The Founder of Ahmadiyya Movement | Mirza Ghulam Ahmad
Name of the book : The Founder of the Ahmadiyya Movement
Language : English
Author : Maulana Muhammad Ali
Publisher : Ahmadiyya Anjuman Lahore Publications, U.K.
Glimpse : An authoritative biography of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad by Maulana Muhammad Ali, tracing his journey from Qadian to becoming the Promised Messiah and Reformer of Islam. The book explores his defence of Islam through reason, spirituality, and powerful responses to religious misconceptions in the modern age.
Description
📘 Book Description
This authoritative biography provides a concise and authentic account of the life and teachings of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the founder of the Ahmadiyya Movement. Written by Maulana Muhammad Ali, a scholar of high calibre and a close associate of the Reformer, the book offers unique insights into Ahmad’s religious dedication. It traces his life from his birth in Qadian to his emergence as a champion of Islam, detailing his claims as the Mujaddid (Reformer) of the fourteenth century and the Promised Messiah.
The narrative highlights his tireless efforts to defend Islam against the aggressive propaganda of Christian missionaries and the Arya Samaj through rational discourse and spiritual signs. Furthermore, it addresses critical misconceptions regarding Jihad and the finality of prophethood, clarifying his commitment to Islamic principles. By unravelling deep religious mysteries, such as the death of Jesus and the nature of the Anti-Christ, this work remains a seminal text for understanding the modern Islamic revival and the movement’s global missionary character. This edition also includes valuable obituaries and Western views, portraying him as a “victorious general” for the Islamic cause.
