A glimpse into the rich history of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat
31 January 1909:
Among the most remarkable accomplishments of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Ira was the establishment of the true status of Khilafat in the hearts and minds of Jamaat members and opponents alike. From the outset, certain individuals who were against the institution of Khilafat tried to stir unrest within the Jamaat. On this day, to firmly settle this debate, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Ira called a special session of Majlis-e-Shura, which was attended by around 250 representatives. He delivered a powerful speech uprooting all doubts and misconceptions about the divine institution of Khilafat. He also invited certain members to reaffirm their bai‘at.
In Tarikh-e-Ahmadiyyat, volume 3, this incident has been described in detail and has been named “Yaum al-Furqan”. It can be read on page 258 of the said volume.
31 January 1992:
On this day, for the first time in history, the Friday sermon of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh was broadcast live via satellite and watched across the continent of Europe. In this sermon, Huzoorrh highlighted that the magnificent prophecy regarding the triumph of Islam is closely linked to the Promised Messiah and Imam Mahdi, peace be upon him. (Khutbat-e-Tahir, Vol. 11, pp. 69–86)
1 February 1897:
On this day, the Promised Messiahas published an announcement in Persian that had a message for Shiites, like Haji Sheikh Muhammad Raza Tehrani Najfi, who came up with a way of examining the truth of a claimant of prophethood. Haji Sahib had suggested that the claimant should jump from the roof of Shahi Mosque Lahore, and if the claimant were truthful, they would survive the fall. Objections regarding the death of Jesusas and the solar and lunar eclipses were answered in the same announcement. (Majmu‘ah-e-Ishtiharat, 2019, Vol. 2, p. 194)
1 February 1945:
On this day, Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra selected 22 young missionaries to be sent to foreign lands for the propagation of Islam Ahmadiyyat. Huzoorra also selected nine more missionaries to pursue advanced studies in academic fields. (Tarikh-e-Ahmadiyyat, Vol. 7, pp. 107-108)
1 February 1988:
The President of Liberia had a meeting with Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh on this day. During this tour of West Africa, Huzoorrh arrived in Liberia on 31 January. (Silsila Ahmadiyya, Vol. 4, p. 845)
2 February 1979:
During his Friday sermon on this day, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IIIrh emphasised the importance of ensuring the physical health of Ahmadi children, providing them with quality nutrition, and maintaining moral supervision. Huzoorrh stated that not a single Ahmadi child’s mental abilities should be harmed. (Khutbat-e-Nasir, Vol. 8, pp. 45-52)
2 February 2007:
During his Friday sermon on this day, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa instructed Ahmadi doctors, particularly the waqifeen, to always take care of patients’ sentiments, and treat them with good morals. (Khutbat-e-Masroor, Vol. 5 p. 43)
3 February 1939:
On this day, Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra commenced a series of sermons detailing Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya’s modus operandi. This was completed by 17 March. Huzoorra said: “I have repeatedly pointed out to the Jamaat that the reformation of one generation is not enough for the success of a people. Long-term schemes can only be successful if many successive generations continue to partake in them.” (Khutbat-e-Mahmud, Vol. 20, p. 30)
3 February 1955:
Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra graciously sent eight pages of Haqiqatul Wahi from the original handwritten manuscript of the Promised Messiahas to the Jamaat members in Indonesia as tabarruk. The Vice President of Indonesia Jamaat had visited the Markaz in Qadian for a month. Upon his departure, Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra showed this generosity as a token of his love and affection towards the loyal and devout members of the Jamaat in a far distant land. Along with the original manuscripts, Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra himself penned a letter for the Jamaat members in Indonesia. (Tarikh-e-Ahmadiyyat, Vol. 16, pp. 448-449)
4 February 1914:
An Ahmadi Muslim’s letter sent to Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Ira was received on this day, which said that other Muslims in their area had expelled Ahmadis from their mosques. In reply, Huzoorra replied that those Ahmadis should then offer prayers in an open field. Huzoorra also said one must continue to do istighfar and exhibit patience. (Tarikh-e-Ahmadiyyat, Vol. 3, p. 502)
4 February 1966:
On this day, while delivering the Friday sermon at Masjid Mubarak, Rabwah, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IIIrh announced his scheme of Taleem-ul-Quran (The Quran Education Initiative). Huzoorrh expressed his desire that the recitation of the Holy Quran should be heard from every Ahmadi home in the morning. (Khutbat-e-Nasir, Vol. 1, pp. 121-129)
5 February 1898:
The Promised Messiahas used to advise his Jamaat regarding administrative matters on a regular basis. An announcement was published on this day, in which it was notified that from that point onwards, contributions towards Madrasa Ahmadiyya should be sent directly to Hazrat Hakeem Maulvi Noor-ud-Deenra so that the expenses for the Madrasa remained separate from other expenses. News about the publication of Kitab-ul-Bariyya was conveyed to members of the Jamaat in the same announcement. (Majmua-e-Ishtiharat, Vol. 2, p. 389)
5 February 1943:
A delegation of the representatives of the Turkish press, who had come to Lahore, claimed during a press conference that there was no need for regular daily prayers (salat) when someone was travelling. The journalists also said they were Turkish first and Muslims second. Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra reviewed these comments while delivering his Friday sermon on this date and refuted them through Islamic teachings. (Khutbat-e-Mahmud, Vol. 24, pp. 41-56)
5 February 1988:
During his tour of Africa, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh arrived in Ivory Coast on 2 February, where various engagements continued. On this day, Huzoorrh met with the President of Ivory Coast and delivered the Friday sermon in the capital city, Abidjan. In his sermon, Huzoorrh urged the people of Africa to stand on their own feet for economic progress instead of relying on foreign goods. He also called upon Ahmadi industrialists and experts in various fields to dedicate their services to the cause of Islam. Later that day, Huzoorrh departed for Ghana. (Khutbat-e-Tahir, Vol. 7, pp. 75–82)
6 February 1938:
On this day, Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra spoke to a gathering organised by the Ahmadiyya Intercollegiate Association in the hostel of Jamia Ahmadiyya Qadian. Huzoor’sra blessed and important speech continued for three hours. This association, based in Lahore, had arranged a three-day trip to Qadian with its 56 members along with some non-Ahmadi fellow students. (Al Fazl Qadian, 8 February 1938, p. 2)
6 February 1987:
On this day, while delivering the Friday Sermon at the Fazl Mosque in London, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IVrh instructed the Jamaat to make certain preparations as the centenary of the establishment of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat approached. Huzoorrh also urged that before the centenary jubilee, every country should construct a building, with the primary contribution being through waqar-e-amal. (Khutbat-e-Tahir, Vol. 6, pp. 83–100)