A glimpse into the rich history of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat
11 April 2006: On this day, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa arrived in Australia on his first visit to the country. Huzooraa arrived in Masjid Baitul Huda and inspected the mosque. (Al Fazl International, 12 May 2006)
11 April 2014: Khutbah-e-Ilhamiyyah (The Revealed Sermon) was delivered by the Promised Messiah on 11 April 1900 at the Aqsa Mosque in Qadian. On this day, 11 April 2014, in his Friday sermon, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa explained the details of this grand sign and shed light on its greatness. (Khutbat-e-Masroor, Vol. 12, pp. 218-233)
11 April 2017: Whilst on tour in Germany, on this day, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa inaugurated the Baitun Naseer Mosque in Augsburg, Germany. After the inauguration, a special reception, which was attended by more than 130 dignitaries and guests, was held. (“New Ahmadiyya Mosque Opened in Augsburg by Head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community”, pressahmadiyya.com, 14 April 2017)
12 April 1948: On this day, Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra delivered a lecture in Rawalpindi as part of a series of lectures titled “Istihkam-e-Pakistan” (The Consolidation of Pakistan). During the lecture, opponents raised slogans against the Jamaat and tried to create disorder, and the police had to disperse the mob.
For more details of this event, see “‘Consolidation of Pakistan’: Lectures by Hazrat Musleh-e-Maud on how Pakistan can see success” at alhakam.org (6 May 2022, p. 10).
13 April 1970: On this day, during his tour of Africa, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IIIrh met the then head of the state of Nigeria, Yakubu Gowon. Huzoorrh also addressed a gathering arranged at the University of Ibadan. (Tarikh-e-Ahmadiyyat, Vol. 26, pp. 43-44)
14 April 1887: On this day, the Promised Messiahas wrote a letter to Hazrat Hakeem Maulvi Noor-ud-Dinra. In it, among other important matters, Huzooras informed him that today he was sending him five copies of his latest book, Shahna-e-Haq, along with one part of the Rigveda through recorded delivery post. (Maktubat-e-Ahmad, Vol. 2, p. 31)
14 April 1941: On this day, Yadvinder Singh Mahendra, the last Maharaja of Patiala, reached Qadian for his two-day visit. Patiala State was a significant princely state in British India that enjoyed a degree of self-governance. It was located near Qadian. The Maharaja was given a warm welcome, and he had the honour of meeting Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra.
The details of this meeting have already been published in our article, titled “Coming from every distant track: Sir Maharaja Yadavindra Singh of Patiala visits Qadian” in Al Hakam, 23 July 2021, Issue 175, p. 13.
15 April 1922: The first Shura of the Jamaat was held at Talim-ul-Islam High School, Qadian, on this day. Taking part were 52 delegates from various regions of India and 30 delegates from the Markaz.
For more details, see “First Majlis-e-Shura”, at alhakam.org (29 June 2018, p. 3).
16 April 2004: On this day, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa delivered the Friday sermon from Baitul Futuh Mosque, London, following his historic tour of West Africa. Huzooraa shared reflections on the immense sincerity, devotion, and love expressed by Ahmadis across Ghana, Burkina Faso, Benin, and Nigeria. He described the receptions, inaugurations of schools, hospitals, mosques, and meetings with national leaders, all as manifestations of divine blessings upon the Jamaat.
Notably, Huzooraa announced a significant milestone for MTA: beginning the following week, two separate channels would serve audiences in Asia and Europe during specific hours of the day—an expansion made possible through Allah’s grace and support. (Khutbat-e-Masroor, Vol. 2, pp. 241-257)
16 April 2010: On this day, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa delivered his Friday sermon from Baitul Tauheed in San Pietro in Casale, Italy – the first live sermon broadcast from Italy. Huzooraa spoke about Allah’s grace in enabling the Jamaat to build mosques in Europe despite opposition, including local resistance to the mosque in Italy. He urged prayers for removing these hurdles and mentioned hopes for a mosque and a mission house in Rome. (Khutbat-e-Masroor, Vol. 8, pp. 178-187)
17 April 1905: On this day, Hazrat Hakeem Maulvi Noor-ud-Dinra authored an exquisite article about the earthquake in Kangra, India, in accordance with the prophecy of the Promised Messiahas. (Tarikh-e-Ahmadiyyat, Vol. 4, p. 166)
17 April 1970: On this day, during his visit to Nigeria, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IIIrh delivered his Friday sermon from the Muslim Teachers Training College in Lagos. After the Jumuah prayer, Huzoorrh granted an audience to the students and professors of Lagos University. On the same day, the Pakistani High Commissioner, SM Qureshi Sahib, gave a reception in Huzoor’srh honour, which was also attended by the ambassadors of Sudan, Indonesia, Niger, and Sierra Leone. (Tarikh-e-Ahmadiyyat, Vol. 26, pp. 45-46)