The Messiah Has Come
In 1835, Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas was born in the unknown village of Qadian, India. In 1889, he founded the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. By the end of his life he had hundreds of thousands of followers. Today, his peaceful community numbers in the many millions, and grows at a remarkable rate each year. Its adherents hail from every faith, nation, and walk of life.
Among his followers are Nobel Prize winners, United Nations Director-Generals, and celebrated authors, artists, and leaders of nations. They all claimed that by following Ahmad they achieved something no longer seen in the contemporary world — a genuine, two-way connection with our Creator; spiritual enlightenment in our age of darkness.
1. The Messiah Has Come
In 1835, Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas was born in the unknown village of
Qadian, India. In 1889, he founded the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.
By the end of his life he had hundreds of thousands of followers. Today,
his peaceful community numbers in the many millions, and grows at a
remarkable rate each year. Its adherents hail from every faith, nation,
and walk of life.
Among his followers are Nobel Prize winners, United Nations Director-
Generals, and celebrated authors, artists, and leaders of nations. They
all claimed that by following Ahmad they achieved something no longer
seen in the contemporary world — a genuine, two-way connection with
our Creator; spiritual enlightenment in our age of darkness.
Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas
2. The Messiah Has Come
In 1835, Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas was born in the
unknown village of Qadian, India. In 1889, he
founded the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. By the
end of his life he had hundreds of thousands of
followers. Today, his peaceful community numbers
in the many millions, and grows at a remarkable
rate each year. Its adherents hail from every faith,
nation, and walk of life.
Among his followers are Nobel Prize winners,
United Nations Director-Generals, and celebrated
authors, artists, and leaders of nations. They all
claimed that by following Ahmad they achieved
something no longer seen in the contemporary
world — a genuine, two-way connection with our
Creator; spiritual enlightenment in our age of
darkness.
Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas
Promised Messiah
3. The Messiah Has Come
In 1835, Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas was born in the unknown village of
Qadian, India. In 1889, he founded the Ahmadiyya Muslim
Community. By the end of his life he had hundreds of thousands of
followers. Today, his peaceful community numbers in the many
millions, and grows at a remarkable rate each year. Its adherents hail
from every faith, nation, and walk of life.
Among his followers are Nobel Prize winners, United Nations
Director-Generals, and celebrated authors, artists, and leaders of
nations. They all claimed that by following Ahmad they achieved
something no longer seen in the contemporary world — a genuine,
two-way connection with our Creator; spiritual enlightenment in our
age of darkness.
Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas
A distinctive feature of Islam is that it addresses itself to
the whole of mankind. Previous religions only addressed
a particular people in a particular time. Islam however is
the summit of religious evolution, and addresses itself to
every nation on Earth, in whatever era they live. It is thus
a unique religion in that it recognises the truth of other
Prophets, such as Moses, Jesus, Krishna, Buddha,
Zoroaster and others, while recognising that over time
their messages may have been misinterpreted or
distorted. Islam came to restore and excel whatever truth
they had, while correcting the shortcomings that had
crept into them. Thus a Muslim has nothing but love and
affection for other religions, as it sees them all as having
emanated from the same Divine Source.
Believes in the Oneness
of God
“And your God is One God; there is
no God but He, the Gracious, the
Merciful.” Holy Qur’an, 2:164.
4. Believes that Islam’s message
of peace is universal
“And We have not sent thee but as a bearer
of glad tidings and a Warner, for all
mankind, but most men know not.”
Holy Qur’an 34:29
The Messiah Has Come
In 1835, Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas was born in the unknown village of
Qadian, India. In 1889, he founded the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.
By the end of his life he had hundreds of thousands of followers. Today,
his peaceful community numbers in the many millions, and grows at a
remarkable rate each year. Its adherents hail from every faith, nation,
and walk of life.
Among his followers are Nobel Prize winners, United Nations Director-
Generals, and celebrated authors, artists, and leaders of nations. They
all claimed that by following Ahmad they achieved something no longer
seen in the contemporary world — a genuine, two-way connection with
our Creator; spiritual enlightenment in our age of darkness.
Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas
A distinctive feature of Islam is that it addresses itself to
the whole of mankind. Previous religions only addressed
a particular people in a particular time. Islam however is
the summit of religious evolution, and addresses itself to
every nation on Earth, in whatever era they live. It is thus
a unique religion in that it recognises the truth of other
Prophets, such as Moses, Jesus, Krishna, Buddha,
Zoroaster and others, while recognising that over time
their messages may have been misinterpreted or
distorted. Islam came to restore and excel whatever truth
they had, while correcting the shortcomings that had
crept into them. Thus a Muslim has nothing but love and
affection for other religions, as it sees them all as having
emanated from the same Divine Source.
5. “Admonish therefore, for thou art but
an admonisher. Thou hast no
authority to compel them.”
The Messiah Has Come
In 1835, Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas was born in the unknown village of
Qadian, India. In 1889, he founded the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.
By the end of his life he had hundreds of thousands of followers. Today,
his peaceful community numbers in the many millions, and grows at a
remarkable rate each year. Its adherents hail from every faith, nation,
and walk of life.
Among his followers are Nobel Prize winners, United Nations Director-
Generals, and celebrated authors, artists, and leaders of nations. They
all claimed that by following Ahmad they achieved something no longer
seen in the contemporary world — a genuine, two-way connection with
our Creator; spiritual enlightenment in our age of darkness.
Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas
The Qur'an is explicit in many places that
belief is a matter of the heart, and not
something that can be forced or controlled
externally.
The Qur'an prescribes no punishment
whatsoever to be administered to those who
give up religious beliefs. Indeed, it is the
freedom of choice in having religious beliefs in
the first place that makes them worthy of merit.
Holy Qur'an 88:22-23
Believes that there is no
punishment for apostasy
6. The Messiah Has Come
In 1835, Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas was born in the unknown village of
Qadian, India. In 1889, he founded the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.
By the end of his life he had hundreds of thousands of followers. Today,
his peaceful community numbers in the many millions, and grows at a
remarkable rate each year. Its adherents hail from every faith, nation,
and walk of life.
Among his followers are Nobel Prize winners, United Nations Director-
Generals, and celebrated authors, artists, and leaders of nations. They
all claimed that by following Ahmad they achieved something no longer
seen in the contemporary world — a genuine, two-way connection with
our Creator; spiritual enlightenment in our age of darkness.
Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas
Believes in loyalty to your
country of residence
“O YE WHO BELIEVE! OBEY
ALLAH, AND THE MESSENGER,
AND THOSE WHO ARE IN
AUTHORITY OVER YOU.”
HOLY QUR’AN 4:60
The Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon
him, is reported to have said ‘Love of
one’s country is part of your faith.’ True
Islam thus encourages us to love and
support our neighbours regardless of their
faith, beliefs, or background. To support
local communities in all good things is
therefore an essential part of the Muslim
character.
7. The Messiah Has Come
In 1835, Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas was born in the unknown village of
Qadian, India. In 1889, he founded the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.
By the end of his life he had hundreds of thousands of followers. Today,
his peaceful community numbers in the many millions, and grows at a
remarkable rate each year. Its adherents hail from every faith, nation,
and walk of life.
Among his followers are Nobel Prize winners, United Nations Director-
Generals, and celebrated authors, artists, and leaders of nations. They
all claimed that by following Ahmad they achieved something no longer
seen in the contemporary world — a genuine, two-way connection with
our Creator; spiritual enlightenment in our age of darkness.
Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas
Believes in the equality of
women with men
“AND WOMEN AND MEN'S FAIR
RIGHTS OVER EACH OTHER ARE
EQUIVALENT...”
HOLY QUR'AN 2:229
8. The Messiah Has Come
In 1835, Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas was born in the unknown village of
Qadian, India. In 1889, he founded the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.
By the end of his life he had hundreds of thousands of followers. Today,
his peaceful community numbers in the many millions, and grows at a
remarkable rate each year. Its adherents hail from every faith, nation,
and walk of life.
Among his followers are Nobel Prize winners, United Nations Director-
Generals, and celebrated authors, artists, and leaders of nations. They
all claimed that by following Ahmad they achieved something no longer
seen in the contemporary world — a genuine, two-way connection with
our Creator; spiritual enlightenment in our age of darkness.
Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas
Believes in Muslim leadership
known as Caliphate
“ALLAH HAS PROMISED THOSE WHO
BELIEVE AND DO GOOD WORKS THAT HE
WILL SURELY MAKE YOU SUCCESSORS IN
THE EARTH AS HE MADE SUCCESSORS
AMONG THOSE WHO WERE BEFORE YOU.”
HOLY QUR'AN, 24:56
Caliphate is spiritual leadership. The Prophet
Muhammad said that in this age Caliphate
would emerge following on the footsteps of a
Prophet. This prophecy has been fulfilled in
the Ahmadiyya Caliphate. We live now with
the Fifth Caliph, Mirza Masroor Ahmad. He
represents the leadership and guidance
Muslims around the world are crying out for
with their disunity and discontent.
9. The Messiah Has Come
In 1835, Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas was born in the unknown village of
Qadian, India. In 1889, he founded the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.
By the end of his life he had hundreds of thousands of followers. Today,
his peaceful community numbers in the many millions, and grows at a
remarkable rate each year. Its adherents hail from every faith, nation,
and walk of life.
Among his followers are Nobel Prize winners, United Nations Director-
Generals, and celebrated authors, artists, and leaders of nations. They
all claimed that by following Ahmad they achieved something no longer
seen in the contemporary world — a genuine, two-way connection with
our Creator; spiritual enlightenment in our age of darkness.
Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas
Believes that the Holy Prophet
Muhammadsawas a Mercy for
Mankind
“AND WE HAVE SENT THEE NOT, O
MUHAMMAD, BUT AS A MERCY FOR
ALL PEOPLES.”
The Prophet Muhammad was a true prince of peace. He
was patient in persecution and forbearing in victory. As a
subject, he gave due rights to his rulers. As a ruler, he
gave due rights to his subjects. He ensured every people
could practise their own religion freely. He uplifted women
from a position of servitude into one of respect and
dignity. He insisted upon education of children, fair
treatment of orphans, and compassion for the elderly. He
stamped out racism and institutionalised charity in the
Islamic conscience. Surely, there is no people on Earth
that have not benefited from his merciful message.
HOLY QUR’AN 21:108
10. The Messiah Has Come
In 1835, Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas was born in the unknown village of
Qadian, India. In 1889, he founded the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.
By the end of his life he had hundreds of thousands of followers. Today,
his peaceful community numbers in the many millions, and grows at a
remarkable rate each year. Its adherents hail from every faith, nation,
and walk of life.
Among his followers are Nobel Prize winners, United Nations Director-
Generals, and celebrated authors, artists, and leaders of nations. They
all claimed that by following Ahmad they achieved something no longer
seen in the contemporary world — a genuine, two-way connection with
our Creator; spiritual enlightenment in our age of darkness.
Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas
Believes all people should
have fundamental freedoms
“FOR YOU, YOUR
BELIEFS AND FOR ME MY
BELIEFS.”
HOLY QUR'AN 109:7
11. The Messiah Has Come
In 1835, Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas was born in the unknown village of
Qadian, India. In 1889, he founded the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.
By the end of his life he had hundreds of thousands of followers. Today,
his peaceful community numbers in the many millions, and grows at a
remarkable rate each year. Its adherents hail from every faith, nation,
and walk of life.
Among his followers are Nobel Prize winners, United Nations Director-
Generals, and celebrated authors, artists, and leaders of nations. They
all claimed that by following Ahmad they achieved something no longer
seen in the contemporary world — a genuine, two-way connection with
our Creator; spiritual enlightenment in our age of darkness.
Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas
Believes in the separation
of religion and state.
“THERE IS NO COMPULSION
IN MATTERS OF RELIGION.”
HOLY QUR'AN 2:257
Theocracies are contrary to the spirit of Islam. True
Islam teaches that political leadership must not be
partisan to any particular people, but most rather
respect the beliefs and preferences of all peoples.
There is no place in Islam for imposing one religious
view on anyone else. The Prophet Muhammad,
peace be upon him, established this as the ruler of
Medina, where he guaranteed equal citizenship and
self-determination to the various different ethnic
and religious groups in the city at that time.
12. The Messiah Has Come
In 1835, Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas was born in the unknown village of
Qadian, India. In 1889, he founded the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.
By the end of his life he had hundreds of thousands of followers. Today,
his peaceful community numbers in the many millions, and grows at a
remarkable rate each year. Its adherents hail from every faith, nation,
and walk of life.
Among his followers are Nobel Prize winners, United Nations Director-
Generals, and celebrated authors, artists, and leaders of nations. They
all claimed that by following Ahmad they achieved something no longer
seen in the contemporary world — a genuine, two-way connection with
our Creator; spiritual enlightenment in our age of darkness.
Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas
Believes in equality of all
nationalities and races
“O YE PEOPLE! FEAR YOUR LORD WHO CREATED
YOU FROM A SINGLE SOUL AND OF ITS KIND
CREATED ITS MATE, AND FROM THEM TWAIN
SPREAD MANY MEN AND WOMEN…”
HOLY QUR’AN, 4:2
The Qur’an teaches that all people are equal in
the sight of Allah. It says that all humans are
descendants from the same original soul, and are
therefore spiritually equal. True Islam does not
consider God only to be the God of the Muslims,
or the Arabs, or any particular people — rather it
says that He is the ‘Lord of all peoples’ (1:2). It
therefore cuts at the root of all racism, and brings
all nations together in universal brotherhood and
sisterhood.
13. The Messiah Has Come
In 1835, Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas was born in the unknown village of
Qadian, India. In 1889, he founded the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.
By the end of his life he had hundreds of thousands of followers. Today,
his peaceful community numbers in the many millions, and grows at a
remarkable rate each year. Its adherents hail from every faith, nation,
and walk of life.
Among his followers are Nobel Prize winners, United Nations Director-
Generals, and celebrated authors, artists, and leaders of nations. They
all claimed that by following Ahmad they achieved something no longer
seen in the contemporary world — a genuine, two-way connection with
our Creator; spiritual enlightenment in our age of darkness.
Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas
Believes our Jihad is of love,
mercy and compassion
“AND AS FOR THOSE WHO STRIVE IN
OUR PATH–WE WILL SURELY GUIDE THEM
IN OUR WAYS. AND VERILY ALLAH IS
WITH THOSE WHO DO GOOD.”
HOLY QUR’AN 29:70
True Islam teaches that Jihad means to
struggle for goodness. This generally
means that we should personally struggle
to become better people. In exceptional
circumstances, Jihad can also mean to
defend people of any faith or background
when they are being threatened by tyrants.
This military Jihad is known as the ‘lesser’
Jihad — the ‘greater’ Jihad is to strive for
God through good deeds.