Ahmadiyyat

Our Story

Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad(as)

The Promised Messiah and Imam Mahdi

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Association consists of Muslims who believe in the Promised Messiah, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (pbuh) (1835-1908) of Qadian, India.

The Promised Messiah (as) founded the community in 1889 as a revival movement within Islam, re-establishing the original Islamic teachings of peace, love, and absolute justice. Today, under the divinely guided leadership of his fifth successor, His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aa) (b. 1950), the community has an international reputation of upholding peace and the sanctity of life across the globe. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is established in over 200 countries worldwide, comprising tens of millions of Ahmadi Muslims.

His Holiness Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as) claimed to be the metaphorical second coming of Jesus, whose advent was foretold by Prophet Muhammad (sa). All major faiths of the world contain mention of the second coming of a messianic figure. The followers of these faiths are awaiting the return of Jesus, Krishna, Buddha, or another figure who would be divinely appointed to re-establish the true teachings of religion in the world, at a time of global peril.

Our Beliefs

Ahmadi Muslims believe that all major religions of the world have divine origins, thus these prophecies all originate from the One God and point to the advent of the same person. His Holiness Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as) claimed to be the Promised Messiah in 1889 upon divine instruction, tasked with the mission of restoring the true peaceful principles of religion in the world, at a time of utmost need.

The Promised Messiah (as) reinvigorated the true intellectual and spiritual roots of Islam. He penned over 80 books, innumerable letters to the world’s elite, delivered hundreds of lectures, and engaged in scores of public debates. Leading intellectuals of the world welcomed this refreshing perspective on religion, such as Leo Tolstoy, who wrote, “We need reasoned religious teaching and if Mr. Mirza presents a new reasonable proposition then I am ready to benefit from it.”

The Promised Messiah (as) dispelled many of the misconceptions that had developed in the Muslim world over the centuries. He emphasized that Islam completely rejects all forms of terrorism, and that the very essence of Islam is to regard human life as deeply sacred. He taught that the true purpose of Islam is to establish a loving bond with God and with His creation.

Love for All, Hatred for None

The Ahmadiyya perspective on God is unique, as the Promised Messiah (as) demonstrated through his own example that God certainly still speaks to humans. He placed great emphasis on people acquiring a personal connection with God, such that one can move from the stage of just having faith in God’s existence to gaining true certainty. In this regard, he published many of his own personal experiences, where God accepted his prayers, spoke to him, and revealed to him events of the future. Many of his prophecies were widely published in international newspapers and continue to be fulfilled to this day. This perspective aligns with the authentic teachings of Islam, highlighting the continuity of this teaching within Ahmadiyya.

The Motto of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is: “Love
for All, Hatred for None.” Therefore, we believe that our very purpose is to serve humanity. Thus, the community has built hundreds of schools and dozens of hospitals in underprivileged areas across the world. Through organizations such as the non-profit charity, Humanity First or IAAAE (International Association of Ahmadi Architects and Engineers), Ahmadi Muslims devote
themselves to charitable work such as disaster relief, ensuring food and water security, medical care, and many other initiatives.

Our Core Values

Guided by the principles of peace, justice, and compassion, we uphold our core values in all our endeavors.

Peace

We believe in promoting peace and harmony among all people, advocating for tolerance and understanding in a world filled with conflict.

Justice

With a firm commitment to justice, we strive to uphold fairness and equality for all, ensuring that the rights of every individual are protected.

Compassion

Embracing the spirit of compassion, we extend kindness and empathy to all, embodying the teachings of love and humanity espoused by Islam.

For more information

Please visit the official website of the Worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community