A glimpse into the rich history of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat
10 October 1927: On this day, Hazrat Mufti Muhammad Sadiqra headed towards present-day Sri Lanka to spread the message of the Jamaat there. His tour continued until 6 November. (Al Fazl, 27 August 2002, p. 2)
10 October 1940: One of the sayings of the Holy Prophetsa states that one should teach one’s children swimming, archery and horse riding. Following the above-mentioned hadith, a swimming pool was built in Qadian and was inaugurated on this day by Hazrat Mirza Sharif Ahmadra. In his inaugural address, he commended the efforts of Talim-ul-Islam High School’s students in its construction. With the efforts of Hazrat Mirza Sharif Ahmadra, this swimming pool was completed. (Tarikh-e-Ahmadiyyat, Vol. 8, p. 204)
11 October 2013: Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa delivered the keynote address on this day, at a special reception held at the Princess Court Reception Centre in Melbourne. The event was attended by more than 100 non-Muslim dignitaries and guests. (“Head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Delivers Historic Address in Melbourne”, www.pressahmadiyya.com)
11 October 2016: On this day, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa inaugurated the Baitul Afiyat Mosque in Scarborough, Canada. A special distinction of this mosque was that Lajna Imaillah Canada funded the vast majority of the cost. (“Head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Inaugurates Baitul Afiyat Mosque in Scarborough” pressahmadiyya.com)
12 October 1905: On this day, Hazrat Maulvi Abdul Karim Sialkotira was laid to rest in Qadian. He had passed away the previous day, and his burial was carried out as an amanat (an interim burial). He was known for his unwavering dedication and service to the Promised Messiahas. His book, Sirat Masih-e-Maud (Life of the Promised Messiah), remains one of the key sources on the life and times of the Promised Messiahas. (Tarikh-e-Ahmadiyyat, Vol. 2, p. 403)
12 October 1956: On this day, Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra delivered a profound sermon shedding light on the delicate topic of apostasy.
13 October 1946: With the aim to spread the message of Islam across Europe following WWII, three Ahmadi Muslim missionaries arrived in Switzerland on this day: Chaudry Abdul Latif Sahib, Sheikh Nasir Ahmad Sahib and Maulvi Ghulam Ahmad Bashir Sahib.
To read more about their early days’ account, see: “Pioneer Missionaries: Part 12 – Venturing Westward: Humble beginnings as missionaries set foot in Europe” at alhakam.org (1 September 2023, p. 15).
13 October 1969: On this day, a delegation of 26 members from the United Presbyterian Church in the United States visited Qadian, the birthplace and burial place of the Promised Messiahas. This visit was marked by warm hospitality, introductions, tours of significant landmarks, and in-depth discussions about the teachings and history of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat.
For more details, see “Coming from every distant track: A delegation from the United Presbyterian Church, USA, visits Qadian”, Al Hakam, 2 December 2022, Issue 246, pp. 8-9.
14 October 1955: On this day, Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra gave two important instructions for the missions operating outside of Pakistan. Firstly, they should try to inculcate the habit of giving chanda in new converts. Secondly, to encourage students from outside countries to travel to the Markaz in Pakistan and obtain an education there. (Tarikh-e-Ahmadiyyat, Vol. 17, p. 120)
14 October 2011: During his Friday sermon on this day, delivered from Nunspeet, the Netherlands, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa said that “this era in which we are living today is the era of Islam’s revival.” To read more, see: alislam.org.
15 October 1909: On this day, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Ira delivered an Eid-ul-Fitr Sermon in which he spoke about the institution of Khilafat. (Khutbat-e-Nur, pp. 411-422)
To read more about the re-establishment of Khilafat, see “The birth of Khilafat-e-Ahmadiyya – Bai‘at at the hand of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih I” at alhakam.org. (22 May 2020, pp. 7-8).
15 October 1924: Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra, during his tour of Europe, visited the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) on this day. Sir Denison Ross showed Huzoorra the university and its library. (Al Fazl, 11 November 1924, p. 6)
16 October 1903: The Promised Messiah’sas book, Tadhkiratush-Shahadatain (The Narrative of Two Martyrdoms), was published on this day.
This book comprises two sections – one in Urdu and the other in Arabic – and was written and published in October 1903. The Urdu section gives heart-rending details about how Hazrat Sahibzada Abdul Latif Shaheedra was charged and stoned to death, while the other portion in Arabic is in three parts, each dealing with important spiritual issues. (Tarikh-e-Ahmadiyyat, Vol. 2, pp. 337-338)
16 October 1970: On this day, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IIIrh addressed the ijtema of Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya and shed light on the attributes of a true khadim. (Tarikh-e-Ahmadiyyat, Vol. 26, pp. 211-212)