24 July 1899: On this day, Al Hakam published a speech of the Promised Messiah (as), wherein he commended Captain Douglas and said:
“In standing for justice and supporting the oppressed, he demonstrated an example of such excellence that I sincerely hope all the esteemed officials in our government forever uphold this lofty example of justice—a perfect example of equity which even leaves behind the justice of Nusherwan.”
24 July 1910: On this day, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih I (ra) journeyed towards the city of Multan to record his witness statement in a case in a government court. Hazrat Khalifatul Masih I (ra) appointed Hazrat Sahibzada Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad (ra) as the amir in his absence from Qadian. Hazrat Khalifatul Masih I (ra) returned to Qadian on 26 July. (Tarikh-e-Ahmadiyyat, Vol. 3, p. 321)
25 July 1912: On this day, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih I (ra) laid the foundation stone of a new building for Talim-ul-Islam High School in Qadian. (Tarikh-e-Ahmadiyyat, Vol. 3, p. 312)
25 July 1924: Hazrat Musleh-e-Maud (ra) was an ardent lover of the Holy Founder of Islam, Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be on him. On this day, while travelling to Europe, when his ship approached the coast near Mecca, Huzoor (ra) ascertained that his ship was cruising directly towards the Baitullah (Ka‘bah) in Mecca. Upon this blessed occasion, Huzoor (ra) offered two rak‘aat [units of prayer] of voluntary prayer in congregation with his entourage. During this time, Huzoor (ra) remained engaged in fervent prayers. He recited Surah al-Nazi‘at in the first rak‘ah and Surah al-A‘la in the second. He prayed for a long time during prostration; at times, the sound of his fervent supplications could be heard by others. The narrator, Hazrat Sheikh Yaqub Ali Irfani (ra), writes that the scene could not be described in words. (Tarikh-e-Ahmadiyyat, Vol. 4, p. 439)
25 July 1931: On this day, the All-India Kashmir Committee was formed and Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad (ra) was unanimously elected its first president.
For more details, see “Hazrat Musleh-e-Maud’s services to the Muslim cause: Guidance for Turkey, peace in the Arab world and the Kashmir Movement”, at alhakam.org (19 February 2021, pp. 41-44).
26 July 1940: Hazrat Musleh-e-Maud (ra) announced the establishment of Majlis Ansarullah, an auxiliary organisation of Ahmadi men aged above 40 years. Huzoor (ra) appointed Hazrat Maulvi Sher Ali (ra) as its president. Huzoor (ra) also announced some core amendments regarding the auxiliary organisation of Ahmadi youth. Atfal-ul-Ahmadiyya was also announced on this day, an organisation of Ahmadi boys. Huzoor (ra) made membership in these organisations compulsory for Ahmadis in that age range. Huzoor (ra) announced that “Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya should organise all children between the ages of 8 and 15 within one month and an organisation by the name of ‘Atfal-ul-Ahmadiyya’ should be created; an apt programme should be produced for them with my consultation.” (Al Fazl Qadian,1 August 1940, p. 2, Tarikh-e-Ahmadiyyat, Vol. 8, p. 70)
For more details about the history of these auxiliary organisations, see: “History of Majlis Ansarullah” at alhakam.org (28 September 2018, p. 3)
27 July 1896: The Promised Messiah’s (as) prophecy about Abdullah Atham was fulfilled on this day when this Muslim-born Christian missionary departed the world in Firozpur, India. He was a representative of the Christian camp against the Promised Messiah (as) at Amritsar during Jang-e-Muqaddas, the famous debate of 1893. For more details, see: ‘‘Abdullah Athim: A life reduced to ‘footnotes’’’ at alhakam.
28 July 1967: On this day, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih III (rh) attended a reception that was arranged for him at Wandsworth Town Hall, London. The reception was also attended by the Mayor of Wandsworth, Sir Harold Hey Jenkins; Mr Herald Shubert, Member of Parliament (who was also the honorary secretary of the Pakistan Society); Hazrat Sir Chaudhry Zafrulla Khan (ra); the High Commissioner of Sierra Leone; and many other dignitaries. The Lord Mayor, Sir Harold Hey Jenkins and Hazrat Sir Zafrulla Khan (ra) delivered welcome speeches. (Tarikh-e-Ahmadiyyat, Vol. 24, p. 135)
Huzoor (ra) delivered an address, which was later published under the title A Message of Peace and a Word of Warning. (www.alislam.org)
28 July 1989: During his tour of Japan, on this day, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IV (rh) delivered his Friday sermon in Nagoya. Huzoor (rh) directed the Jamaat members that the hearts of the Japanese people should be won by good morals and high standards. (Khutbat-e-Tahir, Vol. 8, p. 499)
29 July 2014: On this day, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V (aa) addressed members of the Jamaat from the Fazl Mosque in London on the final day of that year’s Ramadan. Huzoor (aa) delivered a Darsul Quran of the last four chapters of the Holy Quran before leading the assembled Ahmadi Muslims and viewers across the world in silent prayer.
(“Head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community delivers Darsul-Quran on final Day of Ramadan”, www.pressahmadiyya.com)
30 July 1939: On this day, Montague William Douglas presided over a gathering held at the Fazl Mosque in London to honour the Promised Messiah (as), which served as a ceremonious recognition of the Promised Messiah’s (as) enduring legacy. The South Western Star of 4 August 1939 reported on this event under the heading “Southfields Mosque: Promised Messiah Honoured”.
For more details, see “Montagu William Douglas’ visits to the Fazl Mosque, London, in 1936 and 1939” at alhakam.org (29 March 2024, pp. 12-13).