A glimpse into the rich history of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat
13 September 1931: Following an All-India Kashmir Committee session, the Committee organised a public jalsa on this day, where Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra delivered the keynote address. While Huzoorra was on stage, Ahraris created unrest and began throwing stones. Three stones hit Huzoor’sra hand; around 25 to 30 Ahmadis were seriously injured, and many others received minor injuries.
For more details, see “Historical analysis of Ahrar’s anti-Ahmadiyya agitation – Part 1”, at alhakam.org (6 October 2023, pp. 12-15).
13 September 1988: On this day, during his tour of East Africa, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh inaugurated the Baitul Hameed Mosque in Dodoma, Tanzania. (Silsila Ahmadiyya, Vol. 4, p. 850)
14 September 1988: On this day, during his tour of Africa, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh offered a silent prayer at the grave of pioneer local Ahmadi, Amri Obaidi Sahib, in Tanzania. Afterwards, Huzoorrh met with the country’s Prime Minister. In the evening, Huzoorrh delivered a farewell address to the local Ahmadi community. (Silsila Ahmadiyya, Vol. 4, p. 850)
14 September 1998: On this day, during his televised mulaqat with French-speaking guests, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh urged Ahmadi researchers to focus on advancing the study of ‘Amal at-Tirb [i.e., mesmerism]. (Silsila Ahmadiyya, Vol. 4, p. 896)
15 September 1897: On this day, the Promised Messiahas expressed his desire to establish a middle school in Qadian for Ahmadi youth to inculcate in them the basic knowledge of Islam and safeguard them from worldly evils. He entitled this printed announcement Eik Zaruri Farz ki Tabligh. This indicates his desire to spread knowledge among his followers. After providing the basic scheme, Huzooras mentioned the names of his devout followers and their promised amounts to help initiate this project. (Majmu‘ah-e-Ishtiharat [2019], Vol. 2, pp. 360-362)
15 September 1985: On this day, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh inaugurated the Baitus Salam Mission House in Belgium. (Silsila Ahmadiyya, Vol. 4, p. 835)
15 September 2006: On 12 September 2006, the then head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI, while speaking at the University of Regensburg, sparked controversy by quoting Byzantine Emperor Manuel II Palaiologos’s view of Islam, suggesting it had, God-forbid, contributed “only evil and inhuman” elements.
During his Friday Sermon on this day, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa mentioned the pope’s remarks and said they had no relation at all to the true Islamic teachings. Huzooraa said that it was not befitting for a person like the pope to falsely attribute such things to Islam.
Huzooraa commented on the pope’s statement in detail and narrated the peaceful teachings of Islam to refute the false allegations. Huzooraa also presented the sayings of various orientalists in which they appreciate the Holy Prophet’ssa role in the establishment of peace.
15 September 2008: During his Friday Sermon on this day, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa mentioned Dr Abdul Manan Siddiqui Sahib, who was martyred in Pakistan on 8 September. Huzooraa also mentioned the martyrdom of Seith Muhammad Yusuf Sahib, Amir District Nawabshah, who was martyred on 9 September.
16 September 1914: On this day, Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra sent a letter to the Begum of Bhopal with the aim of propagating the message of Ahmadiyyat. Hajjah Nawab Begum Dame, Sultan Jahan GCSI (1858-1930) was a notable and progressive ruler of Bhopal who ruled from 1901 to 1926. (Tarikh-e-Ahmadiyyat, Vol. 4, p. 161)
For more details of Huzoor’s Tabligh literature, see: ‘‘Power of preaching: Hazrat Musleh-e-Maud’s correspondence with world leaders’’ at alhakam.org (17 February 2023, pp. 14-15).
16 September 1983: On this day, during his tour of the Far East, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh arrived in Fiji and addressed a press conference at Nandi Airport. (Silsila Ahmadiyya, Vol. 4, p. 826)
16 September 2005: On this day, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa addressed the first-ever combined Scandinavian Jalsa Salana, which took place in Gothenburg, Sweden. Huzooraa spoke about the ma‘rifat (recognition) of God Almighty and the ways to achieve it.
17 September 1927: The then Governor of Punjab, Sir William Malcolm Hailey, had a meeting with Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra. During this meeting, a discussion took place as to how the Hindu-Muslim unrest could be alleviated in the country. The meeting lasted for around an hour. (Al Fazl, Qadian, 30 September 1927, p. 5)
17 September 1983: On this day, during his tour of the Far East, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh delivered the Eid-ul-Adha Sermon in Fiji. Later in the afternoon, Huzoorrh addressed a gathering of Ahmadis and held a question-and-answer session. (Silsila Ahmadiyya, Vol. 4, p. 826)
17 September 1985: On this day, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh inaugurated the Bait-un-Nasr Mosque in Cologne, Germany. (Silsila Ahmadiyya, Vol. 4, p. 835)
18 September 1983: During his tour of Fiji, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh travelled from Nadi to Suva and officially inaugurated the Bait-ul-Fazl Mosque in Suva. (Silsila Ahmadiyya, Vol. 4, p. 826)
18 September 1987: On this day, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh highlighted the persecution faced by the Ahmadis living in Bangladesh and announced an inspiring programme in response to oppression. Huzoorrh launched several initiatives, including the construction, renovation, and expansion of mosques, etc. (Khutbat-e-Tahir, Vol. 6, p. 591)
18 September 1988: During his tour of Mauritius, on this day, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh laid the foundation stone for a new mosque in New Grove, Mauritius, and also inaugurated a newly built mosque in the Military Quarters. (Silsila Ahmadiyya, Vol. 4, p. 850)
19 September 1983: On this day, during his tour of Fiji, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh had a meeting with the Acting Prime Minister of Fiji, and Radio Fiji recorded two interviews with Huzoorrh in English and Urdu. (Silsila Ahmadiyya, Vol. 4, p. 826)
19 September 1988: During his tour of Mauritius, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh met with the Governor-General and Prime Minister of Mauritius, on this day. Huzoorrh also visited the graves of pioneer missionaries Hazrat Hafiz Jamal Ahmadra and Hazrat Hafiz Obaidullahra and offered prayers. Huzoorrh also addressed a press conference and delivered a lecture at the University of Mauritius in the evening. (Silsila Ahmadiyya, Vol. 4, p. 850)