
against the Hindu majority. Hudhoor tried to unite the Muslims by suggesting that
despite various religious beliefs, any person who calls himself a Muslim should
be considered a Muslim. So let all Muslims strive hard to unite and work together.
4. In 1928 Hudhoor (RA) proposed to conduct public lectures on the life of Holy
Prophet of Islam (SAS). He proposed that once a year a series of public meetings
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 Muslims to speak on the life of the Apostle of Allah (SAS). The first public
meeting (Yom Seerat al-Nabi) was held on June 20th, 1928. The initiative was a
big success. It removed misunderstandings about Islam, many non-Muslims
started to show respect for the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace & blessings of
Allah be on him.
5. From 1928 to 1931 the British government suggested making amendments to the
Indian Act so as to get the Indian citizens involved in the governing process. In
this respect many conferences took place in which Hindu as well as Muslim
representatives were consulted. Hudhoor wrote several booklets in order to
protect the rights of Muslims i.e The Solutions to the Political Problems of India.
Muslim political figures including Sir Zafrulla Khan benefited profoundly from
these proposals. In this way Muslims of India were on the whole protected from
many inherent pitfalls.
6. A large majority of the population in Kashmir is Muslim. A Hindu Maharajah
who was a tyrant suppressed the rights of Muslims in Kashmir. Over time these
atrocities became unbearable. Hudhoor was deeply touched by the plight of
Kashmiri Muslims & decided to help them. Because of his sustained efforts
Kashmiri Muslims were stirred into action and jumped headlong to fight for the
political rights. At the time when Hudhoor was guiding them in their political
struggle, prominent Muslims leaders of India formed All India Kashmir
Committee. Hudhoor was elected its president on July 25th, 1931 with many
leading Muslims including Sir Muhammad Iqbal its members. The committee
won many battles under his vibrant leadership. The Maharajah was compelled to
grant civil rights to Muslims which they had been deprived of previously.
Distinguished Muslim leaders from Kashmir, like Shaikh Muhammad Abdullah
frequently visited Qadian to seek political advice. They acknowledged orally as
well as in writing that Hudhoor came to the rescue of Kashmiri Muslims when
help was needed desperately. As you know, dear children, enemies of
Ahmadiyyat are everywhere. These enemies had taken notice of the fact that
Ahmadis were becoming popular among Muslim masses. This included some
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 Ahmadiyya Jamaat. These leaders often followed his advice exactly as told. This
situation made others mad with jealousy. They raised the theological issue of who
is an Ahmadi and who is a non-Ahmadi among the members of the committee.
They incited Muslims against the members of the Jamaat. Realizing their
wickedness, Hudhoor handed in his resignation as President of the All India
Kashmir Committee. Nevertheless he continued his relentless support for the
cause of Kashmiri Muslims.
7. History bears ample testimony to the fact that Ahmadiyya Jamaat was at the
forefront for the creation of Pakistan. When the British decided to partition the
sub-continent into two independent states, Hudhoor made useful suggestions
toward safeguarding the interests of Muslim community. In view of the
disagreements amongst the Muslims of India, Qaide Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
had taken up permanent residence in London. Through his representative in
London Maulana A.R. Dard, Hudhoor urged Mr. Jinnah to return to India to lead
the Muslims in their political struggle. In March 1933 Maulana Dard met Mr.
Jinnah in his office in King's Bench Walk, London and invited him to the Mosque
in order a give a talk on the "The Future of India". Maulana Dard succeeded in
getting a promise from Mr. Jinnah to return to India and resume the leadership of
Indian Muslims. Upon his return he started the movement for the creation of
Pakistan by uniting the Muslims under the banner of All India Muslim League.
By the grace of Allah Mr. Jinnah's efforts were blessed with astonishing success.
Hudhoor gave moral, constitutional, and financially support to Mr Jinnah in
carving out a homeland for the Muslims now called Pakistan.

Migration from Qadian

Pakistan was created in 1947 amid dangerous riots, death and mayhem all over
the Indian sub-continent. Qadian was located in district Gurdaspur that was made to
become part of India. Hudhoor (RA) worked assiduously to plan the safe emigration of
members from Qadian to Pakistan.
Millions of Muslim men, women, and children were robbed and massacred during
the mass exodus. However a good majority of the Ahmadiyya Community reached

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Pakistan in a safe and organized manner under the farsighted leadership of their beloved
Imam.
Hudhoor also succeeded in keeping a sufficient number of Ahmadis (313
dervishes) in Qadian to watch over the holy sites. The first Ameer in Qadian was the late
Hadhrat Maulvi Abdur Rahman. To this day a large number of dervishes including
Hudhoor's son, Sahibzada Mirza Waseem Ahmad, continue to live there. In Qadian the
weekly newspaper Badr is published, Jalsa Salana is held once a year, and the head
offices of Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya India are also located there.

Establishment of Rabwah
Hudhoor established the fabulous town of Rabwah soon after the creation of
Islamic Republic of Pakistan. It was not very long before Hudhoor managed to lease a
parcel of land from the government. On September 20th, 1948 the foundation stone was
laid for the new town of Rabwah, the future World Headquarters of the Movement. This
was indeed one of his remarkable achievements. Hudhoor moved from Lahore to his
permanent residence in Rabwah on September 19th, 1949. Under the dynamic leadership
of Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih most of the institutions of the Movement were re-
established in Rabwah in a relatively short period of time.
A large number of Ahmadis had arrived in Pakistan after losing their relatives,
valuables, properties, and jobs in the appalling holocaust of 1947. They were scattered all
over the newly born state. Millions of Muslims emigrated from India, they also had their
community based organizations, however none could establish a flourishing town like
this one. The establishment of Rabwah once again knitted together all the members of the
Community living in far off places of the country.

Demise of Hadhrat Amma Jan

During the night of April 20th, 1952 Hadhrat Amma Jan, Sayyeda Nusrat Jahan
Begum sahiba (RA) passed away in Rabwah at the age of 86.
Inna lillah wa inna elahay rajeoon, We are from Allah, and indeed, to Him we
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 On April 22nd, 1952 Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih the Second (RA), led the funeral
prayer. She was buried in the celestial graveyard in Rabwah.
Hadhrat Amma Jan, may Allah be pleased with her, was the second wife of the
Promised Messiah (AS) and dearly loved mother of Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih the
Second. Her marriage to Hadhrat Ahmad (AS) took place according to a special glad
tiding. God Almighty blessed her with offspring who were destined to propagate the
message of Islam among all the nations of the world and bring extraordinary prosperity to
the Movement.
She was born at Dehli in 1865 into the noble family of Sadat. Hadhrat Mir Nasir
Nawab (RA) was her father and Hadhrat Sayyed Begum sahiba was her mother. Her
marriage to Promised Messiah (AS) took place in 1884.
Hadhrat Amma Jan (RA) was a profoundly virtuous and revered lady. She
believed in Islam and Ahmadiyyat with all her heart & soul. The most shining aspects of
her character were Divine worship, generosity, and hospitality, helping the needy,
cleanliness, perseverance, and complete faith in God under all circumstances. She
brought up all of her children the best way. She received every member of the
Community with such love and sympathy that every one thought they were related to her.
Hadhrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad (RA) recorded her voice in a US made recording machine
on February 7th, 1952. The room she died in is still standing in Rabwah. May Allah give
her a lofty station in paradise. May Allah enable us to follow in her footsteps. Ameen.

Conspiracies against Jamaat

During the Caliphate of Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih the Second (RA) many
conspiracies were hatched against the Community. Some of these plots were so scary that
in all likelihood Jamaat could have been wiped off the face of the earth, God forbid.
Hudhoor overcame every obstacle with amazing courage. He foretold that every plot
would fail and that the caravan of Ahmadiyyat would always march forward. Every
prediction made by Hudhoor came true. With the grace & mercy of Allah every plot
failed & the caravan of Ahmadiyya Jamaat confidently moved forward. Praise & glory be
to the Lord. Some of these sinister plots are briefly described hereunder :

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1. As has been discussed the very first problem Hudhoor had to tackle was the
internal dissension. Hudhoor out maneuvered the dissenters with wisdom and
prayers.
2. From time to time many hypocrites left the Community and vainly tried to create
dissension among the members. For instance dissension of stone masons took
place in 1927. Then in 1937 Shaikh Abdur Rahman Misri, former principal of
Madrassa Ahmadiyya created rift in the Community. In 1956 some people tried to
create discord by enlisting the family members of the First Caliph. However none
of them succeeded in their nefarious designs.\
3. In 1934 members of the Ahrar Party plotted to create misunderstandings among
Muslims about the Jamaat. Some top bureaucrats of the British administration
including the Governor of Punjab sided with the Ahrar Party. It appeared as
though the entire population of the country was supporting the Ahrars. They held
political rallies in Qadian and boasted to wipe out the Jamaat very soon. Right at
this time when the mischief was in its full steam, Hudhoor made the following
announcement in one of his sermons: The ground is slipping from under the feet
of the enemy. I can foresee their imminent defeat. (Farooq, 21st November 1934).
Soon after this announcement, God Almighty changed the circumstances in such a
way that the Ahrars lost face among the Muslims. Everyone realized the reality of
the hollow slogans. They cooked their own goose by taking on the Jamaat.
Everything the beloved man of God had predicted came true.
4. The enemies of the Jamaat in Pakistan cooked up another deadly plot in 1953.
This time the situation was much more dangerous than the one in 1934. They
raised a storm of hatred against the Ahmadi community in the entire country by
holding political rallies, street marches, and by printing inflammatory articles in
the newspapers. Members of the Jamaat were mercilessly beaten in many towns,
some were martyred, homes and businesses were robbed, and mosques set on fire.
The ruling party in the province of Punjab also joined hands with the militants.
There were widespread disturbances in all the major cities of Pakistan. The
Community was faced with life and death situation. When the situation reached
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 established the Ahmdadiya Jamaat. If these people win then we admit we were on
the wrong path, but if we are on the right path, then they will assuredly fail. (Al-
Fazl, February 15th, 1953). Then suddenly out of the blue the situation changed
so dramatically that this mischief also fizzled out. Those who were the ringleaders
of the mischief were humiliated. Everyone is a witness that God Almighty came
to the rescue of the Jamaat with His grace. Those who had intended to wipe out
the Jamaat were themselves wiped out from the face of the earth.
5. In 1934 Hudhoor unveiled a plan for the purpose of fighting off the Ahrar Party.
The project was named Tahrike Jadid (The New Initiative) in which Hudhoor put
forth 19 demands before the members. Some of these are: (1) Ahmadi youth
should volunteer themselves for missionary work (2) Members should donate
money toward a special fund that will be used for propagation in foreign
countries. This fund is called Chanda Tehrike Jadid. (3) Members should adopt a
simple mode of life like eat one meal a day, wear simple clothing, avoid movie
theatres, and get a job. The real intent behind this initiative was to reduce
expenses and donate more toward the fund. (4) Ahmadi children should get
professional education like medicine, engineering etc.
This initiative proved very fruitful. Scores of missions have been established in
many countries of the world, resulting in thousands of people accepting Islam. The Holy
Quran has been translated into numerous languages. It set in motion a wave of sacrifice
and sincerity. Many youths offered to devote their lives for the sake of religion.
Gradually this fund shaped itself into a permanent fund. The target for this fund was
initially set at 23,500 rupees, however the annual budget soon reached a whopping 3.6
million rupees.
Every member of the Community donates toward this fund once a year with a
spirit of sacrifice. The vast network of mission houses operating around the globe is due
mainly to this fund. Details about this project have been given in previous pages under
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Khalifat Silver Jubilee
Hudhoor was elected to the exalted position of the Caliph in 1914. In 1939 he
completed twenty-five years of his blessed Caliphate. The honorable Chaudhry
Muhammad Zafrulla Khan proposed that on this joyful occasion members should, as a
token of gratitude to God Almighty, collect a large sum and present it to Hudhoor in a
special ceremony. A request should be made to Hudhoor to utilize this collection in the
service of Islam, or as he deems proper.
Accordingly this epoch-making ceremony took place on the occasion of the
Annual Conference of December 1939 and is referred to as Silver Jubilee of the
Caliphate. The celebration consisted of speeches by the scholars, a march to the site of
the Conference, the illumination of Minaret al-Masih. A cheque in the amount of Rs.
270,000 was presented to Hudhoor who stated that the collection would be used on wide-
ranging religious projects.
The Liwai Ahmadiyyat (Standard of Ahmadiyyat) was adopted and hoisted for
the first time by Hudhoor on December 28th, 1939. The flag is black in color, in the
middle of the flag is Minaret al-Masih, and on upper two corners are the Crescent and the
full Moon in white. The flag is 18 feet long and 9 feet wide.

Annual Conference
The annual conference of Ahmadiyya Movement is also one of the splendid
miracles of God Almighty. The Promised Messiah (AS) established the institution of
Jalsa Salana. The first conference was held in 1891, seventy-five members attended it.
The last gathering that took place in December 1907 during the lifetime of Hadhrat
Ahmad (AS), attracted more than two thousand Ahmadis. The last Conference during the
Caliphate of Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih the First was held in 1913, more than three
thousand Ahmadis participated in it.
During the Caliphate of the Second Caliph attendance also increased rapidly. The
number of participants in 1932 was twenty thousand. The last annual conference held in
Qadian just before the immigration to Pakistan was in December 1946. It had an
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 The last annual conference that was held in Rabwah in 1983 attracted more than
200,000 participants. In July 2000 more than 22,000 Ahmadis took part in the UK Jalsa
Salana. The Community is on the march by the sheer grace of God Almighty. Visualize
for a moment the first Jalsa attended by 75 members in Qadian to the UK Jalsa attended
by 22,000 faithful.

Attempt on his life

On March 10th, 1954 Hudhoor had a narrow escape. He was leading the Asr
Prayer service in the Mubarak mosque in Rabwah when a misguided opponent attacked
him from behind with a dagger. He was fatally wounded but was saved by a hair's
breadth. God Almighty saved his life miraculously. He sustained a deep wound on the
back of his neck that needed treatment for a long time. The assailant was apprehended,
handed over to the police, put on trial, and imprisoned.
In 1955 Hudhoor suffered from severe mental fatigue and became extremely ill.
He recovered after a while but it was decided in consultation with members of the Jamaat
that he should travel to Europe for medical treatment. On March 23rd, 1955 he traveled
to Europe with his family along with several prominent members of the Community.
Despite the fact that he was indisposed, he made use of every opportunity to
spread the message of Islam during his stay in Europe. As per his directive a conference
of all the missionaries stationed in Europe was called. During the course of the
conference several proposals were considered to maximize the preaching activity.
Hudhoor visited several mission houses and gave instructions for future projects. After
consultation and due care provided by the expert European physicians, Hudhoor returned
home on September 25th, 1955.

English translation of the Quran

One of the greatest achievement of Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih the Second is the
English translation and the commentary of the Holy Quran. He interpreted the holy text
in such a scholarly manner that it has no match in the modern world.
The English translation and the commentary were printed under his direct
supervision. His Urdu translation of the Quran is idiomatic, and easy to understand. It has

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been printed with brief explanatory notes under the title Tafseere Saghir. A large portion
of the Noble Quran with detailed commentary has been printed in Urdu in several parts
under the title Tafseer Kabir.
These two commentaries of the Holy Quran are of such a high caliber that
scholars both Muslim and non-Muslim have written rave reviews. They have
acknowledged that the significance of religion, the Holy Quran and the true features of
Islam have all been splendidly explained in these commentaries. No other book even
comes close to this.
Many people were converted to Ahmadiyyat the true Islam after their deep study.
These commentaries help a lot in fully comprehending the true beauties of the Quran and
the wide array of spiritual matters discussed and explained in it. An enjoyable and
inspiring reading compels the reader to pray for the author Hadhrat Al-Musleh Mauood
(RA). May Allah give him the highest station in paradise and shower His choicest
blessings on him, Ameen. All of us will be eternally indebted to him for writing these
scholarly commentaries.

Waqfe Jadeed
On December 27th, 1957 The Khalifat al-Masih started the blessed project called
The New Dedication (Tehrike Waqfe Jadeed). The primary objective of this project was
to look after the spiritual upbringing of the members living in the rural communities. The
secondary objective was to bring the message of Islam to Hindu population of the
country.
Hudhoor planned to create a network of Mualimeen who should be wholly
devoted to the upbringing of the members throughout the length and breadth of Pakistan.
On February 1st, 1958 fourteen such Mualimeen were dispatched to selected rural areas
of the country. Now the number has reached into thousands by the grace and mercy of
God Almighty. Hudhoor asked the members to donate six rupees each towards this
project. However many members donated their farmland for this purpose. Hudhoor
appointed Sahibzada Mirza Tahir Ahmad its first Director (Nazim Irshad).
Up to 1986 the project was intended mainly for the rural communities of Pakistan.
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now all the countries of the world are within the scope of this plan. Hudhoor issued a
directive in 1984 whereby there is no prescribed amount of donation for this blessed
initiative; members can donate as much as they want. Children can make financial
contributions as well.
By the grace of God Almighty the scheme is operating very successfully. Lot of
useful & productive work is carried out in the vast rural areas.
Waqfe Jadid was the last initiative Hudhoor put forth before the Community. A
short while later his illness took a grave turn, and by virtue of his protracted illness he
could not guide the Community in an appropriate manner.

Hijri Shamsi Calendar

The calendar used in the West is the Christian (Gregorian) calendar that is based
on the solar movements, it started with the birth of Jesus Christ. On the other hand the
Islamic (Hijri) calendar uses lunar movements and started with the emigration (Hijrah) of
Prophet Muhammad (SAS) from Mecca to Medina, which occurred on July 16th, 622.
After a lot of research and calculations a new calendar was worked out. Under the
direct supervision of Hudhoor the new Hijri-Shamsi calendar was adopted in 1940, which
is indeed one of his brilliant achievements.
Although the calendar is based on solar calculations, the starting point in time is
the migration of Prophet of Islam instead of Jesus Christ's day of birth. According to this
method 2000 AD translates into 1379 Hijri-Shamsi i.e. 1379 years have passed since the
emigration of Prophet Muhammad, peace & blessings of Allah be on him, from Mecca to
Medina.
Each month in the calendar is named after an important event that occurred in the
history of Islam. The time frame in these months is the same as in the months of a
Christian calendar. (Note: A lunar month is shorter by a couple of days than the solar
month).
1. Sulh (peace) January
2. Tabligh (preaching) February
3. Aman (protection) March
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6. Ehsan (benevolence) June
7. Wafa (loyalty) July
8. Zahoor (appearance) August
9. Tabook (battle of Tabook) September
10. Ikha (brotherhood) October
11. Nabuwat (prophethood) Novemebr
12. Fatah (victory) December

Last advice to the Community

In view of his deteriorating health, Hudhoor dictated several messages addressed
to the Jamaat as a sort of last testament. It is crucial to ponder over his last Will. Children
should read his last advice to the members carefully, better still memorize it and act upon
it accordingly. Below is only one message, which he dictated in August 1947.
"May God be your protector and a helper and keep you from faltering. May the
standard of the Jamaat always fly high. Let the voice of Islam be not reduced to a
whisper. May the holy name of Allah not fade away. Study the Quran and Hadeeth, teach
it to others, and act upon it yourselves. Exhort others to follow these teachings also. May
there always be people among you who will devote their lives for Islam. Long live
Khalifat and may there be believers among you who are ready to give their lives for its
maintenance. May the truth be your ornament, trust in Allah your beauty, & fear of Allah
your garment. May God be with you and you be with Him. Ameen" (Al-Fazl -11
November 1965)

His Illness & demise

Hudhoor felt much better after his return from Europe. Once again he resumed
leading the five daily Salat (Prayer services) in the mosque, delivering Friday sermons,
and took over all the responsibilities of the office of the Caliphate. Yet he had not fully
recovered from his ailment. In this precarious state of health he started the monumental
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hours of grueling intellectual work resulted in his serious sickness for a second time in
1958.
All the best medical treatment was provided for. The most capable physicians
inside and outside of the country were consulted, but his illness did not abate. He became
weaker as time went by. Finally the moment arrived which every faithful shudders to
think of. He breathed his last during the night on November 8th, 1965 at 2.20 am in
Rabwah. He was 77 years of age when he met his beloved Lord and Creator. May his
soul rest in peace.
inna lillahe wa inna elhay rajeaoon, We are from Allah, and indeed to Him we
return.
It is rather impossible to comprehend the numbing shock every Ahmadi had on
Hudhoor's demise. A believer however must wholly submit before the will of God
Almighty. It is the Divine law who ever comes into this world, must eventually depart
from it. One day Hudhoor also had to depart from this world and certainly he departed
according to the will of Almighty Allah.
Next day November 9th at 4.30pm Hadhrat Mirza Nasir Ahmad, Khalifat al-
Masih the Third led the funeral prayer. Almost 50,000 faithful, who had converged upon
Rabwah from various places of Pakistan, joined in the funeral prayer. Before the funeral
prayer every member paid his last respects. Later he was laid to rest in Bahishti
Maqbara next to Hadhrat Amma Jan final resting-place.

His Offspring
God Almighty vouchsafed the following revelation to Hadhrat Ahmad, peace be
on him.
You will have a large family. I will multiply your offspring and bless them
abundantlyIn fulfillment of this prophecy, God Almighty literally gave him a large family
as well as multiplied his offspring. This prophecy was particularly fulfilled through
Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih the Second as God blessed him with many offspring who were
genuine servants of faith.
Many of Hudhoor's sons have held positions of great responsibility and have
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long lives. Ameen. His eldest son was Hadhrat Hafiz Mirza Nasir Ahmad (Khalifatul
Masih III), may Allah have mercy on him. Hadhrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad (Khalifatul
Masih IV), may Allah have mercy on him, was also one of his talented son.

Miscellaneous
During the blessed reign of the Second Caliph that lasted over fifty years,
numerous scholars and elders of the Jamaat had the honor of serving the Community with
distinction. In order to be fully familiar with the history of the Movement, it is crucial to
know their life story as well. Some of these elders are listed below :
1. Hadhrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad : M.A. (razillah anho): He was the second son of
Promised Messiah (AS), and younger brother of Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih the
Second. He was given the honorific title of 'Qamaral Anbiya' in one of the
Hadhrat Ahmad's revelations. He was a skilled writer and an outstanding author.
He penned several scholarly works: Seerat Khatam al-Nabiyyen (Life of Prophet
Muhammad, s.a.s.), Seeart al-Mahdi (Life of Imam Mahdi), Silsila Ahmdiyya
(The Ahmadiyya Movement), Tableghe Hidayat (Guide to Preaching), and
Hamara Khuda (Our God). He had a special talent for handling organizational
matters and solving complex problems. For this reason he was a lifetime advisor
of Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih II. He devoted his life to the service of the Jamaat.
His affection and deep concern for every member of the Community was
admirable. He passed away on September 2nd, 1963.
2. Hadhrat Mirza Sharif Ahmad, raziallah anho: He was the third son of the
Promised Messiah (AS). He too was born in fulfillment of a glad tiding given to
Hadhrat Ahmad (AS). He epitomized righteousness and generosity. He was the
youngest brother of the Second Caliph (RA). He devoted his life for the service of
the Community. He passed away on December 26, 1961.
3. Hadhrat Dr. Mufti Muhammad Sadiq, raziallah anho: He was among the elder
companions of the Promised Messiah (AS) who bore an intense love for their holy
master. He had a special talent for preaching Islam to the Christians. He edited the
Badr newspaper. He had the honor of preaching Islam in the UK and founded the
Jamaat in the USA in 1921 during the blessed Caliphate of Hadhrat Al-Musleh

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 Mauood. He learnt Hebrew and authored a primer. His famous book Zikre Habib
is on the life of Hadhrat Ahmad (AS). He corresponded with famous Russian
writer Count Leo Tolstoy and sent him a photograph of the Promised Messiah
(AS), a copy of Review of Religions and picture of the Jesus tomb in Kashmir.
Tolstoy (1828-1910) was much impressed and expressed his sentiments of joy in
his reply of June 5th, 1903. He passed away in Rabwah on January 13, 1957.
4. Hadhrat Maulvi Sher Ali, raziallah anho: He was an extremely pious, selfless
and down to earth person. He was also an exceptionally good writer. He translated
the Holy Quran into English during his stay in England in 1936. Whenever
Hudhoor traveled he was appointed acting Ameer (second in command) in his
absence. In a revelation of Hadhrat Ahmad (AS) he was referred to as an angel,
indeed in his life he was practically an angel. He was the first president of Ansar
Allah organization. He breathed his last in Lahore on November 13th, 1947 at the
age of 72.
5. Hadhrat Dr. Mir Muhammad Isameel, raziallah anho: He was a brother of
Hadhrat Amman Jan and maternal uncle of the Second Caliph. Hadhrat Meryam
Siddiqa was his daughter. He was a very pious, & a noble person who was
enveloped in saintliness. An outstanding writer and a poet his poetry was very
popular in the Community. He passed away at Qadian in 1947.
6. Hadhrat Sayyed Mir Muhammad Ishaq, raziallah anho: He was a brother of
Hadhrat Amma Jan (RA) and younger maternal uncle of the Second Caliph. He
was a great scholar, an orator, and an accomplished debater. He looked after the
needy and the orphans of the Community. His lectures on the science of Hadith
were full of wisdom and very popular. He made an Urdu translation of the Holy
Quran. As an expert in the comparative study of religions, he authored close to
twenty books on Hinduism and Christianity. He was an able administrator who
discharged the duties of Director of Annual Conference and Director of Dar al-
Ziyafat (Community Canteen) competently for a long time. He passed away in
1944.
7. Hadhrat Maulvi Sayyed Muhamad Sarwar Shah, raziallah anho: He was a
learned divine of the Community. He was principal of Jamia Ahmadiyya

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 (theological college) and a revered teacher of Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih the
Second. In Hudhoor's absence he used to lead the Prayer services (Salat) in
Mubarak Mosque, Qadian.
8. Hadhrat Hafez Raushan Ali, raziallah anho: He was one of the eminent scholars
of the Movement. He used to recite the Holy Quran in a melodious voice. Two of
his famous students were Maulana J.D. Shams and Maulana Abul Atta. He
accompanied Hudhoor in his travel to Europe in 1924. He died in 1929.
9. Hadhrat Maulana Abdur Raheem Nayyar, raziallah anho: He was a
companion of the Promised Messiah (AS). He was one of the pioneers of
Ahmadiyyat or true Islam in West Africa. Thousands of people accepted
Ahmadiyyat through his strenuous efforts. His speaking style held the audience in
awe.
10. Hadhrat Maulana Ghulam Rasool Rajekee, raziallah anho: One of the spiritual
personage, top-notch speaker, and divine of the Movement. He was born in 1879
and took the Baiat at the hand of the Promised Messiah (AS) in 1899. He had a
special communion with Allah the Exalted, he was very famous by virtue of his
supplications. God Almighty granted his supplications by way of frequent
revelations and visions. He did tremendous amount of preaching work in every
nook and corner of the Indian sub-continent. His autobiography in Urdu Hayate
Qudsi is a must for readers of inspirational books. He composed poetry in Urdu,
Punjabi, Arabic, and Persian. He died on December 15th, 1963. A mosque is
named after him in Rabwah.
11. Hadhrat Maulana Jalal al-Din Shamas : The honorable Maulana was one of the
brilliant scholars, successful preacher and fiery orator of the Movement. He was
engaged in missionary work for several years in the Middle East and the UK. On
his return he held important portfolios of the Movement. During the long illness
of the Second Caliph he led the daily Prayer services and delivered Friday
sermons. For his glorious services to the cause of the Movement, Hudhoor
honored him with the title Khalde Ahmadiyyat. He died on October 13th, 1966 at
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 12. Hadhrat Dr. Hashmat Allah Khan, raziallah anho: He was a personal physician
of Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih the Second (RA). He discharged this responsibility
with total dedication. Day or night he was at Hudhoor's beck and call. He was also
ever ready to serve the family of the Promised Messiah (AS). He was enthralled
by the rare beauty of the Holy Quran. He accompanied the Second Caliph in his
two travels to Europe. He had an intense fear of Allah and a strong religious
conviction. He died on April 13th, 1967.
Besides these elders, here is a list of those fortunate Ahmadis who were Directors
of various departments of the Movement :
1. Hadhrat Chaudhry Fateh Muhammad Sial, MA.
2. Hadhrat Maulvi Abdul Mughni Khan
3. Hadhrat Maulvi Abdur Raheem Dard, MA.
4. Hadhrat Sayyed Zain al-Abedeen Waliy Allah Shah
5. Hadhrat Khan Sahib Maulvi Farzand Ali

His Books
Some of his books are:
1. Tafseere Kabeer (Larger Commentary of Holy Quran)
2. Tafseere Saghir (Shorter Commentary of the Quran)
3. Dawat al-Ameer (Invitation to the King)
4. Tuhfat al-Malook (A Gift to the Kings)
5. Haqiqat al-Nabuwat (The truth about Prophethood)
6. Sayre Roohani (The Spiritual Stroll)
7. Inqalabe Haqeeqee (The True Revolution)
8. Fazaele al-Quran (The Excellences of the Quran)
9. Payghame Ahmadiyyat (The Message of Ahmadiyat)
10. Kalame Mahmood (Collection of Urdu poetry)
11. Ahmadiyyat yanee Haqeeqee Islam (Ahmadiyyat or the True Islam)
12. Hindostan kay siyasee Masayel ka Hal (Solution to the political problems of
India)
13. Hasti Bari Tala (The Existence of God)

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15. Islam ka Iqtisadi Nazam (The Economic System of Islam)
In English his popular books are: Introduction to the study of the Holy Quran &
Invitation to Ahmadiyyat.

Al-Fazl Newspaper
One of the remarkable achievements of Hudhoor is the bringing out of the
newspaper al-Fazl. The first issue came out on June 18th, 1913 from Qadian. Hudhoor
himself was the editor. Initially it was a weekly, later it was published every three days.
Finally On March 8th, 1935 it became a daily.
Up to the time of the partition in August 1947 it was regularly published from
Qadian. In Pakistan it was published from Lahore up to 1954, and then from Rabwah
1955 onward.
This is the only official organ of the Movement that has regularly published all
the sermons and sayings of all the Caliphs covering a period of more than eighty-six
years. It has also served as a vehicle for the moral upbringing of members, preaching of
Islam and preservation of history of the Movement. Ahmadi brothers and sisters scattered
all over the globe stay in touch with each other through this eight page comprehensive
newspaper.

Questions Chapter 3
1. When & where was the Second Caliph (RA) born?
2. What does 'Al-Musleh Mauood' mean?
3. What was the name of his mother?
4. Who was the first missionary sent to USA? When did he arrive?
5. How is Sadr Anjuman organized?
6. What is the height of Minaret al-Masih? which mosque is it located in?
7. What is the purpose of Majlise Mashawarat?
8. What is the purpose of Dar al-Qadha?
9. What is the name of lecture Hudhoor delivered in London in 1924.
10. What was the purpose of Kashmir Committee?

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12. What is the name of town founded by Hudhoor in 1948?
13. Where is Hadhrat Amma Jan buried?
14. When was Khilafat Jubilee celebrated? Where?
15. What is Liwai Ahmadiyyat? What is its length?
16. How many people took part in the Jalsa Salana of 1946?
17. What is the title of Hudhoor's Urdu translation of the Holy Quran?
18. What is the purpose of Waqfe Jadid?
19. When did Prophet Muhammad (SAS) immigrate to Medina?
20. When did the Second Caliph pass away? Where is he buried?
21. Can you name two books of the Second Caliph?
22. Give name of one of his brother?
23. What is Tafseere Kabir?
24. What is the name of calendar devised by the Second Caliph?
25. How many times did Hudhoor travel to Europe?

Answers
1. 1889, Qadian
2. This is a prophecy of the Promised Messiah (AS), its meanings is The Promised
Reformer.
3. Hadhrat Amma Jan Sayyeda Nusrat Jahan (RA)
4. Hadhrat Mufti Muhammad Sadiq, he arrived in the US in 1920
5. Into various departments called Nazarat
6. 105 feet, it is located in Masjid Aqsa, Qadian
7. This is the Advisory Committee that advises the Caliph on vital community
matters.
8. This is department of Justice that resolves civil disputes between members.
9. Ahmadiyyat or the True Islam
10. To help Kashmiri Muslims gain freedom.
11. Because the country was divided into two independent states.
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14. 1939, in Qadian
15. It is flag of Ahmdiyyat, it is 18 feet long
16. 33,000
17. Tafseere Saghir
18. Moral training of members in the rural areas.
19. 622 AD
20. 1965, he was buried in Rabwah.
21. Invitation to Ahmadiyyat. Introduction to the study of the Holy Quran
22. Hadhrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad (RA)
23. This is the larger commentary of the Holy Quran.
24. Hijri Shamsi Calendar
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 Caliphate of Hadhrat Mirza Nasir Ahmad

Hadhrat Khalifa al-Masih the Second had established a selection committee as

well as rules for the election of a Caliph during his lifetime. This was done in
consultation with representative of various Jamaats comprising of the Majlis Mushawarat
(Advisory Committee). Accordingly on the demise of the Second Caliph on 8th
November 1965 at 7.30pm after Isha prayers at Masjid Mubarak, Rabwah, a meeting of
Majlise Intikhab (the Electoral College) was held under the chairmanship of Hadhrat
Mirza Aziz Ahmad, Executive Director, Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya.
First, all the members of the Electoral College pledged their allegiance to the
institution of Caliphate according to the pre-established rules. Then votes were cast &
Hadhrat Mirza Nasir Ahmad, eldest son of Hadhrat Khalifa al-Masih the Second was
elected as the new Caliph by a majority vote. All the members of the committee entered
afresh into covenant of allegiance on his blessed hand. He made a brief address, and then
all those who were outside of the Mubarak mosque (numbering well over 5000) took the
oath of allegiance. Thus the Community was once again united at his hand.

Life sketch
Hadhrat Hafiz Mirza Nasir Ahmad, Khalifat al-Masih the Third was born on
November 16th, 1909. From his early childhood, he was brought up by Hadhrat Amma
Jan, raziallah anha. When he was merely thirteen years of age, he committed the entire

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Holy Quran to memory. He learnt Arabic and Urdu from Hadhrat Maulvi Sarwar Shah
(RA). He was then admitted to Madrassa Ahmadiyya to further his religious education.
After completing his course of study in theological and oriental studies (Maulvi Fazil) he
graduated from Government College, Lahore. In 1934 he obtained a Bachelor of Arts
degree from the University of Punjab.
He was married to Hadhrat Sayyeda Mansoora Begum, daughter of Hadhrat
Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan (RA) and Hadhrat Nawab Mubaraka Begum (RA) in
August 1934. On September 6th, 1934 Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih the Second sent him to
England. Before his departure, Hudhoor gave him a long list of do's and don'ts while in
the UK. One piece of advice was : “I am sending you to England so that you may fully
grasp the Western point of view. It is your responsibility to find ways for serving Islam,
and how to counter the evil attacks. Get to know all the weapons Dajjal is using against
Islam.”
During his stay at the Oxford University he earned the Master of Arts degree. In
his free time he busied himself spreading the word. Also he started the publication of a
magazine al-Islam. In November 1938 he returned to India after completing his education
with flying colors.
On his return home he was appointed lecturer at Jamia Ahmadiyya (Theological
College), becoming its principal in 1939. From February 1939 to October 1949 he was
president of the Majlis Khuddam al-Ahmadiyya, and vice-president until 1954 because
Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih the Second was himself the president during this critical
period. During his tenure the Majlis progressed by leaps and bounds.
From May 1944 to November 1965 he was principal of Taleem al-Islam College
until his election as the Third Caliph. At the time of partition he stayed in Qadian but
immigrated to Pakistan on November 16th, 1947.
During the anti-Ahmadiyya riots in Pakistan in 1953, he was detained under the
Martial Law regulations. He suffered many hardships during his incarceration. He was set
free on May 28th, 1953. While he was President of Ansar Allah in 1954, he infused a
new life into the organization. In May 1955 he became Executive Director of Sadr
Anjuman Ahmadiyya. He carried out the arduous responsibilities of Executive Director
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 On November 8th, 1965 he assumed the exalted position of the Third Caliph of
the Promised Messiah. Thus was fulfilled the glad tiding, which Hadhrat Musleh Mauood
(RA) had received from God Almighty. He had announced on September 26th, 1909 :
“Allah has given me the glad tiding that I will be blessed with a son who will be a Nasir-
e-Deen (helper of faith). He will be committed to serving Islam.” (History of
Ahmadiyyat, Urdu, Vol 4, page 320)
Dear Children, the dawn of the Third Caliphate also brought tremendous success
to the Movement and was indeed a source of blessing by the choicest favors of God
Almighty. Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih the Third was born not only in fulfillment of a glad
tiding but his reign of Caliphate had been prophesized thousands of years before. It was
prophesied in the Talmud : "It is also said that He (The Messiah) shall die and his
Kingdom descend to his son and the Grandson" (Talmud by Joseph Barclay, chapter V,
page 37, 1878, London)
Thus this prophecy was literally fulfilled by the establishment of the third
Caliphate.

His Main Achievements

The blessed period of the Third Caliphate lasted for seventeen years. Many of us
have witnessed signs of God glory that were brought about by a variety of projects
initiated by the Third Caliph.

Unity in the Jamaat

On the death of the Second Caliph (RA), the manner in which members of the
Community were united on the blessed hand of Third Caliph is indeed a heavenly sign on
the truthfulness of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat and the institution of Caliphate.

Fazle Umar Foundation

Every initiative put forth by Khalifat al-Masih the Third before the Community
was overwhelmingly successful. Every initiative was a catalyst in the rapid expansion of
the Movement. For example, Hudhoor made an appeal on December 21st, 1965 for the
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a flying start and in a short span of time members contributed Rs. 3.4 million towards the
capital of the foundation, which was incidentally over and above the obligatory
donations. The purpose of this foundation is to enhance and carry on with the projects
started by the Second Caliph.
A new building was constructed for the Khilafat Library in Rabwah, which was
one of the projects envisioned by the Foundation. On October 3rd, 1971 Hadhrat Khalifat
al-Masih inaugurated the new complex, which now houses over 100,000 books, rare
manuscripts, children section, administrative offices and science displays.
Other project carried out under the auspices of this Foundation are construction of
a guesthouse, publication of Khutabate Mahmood (sermons of the Second Caliph (RA) in
three volumes). Cash prizes were awarded to more than twenty scholars who have
submitted their dissertations to the Foundation on a wide variety of topics.

Waqfe Arzi (Short Term Dedication)

On March 12th, 1966 Hudhoor introduced the Waqfe Arzi project. The purpose of
this project is to promote the learning and teaching of the Holy Quran as well as
imparting religious knowledge to local members. At their own expense under Waqfe
Arzi, thousands of Ahmadis are teaching Quran to the members, exhorting them to do
good deeds and shun evil. The net result of this activity is that members of the
Community are receiving religious education and moral training, which in turn is
strengthening their character. The minimum period required for Short Term Dedication is
two weeks at a designated place.
Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih the Third appealed to Ahmadi young boys and girls to
raise at least Rs. 50,000 for Waqfe Jadid. Children responded to this appeal with great
fervor.
By entrusting this initiative to Ahmadi children, The Caliph of the Age had
presented them the opportunity to earn reward from Allah. We earnestly hope that
children will continue to contribute generously toward this project.

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A prophecy fulfilled
A famous revelation of the Promised Messiah (AS) is: "Kings would seek
blessings from your garments." This prophecy was first fulfilled during the time of the
Third Caliphate in the person of Sir Singhate who was elected Governor General of
Gambia, West Africa. Governor General holds the highest office in a state. Mr. Singhate,
a devout Muslim, was previously president of all the Ahmadiyya branches in Gambia.
When he was elected to this prestigious office, he earnestly prayed for sometime.
Then he informed Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih III that he wanted to obtain blessings from
the garments of the Promised Messiah (AS), therefore could a piece of the garment be
sent to him? Accordingly a piece of the clothing was sent to him from Rabwah that was a
source of immense joy to him. In this manner the revelation of the Promised Messiah
(AS) was fulfilled for the first time during the reign of the Third Caliph.

Feed the Poor

Hudhoor proposed that a network of food banks be created whereby no member
of the Community should ever go hungry. He also exhorted the members to refrain from
all kinds of un-Islamic rituals. The initiative was very successful. Alhmado-lillah

Inauguration of a Mosque
In 1967 Hudhoor traveled to Europe. This journey was beneficial in many aspects
and significant according to an earlier glad tiding given by God Almighty. Ominous signs
of God support and succor were observed by all. Hudhoor left Rabwah on July 6th and
returned home on August 24th, 1967. He visited Germany, Switzerland, Holland,
Denmark and England. In Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, Hudhoor inaugurated the
first mosque built entirely by the financial contributions of Ahmadi women.
Hudhoor conveyed the message of Islam splendidly in all the countries he visited
by holding press conferences and addressing large audiences. He warned the inhabitants
of Europe that the only way out of another catastrophe for them is to accept Islam and to
turn with true hearts to their Creator.
Hudhoor's message was delivered to millions of people by newspapers, radio, and
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Nusrat Jehan Project
On April 4th, 1970 Hudhoor embarked on a nine week tour of West African
countries. Large Ahmadiyya communities have flourished in these countries for quiet
some time. Members had longed for a long time to see Hudhoor in person. At last their
intense desire was fulfilled. African Ahmadi men, women, children and even elderly
traveled long distances to see Hudhoor in person. To welcome their beloved Imam they
chanted heartwarming religious poems and uplifting slogans in their traditional ways.
Hudhoor's inspiring speeches strengthened their faith.
During Hudhoor's epic travel to this continent, many eminent personalities of
African countries had audience with Hudhoor and attended the receptions given in his
honor. They readily acknowledged educational, social as well as spiritual services
rendered by the Movement. Newspapers, radio, and television gave wide coverage to his
travels. In a nutshell this journey was a tremendous success in many respects. In fact it
heralded a new era of preaching in West Africa.
This was one of the main objectives for which Hudhoor had started the Nusrat
Jahan Scheme, and appealed for a contribution of 100,000 sterling pounds. Under the
guidelines of this project Ahmadi doctors and teachers are serving in Nigeria, Ghana,
Liberia, Gambia, and Sierra Leone by running 17 medical clinics and 15 secondary
schools.

al-Aqsa Mosque in Rabwah

On March 31, 1972 Hudhoor inaugurated the magnificent al-Aqsa Mosque in
Rabwah which can accommodate over 150,000 worshippers. The entire cost of the
project, over 600,000 rupees was borne by an affluent Ahmadi. Masha Allah.

Persecution in Pakistan
In 1974 riots & protest marches erupted against the Movement throughout
Pakistan. Houses belonging to Ahmadis were robbed and reduced to rubble. There were
social boycotts against Ahmadis. They were fired from their jobs without a just cause,
and some were even martyred. Despite these atrocities, every member remained steadfast
in the face of grave perils. No one can furnish such a shining example of sacrifice in the

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history of nations. Under the farsighted leadership of their Imam Hadhrat Khalifat al-
Masih the Third, the community not only survived but later thrived by God's grace.
Praise the Lord.
The persecution of Ahmadis ended when Parliament of Pakistan passed an
amendment to the Constitution on September 7th, 1974 declaring the adherents of
Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat non-Muslims. This was indeed gross injustice done to the
Community, eventually it led to the removal of the Prime Minister Z.A. Bhutto by his
hand picked military general in a coup d'tat, later hanged on April 4th, 1979.

Centenary Jubilee Project

At the Annual Conference of 1973, Hudhoor presented the details of a grand
project before the members, known as Centenary Jubilee Plan. Hudhoor said : "When one
century ends and the new century begins on the establishment of the Movement, that will
be according to God's will a century of conquests of Islam. To welcome the century of
the conquests of Islam, I urge you to offer sacrifices for spreading the light of the Holy
Quran to the ends of the earth."
The main objective for which Hudhoor established the Centenary Jubilee Fund
was :
1. To bring the message of Islam to the ends of the Earth
2. To establish additional Ahmadiyya Mission houses
3. To publish Islamic literature in 100 languages of the world
4. To install a modern printing press in Pakistan
5. To establish a radio station in an African country
6. To translate the Holy Quran into six languages.
He requested the members to contribute Rs. 2.5 million towards this project. The
pledges however received in this respect were four times the requested amount. To
maximize the full effects of this endeavor, Hudhoor also put forth a spiritual plan before
the members. A brief summary of this plan includes (1) A supererogatory fast should be
observed every month. (2) Two 'nafal' prayers should be offered daily (3) Surat Fatiha
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Istighfar should be recited 33 times a day. (5) The following two Quranic prayers should
be recited eleven times a day.
Rabbana afrigh alaina sabran wa sabbit aqdamana wansurna alal kaum al-Kafireen
Allahomma inna najaluka fee nahoorihim w na-auzooa bika min sharoori him.
In August 1976 Hudhoor paid a visit to Ahmadi communities of the United States and
Canada. Hudhoor attended a grand reception given in his honor on August 10th, 1976 at
the Inn on the Park Hotel in Toronto. Members of Parliament, dignitaries, and hundreds
of Ahmadis attended the reception. Later Hudhoor visited some Toronto landmarks
including the Niagara Falls. He was much impressed with the exquisite beauty and
breath-taking view of the Falls. He was the first Caliph to visit the North American
continent.
It is worthy of note that following projects have been carried out successfully under
the Centenary Jubilee Project:
1. Construction of a mosque and mission house in Sweden
2. Construction of a huge mosque and mission house in Srinagar, Kashmir
3. Islamic literature printed on large scale
4. Construction of a mosque in Norway and Spain
5. Scholarships & medals given to outstanding students for academic achievements
6. Construction of Centenary Jubilee office in Rabwah

Conference in London
One of the most eventful incidents of the Third Caliphate and indeed of the
Movement was the Deliverance from The Cross Conference that took place in London
from June 2nd to June 4th 1978. The Movement organized it.
Well-known scholars belonging to principal faiths read their scholarly papers on
this landmark occasion. Their research indicated that Christian beliefs about Jesus Christ
were baseless, while the explanation provided by the Promised Messiah (AS) regarding
the death of Hadhrat Isa, peace be on him, has been validated. There were participants
from Pakistan, India, Africa, Asia, Europe, and the USA. Eminent speakers like Sir
Zafrulla Khan and Sahibzada M.M. Ahmad read their scholarly papers.

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 In his address Hudhoor refuted the Christian belief that Jesus Christ was a God
and alive in the heavens. In this manner Hudhoor delivered the message of Islam to
millions of Christians. He reaffirmed the oneness of Almighty Allah and beautifully
expounded the high status of Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be
on him. Thousands of Europeans listened to Hudhoor's address and were impressed by
the depth and breadth of his knowledge. Newspapers from around the world, magazines,
television, & radio carried news about this event in their respective countries.
Some Christian leaders expressed their concern over the far-reaching effects of
this event. To counteract the effects of this conference, they invited Hadhrat Khalifat al-
Masih III for discussions. However, when Hudhoor accepted the invitation, they decided
to defer it by coming up with lame excuses. Thus they admitted their defeat. Alhamdo-
lillah.

Nobel Prize for an Ahmadi

God Almighty revealed to the Promised Messiah (AS) : “He (God) has conveyed
to me that my followers will excel so much in knowledge and insight that they will
confound all others with the light of their truth, their reasoning and their
signs.” (Tajalliyate Ilahiya, page 21)
The above prophecy has been fulfilled in various forms many times over, and will
continue to do so. Insha Allah. During the blessed reign of the Third Caliphate this
prophecy was magnificently manifested in the person of Professor Dr. Abdus Salam. He
was a renowned scientist who received the highest award of Nobel Prize in physics in
1979 from King of Sweden. He was the first Muslim and in fact first Pakistani to receive
the prestigious award. The President of Pakistan sent him a message of congratulation in
which he stated that the honorable Dr. Salam had brought honors to his native land.
When Dr. Salam was intimated of this sensational news by a telephone call from
the Nobel committee, right away he went to the London Fazl mosque to offer Shukrana
Nafal (prayer of gratitude). Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih III also sent him a message of
warm greetings. He stated in his message that it was a matter of great prides that the first
Muslim ever and the first Pakistani scientist to receive the Nobel Prize is an Ahmadi.
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He always guide you and help you. AmeenEvery Ahmadi child should have the vision
and the determination to make a mark in some discipline of knowledge. That one day
he/she will also bring laurels to his/her country and the Jamaat. Insha Allah
Next year Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih traveled to Europe and laid the foundation
stone of a mosque in Pedroabad (near Cordoba, Spain) on October 9th, 1980. Later
Hudhoor traveled to Canada and the United States.

His demise
Hadhrat Sayyeda Mansoora Begum, first wife of Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih the
Third passed away on December 3rd, 1981 after a short illness.
Inna lillahe wa inna ilahye rajeoon
Hudhoor bore this loss with fortitude. After a while he intended to marry for a
second time for religious reasons only. He intensely supplicated for forty days, and
requested elders of the Jamaat to do Istikhara also. Finally he felt reassured by virtue of
his entreaties to God Almighty. On April 11th, 1982 he was married in a low-key
ceremony to Sayyeda Tahira Siddiqa sahiba, daughter of a devout Ahmadi, Abdul
Majeed Khan of Weerowal.
A few months later in June 1982 while Hudhoor was visiting Islamabad, he
suffered a severe heart attack. He was provided excellent medical care but it was to no
avail. He passed away on June 9th, 1982 at 12.45pm in Islamabad at the age of seventy-
three. May his soul rest in peace.
Inna lillahe wa inna elahey rajeoon., We are from Allah, and indeed to HIM we
return
His body was brought to Rabwah where Hadhrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad, Khalifat al-
Masih the Fourth led the funeral prayer. Close to one hundred thousand people from
inside and outside of Pakistan attended the funeral. He was buried next to the tomb of
Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih the Second in the reserved section of the Bahishti Maqbara in
Rabwah.
Hudhoor's passing was a grievous loss to the Community but everyone bore the
tremendous loss with fortitude keeping in view the sublime teachings of Islam. God
Almighty united the Community once again. God Almighty bestowed tranquillity and

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peace on the Community by manifesting His divine power for the fourth time in the form
of Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih the Fourth.
Alhamdo lillahe ala zalika, We thank the Lord for this grace.

Questions Chapter 4
1. What is Majlise Intikhab?
2. Why was the Third Caliph given the title Hafiz?
3. What was the name of the magazine Hudhoor edited while he was studying in the
United Kingdom?
4. Who appointed him Excutive Director of Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya in 1955?
5. Describe two main achievements of the Third Caliph?
6. What is the purpose of the Nusrat Jehan Project?
7. In which European city did Hudhoor inaugurate the mosque in 1967?
8. Name the conference that was held in London in 1978?
9. Name the scientist who received the highest award in science in 1979? Which
King did he receive this from?
10. In which city did Hudhoor pass away in Pakistan? Where is he buried?
11. Which prophecy of the Promised Messiah was fulfilled during his Caliphate?
12. He was principal of which college before his election as Caliph?
13. What year did the Khalifat al-Masih visit Canada?
14. How long did Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih III remain Khalifa?
15. What does Nasir-e-Deen mean?

Answers
1. It means the Electoral College whose members elect a new Khalifa.
2. He was a Hafiz as he had committed the Holy Quran to memory.
3. Al-Islam
4. The Second Caliph (RA)
5. Fazle Umar Foundation and the Nusrat Jahan Project
6. Ahmadi doctors and teachers should serve Africa by opening new clinics and
schools.

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7. Copenhagen
8. Deliverance from the Cross
9. Professor Abdus Salam, from King of Sweden
10. Islamabad, Rabwah
11. Kings would seek blessings from your garments
12. Taleem al-Islam College
13. 1976
14. Seventeen years
15. Helper of faith

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 Caliphate of Hadhrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad

The Electoral College (Majlise Intikhab) established by Hadhrat Musleh Mauood,

raziallah anho, elected Hadhrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad, the Fourth Caliph on June 10th,
1982.
Hadhrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad, Khalifat al-Masih ar-Rabey was born on December
18, 1928 at Qadian, India. He passed the high school examination in 1944. The same year
his mother Hadhrat Sayyeda Maryam Begum, who belonged to the noble family of Sadat,
passed away. He studied for two years at the Government College Lahore and later
obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Punjab. In 1949 he received
his Shahid degree from Jamia Ahmadiyya.
In 1955 he accompanied his father Hadhrat Musleh Mauood (RA), to Europe.
During his stay in London he was enrolled in University School of Asian and African
studies. Upon his return home in 1957 he devoted himself to the service of the Jamaat
and held many important positions like Sadr Khuddam al-Ahmadiyya, Nazim Irshad
Waqfe Jadid, Director Fazle Umar Foundation, and Sadr Masjlis Ansar al-Allah.
In April 1984 General Zia al-Haq, former president of Pakistan, passed an
Ordinance whereby no Ahmadi could declare himself/herself a Muslim. This meant that
Ahmadis could not recite the Quran, or recite the Azan (call to prayer) before Salat times.
They could not display the Kalima Tayyaba or offer the Islamic greeting Assalamo
alaikum to any one. The contravention of these regulations carried heavy fines, or

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imprisonment or both. Thousands of Ahmadis were thrown behind bars under these
draconian laws, and some are still incarcerated in the Pakistani jails.
At this time Hudhoor was still living in Rabwah, where the head offices of the
Movement are located. General Zia al-Haq ordered that Hudhoor should not be allowed
to leave the country under any circumstances. So personnel was assigned to all the exit
routes in Pakistan to keep a watchful eye for Hazoor. The plan hatched by Zia was to
capture the Head of the Movement because he knew it would ultimately peter out the
community. However Hudhoor miraculously departed from Pakistan right before their
eyes and reached London on April 30th, 1984. This in itself is a miracle wrought by God
Almighty.
In London Hudhoor set up the administrative offices of the Movement. He then
launched several landmark initiatives that resulted in an unprecedented expansion of the
Community.

Milestones of his Caliphate

By the grace and innumerable bounties of Allah the Community has witnessed 21
successful and blessed years of the Fourth Caliphate. The Community has with great
enthusiasm responded to financial initiatives put forth by their much-loved Imam. The
Community is on the road to progress in many fields including the launching of MTA,
building of new mosques and mission houses, Islamic literature, translations of the Holy
Quran, International Dars al-Quran, Homeopathic medicine, Al-Fazl International
newspaper, constructions of hundreds of new mosques, schools and hospitals. In the
following pages some salient events are discussed.

Houses for the Needy

The first project launched by Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih IV was the construction
of suitable houses for the needy people in Rabwah. A neighborhood of the city is now
called Boyoot al-Hamd Colony where spacious, comfortable houses have been built for
87 families. Eight more houses are right now under construction (year 2001), and five
hundred members have been given monies to upgrade or make partial extensions to their
homes. Each house costs approximately five hundred thousand rupees. Also thirty-seven

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such dwelling places have been built in Bayoot al-Hamd Colony in Qadian, where
families of Dervishes, or their widows are now residing.

First Mosque in Spain

After assuming the exalted office of the Caliphate Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih the
Fourthr.a. traveled to Europe to inaugurate the first Ahmadiyya mosque built in
Pedroabad (25 km outside Cordoba) Spain. On September 10th, 1982 Hudhoor
inaugurated the mosque that was built after almost seven hundred years in this once
Islamic country. The Third Caliph had laid the foundation stone on October 9th, 1980.

Ahmadiyya Centenary
The Movement was established on March 23, 1889. It completed its one hundred
years, by Divine grace, on March 23, 1989. Hudhoor issued instructions for the jubilation
ceremonies, which were to take place in various parts of the world.
Grand ceremonies took place in almost 100 countries in which eminent leaders
were invited while newspapers, radio and television carried news prominently. Islamic
literature prepared for this occasion was distributed to the general population.
On March 23rd 1989 all Ahmadis offered special prayers for the progress of the
Jamaat and made a vow to continue their efforts in bringing the victory of Islam a step
closer. In 1989 the number of new converts increased ten folds. Ahmadis living in
Rabwah though were not allowed by the Government of Pakistan to celebrate this
historical event in any shape or form.
In Canada a special ceremony was held at the International Center Toronto, to
mark the centenary. About one thousand members including six MPs and MPPs attended
the gathering. Selected verses of the Holy Quran were displayed in one hundred
languages of the world.

100th Annual Conference in Qadian

The first Annual Conference of the Jamaat took place in 1891 in Qadian. Thus
1991 marked the 100th Annual Conference. This was a historic event; therefore
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this was the first occasion that the soil of Qadian was once again blessed with the
presence of a Caliph.
Thousands of Ahmadis from India, the UK, Germany, the USA, Canada, Japan,
Australia, Indonesia, & Africa converged upon Qadian. They met Hudhoor and visited
holy sites. Hudhoor's speeches were televised all over the world. Visitors also offered
supplications at the tomb of the Promised Messiah (AS).

Muslim Television Ahmadiyya

The infamous ruler of Pakistan General Zia al-Haq banned the publication of
many books, magazines, and newspapers of the Movement. Hadhrat Ameer al-Momineen
Khalifat al-Masih the Fourth launched the first ever Muslim Television on August 21st,
1992 in London. Now the voice of Ahmadiyyat is reaching to the ends of the Earth by the
grace and bounty of God Almighty.
Muslim Television Ahmadiyya (MTA) is watched by millions of people in five
continents. Every Friday Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih delivers an inspiring sermon that is
watched all over the globe with great fervor. There is no leader in the world whose
sermons are seen with such yearning & regularity by his faithful followers. It is worthy of
note that Friday sermon is translated simultaneously into six languages.
In 1999 MTA started its digital transmissions. The administrative structure of
MTA consists of fourteen departments that are manned by 150 dedicated volunteers. The
weekly MTA telecasting schedule can be viewed on the following internet
site:www.mta.tv

International Baiat
The first International Baiat (initiation ceremony) took place in 1993. This is now
held every year on the occasion of the UK Annual Conference in July. It is watched by
millions of members all over the world. New converts who join the Jamaat during the
year take a pledge of allegiance at the blessed hand of Hudhoor.
The Baiat is performed in the following manner. Hudhoor stretches out his right
hand; persons sitting immediately close to him put their hands on his sacred hands while
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Hudhoor. Everyone in the assembly puts his/her hands on the backs of others, thereby the
entire gathering is connected with each other leading up to Hudhoor. Hudhoor recites a
portion of the words of Baiat in English, he then pauses so the portion is translated into
various languages. When the whole text of the Baiat is completed, Hudhoor recites the
Istighfar. At the end everybody prostrates along with Hudhoor.

On July 30th, 2000 at 1 p.m. on the occasion of 8th International Baiat, forty
million people (40,138,975 to be exact) took the pledge of allegiance and became happy
members of this Divine Community. Alhamdo li-Allah

New Mosques & Centres

During the blessed period of the Fourth Caliphate 5200 mosques have been built
around the world. The ones built in Guatemala, Silver Spring (Washington), USA,
Toronto, Canada, and Los Angeles, California is worthy of note. Mosques have also been
built in the following countries: Nigeria, Ghana, Indonesia, Sierra Leone, Mauritius,
Germany, United Kingdom, Trinidad, and the Fiji Islands. The Ahmadiyya Community is
vigorously pursuing the project of building one hundred new mosques in Germany.

MASJID AL FAZL , LONDON. Termasuk dalam heritage building

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 New mosques and preaching centers are being constructed under the auspices of
the blessed scheme of Tehrike Jadid that is now established in 110 countries of the world.
The members contributed a total of 1,974,600 pound sterling last year toward this project.
Total number of participants in this project is well over three hundred and ten thousands.
By divine grace the Ahmadiyya Jamaat is now established in 170 countries of the
world. In 1984 total number of countries with active preaching Centers was ninety-one.
In the US there are 36 mosques and centers currently operating. Forty acres of land has
been recently purchased across from the Bait ar-Rahman mosque in Silver Spring,
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 In Canada there are 10 mosques and 27 branches now operating in major
Canadian cities. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Canada purchased a huge complex last
year (2000) in Mississauga, Ontario, at a cost of two million dollars that is now used as a
mosque, Community center and computer training school. Next to the majestic Bait al-
Islam mosque in Maple (35km north of Toronto) 150 houses have been constructed for
Ahmadi families. One time farmland has been turned into an idyllic, bustling Ahmadiyya
township.

UK Annual Conference
As the Khalifat al-Masih is now residing in London, the UK Annual Conference
has turned into a foremost attraction for members of the Movement. In July 1989 almost
fourteen thousand people took part in the Conference, while in 1998 seventeen thousand
faithful rolled in from fifty-nine countries.
In July 2000 over twenty-one thousand members from seventy-six countries
attended the Jalsa Salana. Hudhoor's inspirational addresses were translated
simultaneously into seven languages. Two African kings, two British members of
Parliament, and one Norwegian member of Parliament also attended. The Kings were
honored with pieces of blessed garments of the Promised Messiah (AS).
In 1994 the proceedings of the Annual Conference were televised in 120
countries. Hudhoor's sermons were translated into seven languages, while the speeches
delivered by other distinguished scholars were translated into 15 languages. In 1994
twenty seven thousand Europeans joined the Jamaat, while 418,200 people from around
the world joined the fold of Ahmadiyyat. These converts belonged to 155 nations of 93
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 The Annual Conference in Germany is also attended by thousands of people. In
1993 more than thirteen thousand people joined the Movement on the occasion of the
Jalsa Salana. It is worthy of note that new Jamaats have been established in 752 places in
various German cities. Thirty three thousand members attended the Annual Conference
held in August 2000 in Manheim, Frankfurt. The Community is actively pursuing the
project of building one hundred mosques in that country.

In India Ahmadiyya Muslam Jamaat celebrated its 109th Annual Conference in

Qadian in November 2000 which was attended by more than 35,000 members, out of
which 23,000 were new converts.

Al-Fazl International
The weekly newspaper al-Fazal International started its publication from London
on January 7th, 1994. It is printed at the Raqeem press. The press is equipped with
modern printing equipment and is owned by the Movement. The paper is also available
on the Internet. This newspaper now enjoys international readership.
The Arabic magazine al-Taqwa and the English magazine The Review of
Religions are also printed at the Raqeem Press.
Between July 1999 - July 2000 a total of 231,000 books, & magazines were
printed at the Raqeem Press, UK. In West Africa the Ahmadiyya press printed a total of
182,300 books, magazines and brochures.
The Publication Department in the UK printed 91,526 books, while the Branches
in various countries circulated over one million books.
The Review of Religions is a monthly magazine published from London. It has
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Messiah (AS) once expressed his desire to have ten thousand copies of the magazine
circulated. By the grace of Allah in January 1994 under Hudhoor's instructions the
magazine reached its circulation of ten thousand. This magazine is very popular in the
English speaking world. It is also widely circulated in libraries and to many other
institutions.

Translations of the Holy Quran

After establishing the offices in London, Hudhoor paid special attention to
making the new translations of the Holy Quran into major languages of the world. Up to
1989 the Community had translated the Noble Quran into twenty-seven languages.
Within the next ten years it completed translations into another twenty-six languages,
bringing the total to 53. Partial translations of the Holy Quran have been completed in
another eighteen languages. It is anticipated that the Movement will complete translations
into ninety languages of the world in the next few years.

Waqfe Nau Scheme

On April 3rd, 1987 Hudhoor proposed to the Community to dedicate their
children to the cause of Islam before their birth. The Community has enthusiastically
received this initiative from its inception, it can be ascertained from the fact that 20,515
children are now (year 2000/2001) enrolled into this project and increasing by the day.
There are 14,259 boys and 6256 girls.
Waqfe Nau children are taught world languages like Spanish, German, French at a
special languages training school set up for this purpose in Rabwah. Large groups of
children from various cities of Pakistan pay regular visits to Rabwah and are introduced
to the institutions of the Movement.

Homeopathic Medicine
Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih IV was an outstanding physician in the art of
homeopathic medicine. On March 23, 1994 Hudhoor started delivering lectures on
homeopathic medicine on MTA, which were later published under the title Homeopathic

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Ilaj bil-Misal. Several Urdu editions of this book have been published. The English
translation of this book is underway.
Homeopathic clinics now run by the Jamaat dispense free medicine to people
irrespective of their creed, color or place of origin. Ninety-three such free clinics are now
operating in Indonesia. Medication is prepared and given to the patients as prescribed in
Hudhoor book.
In Rabwah, Tahir Homeopathic Clinic and Research Institute is now operating
three free clinics. Last year it dispensed free medicine to 44,000 patients. The Institute
plans to open new clinics in other countries and to connect all such clinics operating in
any country through the email system. Patient records and diagnosis will be maintained
on a CD which will facilitate treatment anywhere in the world. This will perhaps be the
first virtual homeopathic medical office.

Schools and Hospitals in Africa

It is also noteworthy that in ten African countries Ahmadi physicians are
operating 37 hospitals that are administered by Ahmadi physicians, surgeons, and
laboratory technicians. The Movement is also running 24 high schools and 358 public
schools.

International Dars al-Quran

On February 12th, 1994, Hudhoor started lectures on the exegesis of the Holy
Quran. These discourses were televised on MTA and translated into five languages
simultaneously: English, Russian, Arabic, Bosnian, & French. Thus Muslims all over the
world are enjoying the gems of wisdom enshrined in the Holy Quran.

Humanity First
Humanity First is a humanitarian organization that has sent huge consignments of
non-perishable food, clothing, and medicine to many countries including Bosnia, Kosovo,
Sierra leone, Liberia, & Tanzania. Physicians belonging to the Ahmadiyya Medical
Association, USA have volunteered their time to go to the worn torn countries to provide
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 The Community is actively providing help to the needy and the poor in Third
World countries. It also provides assistance to victims of natural or man made disasters.
After the devastating earthquake in Turkey in August 1999, which took the lives of
15,000 people, the Community gave large sums of donations to the Turkish government.
Ahmadi youths have been at the forefront in giving blood donations in many countries of
the world like Canada, Nigeria, Indonesia, & Pakistan. In Rabwah a permanent blood
donation center is established for this purpose.
It is worthy of note that in 1985 one thousand Indonesian Ahmadi ladies donated
their eyes. The opening ceremony of Noor Eye Donor Bank took place on November
20th, 2000 in Rabwah with branches in Lahore, Islamabad and Karachi. Ahmadi eye
specialists and volunteers of Khudam al-Ahmadiyya operate the Eye Bank.

His Books
Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih the Fourth was a prolific writer and author of many
scholarly works. His books include :
In English:
1. Murder in the Name of Allah - 1989
2. Gulf Crisis and The New World Order – 1992
3. Universal and Moral Values, Politics and World Peace

4. Islam�s Response to Contemporary Issues An Elementary Study of Islam - 1996

5. Christianity: A Journey from facts to fiction Absolute Justice, Kindness &

Kinship - 1996
6. Revelation, Rationality, Knowledge, & Truth - 1998
In Urdu:
1. Mazhab kay Nam par Khoon
2. Khalij Ka Bohran aur Nazame Nau
3. Zauqe Abadat aur Adabe Dua
4. Hawwa kee Baytian aur Jannat Nazeer Mo-ashira
5. Zahaq al-Batil
6. Kalame Tahir (Collection of Urdu poetry)

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 7. Urdu translation of the Holy Quran

Some Notable Personalities

Many distinguished personalities of the Jamaat passed away during the last
twenty-five (25) years. Among others some of these include:
1. Hadhrat Nawab Mubaraka Begum (RA) : She was the daughter of the
Promised Messiah (AS). An accomplished poet in her own right, she was a
revered lady of the Jamaat. She was born in fulfillment of a prophecy of Hadhrat
Ahmad (AS). She was married to Hadhrat Nawab Muhammad Ali khan of
Malirkotala, a companion of the Promised Messiah (AS). She was a first hand
observer of Hadhrat Ahmad's exemplary family life. Her writings in this respect
are a valuable source of information for historians of the Movement. She passed
away at Rabwah on May 23, 1977.
2. Hadhrat Nawab Amatul Hafeez Begum (RA) : She was also a daughter of the
Promised Messiah (AS). She was a revered lady of the Community fondly
remembered for her piety. She was married to Hadhrat Nawab Abdullah Khan.
She passed away on May 6th, 1987 at Rabwah.
3. Hadhrat Sayyeda Maryam Siddiqa (RA) : She was born on October 7th, 1918.
She was the daughter of Hadhrat Dr. Mir Muhammad Ismaeel, brother of Hadhrat
Amma Jan (RA). She was the subject of several popular poems written by her
illustrious father. Her marriage to the Second Caliph took place on September
30th, 1935. She earned the Master of Arts degree in 1948 from the University of
Punjab. She was president of the Central Lajna Ima-Allah for thirty-nine years.
She was a talented writer and a speaker. She compiled the History of Lanja Ima
Allah in five volumes. She breathed her last on November 3rd, 1999 in Rabwah
and was buried in Bahishti Maqbara.
4. Hadhrat Sayyeda Mansoora Begum (RA) : She was the wife of Hadhrat
Khalifat al-Masih the Third. She was a daughter of Hadhrat Nawab Mubaraka
Begum sahiba. She was a source of tranquility & a pillar of strength for forty
years to her illustrious husband. She passed away on December 3rd, 1981.

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5. Hadhrat Sayyeda Asifa Begum : She was the wife of Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih
the Fourth, and a granddaughter of the Promised Messiah (AS). She possessed
sterling qualities. She migrated to London along with her illustrious husband in
1984. In 1991 she accompanied Hudhoor on his epic visit to Qadian. She passed
away on April 3rd, 1992. She was blessed with four daughters.
6. Hadhrat Chaudhry Muhammad Zafrulla Khan : Born on February 6th, 1893,
he was a Sahabi (companion) of the Promised Messiah (AS). He occupied high
political offices and was a jurist of international fame. He was elected president of
the UN General Assembly in 1962, a Judge of the International Court of Justice in
the Hague (Holland), and foreign minister of Pakistan from 1947-1954. He
authored several books, as well translated many books of the Promised Messiah
(AS), and a book of Hadith. He spent most of his wealth in charitable causes as
well as giving financial assistance to thousands of students. He was awarded
numerous honorary Doctor of Laws degrees by American universities. His book -
Islam its meaning for modern man - has been widely acclaimed in the Western
world. He passed away in Lahore on September 1, 1985 at 8:45 am. He wrote two
autobiographies, one in Urdu 'Tahdesay Naimat' and one in English 'A Servant of
God'. He performed the pilgrimage as royal guest of King Faisal of Saudi Arabia,
and translated the Holy Quran into English. A street is named after him in Maple,
On. Canada
7. Hadhrat Maulana Abul Ata, raziallah anho : He was an eminent scholar,
debater, journalist, and veteran missionary of the Movement. He had a delightful
personality. He performed excellent preaching work inside and outside of
Pakistan. He authored several scholarly works. He performed literary crusades by
writing in-depth articles in the newspapers and through the monthly magazine al-
Furqan, which he edited. He held several important portfolios. He encouraged
young Ahmadis to devote themselves in the service of the Movement. He
provided good education to his children and had them devote their life for the
Community. Hadhrat al-Musleh Mauood (RA) awarded him the honorific title of
Khalede Ahmadiyyat. His son Maulana Ata al-Mujeeb Rashed, a brilliant scholar

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 and an orator in his own right, has been Imam of the London Mosque for more
than 20 years. He died on May 30th, 1977 at Rabwah.
8. Hadhrat Qazi Muhammad Nazeer Lyalpuri : He was a tireless worker,
distinguished scholar, and a witty debater. He wrote several books. He died at
Rabwah on September 5th, 1980.
9. Hadhrat Maulana Abdul Malik Khan : He was a notable scholar, an
outstanding speaker and polemicist of the Community. He was born on November
25, 1911, moved to Qadian in 1920. He completed the course of study in
theological and oriental studies (Maulvi Fazil) in 1934 and became a missionary
in 1935. Before Pakistan came into being he was stationed in Hyderabad, India,
later a well-known missionary in Karachi. In 1961 he was sent to Ghana, West
Africa for missionary work. In 1971 he was appointed Director Islaho Irshad,
Sadr Anjuman. He had a commanding personality, his speaking style was
captivating. He passed away on August 6th, 1983 in a motor vehicle accident.
10. Hadhrat Maulana Saifur Rahman Malik : A learned divine of the Community
who occupied the high office of Mufti of the Movement for a long time. His grasp
of Islamic jurisprudence was breath taking. He devoted his entire life to the cause
of the Community. He died at Calgary, Canada on October 25th, 1989.
11. Hadhrat Shaikh Muhammad Ahmad Mazhar : A renowned scholar of the
Movement. The Promised Messiah (AS) had argued that Arabic was the mother
of all languages, to prove this he studied fifty languages. His long & arduous
research showed that all the languages of the world were derived from Arabic.
This was indeed his noteworthy achievement. He died on May 28, 1993.
12. Hadhrat Maulvi Muhammad Hussain (Sabaz Pagri Walay) : He was the last
surviving Sahabi (companion) of the Promised Messiah (AS) who took the oath of
allegiance at the hand of Hadhrat Ahmad (AS) at the tender age of nine. He died
on June 19th, 1994.
13. Professor Dr. Abdus Salam : He was an internationally renowned scientist who
received the highest honor in science Nobel Prize in 1979. He was born on
January 29th, 1926 in Jhang, Pakistan. For a long time he was professor of
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countries. His crowning achievement was the creation of a research institute,
International Center for Theoretical Physics in Trieste, Italy. He was a devout
Muslim who prayed regularly & often quoted in his speeches verses of the Holy
Quran dealing with natural phenomenon. He authored 250 scientific papers and
close to a dozen books. His biographies have been written in Urdu as well as in
English. He died on November 21st, 1996 at 2:45 am at his home in Oxford,
England. The funeral prayer was led by Hadhrat Khalifat al-Masih IV in London.
He was buried in the Bahishti Maqbara at Rabwah, where 30,000 people attended
the funeral. The Ahmadiyya Jamaat USA gives out two Dr. Abdus Salam
Scholarships in the amount of $2500 every year. A street is named after him in
Maple, Ontario, Canada.

Visit to Indonesia
Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat was established in Indonesia in 1925. Maulana
Rahmat Ali was the first missionary who built the first mosque in 1937. Hadhrat Khalifat
al-Masih the Fourth is the first Caliph to visit the largest Islamic country. Hudhoor's visit
lasted from June 19th to July 11th, 2000.
During the visit Hudhoor laid the foundation stone of a mosque as well as a
secondary school. On June 28th, 2000 Hudhoor had a cordial meeting with the President
of Indonesia, and later addressed a large crowd of TV, Radio, & press reporters.
During the visit Hudhoor also met with Chairman National Assembly, Mr. Ameen
al-Raees. Hudhoor gave an inspiring lecture on the topic of To Find Again Prophetic
Vision of Religion to the students of Gadja Mada university, followed by a Question &
Answer gathering in which professors, doctors, intellectuals, and students took part.
Hudhoor also participated in the Annual Conference of Indonesia and addressed large
crowds.
By the grace and mercy of Allah, there are 542 branches of the Movement
scattered over various Indonesian islands, 289 mosques, and 110 Ahmadiyya preaching
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Dawning of the Third Millennium
The members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community celebrated the dawn of the
new millennium with fervent supplications offered in mosques around the globe.
Hudhoor delivered the last Friday sermon of the second millennium on December 29th,
2000. Earlier in the year in an answer to a question Hadhrat Khalifa al-Masih the Fourth
said that we would not be celebrating the new millennium per se. However, he said, the
only appropriate way to welcome the new millennium is to publish literature in every
language of the world so that 1/10th of the world population should receive the Islamic
literature. The other thing we must do is to preach that Hadhrat Isa, peace be on him,
believed in the unity of God Almighty. That he was a monotheist.

Maryam Shadi Fund

On 21 February 2003, Hudhoor launched the Maryam Shadi Fund to give
financial help to girls in poor families for their marriage.

Last Friday Sermon and Question/Answer Session

Hadhrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih IV, delivered his last Friday
Sermon at the London Mosque on 18th April 2003 and that same evening, attended a
lively Majlis Irfan (Question & Answer session).

His Demise
The next morning, at 9:30am, 19th April 2003 he passed away in his residence.
Inna lillahe wa inna elahey rajeoon. We are from Allah, and indeed to HIM we return

Questions Chapter 5
1. How old was Hudhoor when his mother passed away?
2. What degree did he receive from Jamia Ahmadiyya?
3. Why did Hudhoor move to London in 1955?
4. What are houses for the needy called?
5. When was the first Ahmadiyya Centenary celebrated?

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 6. What is MTA?
7. In how many countries is the Jamaat now established?
8. Name few countries where Jalsa Salana is held every year?
9. What is the name of the press owned by the Jamaat in London?
10. How many languages has the Holy Quran been translated?
11. What is Waqfe Nau?
12. Hudhoor was a practitioner of what type of medicine?
13. What is the name of humanitarian organization started by Hudhoor?
14. Name two books of Hudhoor?
15. Did Hudhoor translate the Holy Quran into any language?
16. Name two scholars of the Jamaat?
17. Name the Caliph who visited Indonesia for the first time?

Answers
1. Sixteen
2. Shahid
3. To study at the London University
4. Bayoot al-Hamd
5. March 23rd, 1989
6. Muslim Television Ahmadiyya
7. 170+
8. Canada, India, Germany
9. Ar-Raqeem
10. 53
11. Children dedicated to the cause of God.
12. Homeopathic
13. Humanity First
14. Murder in the Name of Allah, An elementary study of Islam
15. Yes, into Urdu
16. Maulana Abul Ata, Maulana Malik Saifur Rahman
17. Hadhrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad

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 His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifa-tul Masih V
Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community

His Holiness, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (Mir-za Mas-roor Ah-mad), is the
fifth Khalifa (Caliph) of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. Elected to this lifelong
position on 22nd April 2003, he serves as the worldwide spiritual and administrative head
of an international religious organisation with tens of millions of members spread across
200 countries.

Peace Initiatives
His Holiness is the world's leading Muslim figure promoting peace and inter-
religious harmony. Through his sermons, lectures, books, and personal meetings, His
Holiness has continually advocated the worship of God Almighty and serving humanity.
He also continually advocates for the establishment of universal human rights, a just
society and a separation of religion and state.
Since being elected Khalifa, His Holinesshas continually advocated the worship
of God Almighty and serving humanity. He also continually advocates for the
establishment of universal human rights, a just society and a separation of religion and
state.
Since being elected Khalifa, His Holiness has led a worldwide campaign to
convey the peaceful message of Islam, through all forms of print and digital media.
Under his leadership, national branches of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community have
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Muslims the world over are engaged in grassroots efforts to distribute millions of 'Peace'
leaflets to Muslims and non-Muslims alike, host interfaith and peace symposia, and
present exhibitions of The Holy Qur'an, to present its true and noble message. These
campaigns have received worldwide media coverage and demonstrate that Islam
champions peace, loyalty to one's country of residence and service to humanity.
In 2004, His Holiness launched the annual National Peace Symposium in which
guests from all walks of life come together to exchange ideas on the promotion of peace
and harmony. Each year the symposium attracts many serving ministers,
parliamentarians, politicians, religious leaders and other dignitaries. In 2009, His
Holiness also launched the annual 'Ahmadiyya Muslim Prize for the Advancement of
Peace'; an international peace award for individuals or organisations that have
demonstrated an extraordinary commitment and service to the cause of peace and
humanitarianism.

Public Service
His Holiness has travelled globally to promote and facilitate service to humanity.
He regularly meets presidents, prime ministers, other heads of state, parliamentarians and
ambassadors of state.
His Holiness takes a particular interest in alleviating the suffering of developing
nations, by helping to improve their agriculture and facilitating access to food, clean
water and electricity. He oversees the work of the International Association of Ahmadi
Architects and Engineers (IAAAE), an organisation briefed with leading various
humanitarian and development projects, in remote areas of the world. The scope and
expertise of this organisation has grown at a rapid rate under his leadership. Likewise,
His Holiness supports the work of "Humanity First", an international non-profit disaster
relief and development charity and other such organisations.
Under the leadership of His Holiness, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community has
built a number of schools and hospitals that provide high class facilities in remote parts of
the world. And through various schemes of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, His
Holiness has funded the tuition and education of numerous underprivileged students
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Communication with Ahmadi Muslims
His Holiness receives thousands of letters every day from Ahmadi Muslims worldwide,
seeking his guidance and prayers. As well as responding to all such letters, His Holiness
meets with individual members of the Community, on a daily basis.
Every week, His Holiness delivers a Friday Sermon in which he addresses all members of
the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community worldwide. The sermon is broadcast globally live
on MTA International, an Ahmadi Muslim satellite television station established in 1994,
and translated into various languages. His Holiness uses his sermons to counsel Ahmadi
Muslims about various issues of importance.

Response to Persecution
Following his election in 2003, His Holiness was forced into exile from Pakistan,
his native country. Pakistan's Constitution and Penal Code restricts members of the
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community from practising or associating with Islam, or from even
identifying themselves as Muslims. Violations of these repressive laws results in fines,
imprisonment, and potentially capital punishment. Consequently the legislation prevents
His Holiness from fulfilling his duties as Head of the Community and accordingly he is
unable to return to Pakistan.
Despite the continued sectarian persecution that Ahmadi Muslims are subjected to
in various Muslim majority nations, His Holiness expressly forbids any violence. On 28
May 2010, anti-Ahmadiyya terrorists attacked two mosques belonging to the Ahmadiyya
Muslim Community in Lahore, Pakistan. 86 Ahmadi Muslims were martyred during their
Friday Prayers, whilst scores more were injured. Despite the barbaric nature of this pre-
meditated crime against humanity, His Holiness instructed Ahmadi Muslims worldwide
to respond only through prayers and entirely peaceful means.

Personal Biography
His Holiness was born on 15th September 1950 in Rabwah, Pakistan to the late
Mirza Mansoor Ahmad and the late Nasira Begum Ahmad. Upon completing his Masters
Degree in Agricultural Economics in 1977 from the Agriculture University in Faisalabad,
Pakistan, His Holiness formally dedicated his life to the service of Islam.

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 From 1977 to 1985, His Holiness served in Ghana, engaged in social, educational
and agricultural development projects. He is accredited with successfully growing wheat
on Ghanaian soil for the first time in the nation's history. His Holiness returned to
Pakistan in 1985 and served in various senior administrative posts within the Community
during the next 18 years, including as Chief Executive of the Ahmadiyya Muslim
Community in Pakistan from 1997 until his election as Khalifa.
His Holiness resides in London, UK with his wife, Amtul Sabooh Ahmad. He has
two children and three grandchildren. His hobbies include gardening, reading,
photography and walking.

About the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is a dynamic, fast growing international
revival movement within Islam.Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian, India (peace
be on him), founded the Community in 1889. Ahmadi Muslims believe him to be the
long awaited Promised Messiah and the Imam Al-Mahdi, whose advent was foretold by
the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). The current
headquarters of the Community are in the United Kingdom, where His Holiness, Hadhrat
Mirza Masroor Ahmad resides.
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is an entirely self-funded religious
organisation and has no political ambition whatsoever.

About the Khalifa-tul Masih (Successor to the Messiah)

The Holy Qur'an, which Muslims believe to be the direct Word of God, has
promised Muslims who are good and righteous the reward of 'Khilafat' whereby a
'Khalifa' (spiritual Successor), is appointed by Allah to continue the work of a Prophet.
Today the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is the only Muslim sect in the world
that is united at the hand of one leader, who is known as the Khalifa. The Khalifa-tul
Masih is the successor to the Promised Messiah, Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of
Qadian (peace be upon him). After his demise in 1908, the institution of Khilafat was re-
established in Islam on 27 May 1908. In 2008 the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
celebrated 100 years of the Khilafat.

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 The institution of Khilafat is the source of the Community's unity, vibrancy,
organisation, progress and its focus on peace. Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad is the fifth
Khalifa of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. Although Khilafat is not in any way a
hereditary institution, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad also has the distinct honour of
being the great-grandson of the Founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. Hadhrat
Mirza Masroor Ahmad is the fifth Khalifa of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.
Although Khilafat is not in any way a hereditary institution, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor
Ahmad also has the distinct honour of being the great-grandson of the Founder of the
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.

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