Is Rasool (Salahu Alaihi Wasallam) Noor?

Bismillah Ar-Rahmaan Nir-Aheem

"Inallah ha wama-laa ikatu hu yu saloona alan Nabi, Ya Ayu Hala Zeena Aaamaanu salu alay he wa salimu tasleema"

"Indeed Allah and All his Angels send Salaat upon Nabi (Salal lahu alay he wasalam- in abundance) Oh you who believe, you too send Salaat (upon Rasoolallah Salal lahu alay he wasalam) in abundance.
(Surah Al Azhab 33:56)


DAROOD SHARIF:

Salal lahu alaa habeebi he sayidina muhammdin wa ala aleh hee wa salimm

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Nooraniyat of the Supreme Messenger of Allah (Elayhi Salaam)

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Evidence from Hadith:

"Kala Rasoolallah Salal lahu alay he wasalam”:

1. Rasoolallah (Salal lahu alay he wasalam) said that I was the first of the Prophets to be created and the last of them to be sent.
(Sahih Hadith; Bukhari, Ahmad, Tabrani, Hakam)


2. The Sahaba Karim (RadiAllahu tal'ala Anh) asked Rasool Elayhi Salaam "Oh Messenger of Allah (Elayhi Salaam) when was you was a Prophet? He (Salal lahu alay he wasalam) relplied,
"Kunto Nabiyan wa aadamu baynal maa-ee-wateen"
"I was a Nabi even when Adam (Ala Nabiyyina Wa Alaihis Salatu Wasslam) was between Mud and Water" (even before the creation of Adam a.s).
(Sahih Hadith; Ibn-e-Majah, Tirmizi)

3. All the Prophets were made from the Noor of Allah and The Prophet Muhammad (Elayhi Salaam) was the first (from amongst them)
(Hadith)

"Oh kama kaal Nabiyu Salal lahu alay he wasalam"

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Evidence from the Holy Qur'aan:

"Kad jaa akum minallah hi noorun wa kitaabun mubeen"
(Surah Ma'idah 5:15, Qur'aan)

"He has come to you as a Noor of Allah and a Man of this book"

The above Hadith Literature and Quraa'nic Ayat clearly prove the Nooraniyat of Muhammad Salal lahu alay he wasalam. He (Salal lahu alay he wasalam) was indeed light (Noor).

The Wahabis and other misguided people use the following verse from the Qur'aan to weakly try and counter all what has been mentioned above:

"Kalu bashrun mithlukum yuha alay"
(Surah Fassilat 6:41)

"Say Oh Beloved I am a Man like you who is divinely inspired"

What people seem to miss in this above verse, is that although the Holy Prophet (Salal lahu alay he wasalam) came to us in the form of a man, He was not a man (Bashar) like us!

The misguided claim that He (Salal lahu alay he wasalam) was a man "exactly like us" (Astagfirullah).

The verse says that He (Salal lahu alay he wasalam) was 'divinely inspired' (By Allah!).. and please tell me, who could ever claim to be 'divinely inspired' to the supreme levels of Imaam-ul-Anbiya (Leader of all the Prophets) (Salal lahu alay he wasalam)? Undoubtedly Nobody.

Firstly, if Pyaari Mustafa (Salal lahu alay he wasalam) came to us in His original Noori (Light) form, then how could He (Salal lahu alay he wasalam) have set an effective example to us?

What would the people have said to this Noori Prophet who prayed 5 times a day, went Hajj, gave Zakat, kept all these fasts etc? that we cannot do what He can do, He is an Angelic kind of supreme Prophet and we are only mere humans..

But because the Prophet (Salal lahu alay he wasalam) was sent by Allah (Azzawajal) to us in the form of a man; it was only then we could actually relate and seek example from Him (Salal lahu alay he wasalam)....and what an example He was..'the Emblem of Perfection' (Salal lahu alay he wasalam)

When Allah (Azzawajal) spoke to Musa a.s (as recorded in the Qur'aan) He said:

"Ya Musa Inee ana Rabbuk"
(Qur'aan)

"Oh Musa, I am your Lord"

Allah (Azzawajal) spoke to Musa a.s from the burning bush, which was on earth (as in the Qur'aan)...but did anyone say that Allah is a tree? even though Allah speaks from a tree, as stated by Allah in the Qur'aan?? No.

When Hazrat Maryam (RadiAllahu tal'ala Anh) was about to become pregnant with the Prophet Isa (Ala Nabiyyina Wa Alaihis Salatu Wasslam), the Noori Angel, Hazrat Jibraeel-e-Ameen a.s. came to Her (as metioned in the Qur'aan). How did he come to her, do you know? Allah states that Jibraeel a.s came in the form of a Bashar! (as a man!):


"Fata matha-la-laha basharan sawee-aa"
(Qur'aan)


Who is saying this? Allah Says it! Where? in the Qur'aan!- but did anyone ever say that Jibraeel a.s was a bashar? Even though Allah says that Jibraeel a.s came as a Bashar in the Qur'aan?? No!


LIKEWISE, WE DO NOT DENY THAT RASOOL (SALAL LAHU ALAY HE WASALAM) CAME AS A BASHAR! BUT WE DO NOT SAY THAT HE IS A BASHAR LIKE US!

OUR REALITY IS BASHARIAT! (MANHOOD), BUT JUST AS JIBRAEEL A.S CAME IN THE FORM OF A MAN YET PRESERVED HIS REAL ESSENCE, IN THE SAME WAY RASOOLALLAH (SALAL LAHU ALAY HE WASALAM) CAME IN THE FORM OF A MAN AND PRESERVED HIS REAL ESSENCE.


WHAT IS HIS REAL ESSENCE? NOOR:

"Kad jaa akum minallah hi noorun wa kitaabun mubeen"
(Surah Ma'idah 5:15, Qur'aan)

"He has come to you as a Noor of Allah and a Man of this book"

From the time of Rasoolallah (Salal lahu alay he wasalam) till now, it has always been known that the Prophet (Salal lahu alay he wasalam) is Noor and this fact has never been disputed. Only recent modern day innovations (over the last hundred years or so) since the Wahabi movement have suggested otherwise.

e.g. Imam Jalaluddin Suyuti (RadiAllahu tal'ala Anh) who was a heavyweight Mujtahid/Muhaddith of his time, lived near the time of the Prophet (Salal lahu alay he wasalam). He (RadiAllahu tal'ala Anh) wrote in his Tafsir (Ver Famous- Tafsir Jalalayn); which was one of the earliest exergues of commentary on the Holy Qur'aan, that Rasoolallah (Salal lahu alay he wasalam) was infact Noor.

Imam Suyuti (RadiAllahu tal'ala Anh) knew 100,000 hadith by heart with the full chains of narration (Sanad) and was known to have authored over 600 great books on Islam.

Because modern innovations suggect otherwise, you will find that all the earliest exergues (or books and opinions) near the time of Rasool (Salal lahu alay he wasalam) and 'The Salaf (RadiAllahu tal'ala Anh)' (The 3 Holiest Generations that lived directly with and after the Prophet Elayhi Salaam; The Sahaba (RadiAllahu tal'ala Anh) The Tabieen (RadiAllahu tal'ala Anh) and the Taba-Tabieen (RadiAllahu tal'ala Anh)) always suggest exactly the same; that Rasool Elayhi Salaam was infact Noor.

Afterall, whats so hard to believe? considering that even our own Rooh inside of us which is also made of 'Noor'!, makes our own makeup, partially Noor! This makes the whole ideal, alot easier to relate to.

"Ey Noor-e-Muhammad kee, Sab roshani duniya meh, sab kuch hai basheer unkaa, sadkaa tou lotaa ni dou"
(Naat-e-Rasool Elayhi Salaam)


A thing of Love:

If Rasul Elayhi Salaam was only on this Earth for sixty odd years and emitted So Much Noor on to the Duniya, as He was the one who took us out of darkness into light, then imagine the amount of Noor Muhammad-dur-Rasoolallah (Salal lahu alay he wasalam) has emitted into into the core of the earth in the last 1400 years! (as it is there in Madinah-tul-Manawarrah that our Master physically resides in His Qabr-e-Anwar!)

Subhanallah!


ALLAHUMMA SALI ALAA SAYIDINA WA MOULANA MUHAMMADIN WA ALAA ALEY SAYIDINA WA MOULANA MUHAMMADIN WA BARIK WA SALIM WA SALEY ALAY

Halloween for Muslims (Shame and a Big Shame)

by Shaykh Omar Subedar

When walking into a mall or going to school at this time of the year, it’s quite difficult to not notice decorations of ghosts and goblins, vampires and witches displayed on walls and hanging from ceilings in an eye-catching manner. A ghoulish and demonic theme is set everywhere thus influencing society to get in the Halloween mood. In preparation for the night of October 31 adults purchase candies and chocolate, children buy costumes and plans are made for trick or treating and Halloween parties.

In the midst of all this commotion many Muslim children are left debating with one another over the permissibility of becoming involved in Halloween activities. While some deem it impermissible simply because their parents told them so others maintain there is absolutely nothing wrong with it and wholeheartedly embrace the occasion’s mood and events. This makes the religious minded child feel left out and leaves him somewhat confused. As he approaches his parents on this issue he seldom gets the attention and answers he’s looking for, which consequently leads him to eventually accepting what the mainstream is doing.

In order to understand whether getting involved in an event or activity is islamically permissible or not it is important to research its origins and objectives before arriving at a conclusion.

When conducting a bit of research on Halloween we find that this is not an event that was constructed recently in the western world but rather dates back thousands of years. According to the online encyclopedia, Britannica.com, Halloween has its origins in the festival of Samhain among the Celts of ancient Britain and Ireland. Samhain, which in Celtic means ‘end of summer’, was one of the most important and sinister calendar festivals of the Celtic year. This event was held on November 1 and was considered the end of the summer period, the date on which the herds were returned from pasture and land tenures were renewed. Contrary to the fundamental Muslim belief of tawheed the Celts believed that on this day the world of the gods would become visible to mankind, and the gods would play many tricks on their mortal worshipers. It was a time filled with danger, charged with fear, and full of supernatural episodes. Sacrifices of every kind were thought to be vital, for without them the Celts believed they could not prevail over the hazards of the season or counteract the activities of the gods.

As Muslims, it is imperative that we do not become associated with notions that entertain shirk. Our God is one god; Allah, there is no god except He. In this world Allah has made it a policy that He will not make Himself visible to any being simply because they do not have the physical capacity to see Him. He mentions in the Holy Qur’än, “Vision perceives Him not but He perceives all vision.” (6:103). In His Final Testament Allah has related the story of Musa’s A.S. request to view Him which resulted in him falling unconscious. Allah explains, “And when Musa arrived at Our appointed time and his Lord spoke to Him, he said, “My Lord, show me (Yourself) that I may look at You.” (Allah) said, “You will not see Me, but look at the mountain; if it should remain in place then you will see Me.” But when his Lord appeared to the mountain, He rendered it level and Musa fell unconscious. And when he awoke, he said, “Exalted are You! I have repented to You, and I am the first of the believers.”
(7:143)

Bear in mind that Allah does not harass his creation in any way nor does He demand that sacrifices be made for Him in order to keep Him calm. Allah says, “Indeed Allah does not wrong the people at all…”
(10:44)

The Celts also believed that on this day the souls of those who had died would return to visit their homes. People set bonfires on hilltops for relighting their fireplaces for the winter and to frighten away evil spirits, and they sometimes wore masks and other disguises to avoid being recognized by the ghosts thought to be present. It was in these ways that beings such as witches, hobgoblins, fairies, and demons came to be associated with the day. In Islam there is absolutely no concept of ghosts. A ghost is defined as: the supposed spirit of somebody who has died, believed to appear as a shadowy form or to cause sounds. When a person’s soul is taken away from this world it can never return to it again. Allah states, “…and behind them (i.e. the dead) is a barrier until the day they are resurrected.”
(23:100)

From the information provided it becomes clear that the current day costume dressing during Halloween stems from a pagan practice that is founded on a pagan belief. In order to safeguard our tawheed and to protect us from adopting practices that are not approved by Allah or to develop any resemblance with them, the Prophet S.A.W. has emphatically ordered, “Oppose the Polytheists.”
(Sahëh Muslim: 602)

In the 7th century A.D., Pope Boniface IV established All Saints’ Day originally on May 13. In the following century, perhaps in an effort to replace the pagan holiday with a Christian observance, it was moved to November 1. The evening before All Saints’ Day became a holy, or hallowed, eve and thus Halloween. By the end of the Middle Ages, the secular and the sacred days had merged. The Reformation essentially put an end to the religious holiday among Protestants, although in Britain especially Halloween continued to be celebrated as a secular holiday. When large numbers of immigrants, including the Irish, went to the United States beginning in the mid 19th century, they took their Halloween customs with them and in the 20th century Halloween became one of the principal U.S. holidays, particularly among children.

Throughout the years Halloween has come to be associated with a number of activities. Among the most famous of them is that celebrants wear masks and costumes for parties and for trick-or-treating, thought to have derived from the British practice of allowing the poor to beg for food, called “soul cakes.” Today trick-or-treaters go from house to house with the threat that they will pull a trick if they do not receive a treat, usually candy.

Halloween parties often include games such as bobbing for apples perhaps derived from the Roman celebration of Pomona. In Roman mythology, Pomona was the goddess of fruit trees, gardens, and orchards. She was particularly associated with the blossoming of trees versus the harvest.

Another symbol is the jack-o’-lantern, a hollowed-out pumpkin, originally a turnip, carved into a demonic face and lit with a candle inside. This practice is associated with an old Irish folktale of a person named Jack, a lazy yet shrewd farmer who used a cross to trap the Devil. Legend has it that Jack tricked the Devil into climbing an apple tree, and once he was up there Jack quickly placed crosses around the trunk or carved a cross into the bark, so that the Devil couldn't get down. He only agreed to let the Devil go if the Devil agreed to never to take his soul, which he consented to. After a while Jack died. Unfortunately his life had been too sinful for him to go to heaven; however, the Devil had promised not to take his soul, and so he was barred from hell as well. He now had nowhere to go. He asked how he would see where to go, as he had no light, and the Devil mockingly tossed him an ember that would never burn out from the flames of hell. Jack carved out one of his turnips (which were his favourite food), put the ember inside it, and began endlessly wandering the Earth for a resting place. He became known as "Jack of the Lantern", or Jack-o'-Lantern.

With a variety of shirk and false notions being the foundation of this event it becomes quite difficult for a Muslim to not see the impermissibility of becoming involved in it. The Prophet p.b.u.h. always distanced himself from all pagan practices and diverted his followers attention to Islamically acceptable observances.

A classical example is when the Prophet p.b.u.h. first arrived at Madinah and witnessed the locals holding a day of celebration. Upon being informed of it’s origin he dissuaded them from continuing this practice by introducing them to an Islamically acceptable one. Anas r.a. reported, “Allah’s Messenger p.b.u.h. came to Madinah while the (locals) had two (fixed) days in which they would have fun. He inquired, “What are these two days (about)?” The locals replied, “We used to have fun on these days in the pre-islamic era.” Allah’s Messenger p.b.u.h. explained, “Allah has substituted those two days for you with something better; the day of Adha and the day of Fitr.”
(Abu Dawud: 1134)

According to Sh. Khalil Ahmad Saharanpuri these two days were Nowruz (the Persian New Year which is held annually on the vernal equinox, as the beginning of spring) and Mehregān (an Iranian festival celebrated in honor of Mithra, a mythical deity, which is held on the autumnal equinox every year).
(Buth’lul Majhud vol. 2 p.200)

Although it hurts to feel left out when everyone is having a good time, a Muslim should take solace in the fact that the enjoyment of this world is temporary while the enjoyment of Paradise is everlasting. However earning Paradise requires sacrifice and abstaining from activities that are founded on shirk and false beliefs is just one of those sacrifices we are required to make. May Allah make it easy for us all.
Aameen

What is Maslak-e-AalaHazrat (Barelvism)?

[Transcript of a Lecture by TaajushShariah Mufti Akhtar Rida Khan Qadiri]

Maslak-e-Aala Hazrat is not any innovated religion in the name of Aala Hazrat Rehmatullah Alaih. It is in the same way which is well known amongst the Sunnis in the name of Maslak-e-Ahle Sunnat Wa Jama'at. Following is the Transcript of a Lecture delivered by Syeduna TajushShariah Mufti Muhammad Akhar Rida Khan Qadiri al-Azhari concerning this issue in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Aala Hazrat Rehmatullah Alaih never innovated any religion in his name. Aala Hazrat Rehmatullah Alaih has been awarded from ALLAH and His Holy Prophet (Sallal-LaahuAlaihi Wasallam) for his dedication to serve Islam and reforms the practices of our Rasool (Sallal-Laahu Alaihi Wasallam). Therefore, ALLAH'S real Deen is introduced by the name of Aala Hazrat Rehmatullah Alaih, that's why, Maslake Aala Hazrat is another name of Maslak-e-Ahle Sunnat Wa Jama'at.

There is not enough time to elaborate his teaching; however, I can compress all his thoughts and teachings in a few stanzas of his poetry which present the real faith and right beliefs of a real Muslim concerning the Holy Prophet (Sallal-Laahu Alaihi Wasallam) as he says:

"Allah Ki Sar Ta Baa Qadam Shaan Hain Yeh,
Insaa Nahin Insaan, Woh Insaan Hain Yeh,
Quran To Imaan Batata Hai Inhein,
Imaan Yeh Kahta Hai Meri Jaan Hain Yeh"

I have come to explain what Aala Hazrat Rehmatullah Alaih says, indicating to His Revered and Very Esteemed Rasool (Sallallaho Ta'ala Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam) as he is looking at him. This is the Glory and Jalwa of ALLAH from head to bottom (feet). This is such a man that no man is like him.

Moreover, I have to say aforesaid quatrain of Aala Hazrat Rehmatullah Alaih comprises one more belief which is not spoken but it is understood easily through the indication "THAT IS AQIDA-E-HAZIR-O-NAZIR" which can be explained in English in this manner that our Prophet (Sallallaho Ta'ala Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam) is present everywhere, observing everyone by his knowledge and through his insight. That is why the Muslim is instructed while performing Namaaz to consider himself in the presence of Holy Prophet Muhammed (Sallallaho Ta'ala Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam) and to say with due respect, "AsSalaam-0-Alaika Ya Ayyuhan Nabi, Wa Rahmatullahi-Wa-Barakatuhu". If he is unable to look at his beloved Rasool (Sallallaho Ta'ala Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam), he must believe that his Rasool (Sallallaho Ta'ala Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam) is alive and he is in front of him observing his actions and looking at the condition of his heart wherever he may be.

This way Aala Hazrat Rehmatullah Alaih guides Muslims how to believe the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho Ta'ala Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam) and what is the right belief regarding the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho Ta'ala Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam)? One can realize himself through his Aqida that Muhammad (Sallallaho Ta'ala Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam) is quite unparallel, unique and peerless so nobody in the whole Creation can compare to Him. Quran calls on people to believe the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho Ta'ala Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam) and calls him Imaan but Imaan states that the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho Ta'ala Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam) is "my spirit."

This is not only the teachings of Aala Hazrat Rehmatullah Alaih but also the teachings of Kalimah and it is the voice of every Muslim's heart so now you can know who the real Muslims are? There in no real Muslim but Ahle Sunnat Wa Jama'at. In this connection, I would like to recall some stanzas of Hazrat Hassan Ibn Sabit Radi Allaho Ta'ala Anhu, the great poet of the dawn of Islamic age. Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Sallallaho Ta'ala Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam) used to lay down the pulpit for him and commanded him so many times to stand on the pulpit depending the Reverential Prophet Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa (Sallallaho Ta'ala Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam) and communicated good news to Hazrat Hassan Ibn Sabit Radi Allaho Ta'ala Anhu stating "Roohul Qudus" Hazrat Jibraeel Alaihe Salaato Wasallam is defending him. As longer he is defending his Holy Prophet (Sallallaho Ta'ala Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam).

So the above-mentioned poet of the dawn of Islamic age Hazrat Hassan Ibn Sabit Radi Allaho Ta'ala Anhu, praising his revered Rasool (Sallallaho Ta'ala Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam) says, "Never an eye witnessed more glorious than you, women have never given birth to the virtuous than you, you have been created free from every blemish, you seem to be created as you wished." Every one can know through these words that Aala Hazrat Rehmatullah Alaih is not alone in regard with his belief concerning Holy Prophet (Sallallaho Ta'ala Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam), in realistic manner he complies in his belief with the faith of Holy Companions of Holy Prophet (Sallallaho Ta'ala Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam), and it proves that this is the real manner to believe Rasool (Sallal-Lahu Alaihi Wassallam) and the beliefs of Ahle Sunnat Wa Jamaat have been inherited from the companions of Holy Prophet (Sallallaho Ta'ala Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam). That's why Aala Hazrat Rehmatullah Alaih says:

"Ahle Sunnat Ka Hai Beda Paar,
Ashaba Huzoor Najm Hai,
Aur Nau Hai Itrat Rasool Allah Ki"
i.e. "Ahle Sunnat are delivered at trust the companions of your excellence of the leading stars and your descendents are just like a boat for deliverance"

This sense is the derivation from a Hadith in which Holy Prophet (Sallallaho Ta'ala Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam) has compared his companions with the stars that has likened his defendants with the boat of Hazrat Nooh Alaihi Salaam.

In the meantime, there are some people trying to represent Islam in a wrong way, actually, they are not representing Islam but they are only trying to deprive Muslims from the spirit of Islam, as they say, "Muhammad (Sallallaho Ta'ala Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam) is a man like others". Unfortunately, they try to justify this wrong tenet by means of the verses of Holy Quran, Para (16) "Say you, apparently in facial outlook of a man, I am like you, I receive Revelation that your Allah is one". (Al-Kahf: Verse 110).

In this verse, ALLAH has commanded His Holy Prophet (Sallallaho Ta'ala Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam) only to state in a humble way that he is apparently like others.

Meanwhile, he is clarifying the things which separate him from the mankind, stating that the revelation comes to him that your deity is one so whilst ALLAH has commanded only His Rasool (Sallallaho Ta'ala Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam) to make such a statement in a humble way, how can his believers dare to turn the simile and claim that they are like the Holy Prophet (Sallallaho Ta'ala Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam).

It would be a very irrespective attitude towards respected Rasool (Sallallaho Ta'ala Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam). They believe one part of this verse, meanwhile they do not believe the other part i.e. "I receive Revelation" (Al-Kahf: 110). The revelation comes to me, therefore, ALLAH states about such people i.e. they believe in some parts of divine (Quran) and they do not believe in some others, while ALLAH states about Sunnis those who have got the certain knowledge, say, "We did believe the whole Book, every Aayat is from our Lord, the Almighty ALLAH." One can know through these verses that the Revelation to the Prophet (Sallallaho Ta'ala Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam) requires an eye quite different from the eyes of whole mankind and it requires ears quite different from the ears of the mankind and a heart quite different from the hearts of mankind. Therefore, he Sallallaho Ta'ala Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam states: "My eyes sleep and my heart does not."

Through this statement one can derive that there is no relation corresponding to his eminence in any manner, except visible conditions and regarding his intrinsic status. He is quite different from the whole mankind, it seems to be eminent mankind but it has been classified in the highest rank of Angels like other Prophets, moreover, he is virtuous among all his Prophets. Therefore, Ulama say:

"Prophets have been placed among the mankind is in regard with the apparent manners but regarding their intrinsic status they have been classified with the Angels, therefore, they observe the whole earth from East to West in one sight, they hear the cracking of Heaven and they smell the fragrance of Hazrat Jibraeel Alaihi Salaam while he intends to descend down to the Prophets and all creations that's why he himself says about him "If I intended to make anyone my intimate, I had Abu Bakr (Radi Allah-o-Taa`la Anhu) as my friend (companion). However, there is a relation between me and you in Islam and your Master is Khaleel (intimate) of Rehman (The Compassionate)." Naseem-ur-Riaz, the distinguished work of Imam Shahbuddin Khifajyi.

That's why our Holy Prophet (Sallallaho Ta'ala Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam) says, "I witness what you do not witness and I hear what you do not hear". It is quite short which has been mentioned above, much more has been left out. I conclude with these few words:

May ALLAH accept them and may ALLAH bestow all of us to keep on the right path having the reverence and respect of His Holy Prophet (Sallallaho Ta'ala Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Baaraka wa Sallam) and all the belongings of him. May Allah keep us away from the company of misled people AMEEN.


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The Truth of Deobandism (A Branch of Wahabism) A short note on the three foundations of differences between Ahl-e-Sunnah scholars and Deobandy scholars: A) Insolent writings of Deobandy against the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) B) Incorrect beliefs of the Deobandy School. C) Improper Decrees issued by the Deobandy School. Below are some of their beliefs, with complete reference to their books:- 1. It is possible for ALLAH to tell lies. Ref - Fatawa Rashidia (Pg19, Vol1, Published by: Rahimia Kutb Khana Dehli in 1363 AH, Written By: Rashid Ahmed Gangohi) Ref - Talifat Rashidia (Kitab-ul-Aqaid Pg98, Published by: Idara-e-Islamiat of Anarkali Lahore, Written By: Rashid Ahmed Gangohi) Ref - Tazkirat- ul-Khalil (Pg135, Published by: Maktaba Qasmia Rungpur Road Sialkot, Written By: Khalil Anbethwi) Ref - Al-Jehd- ul-Muqil (Pg41, Published by: Maktaba Madina Urdu Bazaar Lahore in Shaban 1409 AH, Written By: Mehmood Hasan) 2. ALLAH doesn't know what His believers are going to do but when they commit their deeds, he knows. Ref - Tafseer Balagat-ul-Hayran (Pg157-158, Published By: Himayat-e-Islam press Lahore, Written By: Husain Ali) 3. Knowledge of Shaitan and Malakat-ul-Maut is more then the Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him). Ref - Barahin-e-Qatia (Pg51, Published By: Muhammad Ishaq Maalik Kutb khana Rahimia Saharanpur in 1365 AH, Written By: Khalil Anbethwi) 4. Muhammad (Peace be upon him) doesn't know about his end and what is behind the wall. Ref - Barahin-e-Qatia (Pg51, Published By: Muhammad Ishaq Maalik Kutb khana Rahimia Saharanpur in 1365 AH, Written By: Khalil Anbethwi) 5. Knowledge of Unseen which ALLAH had given to His Prophet is similar and equal to the knowledge of Animals, Mad and Children. Ref - Hifz-ul-Iman (Pg07, Published By: Sheikh jaan Mohammad ala bux kutb uloom-e-mashriki kasmiri bazaar Lahore in June 1934, Printed By: Karimi printing press Lahore, Written By: Ashraf Ali Thanvi). 6. To think about Prophet while one is in prayer is worse than being engrossed in the thoughts of donkey or an OX. Ref - Sirat-e-Mustaqeem (Farsi) (Pg86, Published By: Mujtabai Dehli in 1308 AH, Written By: Ismail Dehalwi) Ref - Sirat-e-Mustaqeem (Urdu) (Pg150, Published By: Malik Siraj-ud-Din Sons Lahore in Nov 1956, Written By: Ismail Dehalwi) 7. To be "Rehmatul-Lil- Aalameen" is not an exclusive attribute of our the Holy Prophet, the followers can also be "Rehmatul-Lil- Aalameen" . Ref - Fatawa Rashidia (Pg12, Vol2, Published by: Rahimia Kutb Khana Sunehri Masjid Dehli in 1352 AH, Written By: Rashid Ahmed Gangohi) 8. Considering the Holy Prophet as "Khatim-un-Nabi' yin" is by common people but it is not true in eyes of wise people. Ref - Tehzir-un-Naas (Pg03, Published By: Kutb Khana Qasmi Deoband, Written By: Qasim Nanotwi) 9. Even if it were assumed that a new Prophet can come during the era of the Holy Prophet or after the Holy Prophet, it would not have an effect on the finality of our the Holy Prophet. Ref - Tehzir-un-Naas (Pg25, Published By: Kutb Khana Qasmi Deoband, Written By: Qasim Nanotwi) 10. The Holy Prophet learnt Urdu language due to relation with Ulma-e-Deoband. Ref - Barahin-e-Qatia (Pg26, Published By: Muhammad Ishaq Maalik Kutb khana Rahimia Saharanpur in 1365 AH, Written By: Khalil Anbethwi) 11. The Holy Prophet should be respected as an elder brother. Ref - Taqwiat-ul-Iman (Pg58, Published By: Faiz-e-Aam Sadar Bazaar Dehli, Written By: Ismail Dehalwi) 12. If ALLAH wishes than he can born 100 million Muhammad (Peace be upon him). Ref - Taqwiat-ul-Iman (Pg16-30, Published By: Faiz-e-Aam Sadar Bazaar Dehli, Written By: Ismail Dehalwi) 13. The Holy Prophet has mingled with dust. Ref - Taqwiat-ul-Iman (Pg59, Published By: Faiz-e-Aam Sadar Bazaar Dehli, Written By: Ismail Dehalwi) 14. All Prophets (Nabi & Rasool) does not have authority over any thing. Ref - Taqwiat-ul-Iman (Pg29, Published By: Faiz-e-Aam Sadar Bazaar Dehli, Written By: Ismail Dehalwi) 15. It is not necessary for the Prophets to be innocent and immune (pak) from saying blatant lies. Ref - Tasfiat-ul-Aqaid (Pg25, Published By: Syed Maailk Kutb Khana Aizazia Deoband, Written By: Qasim Nanotwi) 16. Respect of the Holy Prophet should equal to human (Bashar) also lower than it. Ref - Taqwiat-ul-Iman (Pg35-61, Published By: Faiz-e-Aam Sadar Bazaar Dehli, Written By: Ismail Dehalwi) 17. All creations small (such as common men) or great (Such as Prophets and saints), they all are Unknown and weak. Ref - Taqwiat-ul-Iman (Pg03-24, Published By: Faiz-e-Aam Sadar Bazaar Dehli, Written By: Ismail Dehalwi) 18. All creations small (such as common men) or great (Such as Prophets and saints), they all are before Allah's majesty, more lowly than even a cobbler. Ref - Taqwiat-ul-Iman (Pg14, Published By: Faiz-e-Aam Sadar Bazaar Dehli, Written By: Ismail Dehalwi) 19. A person who labels the Holy Prophet as "Tagoot" (Shaitan) is not of the fold of Islam. Ref - Tafseer Balagat-ul-Hayran (Pg43, Published By: Himayat-e-Islam press Lahore, Written By: Husain Ali) 20. Respect of land lords in villages is similar and equal to the respect of the Holy Prophet in Ummah. Ref - Taqwiat-ul-Iman (Pg61, Published By: Faiz-e-Aam Sadar Bazaar Dehli, Written By: Ismail Dehalwi) 21. Whoever is named "Muhammad" or "Ali" does not have authority over any thing. Ref - Taqwiat-ul-Iman (Pg41, Published By: Faiz-e-Aam Sadar Bazaar Dehli, Written By: Ismail Dehalwi) 22. The Holy Prophet was out of his senses. Ref - Taqwiat-ul-Iman (Pg55, Published By: Faiz-e-Aam Sadar Bazaar Dehli, Written By: Ismail Dehalwi) 23. A follower (Member of Ummah) can surpass the Prophets in deeds. Ref - Tehzir-un-Naas (Pg05, Published By: Kutb Khana Qasmi Deoband, Written By: Qasim Nanotwi) 24. I saved the Holy Prophet when he was falling from "Pul-e-Sirat". Ref - Tafseer Balagat-ul-Hayran (Pg08, Published By: Himayat-e-Islam press Lahore, Written By: Husain Ali) 25. To say "La ilaha illallaho Ashraf Ali Rasool Allah" and "Allahumma sallay ala syedna wa nabiina Ashraf Ali" is right and their no objection from Islam on this act. Ref - Risala Al-Imdad (Pg34-35, Published By: Imadad-ul-Matabay Thana-Bhawan in Safar 1336 AH, Written By: Ashraf Ali Thanvi) 26. Celebrating Milad-un-Nabi is similar to that of Hindu's celebration on birth of their "Kanhia". Ref - Barahin-e-Qatia (Pg148, Published By: Muhammad Ishaq Maalik Kutb khana Rahimia Saharanpur in 1365 AH, Written By: Khalil Anbethwi) 27. Specialities of Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him) are similar to that of "Dajjal". Ref - Aab-e-Hayat (Pg169, Published By: Kutb Khana Qadimi Dehli in 1355 AH,1936 AD, Written By: Qasim Nanotwi) 28. If Prophet will a thing, it will accomplished is not true. Ref - Taqwiat-ul-Iman (Pg56, Published By: Faiz-e-Aam Sadar Bazaar Dehli, Written By: Ismail Dehalwi) 29. Only believe Allah and do not believe anyone. Ref - Taqwiat-ul-Iman (Pg14, Published By: Faiz-e-Aam Sadar Bazaar Dehli, Written By: Ismail Dehalwi) 30. Before Allah's majesty all Prophets and Saints (Aulia) are less prior than worthless particle. Ref - Taqwiat-ul-Iman (Pg54, Published By: Faiz-e-Aam Sadar Bazaar Dehli, Written By: Ismail Dehalwi) 31. Holy Prophet is our elder brother and we are his younger brothers. Ref - Barahin-e-Qatia (Pg03, Published By: Muhammad Ishaq Maalik Kutb khana Rahimia Saharanpur in 1365 AH, Written By: Khalil Anbethwi) 32. One who consider Prophets and Saints as his mediator and intercessor, is equal to Abu-jahal in polytheism (Shirk). Ref - Taqwiat-ul-Iman (Pg07-27, Published By: Faiz-e-Aam Sadar Bazaar Dehli, Written By: Ismail Dehalwi) 33. Durood-e-Taaj is disliked and unlawful. Ref - Fazail-e-Aamal (Tabligi Nisab) (Fazail-e-Durood Sharif Pg 52-53, Published By: Maktaba Aarfeen Karachi) 34. A Deobandi Scholar named (Syed Ahmed Barelvi) was given bath by Hazrat-e-Ali and Hazrat Fatima covered him with clothes. Ref - Sirat-e-Mustaqeem (Farsi) (Pg164, Published By: Mujtabai Dehli in 1308 AH, Written By: Ismail Dehalwi) Ref - Sirat-e-Mustaqeem (Urdu) (Pg280, Published By: Malik Siraj-ud-Din Sons Lahore in Nov 1956, Written By: Ismail Dehalwi) 35. Milad Sharif, Mairaj Sharif, Urs Sharif, Soyam, Chehlum, Fatiha Khwani and Isal-e-Sawab all are unlawful, wrong and method of Kuffar and Hindus. Ref - Fatawa Rashidia (Pg144-150, Vol2, Published by: Rahimia Kutb Khana Sunehri Masjid Dehli in 1352 AH, Written By: Rashid Ahmed Gangohi) Ref - Fatawa Rashidia (Pg93-94, Vol3, Published by: Rahimia Kutb Khana Sunehri Masjid Dehli in 1351 AH, Written By: Rashid Ahmed Gangohi) 36. To eat Local Crow is good deed (sawab). Ref - Fatawa Rashidia (Pg130, Vol2, Published by: Rahimia Kutb Khana Sunehri Masjid Dehli in 1352 AH, Written By: Rashid Ahmed Gangohi) 37. To call saints of ALLAH as his creatures is polytheism. Ref - Taqwiat-ul-Iman (Pg07, Published By: Faiz-e-Aam Sadar Bazaar Dehli, Written By: Ismail Dehalwi) 38. To pray after Namaz-e-Janazah is unlawful and polytheism. Ref - Fatwa (Mufti Jameel Ahmed Thanvi, Mufti of Jamia Ashrafia Lahore) 39. To eat and keep gifts of "HOLI" and "Devali" are lawful and good deed (sawab). Ref - Fatawa Rashidia (Pg123, Vol2, Published by: Rahimia Kutb Khana Sunehri Masjid Dehli in 1352 AH, Written By: Rashid Ahmed Gangohi) 40. To drink water from Sabil (Water containing stable tanker) constructed by Interest money of Hindu is legal (Jaa'iz) and is a good deed (sawab). Ref - Fatawa Rashidia (Pg113-114, Vol3, Published by: Rahimia Kutb Khana Sunehri Masjid Dehli in 1351 AH, Written By: Rashid Ahmed Gangohi) (MAY ALLAH PROTECT US! Ameen) *Pg=Page No. *Vol=Volume No.   NOW ITS UP TO YOU TO DECIDE:- You have now to decide 3 things, with justice. 1. Firstly, do you agree with the above mentioned verdicts issued by the Deobandy scholars, or not. 2. Secondly, are these verdicts contrary to the lawful traditions and customs practices in the Muslim world, or not. 3. And thirdly, is the religious and social system of our Muslim society harmed by these verdicts or not. If yes, and surely yes, then according to these verdicts, is the entire Muslim society involved in forbidden acts from dawn to dusk? And if so, where does our Islamic society stands? Note: For visual evidence of every book quoted above, please watch a CD named "Why Differences are there" (English Version) or "Aakhir Ikhtilaf Kyon!" (Urdu Version) By "Allama Kokab Noorani Aukarwi".

April Fool...

Most of us celebrate April fool day every year and fool each other. However, how many of us know the bitter facts hidden behind it. It was around a thousand years ago that Muslims ruled Spain. In addition, the Muslim power in Spain was so strong that it couldn't be destroyed. The Christians of the west wished to wipe out Islam from all parts of the world and they did succeed to quite an extent. However, when they tried to eliminate Islam in Spain and conquer it, they failed. They tried several times but never Succeeded.

The unbelievers then sent their spies in Spain to study the Muslims there and find out what was the power they possessed and they found that their power was TAQWA. The Muslims of Spain were not just Muslims but they were practicing Muslims. They not only read the Quran but also acted upon it. When the Christians found the power of the Muslims, they started thinking of strategies to break this power. Therefore, they started sending alcohol and cigarettes to Spain free of cost.

This technique of the west worked out and it started weakening the faith of the Muslims in particular the young generation of Spain.

The result was that the Catholics of the west wiped out Islam and conquered the entire Spain bringing an end to the EIGHT HUNDRED LONG YEARS' RULE OF THE MUSLIMS in Spain The last fort of the Muslims to fall was Grenada (Gharnatah), which was on the 1st of April.

From that year onwards, every year they celebrate April fools day on the 1st of April, celebrating the day, they made a fool of the Muslims. They did not make a fool of the Muslim army at Gharnatah only, but of the whole Muslim Ummah.

We, the Muslims, were fooled by the unbelievers. They have a reason to celebrate April fool day, to keep up the spirit.

Dear brothers and sisters, when we join in this celebration, we do so out of ignorance. If we had known about it, we would never have celebrated our own downfall. So now, that we are aware of it, and now let us promise that we shall never celebrate this day. We should learn our lesson from the people of Spain, and shall try to become practicing Muslims, never to let anybody weaken our faith.

Please forward this message to as many people you know. The more people you forward it to the greater will be the reward from our Lord in this world and there hereafter. Please try to do it before the 1st of April, to create awareness that WE ARE NOT FOOLS ANYMORE

Who does'nt gain knowledge?

Imam Abu Hanifa (R.A) narrated that
Two student will never learn. A proud Student and a Shy Student.

One is too proud other is too shy. If you have doubts not just about religion but anything ask, research, show the effort to learn and know.

Courtesy: Teachings at Masjid An-Noor (Scholar Abdullah)

Qadiyani's (Ahmadiyya) abuse Muslim Kalimah

I bear witness that there is no deity other than Allah(SWT)
and that Muhammad(SAW) is his servant and Messenger.

These are the words (Kalimah) by which one declares his/her intention to become a Muslim. A person, who understands and repeats this phrase in sincerity and devotion, lives and acts in accordance to its meaning and fulfills its requirement, belongs to the Muslim Ummah. [Read: The Significance of Shahada (Kalimah)]

Qadiani Ahmadi) leaders and missionaries, quite astutely, claim that since they also utter the same words (Kalimah), they should be considered Muslims! Is this something we should be concerned about or is it simply another attempt on their part to mislead the uninformed?

In the holy Quran, we are told:


O you who believe! When you go abroad in the cause of Allah, investigate carefully, and say not to any one who offers you a salutation: "Thou art none of a believer!" Coveting the perishable goods of this life: with Allah are profits and spoils abundant. Even thus were you yourselves before, till Allah conferred on you His favours: Therefore carefully investigate. For Allah is well aware of all that you do.
(The Holy Quran, An-Nisa, 4:94)

Indeed, we are required to accept anyone's claim to be a Muslim, unless his own actions and statements prove that he is not a Muslim. Obviously, declaring someone or the followers of an entire doctrine Kafir should be taken very seriously. In fact, admonishing those who have astrayed far from the teachings of Islam is a serious task entrusted to our learned scholars.

Intuitively, then, it is very significant that all Muslim denominations, organizations, scholars and nations have unanimously declared the Qadiani Ahmadi) movement outside the fold of Islam. Obviously, all these learned Muslims have done an extensive research and would not have declared Qadianism Ahmadiyyat) Kofr, if there was any doubt about its nature.

Yet, is the mere utterance of the Kalimah or the practice of the rituals of Islam enough to keep someone a Muslim, regardless of the deeds and beliefs of that person? Absolutely not. Our beloved Prophet(SAW), the most knowledgeable person regarding Islam, dealt with Kharijites (Khawarij) as unbelievers, once they purposely and persistently refuted some of the Sharia (laws) of Islam. Their perpetual observance of religious services and their persistent pronouncement of the Kalimah did not benefit them at all.

In another case, when an individual by the name of Musaylma (now known as Musaylma the Liar by Muslims) declared himself to be a non-law bearing co-prophet of Muhammad(SAW), the Prophet(SAW) ordered him to stop spreading lies. However, after the death of the Prophet(SAW), Musaylma managed to lead astray thousands of people of Banu Haneef tribe, who lived at a great distance from learned companions. All members of the Banu Haneef had declared Shahadah and were practicing the rituals of Islam, otherwise they were ignorant about the doctrines of Islam. Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique(RA), supported by all learned companions of the Prophet(SAW), treated those followers of Musaylma who refused to accept the truth as Kafirs. (Can you also see a similarity between Musaylam and Mirza Ghulam Qadiani and his followers?)

In another case, Ali Ibn Abi Talib(RA) pronounced those "Muslims", who insisted on calling him "Allah impersonified", kafir and dealt with them accordingly. Obviously, anyone who breaks his covenant with Allah(SWT), by knowingly refuting the signs of Allah(SWT), ceases to remain a Muslim, regardless of whether he proclaims the Kalimah or appears to perform the rituals of Islam.

Clearly then, the mere fact that Qadianis Ahmadis) appear to utter our Kalimah or perform some of our rituals is not enough to include them in Muslim ummah. We already know that they have to accept Mirza Ghulam Qadiani as a prophet of God (Read: How do Qadianis (Ahmadiyya) differ from Muslims) and they have declared themselves as followers of a religion different from Islam (Read: What do Qadianis (Ahmadiyya) think of Muslims).

Finally, we like to point out that the Kalimah uttered by Qadianis Ahmadis) is meant to have a different meaning than those recited by Muslims. In support of this claim, we present the following writings of Mirza Ghulam Qadiani and his associates:

"I am the Maseeh of the time and I am Moses on whom God conferred His speech. I am Muhammad and Ahmad, the selected one."
(Taryaq-ul-Qulub, P. 3/6; Roohany Khazaen, Vol. 15, P. 134)
"Muhammad is the messenger of Allah and those accompanying Him (His companions are very strict against the unbelievers). In this divine revelation, I am named Muhammad and the prophet of Allah."
(Aik Ghalti ka Izala, P. 3; Roohany Khazaen, Vol. 18, P. 207)

"Muhammad has again come down among us. His position is an improvement on his earlier visitation. If any man wishes to see Muhammad, more competent, then he should see Ghulam Ahmad, in Qadian."
(Al-Badr, 25 Oct. 1906)

"Twenty Six years ago, God called me Muhammad and Ahmad, in Buraheen-i-Ahmadiah."
(Roohany Khazaen, Vol. 22, P. 502)

Obviously, when a devote and knowledgeable Qadiani confirms "Muhammad is his Servant and Messenger", he is referring to his so-called "improved Muhammad" (God forbid), Mirza Ghulam Qadiani, and not to the beloved Prophet(SAW) of Islam.

Indeed, the utterance of Kalimah by Qadiani leaders and missionaries is only an attempt to mislead and entrap uninformed Muslims and convince the naive among their membership that they belong to a Muslim denomination. The holy Book of Islam has already passed a verdict on those who reject the Truth and utter Kalimah for their personal pleasure and to attain worldly gains:


When the Hypocrites come to thee, they say, "We bear witness that thou art indeed the Messenger of Allah." Yea, Allah knows that thou art indeed His Messenger, and Allah bears witness that the Hypocrites are indeed liars.
(The Holy Quran, Al-Munafiqoon, 63:1)

There should be no doubt that Qadianism Ahmadiyyat ) is a form of disbelief.




Source taken from http://www.irshad.org

False Prophecies of a False Prophet

(All references are from Qadiani books)



To support his claim of being the Promised Messiah, Mirza Ghulam often engaged in debates with little known Christians. In 1893, Mirza Ghulam challenged Mr. Abdullah Khan Atham, a retired deputy commissioner and a Christian, to a debate to prove the truthfulness of either religion. In his challenge to Mr. Atham, Mirza Ghulam boasted:

"I am ready for this Holy War."
(Roohany Khazaen, Vol. 6, P. 65)
Mirza Ghulam Qadiani had earlier stated:

"I agree that if the signs of my truthfulness are not shown, I will admit that I am not from God and will give up Islamic faith or will surrender half of my wealth for propagation of Christianity."
(Roohany Khazaen, Vol. 6, P. 48-49)
"I swear upon God that God told me 'Whatever was given to the Messiah (Jesus) has been given to you and you are the Promised Messiah'."
(Roohany Khazaen, Vol. 6, P. 49)

The debate between Mirza Ghulam and Mr. Atham commenced on May 22, 1893 and went on till June 5, 1893. Toward the end of the debate, Christians brought one blind, one deaf, and one paralyzed individual to the debate and challenged Mirza Ghulam to cure them as Jesus(pbuh) had done! Naturally, Mirza was not able to cure any of them.
(Roohany Khazaen, Vol. 6, P. 291)

Mirza Ghulam Qadiani offered such a weak argument against Mr. Atham and was so badly humiliated that both Muslims and Christians were openly admitting the failure of Mirza to prove the truthfulness of Islam. (Roohany Khazaen, Vol. 9, P. 25) Several Qadianis were even reported to have converted to Christianity, as the result of Mirza Ghulam's loss.
(Roohany Khazaen, Vol. 9, P. 28, footnote)

Having been so badly defeated, Mirza Ghulam resorted to one of his old tricks. On June 5, 1893, he announced that the night before he has received a Grand Prophecy from Allah(SWT). He said:

"When I humbly entreated and implored God Almighty and prayed to Him to show me the details of the matter, He indicated to me that the liar will die within 15 months (before September 5, 1894), provided he does not return to the truth (Islam); and he who is on the truth and believes in true God, his honor will be restored and when this prophecy is fulfilled some blind man will start seeing, paralyzed start walking, and deaf start hearing. I admit that if this prophecy proves to be False, I am prepared for every punishment. My face should be blackened and I should be hanged. I swear by the Mighty Allah that what I have said will happen. It must happen. It is possible that the earth may be changed for another earth and the sky may be replaced by another sky, but it is not possible for God's word to change -- prepare for me a cross if my falsehood is exposed and curse me more than the Satans and the evil persons are cursed."
(Roohany Khazaen, Vol. 6, P. 292-293; Jang-i-Maqaddas, P. 188)
We need to keep in mind that Mr. Atham was already sixty six (66) years old, at the time of this prophecy. During the next 10 months, several attempts on Mr. Atham's life were made: someone fired a shot at him, a cobra was found in his house, people tried to break the door to his bedroom, etc. (Roohany Khazaen, Vol. 13, P. 163)

Following all these attempts on his life, Mr. Atham was given continuous police protection and, to throw off the would be assassins, he changed his residence several times. As the promised deadline drew closer, Mirza Ghulam Qadiani and his followers grew more and more anxious. Mirza even resorted to distributing candies among children, asking them to pray for Atham's death (What manner of a prophet was he?)! On August 22, 1894, in a letter to one of his closest associates, Mirza Ghulam stated:

"Respected brother Rustam Ali,
Peace, God's mercy and blessing on you.


Your esteemed letter and card have reached me through the mail. Only a few days are now left for the fulfillment of the grand prophecy. We pray that God might save his servants from confusion and trial. The person in question (Abdullah Atham) is currently in Ferozpur (a city in India) and is still hale and healthy. May Allah save His weak servants from distraction. Amen! Amen! I am fine. Please also ask Moulvi Sahib to join us in our prayer (that Mr. Atham should die).
Salam; Ghulam Ahmad from Qadian."
(Maktubat-e-Ahmadiah, Vol. 5, No. 3, P. 128, by Yaqub Ali of Qadian)
So much for Mr. Atham's attempt to try to live in hiding. Qadianis were keeping track of his whereabouts; fortunately, Mr. Atham was under 24 hour police protection. Bashir Ahmad, a son and a very close supporter of Mirza Ghulam, has recorded the following:

"Miyan Abdullah Sinnuari has reported to me that when only one day was left for the expiration of the prophecy (September 4, 1894), the Promised Messiah (Mirza Ghulam) summoned Miyan Hamdi Ali and I and ordered us to take a particular number of beans and recite on them a particular chapter of the Holy Quran so many times. I have forgotten the verse, but I remember it was a short surah, probably as short as "Al-Fil". We spent the entire night reciting the chapter and, after completing the assignment, we took the beans to His Holiness (Mirza Ghulam). He lead us to the northern part of Qadian and told us: 'I shall soon throw these beans in a deserted well. When I throw these, do not look behind but turn back on your heels and hasten back home.' He did so and we ran back home without looking behind."
(Sirat-ul-Mahdi, Vol. I, P.159/178, by Bashir Ahmad Qadiani)
Yet, nothing happened! Mirza Ghulam had another prophecy:

God has told me that "he (Mr. Atham) will die soon; if not, then the sun on the last day of the 15th month (September 5, 1894) will not set until Atham dies."


(Reported in Al-Hakam Qadiani Newspaper, September 7, 1923)
Yaqub Ali Qadiani in his book titled the Life of the Promised Messiah recounted:

"When the last day of the period appointed for Atham dawned, the faces of the Qadianis were pale white and their hearts were perturbed. Some of us had laid bets with the opponents on the death of Abdullah Atham. A sense of dismay and depression prevailed....
(Sirat-ul-Mehdi, P. 7)
The sun set and nothing, again! Mirza Ghulam gathered people in a mosque and reassured them that nothing was lost. He prophecised that "The sun will not rise and Atham will be dead." He ordered them to pray all night asking for the death of Atham.(Raees-e-Qadian, Vol. 2, P. 172). That night voices were heard from every Qadiani house in town, so that the "cries and wails reached such a pitch that even the opponents felt afraid." (Sirat-ul-Mehdi, P. 7)

Yet, the sun rose and Mr. Atham had not died! Many Qadianis were agitated by these failed prophecies, some even gave up on their faith. Mirza Ghulam, once again, gathered his remaining supporters and gave them a sermon on the meaning of tests and trials. Some accepted his explanation and forgot the failure of the prophecies he had attributed to Allah(SWT). On the other hand, the Christians celebrated the failure of Mirza Ghulam in Amristar (a city in India) and carried Mr. Atham around in a victory march. To them, Mirza Ghulam's loss equated the loss of Islam. (Al-Hukam of Qadian, September 7, 1923, by Rahim Buksh Qadiani)

In a last attempt to save face, Mirza Ghulam and some of his close associates suggested that, since the prophecies had not come to pass, Mr. Atham must have turned his back on Christianity and become a Muslim! (Roohany Khazaen, Vol. 9, P. 2)

Apparently, this self-proclaimed Prophet did not think much of his own followers! Did he expect his followers to forget that Allah(SWT) will not go back on His promise to his prophet? Did he even expect them to forget his own words:

"It is possible that heaven and earth may heavens might be shaken from their place but the promise of God is unshakable."
(Jang-i-Muqaddas, P. 2)
In an announcement published in the newspaper Wadadar on September 15, 1894, Mr Atham declared:

"I invite your attention to the prophecy of Ghulam Ahmad about my death. I inform you that, by the grace of God, I am safe and sound. I have heard Ghulam Ahmad alleging that I have turned my back on Christianity. I proclaim that this is a lie. I was a Christian and I ever remained a Christian and I thank God that He made me a Christian..."


(Wafadar, Lahor, September 15, 1894 - not a Qadiani paper)
Muhammad Ali Khan, the son-in-law of Mirza Ghulam, in a letter to Mirza Ghulam expressed his dismay and concern for the clear loss and failure of all the prophecies:

"Respected Maulana, May God keep you safe!
Peace and Mercy of Allah on you.



Today, is the 7th of September, while the last day of the fulfillment of the grand prophecy was the 5th of September. I shall not repeat the words of the prophecy. I shall, however, mention the words of your revelation -



'Now I promise before God that if my prophecy is proved to be a false one and the liar does not die within the period of fifteen months and is not plunged into Hell, I am prepared for my punishment By God, it will so happen. The earth and the heavens might be shaken from their place but the promise of God is unshakable.'


Was this prophecy fulfilled according to Mirza Sahib's description? No - Never. Abdullah Atham is safe, sound, and alive and is not punished by dead to be flung into Hell. I do not consider any other interpretation is possible for this prophecy than what it clearly meant to be. It, however, sounds very ugly that every prophecy is misunderstood and had to be elaborately interpreted to be rightly understood. At the birth of a child, for instance, it was named Bashir (harbinger of good tidings) for good omen, and when it died, you said the matter was misunderstood. As for the prophecy concerning Atham, it has given birth to the very master piece of distortion and interpretation."

(Aina-e-Haq Numa, P. 100-101, Published by Yaqub Ali Qadiani)
Once more, let's review the failed prophecies which Mirza Ghulam attributed to Allah(SWT), in regard to Mr. Atham:

* Mr. Atham will accept Islam;
* Mirza Ghulam has been given all the capabilities given to Jesus(pbuh);
* Mr. Atham will die by September 5, 1894;
* A blind man will start seeing, a paralyzed person will start walking, and deaf individual will start hearing;
* The sun on the last day of the 15th month (September 5, 1894) will not set until Atham dies;
* The sun will not rise and Atham will be dead.




It is unfortunate that Mirza Ghulam has already died. If he were alive now in an Islamic state (not protected by British forces), Muslims would have done as he suggested. They would have blackened his face and hung him as he had requested.

Do you have any doubt that Mirza Ghulam Qadiani was a grand fabricator?

Mirza Ghulam Qadiani's predictions on Muhammadi Begum

(All references are from Qadiani books)

Mirza Ahmad Baig, a cousin of Mirza Ghulam Qadiani (the founder of the Qadiani cult), had a beautiful daughter, by the name of Muhammadi Begum, in whom Mirza Ghulam Qadiani had shown an interest. However, Mirza Baig, a devoted Muslim, had repeatedly refused to wed his elder daughter to the false Qadiani Prophet whom he viewed as a non-believer (Kafir).

By chance, Mirza Baig needed the signature of Mirza Qadiani on a deed pertaining to a piece of land Mirza Baig owned. Mirza Qadiani tried to exploit the situation and suggested he will do so, after requesting divine recommendation (Istekhara). A few days later, Mirza Qadiani informed Mirza Baig that he would sign the deed only if Mirza Baig would agree to wed his young daughter to him. Mirza Qadiani, suggested that he had received a divine revelation of dire consequences should the marriage not take place. His words were:

“The Almighty God has told me that I should send a marriage proposal to the elder daughter of a Ahmad Baig; he has also ordered you to accept me as your first son in law and derive light from my knowledge and wisdom. Furthermore, I am to inform you that I have been granted the permission to execute the deed of the land you are interested in and bestow upon you additional land and other favors, provided you wed your daughter to me. This is the only treaty between you and I. So, if you accept, I will accept this too. If you do not accept, then God has ordered me to warn you that -- in case the girl is married to someone else -- it will not be auspicious for you or her.”
(Aaiana-e-Kamalat-e-Islam Dar Khazain, Vol. 5, P. #572)
Certain of the treachery of Mirza Ghulam Qadiani, Mirza Ahmad Baig and his family refused to heed his empty threats. In retaliation, Mirza Qadiani wrote other threatening letters and ordered the creation of posters suggesting dire reprisals from Allah(SWT), in case Muhammadi Begum was not wedded to him. The following exemplify the false prophecy of this self-proclaimed prophet:

“As a token of the Almighty’s favor to this humble person, Allah has ordained that, should Mirza Ahmad Baig refuse to wed his elder daughter to me, he will be considered Allah’s enemy and a disbeliever (Kafir). Additionally, as a punishment for his disbelief, Mirza Baig will die within three years of this refusal and any other man who marries Muhammadi Begum will die within two and half years of the date of his wedding. Muhammadi Begum is destined -- by the almighty Allah -- to ultimately become my wife.”
(Tableeg-e-Resalat, Vol. 1 , P. 61 --
Collection of Posters-102, Vol. 1 -- Hashia; Feb. 20,1886)
Once it became clear that Muhammadi Begum was promised to another man and a wedding was to take place within a few weeks, Mirza Qadiani intensified his threats. This is a sampling of the falsehood Mirza Ghulam Qadiani conjectured and attributed to the Almighty Allah(SWT):

“I am making not one, but six predictions:

* I will be alive at the time of the wedding of Muhammadi Begum;
* Mirza Baig will also be alive at the time of the wedding of his daughter;
* Mirza Baig will die within three years of the date of the wedding;
* The Groom will also die within two and half years of the date of the wedding;
* Muhammadi Begum will remain alive until she becomes my wife;
* Despite disagreement of all her relatives, she will finally marry me."
(Aaina-e-Kamalat-e-Islam Dar Roohani Khazain, P. 325/57”)

Mirza Ghulam Qadiani made similar prophecies in many of his other books, including “Anjam Aatham” (P. 31) and “Tazakara”. However, by the grace of God, his prophecies proved completely wrong. In fact, Muhammadi Begum married a true Muslim, Mirza Sultan Ahmad. They lived together blissfully for forty years after Mirza Ghulam Qadiani’s death in 1908. Mirza Sultan Ahmad finally died in 1948 and Muhammadi Begum passed away in 1966, decades after Mirza Ghulam’s prophecies. Up to her death bed, Muhammadi Begum openly ridiculed Mirza Ghulam Qadiani and declared him a liar and a great deceiver (Dajal).

It is indeed a miracle of Allah(SWT) that Mirza Qadiani’s predictions did not materialize. Today, anyone with an ordinary prudence can conclude that Mirza Ghulam Qadiani was an imposture and the worst kind of a liar: one whom fabricated lies and attributed them to the Almighty Allah(SWT)

Identification of true Messiah of the Last Era

"And verily he (Jesus) shall be a sign of the Hour (of judgment), so doubt not in it."
(Holy Quran, 43:61)


Forward

Allah's Prophet Muhammad(SAW) has informed that some major signs shall precede the occurrence of the Resurrection Day. Among them are: the Appearance of Hazrat Mahdi, emerging of Dajjal, the one-eyed impostor, and descending of Hazrat Masih Isa Bin Mariam(AS) in this world. This Tradition has been received as a Mutawatir Hadith.

Many insolent adventurists sprang up in the past, claiming to be Mahdi or Masih but their claims paled down on the touchstone of truth and facts. However, their protagonists in some numbers are still alive. Taking his cue from these liars, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian (India) followed in their footsteps in the nineteenth century A.D. Moving step by step, he claimed to be a revivalist (Mujaddid) in 1884, Masih in 1891 and finally a prophet (Nabi) in 1901. In this manner, one more name was added in the list of those who claimed to be Masih, Mahdi and Nabi.

In Rajab, 1399, A.H., I wrote a pamphlet which was in reply to a letter, a Qadiani had sent me. In it I had enumerated some holy utterances of the holy Prophet(SAW) in this regard. These were but the same as Mirza Ghulam Ahmad had himself earlier acknowledged. Mirza admitted that these special signs must precede before Masih comes forth in the world. Despite what he had admitted, he came out later with the claim that he himself was Mahdi and Masih, knowing well that he was telling lies and making false claims.

My pamphlet, which is now before you titled as Shinakht (Identification) has been published several times in the past but here is its revised edition.

May Allah, the Exalted, grant it approbation and turn it into an instrument for guiding the misguided ones.

Muhammad Yusuf Ludhianvi Rajab 14, 1410, A.H.

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Identification Signs of Hazrat Masih (Jesus)

A Qadiani gentleman once wrote me a piece of advice. He told me:

"You have made lots of plans and schemes for the destruction and ruin of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad. You have shown all possible hostility to his God and Prophet. Now, come, be kind to yourself for God's sake. If you can't reform your own self, at least don't invite God's displeasure to hit you because you are misguiding people and carrying them away from what is true".
My answer was: "Indeed, indeed, I value your advice. Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, if really a Masih and a Mahdi, my denial of him amounts to my denying Allah. I stand exposed, inviting His displeasure because I am misguiding people. But same to you, my brother-in-humanity, if it happens the other way round, that is, if Mirza Ghulam Ahmad turns out to be a cheat".

While analyzing the contents of your letter I saw that you quoted one statement of the holy Prophet(SAW). You wrote that he said: "When Masih and Mahdi appear, convey to them my salaam." Now, I ask you: Along with this message, the Prophet(SAW) must have also told the Ummah how to recognize and identify Masih, because unless he is recognized how would the Ummah convey to him the Prophet's message of salaam. Also, when we should expect Masih to come; how long he will stay; what about his physical looks, his dress; where he will go; what he will do; when and where he will die; and so on. Yes, for your information, all necessary signs and details about these matters have been bequeathed to the Ummah in the exalted Traditions of the holy Prophet(SAW).

Let's analyze these signs one by one. Let's see, whether Mirza fits into them. If he does, OK, take him on as Masih and call others to do the same, but if he does not, then, I shall take you for a ride and tell everybody that Mirza Ghulam Ahmad was an ultra-hoax. I wouldn't stop at that. I would also say that chicanery has degrees; Syed Muhammad Jaunpuri (U.P., India), Mulla Muhammad Attoki (Punjab) and Ali Muhammad Baab (Iran) were hoaxes in the comparative degree but Mirza was in the superlative degree! After my analysis if you still persisted in calling him a 'Masih', then, I am afraid, a vulture with sleepy eyelids is a phoenix for you.

Therefore, it is a duty, yours, mine and that of everybody to focus Mirza into the light of those identification signs the holy Ahadith specify. If Mirza's parameter blurs, be honest to reject him. Take up my gauntlet since it's you who have stirred up the hornets' peace. I proceed with Allah's guidance:

1. Times of Hazrat Masih's Arrival

When will Hazrat Masih (AS) come is obviously the foremost question. For an answer to it, I quote your grand-sire Mirza Ghulam Ahmad himself from his book Haqiqat-ul Wahi, P.193:

First sign: "Said Allah's Prophet Allah will raise for this at the head of each century, one person who will revive Deen for it." (Abu-Dawood). And this is also unanimously agreed among Ahle-Sunnat that the last revivalist of this Ummah is the promised Masih who will appear in the last era. Now this should be inquired into whether this era is the last one or not? Jews and Christians, both the nations agree, that this is the last era. Ask them, if you like". (Haqiqat ul Wahi, P. 193)
Mirza in the above statement has tacitly alluded to himself as Masih.

Mirza check-mated in the light of his above statement

Major premises, as established by Mirza himself:

1. Saying of the holy Prophet (SAW) that one revivalist will head every century;

2. Unanimous agreement among Ahle-Sunnat that Masih will be the last revivalist of the last era;

3. Jews and Christians agree that Mirza's period is the last era.

Minor premises, also established by Mirza

1. Fourteenth century is the last century;

2. In it will come the last revivalist;

3. The last revivalist will be Masih.

Proof

1. Fourteenth century is finished;

2. Fifteenth century has started;

3. New revivalist will come in fifteenth century.

Q.E.D. (Thus Was Proven)

* Mirza is not the last revivalist;
* Mirza is not Masih;
* Mirza is an arch-hoax.

I expect my Qadiani well-wisher to understand this much of geometry at least! If honest, let him give a straight verdict:

That Mirza is just Mirza
Neither Masih nor Mahdi,
But only a Masquerade
Patriarch of progeny
Of the gullible and the cunning.
2. Duration of Masih's stay on earth

Second question is how long Masih will live in this world. The Ahadith say forty years. Mirza Mahmud Ahmad acknowledged it (Haqiqat un Nubuwwah, P. 192). His father, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, had already declared likewise. He rather claimed to have had a revelation to the effect that he would preach for forty years. In his Nishan-e-Aasmani on P. 13, his poetic vein throbbed when he quoted Shah Niamat Ullah Wali and conveniently fitted the contents of his couplet upon himself.

"Till forty years O brother mine, era of that cavalier, I see". (Mirza calling himself a cavalier).
Mirza further writes:

"From that day, the Imam will reveal himself, as one who is divinely inspired; he will have a life of forty years thereafter. Now let it be clear that this humble has been commissioned for preaching the truth by special revelation in fortieth year of his life and has been given a good news that 'thy age is up to 80 years or thereabouts'. Therefore, by this revelation my preaching commission is proved up to 40 years, out of which full 10 years have already passed".
It is evident from Mirza's above statement that he means to say that Hazrat Masih(AS) will live for forty years on his second coming to the world. Claiming Messiahship in 189l, Mirza died on May 26, 1908; living 17.5 years as a self-proclaimed Masih in the world. If we also include that period when he claimed only to be a Mujaddid and not Masih, even then till June 1892 (the year of publication of Nishan-e-Aasmani) the period of "full ten years" will be further added. In other words his claim of Messiahship started in 1882 and by 1908 his living period would be 26 years. Hence even then Mirza did not fulfill the Prophetic saying (viz. Masih will stay in the world for forty years) and his claim of Messiahship did not prove true. Consequently, I ask, did Mirza complete his 40 years of preaching since "that humble had been commissioned"? No, never. Yet another proof of his lies!

Ironically someone told me: Mirza was going to die in 1922, but look at Hazrat Izraeel(AS) who started his count-down in 1908; good that he was packed up earlier and was released from his melancholic hyster-mania. Had not the world seen of him, heard of him, enough!

3. Details relating to Hazrat Masih's Personality

(a) Marriage and Children
According to Mishkat Shareef (P. 480) Hazrat Masih(AS) on coming down to the world will marry and have children.

Mirza admits this in juxtaposition and support of his own "celestial" marriage. He writes:

"Allah's Prophet(SAW) has already foretold in support of this prediction (i.e. Muhammadi Begum's marriage with Mirza 'in the sky') that the promised Masih will take a wife and will be father of children. Now, to mention wife and children is obviously a normal occurrence because everyone marries and has children; so no excellence in that. But (a particular Mention of) taking a wife and having children means some special wife and some special children. In this respect a prediction of this humble self is already there. In other words, it appears the Prophet(SAW) is giving a reply to the doubts of the black-hearted unbelievers that these events will certainly occur! " (Appendix Anjam-e-Atham, P. 53).
A person who does not believe in the fulfillment of Prophetic utterances is no doubt black-hearted.

Mirza had written this in 1896. By that time, he had married twice and he had children from both wives. But no excellence in that, he said. The marriage to be excellent had to be in the nature of a token from Allah. But neither the "special marriage" nor "special children" were in Mirza's luck. Thus, he failed to match the criteria of identification which the Prophet(SAW) has established for Hazrat Masih This is another point which proves that Mirza was not Masih

(b) Haj and Pilgrimage
In course of fixing an account of the events from the life of Hazrat Masih(AS), the Prophet of Allah(SAW) spoke very specifically about the performance of Haj and Umra (to Mekkah) by hazrat Masih(AS) and also about conveying his salaam to the holy Prophet when he (i.e. Masih(AS) would present himself at the holy mausoleum in Madina Munawwara. (Mustadrak Hakim, Vol. 2, P. 595). Mirza himself had acknowledged that it would happen. Consequently according to his Ayyam-e-Sulh, P. 168, once, when he was asked as to why he did not perform Haj by then, he replied:

"Our Haj will be at the time when Dajjal having forsaken his infidelity and deception would perform Baitullah's tawaf (around Kaba), because, according to Hadith Sahih, same would be the time for the promised Masih to perform Haj".
At another place, it is reported in Mirza's Malfoozat (Record of conversations):

"Letter of Maulvi Muhammad Husain Batalvi was read out in the esteemed presence of hazrat promised Masih, wherein objection was raised as to why he did not perform Haj. In reply, the promised Masih said: "My first assignment is killing of swine and breaking of the 'cross'. I am still killing swine; many swine have died but many hard cores are still left. Let there be some respite and disengagement!" (Malfoozat-e-Ahmadiya, Part Five, P. 264, compiled by Manzoor Ilahi).
The world knows that Mirza was denied the good fortune of performing Haj and pilgrimage to the Prophet's mausoleum till at last he breathed away into thin air. This proves again that he was not the promised Masih and did not match the token set up by the Prophet(SAW).

(c) Death and Burial
Allah's Prophet(SAW) said that Hazrat Masih(AS) would die after completing the duration he was destined to pass in the world and that Muslims would offer his funeral prayers and bury him in the holy mausoleum by the side of Hazrat Abu Bakr and Hazrat Umar(RAs) (Mishkat, P. 480)

Admitting this statement of the Prophet(SAW), Mirza writes in his book Kashti-e-Nooh, P. 15:

"The Prophet(SAW) says, 'the promised Masih will be buried in my grave', that is to say he (Masih) is the same as I"
At another place, in Izala-e-Auham he writes:

"Possibly there may come some resembler of Masih who may be buried near the mausoleum of the Prophet(SAW)"
The whole world knows that Mirza never had a chance to breathe the air of Medina. He lied buried in Qadian. Hence he could not be deemed the promised Masih.

4. Hazrat Masih(AS) will descend from the sky

That Masih(AS) for whom the Prophet(SAW) desired his salaam to be conveyed will be the one who would descend from the sky. In his book, Izala-e-Auham on page 81, Mirza himself confirmed this indication given by the Prophet(SAW) as follows:

"For instance this word is there in the Hadith of Sahih Muslim that when Hazrat Masih will descend from the sky, his dress will be of yellow color"!
Now, who does not know that Mirza came out from the womb of Chiragh Bibi? Is a woman's womb called 'sky'. Can you still say Mirza was Masih?

5. Details of Deeds of Hazrat Masih

The holy Prophet(SAW) has given the details of the deeds which shall be accomplished by Hazrat Masih; for instance, Hadith of Sahih Bukhari says:

"I swear by Him in Whose hands is my life that soon there will descend among you Hazrat Isa Ibn-e-Mariam as a Just authority; so (he) will break the 'cross', kill swine and discontinue war!" (Sahih Bukhari, Vol. 1, P. 490)
This noble Hadith mentions several deeds which Hazrat Masih will perform after his descent. Before going into those, let's evaluate the significance of the Oath which was taken here by the Prophet(SAW). First of all you should understand what does an oath signify. An oath, as ever, is pronounced on those occasions where, either the assertion appears doubtful, or some element of astonishment exists or where the assertion admits no incongruity. Absolute credence in the veracity of a statement is the sine qua non of an oath. Mirza agrees to this and in his book Hamamat ul Bushra, on page 14, says:

"An oath vouches that the news must go along with its prima-facie; there is no interpretation in it and no exclusion"
(a) Who is Masih (AS)
The Prophet(SAW) testified that:

1. Name of the coming Masih shall be Isa; But Mirza's name was not Isa. It was Ghulam Ahmad. Imagine the difference between Isa and Ghulam Ahmad? Any connection between the two?
2. Name of Masih's mother is Mariam Siddiqa; But the name of Mirza's mother was Chiragh Bibi.
3. Masih(AS) shall descend from the sky; But Mirza did not descend from the sky.

The Prophet(SAW) pronounced the above three signs on oath and Mirza admitted them all. To quote him again: "An oath vouches that the news goes along with its prima-facie; there is no interpretation in it and no exclusion". Therefore, judge for yourself the act of that man who takes the liberty of circumventing the oath of the Prophet Would he be considered to have faith in the Prophet(SAW)? Certainly not!

(b) Masih(AS) will be a Just Authority
The Prophet(SAW) also pronounced on oath that Masih(AS) will come in the capacity of a ruler who is just and will perform Khilafat duties and would be a sovereign over the entire Millat-e-Islamia. On the other hand, we find Mirza begged to remain the most obedient servant of Queen Victoria of England. For generations, Mirza was a faithful subject of the British Indian rulers and felt honored when his ancestors were given a chair to sit on in the British Darbar held in Delhi. He took pride to be in the serfdom of British rulers. A toady of the British imperialists, he fawned on the British Queen, owed fealty to her Lords in India and worst of all he played a spy against the Muslims and his countrymen.

More so, Mirza was never a ruler of any description anywhere; far from it. He did not exercise any authority over any village of India even. At best, he served as a Munshi in District Court, Sialkot. The truth, therefore, is that no mark of identification spelled out by the holy Prophet(SAW) tilts on him and Mirza admits his low profile in his book, Izala-e-Auham, when he writes on page 200:

"It is possible, rather very much possible, that such Masih will come in some era on whom the apparent words of the Ahadith of the Prophet (SAW) will fall true because this humble self has not come down with sovereignty or rulership of the world".
Thus, Mirza cannot be deemed Masih because he does not befit the holy Prophet's(SAW) edict.

(c) Breaking of the Cross
Hazrat Isa's most important mission, after descending on the earth will be the reformation of his people who shall consist of his antagonists, the Jews and his protagonists, the Christians.

In those days, Dajjal, will be the leader of all the Jews. Hazrat Isa(AS) will first put him to death and then make an end of the Jews. Then he will turn towards the Christians and reform them of their misguided notions that stemmed from the beliefs of Trinity, Crucifixion and Expiation. His descending in day-light before all eyes, the very spectacle, will dispel the deification dogma. A human among humans, his physique will refute dogmas of Trinity, Cross and Atonement. With a living Masih(AS) around and spurious beliefs negated, the Christians shall pray to Allah for forgiveness. Naturally, they will take to Islam and will throw away all 'crosses', none remaining.

As you know, most evils in society take root from pork-eating. Therefore, Hazrat Isa(AS) will destroy swine. In this way, he will uproot all noxious practices at religious and social levels. Christians, converted to Islam, will break 'crosses' themselves and kill pigs and swine.

Could Mirza accomplish all this? How could he go against his swine-eater masters. Does a vassal go against his lord?

During the period he alleged he was busy in breaking the cross, he got an excuse that he had no time to go to Haj. The fact remains that Christianity made great progress during that very period. In his book, Izala-e-Auham, he writes on page 491:

"When slightly over half of the thirteenth century had passed, then this group of Dajjals appeared. They continued to make substantial progress till the end of this century. Then, as Priest Baker Sahib said, Christians reached up to the pitch of 500,000 in India alone. It has now been estimated that 100,000 men will become Christians in the next twelve years."
It was the ill-omened step of Mirza that caused so many Christian bloomings to sprout up in India. This was the condition when he was alive. What happened after his exit from the world is quoted from a Qadiani newspaper, Al-Fazl, dated June 19, 1941, on page 5:

"Do you know, there are 137 Christian missions operating in India i.e. Head missions; number of their branches is many more. More than 1800 Priests are working in the Head Missions. There are 403 hospitals in which 500 Doctors are working. There are 43 printing presses and about 100 newspapers are printed in different languages. They are running 51 Colleges, 617 High Schools and 61 Training Colleges, where 60,000 students study. In the (Christian) Salvation Army there are 308 European and 2,866 Indian priests. Under them, there are 507 Primary Schools in which 18,675 students study. Under different departments of this "Army", 3,200 men are nourished. As a result of these efforts and sacrifices it is said that 224 persons of different religions are being daily converted to Christianity in India".
Al-Fazl reports 81,760 persons becoming Christians every year in 1941 in India alone, leave aside the remaining world. Judge for yourself: Does this amount to breaking the 'cross' for which the Prophet(SAW) had given the good news on oath. Could this counterfeit Masih be that breaker of 'Cross' for whom the Prophet(SAW) said 'Give my salaam to him!"

Let your conscience be the judge and remove the impure from the pure if you can. Take it for sure that there will come down the real Masih, and not this scarecrow! That Masih, who will wipe off the relics of Christianity from the face of the earth will be different from this impostor.

Nothing what Mirza says stands but on crutches of circumvention. When foretelling of the Prophet(SAW) are straightforward why believe in the crookedness of a crook.

But Mirza had a brain-wave. He came out with an idea and said that Masih(AS) was lying buried in a grave in Mohalla Khan Yar in Srinagar (Kashmir, India). This turned out to be Yuza Asef's, grave but Mirza insisted on his version. Reason for his insistence was that thereby he would ask the people to take it for granted that 'Cross' had been broken. Then, he went one step further to say that he had killed the God of Christians:

"In fact our purpose in tile is twofold; one, to kill a prophet and second, to kill Satan". (Malfoozat, Vol. 10, P. 60).
But those upon whom Allah has bestowed knowledge are aware that killing of the god of Christians was an "accomplishment" of Sir Syed Ahmad! At a time when Mirza Ghulam Ahmad firmly believed in a living Masih and used to prove that Masih was alive by quoting the Ayat of the holy Quran and his own "revelation" as on pages 498-99 and 505 in his Braheen-e-Ahmadiya, Sir Syed Ahmad at that very time had vainly and presumptuously proved the death of Hazrat Isa(AS) (God forbid) on the holy Quran's testimony. Result was that some persons were misguided by the notions of Sir Syed Ahmad, and men like Hakeem Noor-ud-Din, Maulvi Abdul Kareem and Maulvi Muhammad Ahsan Amrohvi and some modern educated people fell a prey to the belief of Masih's death. Therefore, if proving Masih's death means breaking the 'Cross' then, it is Sir Syed who deserves the title of the "promised Masih" and "breaker of Cross", and not Mirza!

Anyhow, it should also be noted that 'Cross worship and expiation dogmas came to be accepted by the Christians when the 'Cross' was regarded sanctimonious because 'hanging' of Hazrat Isa(AS) and his dying on it is the belief of Christians. Mirza differs from this belief only over one detail, that is, he says that Isa(AS) did not die as a result of hanging but feigned dead-like and contrived to escape into Kashmir where he died a natural death later. In short, Mirza agrees with the Christians that Isa(AS) is dead; so wherefore his claim of breaking the 'Cross' stands?

Islam calls the whole episode a story made up by the Jews in which the Christians acquiesced and I say Mirza, in his folly, followed suit trailing behind them. Therefore, in Islam, Isa was never crucified. Hence the crucifix has no sanctity. This truth will unravel at the time of Hazrat Isa's descent. His sublime presence shall put all spurious beliefs to naught.

(d) Wars will cease and Jazia will end
The above-quoted Hadith of Sahih Bukhari has mentioned the words wars will end as one great deed of Hazrat Masih(AS), i.e. he will put a stop to strife and war. Other Traditions in which these words are used, purport to signify that levy of Jazia will cease. Mirza mounts up his falsehood on the basis of this Prophetic saying and asks Muslim Ummah to become obedient to the British Government. For this reason he declared that holy wars waged against the British were 'Haram' (forbidden.). On the other hand, this Tradition merely meant to say that after the arrival of Hazrat Masih(AS) all sorts of dissension against one another shall disappear, whether religious or secular. There will be neither enmity nor resentment, no squabbles, no fights. In this situation, Jazia will automatically cease because religious feuds would have disappeared.

But, historically we find that during the post-death era of Mirza, his ill-omened being heralded poppies of two World Wars with sporadic outbreaks of hostilities here and there, while the third world war is looming large on humanity's head like the sword of Damocles. Far from putting an end to Jazia, Mirza's Qadiani Jamaat today is eating bread and butter of non-Muslims in Britain and elsewhere in European Christian countries.

Be just and tell me if the tokens the Prophet(SAW) swore by are discernible anywhere in Mirza's personality? Certainly not. Ponder, is Mirza a Masih a laughing stock?

(e) Killing of Dajjal

As the Chief of Jews, Dajjal will first of all show himself off as a very holy man, then he will claim prophethood, next he will claim to be God (Fath-ul-Bari, Vol. 13, P. 79). He will be one-eyed and (Kafir) or ( K F R ) will be inscribed on his forehead which every literate and illiterate Muslim shall be able to decipher. He will make his own paradise and hell. (Mishkat, P. 473). Seventy thousand Jews of Esfahan will accompany him. (Mishkat, P. 475). He will appear forth from the middle of Iraq and Syria and raise mischief right and left. For forty days, he will cause turmoil in the world. First day of the forty shall be equivalent to one year and second day to one month and the third day to one week and all the remaining days shall be of normal duration. He will travel fast like wind behind clouds. (Mishkat, P. 473). People out of fear will go into mountains.

Allah will give Dajjal leeway and capacity to rouse people to rebellion. Before his appearance there will be three exacting years, in the first of which, rainfall will be less by one-third of the normal, leading to a shortfall of one-third in grain production; rains in the second year will be less by two-third, resulting in a shortfall of grain by two-third, till in the third year there will be no growth as not one drop of rain will fall. Beasts and cattle will die on account of severe famine and drought. On the other hand, rain will fall on lands of those persons who would have reposed their faith in Dajjal. Therefore, their lands shall have vegetation and cattle shall return from pastures with filled bellies; those having no faith in him will be indigent and their cattle destroyed. (Mishkat, P. 473-474)

When Dajjal shall go over desolate places, he order the land to throw its treasures out; consequently treasures will emerge and accompany him. (Mishkat, P. 473). He will tell a bedouin, "If I bring your dead camels to life will you have faith in me?" He will reply, "Certainly!" Then, Satans, appearing as camels, shall come before him. He will think that is camels have really become alive. Thus, bound by spells, he will believe in Dajjal as God. Similarly he will tell a person, "If I bring your father and brother back to life, will you believe in me?" He will say, "Certainly"! Then he will go to the graves of his father and brother and there, Satans looking like his father and brother, will come out to him and say: "yes, this is God and do believe in him." (Mishkat, P. 477). In this way, Dajjal will mislead humanity and only Allah's chosen people will not be influenced by his deceit and trickery. Therefore the Prophet(SAW) was pleased to say in his will, that on hearing Dajjal's appearance people should run away from him. (Mishkat, P. 475).

At last Dajjal will turn towards Madinah Tayyibah but will not be able to enter Madinah and will encamp behind Uhad mountain. Then, angels of Allah, the Exalted, will turn his direction towards the country of Syria and having gone there, he will perish. (Mishkat, P. 475)

At the time when Dajjal will be heading towards Syria, Hazrat Imam Mahdi will be busy fighting holy war with Christians on the front of Constantinople. Hearing that Dajjal had emerged, he would return to the country of Syria and will array his troops for a battle. At the time of 'Fair' Salat, when the congregation will be in a standing position before start of Prayers, Hazrat Isa will descend. Hazrat Mahdi will bring him forward to lead prayers and will himself go behind but Hazrat Isa will order him to lead. (Mishkat , P. 480). After finishing prayers, Hazrat Isa(AS) will go out to face Dajjal. He would run off on seeing Hazrat Isa and will start melting like lead. Hazrat Isa(AS) will overtake him at Bab-e-Lud (at present under Israeli possession) and kill him. (Mishkat, P. 473).

Imam Tirmizi according to a narration of Hazrat Mujammi ibn Jariyah(RA) relates this holy saying of the holy Prophet(SAW) that "Hazrat Isa(AS) will kill Dajjal at 'Bab-e-Lud', and says:

"Ahadith in this context have been related from Imran bin Husain, Naafey bin Aqbah, Abi Barzah, Huzaifah bin Usaid, Abi Hurairah, Kaisan, Usman bin Abil Aas, Jabir, Abi Umamah, Ibne Masood, Abdullah bin Umar, Samurah bin Jundab, Nawwas bin Samaan, Umar bin Auf, Huzaifah bin Yaman (that is from fifteen Companions or Sahabah). This Hadith is Sahih." (Tirmizi, Vol. 2, P. 48).
Above is the description of that creature called Dajjal whose killing has been foretold by the Prophet(SAW) and whose liquidator has to be conveyed the salaam of the holy Prophet(SAW). Can any one professing faith in the Prophet(SAW) declare that a Dajjal of such description has ever emerged in the world and has any Isa bin Mariam killed him? Only a person without faith in the holy Prophet(SAW) can waver.

Now, judge what Mirza does. Because he had counterfeited Masih, the need arose to make one artificial Dajjal also. This he did by means of a master idea. He announced that the group of Christian Priests was Dajjal. Qadianis believe in this, but they know that Priests have been here for centuries. They were existing even before the Prophet(SAW). If they were Dajjal, wouldn't have the Prophet(SAW) said so and do these Priests match the same description as the Prophet(SAW) had foretold about Dajjal. And if by any stretch of imagination, priests are Dajjals, did Mirza's so-called messiahship kill them? Do they not exist today? No logic is needed to disprove this. If Mirza's Dajjal has been killed, wherefrom is this multitude of Priests and wherefore is Christianity making progress?

(f) General Conditions at the time of descent of Hazrat Masih(AS)
The Prophet(SAW) gave a detailed account of the pattern of auspiciousness that would be prevailing in the times of Hazrat Isa(AS) For the sake of brevity, I quote one Hadith and I have selected this one because it has been translated into Urdu by Mirza Mahmud Ahmad Qadiani, son of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Qadiani, in his book Haqiqat-un-Nubuwwah on page 192. This is what Mirza Mahmud Ahmad has written. He quotes the Prophet(SAW):

"Prophets are like brothers-in-affinity. Their mothers are different, but Deen is one. And I have the closest connection with Isa bin Mariam, because in between him and myself there is no prophet and he is about to descend. Therefore, when you see him, recognize him, that he is even-stature with red-white mixed complexion and wearing yellow clothes. Water shall be dropping from his head, although water will not have been shed over the head. He will break the 'cross,' kill the swine and will forsake 'Jazia' and will invite people to Islam. Lions and camels, leopards and cows, wolves and goats will graze about together. Children will play with snakes and they will not harm them. Isa bin Mariam will remain on earth for forty years and then he will die and Musalmans will offer his funeral prayer."
I ask you to read once again this Hadith which your own Chief of Jamaat, Mirza Mahmud wrote in his book. You see for yourself if this was the condition that prevailed when Mirza Ghulam Ahmad was alive? While the Prophet(SAW) is saying that wars will cease, yet reports from news-media indicate that only 24 days in this century have been such that human blood has not flowed on our terra firma. During Hazrat Isa's(AS) time there will be such peace and tranquillity that not to speak of relations between two men, even the beasts will not harbor enmity against one another. But here among Mirza's own Jamaat flames of enmity and hatred are blazing; what to say about others!

7. Disinclination towards world and recourse to Allah

At the end of the Hadith of Sahih Bukhari mentioned above, the Prophet(SAW) also said that riches shall start flowing like torrents in the times of Hazrat Isa(AS) to the extent that nobody will come forward to take them and one prostration in prayer will be deemed better than all the world can offer. (Sahih Bukhari, Vol. 1, P. 49). Reason will be that men will be disinclined towards accepting worldly riches, as Hazrat Isa's descent will assure them that the Day of Reckoning is close at heels. They will abstain from sins. Secondly, Hazrat Isa's guidance, transmuting vices into virtues, will tend to brighten human values of godliness. Thus, with the world having disgorged its fortunes, and indigence having disappeared, nobody will obviously be left to accept alms and zakat (obligatory charity payable on wealth, mistakenly known as "poor-due"). In this situation, Salat, as a means of attaining Divine proximity, will take precedence over worship through alms and charitable deeds. Therefore, one prostration on ground will carry more value than all that the world would offer. Contrarily, the scenario at Mirza's time was one of greed, avidity and voluptuousness, so much so that vices, in all hues and colors, worsened in Mirza's own Jamaat in those days and he lived through to see this horrendous spectacle.

My Last Word

Because you, my brother-in-humanity, have asked me to avoid incurring Allah's displeasure and that of the Prophet(SAW) and have warned me, I reciprocate the same tidings to you and through you to your Organization and finally to your Mirza Tahir Ahmad coolly to think over Mirza Ghulam Ahmad's stance, in the light of the pronouncements of Allah and His Prophet(SAW). If you find that your Mirza Ghulam Ahmad truly fits into being called Masih, go ahead and accept him so, but if not, then reject him. Believing in him means disbelieving in Allah and His Prophet(SAW). Don't do injustice to yourself. Now that fifteenth century has come, we should wait for the arrival of a new revivalist (Mojadded) by rejecting the claim of Mirza Sahib and confirming the pronouncements of our holy Prophet(SAW), because Mirza Ghulam Ahmad himself said:

"If I manage to accomplish in support of Islam that work which the promised Masih and the promised Mahdi should do, then I am truthful and if nothing is done and I am dead, then let all be witness that I am a liar.
Therefore, if I fail in the manifestation of this essential intent notwithstanding millions of tokens coming forth from me, then I am a Liar."
(Mirza Ghulam's letter to Qazi Nazar Husa in Badr of 19th July, 1906)

The last word of the last line of your grand sire in this exquisite piece of his writing is my answer to your letter. I couldn't have written more specifically. Here it is right from the horse's mouth.

Remember, Mirza's long windy predictions, his revelation claims 'from the blue', his poetic loquacity are hallucinations that descended upon this sick man, alas! Beware, your press conferences, media coverages, and periodical meetings, etc. are trash. These are rotten commodities that would not sell in the market of truth and rightfulness. Don't believe in Mirza's circumlocutions, concoctions, circumventions, and 'millions of tokens', which prove Mirza a straight liar. Call him a liar, as he himself wants you to call him in his above quotation. He does not meet the standard set forth by the holy Prophet(SAW), so he is not the "Promised Masih", nor is it justified to call him "Promised Masih".

In the end, I invite you to believe in the holy saying of the Prophet(SAW) and leave Mirza's brain-child. Allah shall grant you great recompense on this act of yours, but if you turn away, remember, no sooner the pangs of death start than the truth will unravel you.

With all my prayers,

Muhammad Yusuf Lughianvi