5-11 February

5 February 1891: The Promised Messiah^as wrote a letter to Maulvi Muhammad Hussain of Batala in which he stated that he saw in a vision that he was writing the following words on his arm: 

میں اکیلا ہوں، اور خدا میرے ساتھ ہے

“I am alone and God is with me.”

Immediately thereafter, he received the following revelation: 

اِنَّ‭ ‬مَعِىَ‭ ‬رَبِّىْ‭ ‬سَیَھْدِیْنِ

“My Lord is with me; He will direct me aright” (Maktubat-e-Ahmad, Vol. 1, p. 311)

5 February 1891: The Promised Messiah^as wrote a letter to Hazrat Hakim Maulvi Nuruddin^ra in which he expressed his happiness upon receiving his letter. Huzoor^as prayed for him and stated that he was not feeling well and that for a long time, he had to offer prayers while sitting. Huzoor^as said that a friend’s prayer is often accepted and requested Hazrat Hakim Maulvi Nuruddin^ra to pray for him. (Maktubat-e-Ahmad, Vol. 2, p. 101)

5 February 1898: The Promised Messiah^as used to advise his Jamaat regarding administrative matters on a regular basis. An announcement was published on this day, in which it was notified that from that point onwards, contributions towards Madrasa Ahmadiyya should be sent directly to Hazrat Hakim Maulvi Nuruddin^ra so that the expenses for the Madrasa remained separate from other expenses. News about the publication of Kitab-ul-Bariyya was conveyed to members of the Jamaat in the same announcement. (Majmua-e-Ishtiharat, Vol. 2, p. 389)

5 February 1899: The Promised Messiah^as wrote a letter to Hazrat Khalifa Rashiduddin^ra in which he stated that he would pray for him. Huzoor^as further stated that the appearance for the criminal case was now fixed for 14 February 1899 and added that it seemed as though the magistrate was not well disposed towards him.

Hazrat Ahmad^as, whilst narrating his dream, stated, “On Friday night, I saw in a dream that by virtue of my supplication, a stone or a piece of wood was turned into a buffalo. Perceiving a great sign had appeared, I fell into prostration and glorified Allah in a loud voice repeating:

رَبِّى‭ ‬اَلاَعلىٰ‭ ‬رَبِّى‭ ‬الاعلىٰ

“[My Lord is High, my Lord is High.] I imagined that the interpretation was that the piece of wood or stone represented the harsh, hypocritical magistrate and his turning into a buffalo through my supplication might be an indication that it had been turned into something useful from which milk might be expected. 

“If my interpretation is correct, then there is strong hope that the case will take a good turn in my favour. The interpretation of falling into prostration in a dream is given as victory over an enemy. There are other revelations also with the same indications. It is possible this dream might be manifested on some other occasion. In any case, it is good for us whatever its application may be.” (Maktubat-e-Ahmad, Vol. 4, p. 212)

5 February 1899: The Promised Messiah^as wrote a letter to Hazrat Munshi Rustam Ali^ra in which he stated that the date for the criminal case had been now fixed for 14 February 1899 and it had been ordered that a clerk from the English office would present the translation of the prophecies regarding Atham and Lekhram. Huzoor^as then narrated a dream he saw on Friday night. (Maktubat-e-Ahmad, Vol. 2, p. 633)

5 February 1906: In fulfillment of a divine vision seen by the Promised Messiah^as a day earlier, the nikah of Hazrat Syed Mir Muhammad Ishaq^ra, son of Hazrat Mir Nasir Nawab^ra was announced with Saliha Khatun Sahiba^ra, daughter of Hazrat Pir Manzur Muhammad^ra in Masjid Aqsa, Qadian on the day of Eid-ul-Adha. The nikah was attended by many people in Qadian. Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmud Ahmad^ra composed a poem on this occasion, which was full of prayers. The couple was blessed with seven children. (Tarikh-e-Ahmadiyyat, Vol. 2, p. 447)

6 February 1898: The Promised Messiah^as saw in a dream that the angels of God were planting black-coloured saplings at different sites of Punjab. Huzoor^as published an announcement comprising of four pages, which was printed from Gulzar Muhammadi Press, Kashmir Bazar, Lahore. The Promised Messiah^as had such compassion for the creation of God, thinking day and night for their salvation, that he wrote this phrase in the announcement before the main title:

“Every person to whom this announcement reaches should convey it to others and make an effort towards its circulation.” (Majmua-e-Ishtiharat, Vol. 2, p. 390)

7 February 1887: The Promised Messiah^as wrote a letter to Hazrat Syed Muhammad Askari^ra in which he stated that he had prayed for him a lot and was pleased with his sincerity. Hazrat Ahmad^as said that he had been very busy due to writing his book, Siraj-e-Munir, and added that his life was dedicated for the revival of Islam. The Promised Messiah^as further said that until one sets the world aside, faith could not be protected. (Maktubat-e-Ahmad, Vol. 3, p. 153)

7 February 1889: On this date, the Promised Messiah^as wrote a letter to Hazrat Munshi Rustam Ali^ra in which he stated that he was praying for him and there was nothing better than prayer.

Hazrat Ahmad^as, alluding to his frail health, stated that at times, it proved difficult to even respond to letters. Huzoor^as said that if his health permitted, he would go to Ludhiana in the coming days and would stay there for one month. (Maktubat-e-Ahmad, Vol. 2, p. 556)

8 February 1887: The Promised Messiah^as wrote a letter to Hazrat Mian Abdullah Sanauri^ra in which he stated that he should visit him. Huzoor^as added that inheritors of the garden of bliss are those God-fearing people who have accepted the hardships of this world.(Maktubat-e-Ahmad, Vol. 3, p. 198)

9 February 1878: The passion of the Promised Messiah^as for serving Islam can easily be observed in his well-researched articles containing the refutation of the Arya Samaj’s allegations. These articles were published from 9 February to 9 March, in the Safir-e-Hind newspaper. (Tarikh-e-Ahmadiyyat, Vol. 1, p. 153)

9 February 1883: The Promised Messiah^as wrote a letter to Mir Abbas Ali Sahib of Ludhiana in which he expressed his appreciation for his efforts towards the service of religion.

Huzoor^as stated that the time was approaching where the light of the Holy Prophet, Muhammad^sa would manifest itself to the blind people of this era. (Maktubat-e-Ahmad, Vol. 1, p.  513)

9 February 1885: The Promised Messiah^as wrote a letter to Hazrat Mian Abdullah Sanauri^ra instructing him to get 2,000 copies of the English translation of an important announcement and to bring them from Lahore to Qadian immediately. (Maktubat-e-Ahmad, Vol. 3, p.  195)

9 February 1891: The Promised Messiah^as wrote a letter to Hazrat Hakim Maulvi Nuruddin^ra in which he stated that he had received an ishtihar (announcement) from Mian Abdul Haq Sahib Ghazanvi mentioning his (Mian Abdul Haq) revelations that suggested the Promised Messiah^as was hell-bound and would be thrown into hell, God forbid. 

Huzoor^as said that it seemed he had distributed many copies of the ishtihar in Amritsar. Hazrat Ahmad^as added that it appeared as though the ishtihar was from Maulvi Abdul Jabbar Sahib, but he had published it in his student’s name and requested for a mubahala (prayer duel) as well. 

The Promised Messiah^as further said that Maulvi Muhammad Hussain Batalwi had also sent a letter and asked whether he (Hazrat Ahmad^as) had claimed to be the Promised Messiah. To this, Huzoor^as replied in the affirmative. (Maktubat-e-Ahmad, Vol. 2, pp. 102-103)

10 February 1900: During the ongoing war in South Africa, English forces were in great difficulty against the local Boer commandos. Owing to the circumstances, the Promised Messiah^as, on this date, issued an appeal for funds to help the orphans, widows and wounded of the war and 500 rupees were immediately collected and sent to the chief secretary to the Punjab Government and later, the lieutenant governor thanked the Promised Messiah^as for this donation on behalf of the government. (Life of Ahmad by AR Dard^ra [2008 edition], pp. 720-721)

10 February 1900: On this date, the Promised Messiah^as published an ishtihar, titled, An Important Announcement for This Jamaat in which he stated that as Muslims of India were the recipients of many favours of the British government, Muslims should show their gratitude towards this kind government. Huzoor^as stated that he had delivered a speech on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr in which he enumerated the favours of the British government and prayed for the British victory in the Transvaal War. (Majmua Ishtiharat, Vol. 3, pp. 1-2)

10 February 1907: On this date, the Promised Messiah^as received a letter sent by a manager of a gurukula (traditional Hindu educational institute) in Gujranwala. Malfuzat, volume 5 (p. 145) indicates that on behalf of the Promised Messiah^as, Hazrat Mufti Muhammad Sadiq^ra sent a reply to this letter on 17 February, in which there was an exchange of views regarding the schedule of a prearranged lecture that was to be delivered by Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya.

10 February 1908: The Promised Messiah^as wrote a letter to Hazrat Mian Abdul Majeed Khan^ra saying that he had been unwell for almost 20 days and was suffering from a severe cough. Hazrat Ahmad^as said, alluding to his frail health, that he was unable to fully focus on prayers and added that at times, it proved difficult to respond to letters. (Maktubat-e-Ahmad, Vol. 3, p. 79)

11 February 1886:  The Promised Messiah^as wrote a letter to Hazrat Munshi Rustam Ali^ra in which he stated that he had not intended to go to Jalandhar and that this news was false. Huzoor^as added that he was not sure how long he would remain in Hoshiarpur and said that these matters were in the hands of Allah. (Maktubat-e-Ahmad, Vol. 2, p. 470)

11 February 1891: The Promised Messiah^as wrote a letter to Maulvi Abdul Jabbar Ghazanvi, in which he stated that he had received an ishtihar from a person named Abdul Haq challenging Huzoor^as for a mubahala (prayer duel). The Promised Messiah^as added that as he was unaware whether this person was a follower of a group or of a certain leader, he (Huzoor^as) wrote this letter, addressing Maulvi Abdul Jabbar Ghazanvi, with the thought that the person who had sent the ishtihar was from his (Maulvi Abdul Jabbar Ghazanvi’s) Jamaat. 

Huzoor^as further wrote that he had no objection over the mubahala and added that it was true that he had claimed to be the Latter-Day Messiah whose coming was foretold. (Maktubat-e-Ahmad, Vol. 1, pp. 424-428)

11 February 1905: Maulvi Ahmad Saeed Ansari Sahib, a relative of Hazrat Pir Siraj-ul-Haq Numani^ra, arrived in Qadian and had the honour of meeting the Promised Messiah^as. (Malfuzat, Vol. 4, pp. 229-230)