12 June 1902: On this day, the Promised Messiah’s (as) Arabic book, Al-Huda wa at-tabsiratu li mun yara was published.
12 June 1970: During his Friday sermon on this day, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih III (rh) reflected on his recent tour of West Africa, which he undertook after being chosen by Allah as Khalifatul Masih. During the tour, he also launched the Nusrat Jehan Scheme in The Gambia. His experiences and the details of this blessed scheme were shared in this sermon, which was later translated into English and published as Message of Love and Brotherhood to Africa.
13 June 1897: The Promised Messiah (as) replied to a letter of Hazrat Siddiqa Begum Sahiba (ra), wife of Hazrat Qureshi Muhammad Usman (ra), who was a devout Companion of the Promised Messiah (as). She had the blessed opportunity of writing to Huzoor (as) and receiving replies. In a letter on this day, Huzoor (as) advised her to remain punctual in her daily prayers and to keep him informed. Huzoor (as) prayed that Allah would keep her in the company of her loved ones and grant her a son with a long life. (Maktubat-e-Ahmad, Vol. 3, p. 385)
13 June 1980: Hazrat Khalifatul Masih III (rh) initiated a scheme to award medals to Ahmadi students who excelled in their academic examinations. For this purpose, the first medal-awarding ceremony was held on this day, where six students were awarded medals by Huzoor (rh).
To read more about this topic, see: “Ahmadiyya Educational Scheme” at alhakam.org (17 August 2018, pp. 3-4).
14 June 1908: On this day, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih I (ra) called the attention of Ahmadi scribes and invited them to come and reside in Qadian to expedite the process of printing the Jamaat’s publications.
In fact, there was a great shortage of scribes in Qadian at that time. For this reason, an important booklet of Huzoor (ra) was sent to Lahore for publication. Similarly, an important pamphlet by Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad (ra) was also sent to Lahore. At the behest of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih I (ra), the editor of Al Hakam announced this desire of Huzoor (ra) by publishing an advertisement for it. (Tarikh-e-Ahmadiyyat, Vol. 3, p. 232)
14 June 1987: On this day, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IV (rh) delivered a lecture at the University of Zurich, titled Revelation, Rationality, Knowledge and Truth. (Silsila Ahmadiyya, Vol. 4, p. 842)
15 June 1915: On this day, Hazrat Sufi Ghulam Muhammad (ra) arrived at Port Louis to establish the Ahmadiyya Mission in Mauritius. (Tarikh-e-Ahmadiyyat, Vol. 4, p. 170)
For more details of his journey, see: “100 Years Ago… – Progress of Ahmadiyyat in America and first Ahmadi missionary in Mauritius” at alhakam.org (16 December 2022, p. 12).
15 June 1955: During his tour of Europe, Hazrat Musleh-e-Maud (ra) reached the city of Nuremberg, Germany, from Austria on this day. Chaudhry Abdul Latif Sahib, the missionary of Germany and various other devoted fellows were present there to welcome Huzoor (ra). There were 15 Ahmadi men and women in Nuremberg at that time.
For more details about the history of Jamaat in Germany, see: “Germany: The gateway to Europe and beyond” at alhakam.org (5 July 2019, pp. 14-17).
16 June 1937: A prominent Ahmadi figure in Qadian, Hazrat Maulana Abdur Rahman Jatt (ra) was charged in court in a dispute related to the land of the graveyard in Qadian. The judge gave two options: four months’ imprisonment or a 100-rupee fine. Under the guidance of Hazrat Musleh-e-Maud (ra), Jatt Sahib opted to go to jail and remained there until 9 July.
On 9 July, he was acquitted, and on the same evening at 5:30 PM, he reached Qadian by train and was welcomed by Hazrat Musleh-e-Maud (ra) and other members of the Jamaat.
16 June 2008: On this day, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V (aa) travelled to America. Huzoor (aa) travelled from London to the United States and landed at Dulles Airport. Huzoor (aa) reached the Bait-ur-Rahman Mosque, the headquarters of the USA Jamaat, where he was given a warm welcome. (Al Fazl International, 18 July 2008, p. 16)
17 June 1928: On this day, Seerat-un-Nabi jalsas were held across British India following the scheme of Hazrat Musleh-e-Maud (ra).
For more details, see “Hazrat Musleh-e-Maud’s services to the Muslim cause: Guiding Muslims of the Indian subcontinent amid religious and political conflicts,” Al Hakam, 26 February 2021, Issue 154, p. 19.
17 May 2005: On this day, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V (aa) arrived in Uganda from Tanzania. Huzoor (aa)also addressed a press conference. Many officials had the opportunity to meet with Huzoor (aa). (Al Fazl International, 24 June 2005, pp. 10-16)
18 June 1913: On this day, the Urdu newspaper, Al Fazl, was launched by Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad (ra) with the permission of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih I (ra). To read this treasure trove, see: www.alfazl.com.
18 June 1961: On this day, the foundation stone of the Nasir Mosque in Suriname was laid.
To read more about the history of this mosque, see: “50 years of Nasir Mosque, Suriname and its relationship with Khilafat” at www.alhakam.org (11 June 2021)