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Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad '1'!11• l' rnn1i.-.:.t•d JV 1c.~s ial1 and JV1o luli

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In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful.All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of all the worlds, the Gracious, the Merciful, Master of the Day of Judgement.Thee alone do we worship and Thee alone do we implore for help.Guide us in the right path, the path of those whom Thou hast bestowed Thy blessings, those who have not incurred Thy displea- sure, and those who have not gone astray.1

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SPECIAL CENTENNIAL MESSAGE ( This is a special message of Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad, the Supreme Spiritual llead of the world-wide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community delivered by him on the auspicious day marking the commencement of the Centennial Thanksgiving Celebrations all the world over.We feel proud in reproducing this historic message for our readers).One hundred years ago today, an amazing event took place in an obscure and tiny hamlet (Qadian), in the province of the Punjab, India.It was an event which was destined to change the course of history.There appeared a religious leader specifically commissioned by God to lead mankind as the Promised Reformer of the latter days.His name was Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (1835 - 1908), the Founder of the world-wide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.He laid the basis for the unification of mankind in a unique manner.He resolved the conflicts and paradoxes prevailing in the religious world regarding the advent of a global Reformer.The followers of all great religions - Jews, Christians, Muslims , Hindus, Buddhists, Zoroastrians , and Confucians - anxiously awaited the advent of a Promised Reformer, as predictd in their holy scriptures.The Jews expected the Messiah to rejuvinate Judaism; the Christians claimed that the second advent of Jesus would bring nigh the Kingdom of Heaven; the Muslims believed that the Messiah and Mahdi would JOln forces to bring about the final renaissance of Islam; the Hindus awaited the coming of God himself in the form of Kirshna ; and, the Buddhists were hopefully awaiting the reincarnation of Buddha.How could God send different Messengers simultaneously - each calling on the same God in his own diverse way - inviting mankind 2 The Supreme Spiritual Head of the world-wide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community HAZRAT MIRZA TAHIR AHMAD KHALIF ATUL MASIH IV (may Allah be his Help)

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message continues unto divergent paths and conflicting ideologies? That was the preplexing question addressed by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian under Divine Guidance and revelation.It was revealed to him that all the prophecies regarding the advent of various reformers were no doubt true.They, however, implied that only a single claimant would be raised who would combine in his person the qualities, roles, and spritual powers of all the great World Reformers whose advent had been promised.Indeed, he would be a soldier of God wearing the garbs of different prophets.He also proclaimed that the religion chosen by Almighty God for the universal and final manifestation of His unity was Islam.Thus, in accordance with the Divine command, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad claimed to be that Global Reformer who was destined to be raised in Islam in complete subordination to the Prophet Muhammad - the last Law-bearing prophet- may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.It was an astonishing claim.It was even more astonishing that this solitary voice, raised from a small, unknown village, seemingly insignificant to the world at large, was heeded at all.Some responded to this call with complete faith and devotion.There were many others who raised a storm of hostility, the like of which has seldom been witnessed in the history of mankind.His followers were subjected to extreme persecution.they were deprived of religious freedom and fundamental human rights.Laws were even enacted in some countries rendering Ahmadis liable to severe punishment and prosecution for the mere act of professing and practicing their faith.Yet, this phenomenal opposition utterly failed to arrest the progress of Ahmadiyyat.On the contrary, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is marching forward even faster today than ever before.All the hostile fanatics, be they Hazrat Khalifatul Ma si h IV addres s es American audience Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IV addresses European audience 3

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llazruL Khulifulul llazral Khul1fatul Masih IV with Gambia's Pres1denL 4 individuals, groups or governments, have totally failed in their efforts to exterminate Ahmadiyyat from the face of the earth.God stood by II is Servant, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, fulfilled all llis promises and, as prophesied in 1898, "caused his message to reach the corners of the earth".Today Ahmadiyya stands established in 120 countries and the pace of its growth is destined to engulf the whole of mankind.God saved his followers (Ahmadis)), protected them from a 11 evil designs and showered His innumerable blessings upon them.It is, therefore , to extol the name of Allah and sing llis praises for llis innumerable bounties that the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is celebrating the year 1989 as the Thanksgiving Centenary Year.On this auspicious occasion, most humbly and sincerely invite all my fellow human beings to seriously study the Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam with the prospect of joining its fold.I call upon God, Who is All - Knowing and Ever-Present, as my witness that the message of Ahmadiyyat is nothing but Truth; it is Islam in it s pristine purity.The salvation of mankind depends on accepting this religon of peace.Islam is the religion which does away with all discrimination s between man and man, and demolishes all barriers of race , color and creed which divide humanity.Islam liberates man from the bondage of sin and strengthens his ties with his Creator.It is a religion so simple, yet so highly organized as to meet the demands and the challenge s of the changing world.Islam permits no exploitation - be it social, political , economic or religious.The political philosophy of Islam has no room for false or deceptive diplomacy.It teaches absolute morality, and enjoins justice and fairness to friend or foe alike, in every sphere of human intere st.

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llazrut 1'hal1f'atul Ma s ih IV s p eaks Colu111b1a University lla zruL Khallf' a tul Ma s 1h IV with the Nigerian Pre si d ent • Islam neither permits coercion for the spread of its own message nor gives licence to other re I igions to do so.Indulgence in terrorism , even in the name of the noblest objectives, is entirely incompatible with the teachings of Islam.It is to this Islam I invite mankind.am fully aware that in the eyes of many cursory observers, Ahmadiyyat has not as yet emerged as a potent force capable of bringing about the global moral and spiritual revolution to merit serious consideration.Yet , my trust is in God.Weak and humble though we are, God has graciously c hosen us as 11 is instrument to usher in a new era of global peace and unification of mankind.Listen to what the Promised Messiah proclaimed toward the close of the last century, in the light of Divine revelation received by him : "The time is near when I should attain a magnificient victory, because in support of 5 what I state, there is another hand which operates.Yet, the world cannot perceive it, but I behold it.There is a heavenly spirit which s peaks in me and grants a new life to every word and every letter of mine.A commotion and upsurge has errupted in the heaven which has caused this earthly body to stand up to God's behest.Every such person who has not been denied forgiveness and sa lvation shall se e for himse l f that I do not make these claims on my own.Can they be seeing eyes which fai 1 to recognize a man of truth? Can he be deemed alive who has no awareness of this Heavenly call?" It is likely that many will turn a skeptical ear lo what I say, wondering at the certitude and firmness of my faith in the g l orious future of Ahmadiyyat.The weak and oppressed proponents of Christianity , at the end of the fir s t century of the Christian era, must have fe lt somewhat as I feel today.Yet, I have no doubt whatsoeve r that a day wi ll dawn before the en~ of the next century when people of that age wi ll look back with no less amazement at the

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incertitude and disbelief of the people of today.In the end, let me invite you once again with all my heart to accept the call of the Promised Reformer.Herein shall you find peace and contentment of heart which can only be acquired by submission to the Will of God.May Allah bless you all.Mirza Tahir Ahmad Supreme llead of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.6 H azral Khatfatul Masih IV with Mayors of Chatham and Dillingham.Sheikh Mubarak Ahmad, Amir and Missionary lncharge is sitting on the exlreme right Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IV chatting w i th lhe President of the National H ouse of Chiefs of Chana, West Africa H azrat K ha l ifatul Masih IV with Liberian Vice President on the right 1s W est Germany's ambassador to Liberia

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H11zrat Khalifatul Masih IV with Ta11zani11's President Ha zrat Khalifatul Masih IV and Sierra Leone's President Hazral Khal ifalul Masih IV is engaged in co n versation with the Governor General of Mauritius llazral Khalif'atul Masih IV meets with Ghana's President 7

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Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad The Promised Messiah and Mahdi The Founder of The Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam Hazrat Mina GhulamAhmad(1835-1908), born in an ob scure and small village in India championed the cause of Islam at a time when Islam was under severe attacks by other faiths and the Muslims all over the world were subjugated, weak and defenseless.Their will to defend Islam had crumbled under the missionary onslaught of Christianity and the sharp criticism of westernized intellectuals.Ha1ratAhmad under Divineoommand, roclaimed to be the Promised Reformer of the Latter Days whose advent had been predicted in the sacred scriptures and traditions of the world religions, and he claimed to be the champion of God in the mantle of different prophets.He proclaimed that the religion chosen by Almighty God for the universal and final manifestation of His unity was Islam and Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was the last Law-bearing Prophet.He claimed to be in complete subordination of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blesfilngs of Allah be upon him).8 Hazrat Mirza GhulamAhrnad resolved to set forth the truth of Islam in its pristine purity.From about 1872 he began to emerge as the reputable scholar and eloquent speaker of Islam.He wrote more than 80 books expounding the beauties oflslam.In 1889 he founded the Ahmadiyya Muslim O>mmunity to establish the True Islam in action.He successfully revived the faith in One God - Allah, and in the prophethood of Muhammad (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).Despite bitter oposition and at times violent persecution the AhmadiyyaMuslim O>mmunity became the most dynamic religious force within Islam with a clear mission to take the message oflslam to the corners of the earth.At~ttheAhrnadiyyaMuslim O>mmunity has ten million adherents in 120 countries bonded in universal love and brotherhood.No barrier of discrimination is permitted to stand in the way of self - less devotion to promote the unification of mankind through Islam.

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With Deep Gratitude Thanks to A ll ah, The Gracious "A drop was I, through His Grace I became a flowing river; Dust was I, yet He made me shining star." Alhamdo lillah.The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of U.S.A.is presenting this Souvenir in commemoration of the Ah m adiyya Centenary Thanksgiving Ce l eberation.May Allah reward all those dear ones abundantly who helped in its preparation and publication.May Allah also reward those who are busy in making arrangements related to various programs of the Centenary.Through the special grace of Allah, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community has entered the new century after completing the first one in a glorious and excellent manner.If we compare the beginning and the end of the first century, it becomes manifest that the Ahmadiyya Community was established by Allah the Exalted.This Community was founded under Divine command by a man raised by God Himself.Who could imagine that this delicate plant would survive the deadly and furious storms of opposition and persecution? Even the family members and relatives of the Founder of this Community, the residents of his village , district , province and country tried their level best to arrest its growth, but they failed bitterly.It seemed rather impossible to come out alive from the raging fire which was lit all around it.But the world witnessed that this Community which was established by God crossed each and every obstacle successfully and progressed with amazing speed all over the world.There was a time when there was only one person and a handfull of men in an unknown village of Qadian who had accepted his claim, but now there are ten million in 120 countries who 10 follow him.There was a time when there were only a few pennies given in the cause of Islam, but now millions of dollars are being contributed for propagation of Islam and distribution of the teachings of the Holy Quran.This is a revolution wrought by utmost sincerity , devotion, faith and love.The monetary sacrifice is made not only for one day or one year; this is being constantly repeated year after year.Just take the example of the Community in U.S.A.In 1947, the annual budget was the total contribution of a few members in the amount of 147 do l lars, while the annua l budget this year was 1.5 million dollars.There were additional donations toward the publication of the Holy Quran, construction of mosques, establishment of mission houses, and homes for the poor.This is a never ending process.Alhamdo lillah.Friends and foes alike witnessed the marvelous expansion of the Community.All the promises of help and victory made by Allah the Exalted to His beloved Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Qadiani, the Promised Messiah and Mahdi , were clearly fulfilled in the century which just ended.No one can deny the fact that the little seedling has now become a tremendous tree with its branches in various countries.God's promise that: '.i:..~ l _: ~ " ~ Gf q ~ '=- ~ ~' ,, ,;- -'?' ;-w/ ~ CJ,,~ J ~- has been fulfilled in its full glory.Each and every member of the Ahmadiyya Community prostrates to God Almighty to express his thankfulne ss and gratitude for His heavenly help and favor.In utmost humility, every member begs Him for His continued bles sings in the centuries to come.May Allah give Ahmadiyyat and Islam prosperity and success.May all those who have accepted the Promised Messiah and Mahdi take full share of Allah's blessings ; and may a ll those who have not yet recognised him be blessed to come into the fold of guidance.

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May Allah shower upon them His special favours that are destined for those who accept Allah's chosen ones and their successors.May the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community progress in spiritual and moral fields with ever-increasing speed under the leadership of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IV.May we witness the progress and prosperity of Ahmadiyyat , the true Islam in this new century.May Allah accept all our humble prayers.Amen.Shaikh Mubarak Ahmad Amir and Missionary Incharge Ahmadiyya Muslim Community , USA The Amir presenting Holy Qur an to Ambassador of Maurit ius The Amir pre sent ing H o ly Qur an to a g ue st in New York 11 The Amir pr esent ing Holy Quran to Red Indian C hief The Ami r presenting Hol y Qur an to D C's Mayor Barry

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• The Amir presenting Iloly Quran to Prof Galbraith The Amir shares religious feelings with Bhuddists The Amir with participants of Religious Founde r 's Day The Amir presents lloly Quran to Congressman ll all • The Amir presides over US Jamaal's Jalsa Salana 12

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The Amir converses with a Muslim Brother The Amir presides over the In company of Amirul Momenecn and missionaries Majlis Shura USA 1989 13 •

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THE AHMADIYY A MUSLIM COMMUNITY By Sahibzada M.M.Ahmad The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community was founded by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad in 1889.He claimed to be the Mehdi and the Messiah of the age in fulfillment of the prophecies of the Holy Quran and indeed as foretold in scriptures of other principle religions.In accordance with a prophecy of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, his appearance was heralded by the occurence of solar and lunar eclipses on designated dates in the same month of Ramadhan.This happened in 1884.In pursuance of a divine command he raised his lonely and feeble voice from a tiny, unknown and isolated village of Qadian, cut off from the rest of the world.Among thousands of his miracles and prophecies was one in which God gave him the glad tidings: "I shall cause thy message to reach the corners of the earth." Hazrat Khalifatul Masih III (may Allah be pleased with him) leads salat at Pedroabad, Spain in 1980 on thll occassion of the laying the foundation - stone of the Masjid 14 Despite desperate opposition, trials and tribulations the Community's progress has remained uninterrupted and is today moving from strength to strength under the dynamic leadership of its present supreme Head, Mirza Tahir Ahmad, the fourth elected successor of the founder.Ahmadiyya Beliefs: Ahmadi Muslims believe in : One Almighty and Loving God who is the Creator of the heaven and the earth.There is none like Him.He alone is worthy of worship.The Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, is the Khatam - un-Nabiyeen (The Seal of The Prophets) and is the greatest prophet of all times whose mission, unlike other prophets like Moses or Jesus, was universal to all mankind and is for all times.Basharat - the first mosque built 500 years after end of Muslim rule.

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M.M.Ah ma d with late Sov iet Pr e mi er Kos ygin M.M.Ahma d with la te C hinese Premi er Chou En La i The sacred creed, " La ilaha illAllah Muhammad ur rasool Allah" which means that there is none worthy of wor s hip except Allah a nd Muhamm a d is the Messenger of Allah.The Holy Quran is the revealed Word of God, unalterable and unaltered through the ages and a permanent source of divine guidance.The Five Pillars of Islam.All the i njunctions of the Holy Quran including that there is no compulsion in the matter of religion , the freedom of conscience, r e ligious tolerance and respect for other faith s.They condemn terrorism in a ny form.Peace and harmony.Ahmadiyyat requires all its followers to remain loyal and true to the country of which they are citizens.15 The Mission of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, The Promised Messiah and Mahdi The mission of the Founder of the Community was to revive and rekindle mankind's faith in God, to work for the renaissance of Islam , and to gather and unite all faiths under its banner , to recapture Islam's lost moral excellence and glory, to reinstitute its true teachings.In fulfillment of hi s divinely as s igned role of th e Prince of Peace his mission was to inculc a te among mankind the spirit of tolerance , good will and tru e brotherhood.

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Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IV addre ss r s th e Tahir Tra111111g Class in New York.Subjects taught include the ll o ly Quran , the ll adith, Salat and Is lami c ll1 s tory.Accusations against Ah ma dis The charge against Ahmadis that they do not believe in the Finality of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) is both cruel and false.With all their heart and soul Ahmadis believe him to be "Khatamun Nabiyeen".lie is the greatest of all prophets and there will be no law - bearing prophet after him.He is the Seal of the Prophets.There can be no future prophet unless he is a servant and a true follower of the Holy Prophet and works for the fulfillment of his mission.This Ahmadiyya interpretation is supported by the Holy Quran , the Hadith , writings of past eminent scholars, and divines: and by logic and reason.The Founder of the Ahrnadiyya Community was a prophet without a new law.He received the evlevated status of prophethood only because he was "an umrnati" (a humble servant of the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.16 Tahir Train111g Camp (only B oys show n > whcrn inte n sive lsla1111c education and training is imparted eve r y Summer <Ne\\- York) Differences with non-Ahmadi Muslims Ahrnadis believe that Jesus Christ was not "the son" but only a true prophet of God.While the non - Ahmadi Muslims believe that he was bodily lift ed to heaven from the cross Ahmadis Muslims, on the other hand, believe that he did not die on the cross but was taken down and treated and saved.Jesus later journeyed in search of "the lost sheep of Israel" through Afghanistan to Kashmir where he died.His tomb is located in the town of Srinagar.Christ's second advent therefore, was not to be in his physical self but was to be in his spirit and power.Ahrnadis do not subscribe to the interpretation of Jihad (Holy War) as a permission to use force in matters of reli- gion.The Quranic teaching is that there is no compulsion in the matter of religion.All people should have freedom of conscience, religious freedom and respect for reformers of all faiths.The real Jihad lies in self -

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purification and in propagating the excellence of Islam.Jehad with force is allowed only in self-defense.Ahmadiyya Muslim Community's Services in the Cause of Islam and Humanity: The Ahmadiyya Muslim Communtiy has a proud record of service to Islam and humanity without distinction of color or creed.It has produced voluminous literature presenting the true Isl am so maligned and misunderstood in the West.It has already completed translations of the Holy Quran into 54 languages.It has constructed over 500 mosques and mission houses within the last five years.Its missionary work is unmatched and unequaled by a ll the other Islamic sects put together.I t has built schools and hospitals to serve particularly the needy and the poor in Africa and elsewhere.It has stood for the cause of Muslims everywhere - in Shuddi (forcible conversion to Hinduism) movement in India ; in the defence of the honor of the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of J\ l lah be upon him; in helping the down trodden people of Kashmir against the tyranny of the Dogra regime; in the epic struggle for the creation of Pakistan; and, later providing a voluntary battalion on Kashmi.r Front; in the struggle for independence of the countries in the Middle East from colonial powers, including the Palestinians for their rights; and in providing help in national calamaties within and outside Pakistan - too numerous indeed even to be barely listed here.• Ahmadi Mu s lim dentist provide s free servic e s in Al'rt ca lla zrat Khalifatul Masih IV at Ahmadiyya llosital in Ghana Amir and Missionary Incharge with Am e rican Ahmadiyya Medical Team r e turning after vo l untary serv ice in Afr i ca 17

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Persecution of Ahmadi Muslims in Pakistan: All followers of prophets face persecution, but what distinguishes the present persecution of Ahmadies in Pakistan is that it was inspired, encouraged and led by Gen.Zia who hijacked the country for over a decade ( so far only the hijacking of air- planes invites public attention and condemnation).He promulgated a martial law ordinance in 1984, which prohibits the Ahmadi minority from practicing their faith "by words either spoken or written or by visible representation".This ordinance has encou- raged assassinations and mass arrests and jail sentences of Ahmadis for the"crime" of wearing a badge of their sacred creed, in some cases even greeting others by Islamic greetings of "Aslaamo Alaikum", or wearing rings with Quranic inscription.Their llafiz Muhammad Amjad tortured in Pakistan for r eciti ng the c redo "La ila ha illAllah Muhammadar Ra su lullah" Prof.Aqee I bin Abdul Qadir martyred in Hyderabad 1984 Ahmadiyya Muslim Mosque suffered shahadat 18 literature has been confiscated and their mosques desecrated.In brief, the ordinance has criminalized religion and provided a legal cover to the denial of human rights and religious freedom.No country in modern times has ever legislated favor of gross violation of human rights - a unique contribution of Gen.Zia's regime and its legacy.The subcommission of U.N.Commission on Human Rights expressed its "grave concern" on the ordinance which "prima facia violates the right ot liberty and security, the right to freedom from arrest and detention, the right to freedom of thought, expression, conscience and religion and the right of religious minorities to profess and practice their own religion and the right to an effective legal remedy".The U.N.Sub-Commission further concluded that Ahmadis "as a whole have been subjected to discrimination in employment, education and to the defacement of their religious property."

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'.Ha z rat Khalif a tul Masih IV i s gr eete d by th e Pr es id e n t o f Lib e ri a dur i ng hi s v isit t o th a t co untr y in 19 8 9.H az ru t Khulif a tul M asi h IV with A mi r of K ano, N i geria 19 Ahmadiyya Cen tenary Beginning March 23 , 1989, Ahmadis world over celebrate their first centenary by homage to Allah for His favours and grace.They renewed their pledge of unflinching and steadfast loyalty to God and to the Holy Prophet of Islam , pe a ce and blessings of Allah be upon him.They reaffirmed their unwavering committment to their service of Islam and humanity and to peace and tranqui- lity on earth.They pl e dged and have started work for the expansion of the Community a 100 fold and more , covering every single country on earth.They have also pledged to construct a hundred thousand new mosque s, 10,000 houses for the poor and homeless , and provide for care and adoption of orphans.The community's g lobal work for supremacy of Islam through its lofty teachings and va lues will continue with greater efforts and sacrifice.Ha z ra t K halifa tul M as1h IV w i th V ice C han ce ll o r of U ni versity o f Si e rr a L eo n e dur i n g h i s 19 89 vis it.

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Ahmadiyyat's Future: Ahmadis believe that barriers of prejudice will tumble down as truth begins to assert its slow but inevitable claim to recognition.The nations of the world over will begin to acknowledge the truth and the ground will be cleared for a new world order which will free the suffering humanity from its present costly conflicts and acrimonious religious dissertations which so hamper the attainment of the divine purpose of human creation.The future of Ahmadiyyat is portrayed in the prophetic words of the Promised Messiah written in Tazkiratush - Shahadatain : "The Third Century from this day shall not pass until all those who look for the physical descent of Jesus fom heaven, be they Christians or Muslims , will despair of it and will forsake the false beliefs now so fondly cherished by them.Then there will be one religion (Islam) in the world and one leader (Hazrat Mohammed Mustafa, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).I have been sent to sow a seed and I have sown it.It will now grow and bear flowers and fruit in due season and there is none who can uproot it" llazral Khalifatul Masih IV meets Ui:-anda's Pr11111• M1111 ~lcr 20 Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Ill <may Allah b e pl eased with him l is d e lighted in the company of children - our future.Ha z ral Kh a l ifatul Masih IV' s speaks to Philadelphia's Press.lla z ra t Kh a lifatul Mas ih IV with Pr ime Minister of Mauritiu s

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llazrat Khalifatul Masih Ill speaks after inaugurating Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission House in Haddorsfield, UK Ha zrat Khalifatul Masih IV is greeted in Ghana Hazrat Khal ifatul Masih !V's audience enjoy his answers to their 4uestions at end of state dinner in Los Angeles.Hazr al Khalifatul Masih IV is being presented the keys of 80 ta town in Sierra L eone) by its Mayor.21

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Hazru.t Khu.lifatul Masih IV speu.ks at UK's Jalsa Salana.llazrat Khaliftltul Masih IV addresslls Press conference at Ahmadiyya Muslim Hospital, Talingding Kujang.Hazrat Khu.lif'atul Masih IV presidlls u.l stu.lll dinn e r Dr.Muzaffar Ahmad Zafr, Naib Amir 1 speaks.Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IV presides at inaugurntion of Portland's Rizwan Mosque during his 1987 visit.1£ WI( IS n£ CIJD 22

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Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IV with Ghana's Vice President NU SR AT Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IV speaks to the Press in USA.A non - Ahmadi guest asks Ha zrat Khalifatul Masih IV a que11tion after Huzur's inspiring address in New York.HIGH SCHOOL Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IV with staff of Ahmadiyya school.23

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The Supreme Spiritual Head of the world-wide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community HAZRAT MIRZA TAHIR AHMAD KHALIF ATUL MASIH IV (may Allah be his Help) Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad IV (born in 1928 in Qadian, India), the Supreme Spiritual Head of the ten million Ahmadi muslims living in 120 nations was elected to the office of Khalifatul Masih IV on June 10 , 1982.Hazrat Khalifatul Masih supervises world-wide projects for religious education , moral training and spiritual benefit for his followers.He monitors the most dynamic Islamic missionary work throughout the world.He is vigorously engaged in building new mosques and missionary centers in non - Muslim countries.In the last five years, more than five hundred mosques have been built.Under his leadership efforts have begun to translate the Holy Quran in 100 languages by the end of 1989 , out of which translations into 50 languages have already been completed.He also directs projects for publishing and worldwide circulation of Islamic literature.In the service of humanity he has launched several projects to remove poverty, homelessness and hunger.His major thrust is to help several African countries to become self - sufficient.He helps them by providing talented and technically trained personnel in various devolpmental fields.Having been endowed with a charismatic personality and incomparable energy, Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad performs great tasks and attains his goal with such zeal and vigor as only one possessed with insatiable Divine love could produce.An extremely brilliant and strong-willed man , he is also noted for his great humor and his company is enjoyed by the young and the old alike.lie meets with dignitaries, students, the poor, elders , members and office - bearers from the world - wide community.24

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He has taken a special interest in upholding the dignity of women in Islam by motivating Ahmadi Muslim women to take active roles in the affairs of the Community, to improve their education and moral training , to become effective proponents of Islam throughout the world.An outstanding speaker , he has addressed innumerable topics encompassing contemporary moral, spiritual and social issues.He abhors violence and terrorism and finds them entirely incompatible with the teachings of Islam.He is convinced that all maladies and ailments of suffering humanity can be redressed and mankind can be completely liberated from the bondage of sins.Hazrat Khalifatul Mesih IV with Ami rs and International Exec utives from different nations at the end of UK Jelsa Salena 1987 25

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Khalifatul Masih III Hazrat Hafiz Mirza Nasir Ahmad (may Allah shower upon him His Mercy) The Supreme Spiritual head of the Worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Khalifatul Masih III Hazrat Hafiz Mirza Nasir Ahmad, may Allah shower His infinite mery on him.On 26th September, 1909, before the birth of Ha z rat Mirza Nasir Ahmad, the Almighty Allah revealed to Hazrat Bashir-ud - din Mahmood Ahmad, the Second Caliph of the Promised Messiah, peace be on him , that He would bless him with a sen who would strengthen Islam.26 Hazrat Hafiz Mirza Nasir Ahmad succeeded as the Third Caliph in the year 1965.Since then, he tremendously expanded the missionary activities of the Community strengthening our missions in Europe , Africa and America.This he achieved through establishing long - range plans like the Nusrat Jehan Scheme which established a large number of schools and hospitals in Africa.He supervised accelerated missionary efforts through personal visits to Europe, Africa and America.Hazrat Khalifatul Masih III, may Allah grace him with His mercy , passed away on June 9, 1982.

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KHALIFATUL MASIH II HAZRAT MIRZA BASHEERUDDIN MAHMUD AHMAD (MAY ALLAH BE PLEASED WITH HIM ).The Promised Messiah and Mahdi Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad , peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, was given the promise by the Almighty Allah of a son through whom "Divinity would be mirrored" : while he had retired himself to seclusion in Hoshairpur , India in 1886."Behold! "There c omes the source of Light , on whom Allah has showered His benevolence.We shall infuse in Him Our Godliness and shall give him protection against all odds.27 "He shall go forward with a tremendous speed; he shall cause the rescue of prisoners ; nations shall be blessed by him.Then and then alone he will be lifted to the Heavens towards the pinnacle point of his soul and this is a matter that has been decreed." The Almighty Allah fulfilled His words.The Promised Son was born on 12 January , 1889.He was named Basheeruddin Mahmud Ahmad according to the prophecy.At 25 years of age Hazrat Musleh Maood was elected to Khilafat.He rose to the grea-

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test of the most elevated spiritual heights.He enriched thousands who surrounded him with his unrelenting inspiration.He institutionalized such great organizations within the Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam that the thousands of Ahmadi Muslims we see throughout the world today, including those in America, are a living testimony of the missionary networks launched by him.In his historic message to the American Jamaat he said: "I have been asked by our Missionary-in- Charge in the United States of America, Mr.Khalil Ahmad Nasir, to write a message for you to be read in your Second Convention.It is a pleasure for me to do so.Twenty - nine years ago, I sent Mufti Muhammad Sadiq, an old companion of the Promised Mesiah (peace be on him), to introduce the Ahmadiyya Movement in your country.After reaching the United States of America, he chose Chicago as the center of his mission.His was a lonely voice raised in support of the Truth about a quarter of a century back; and probably the people laughed when they heard him preach Islam and call them to Ahamadiyyat-- the true and divinely inspired interpretation of Islam.Probably they thought every prophet and his disciples were mad.But those who thought so were mad themselves.The sheep 28 that does not recognize the shepard is mad and destined for desruction, for it becomes the prey of that old wolf, Satan; and loses all hope for salvation."My dear friends and children! No country and no people are absoloutely without seekers for truth.The voice which was taken as the babble of a mad man by many, began to attract some of those who were destined to be the pioneers and torch - bearers of truth in the Unite States of America.May be some of them have left this world, their spirits might be hovering over your heads just now seeing you in the seed which is being sown by God in th wilderness , as well in some well prepared soil, to grow in time and become heavy crop to give a new life to millions and millions of people of your country."My friends and children! Ahmadiyyat is the message of God Almighty and not a scheme conceived by any mortal being.So you should look upon it as such and try to follow it literally and with great care.No good citizen breaks the law of his country and so is the case of the true believer."So always try and strive to know more and more about Islam and Ahmadiyyat , so that your actions may be in complete accord with law chosen for you by yout Creator."

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KHALIFATUL MASIH I HAZRAT HAJI MAULVI HAKEEM NURUDDIN (may Allah be pleased with him).Born in 1841 in a village named Bhera, in Sarghoda District in India, Khalifatul Masih I, HAzrat Haji Maulvi Hakeem Nurud din, may Allah be pleased with him, was a descen - dant of Hazrat Umar Farooq, the Second Caliph of Islam.He was an erudite scholar who had quenched his thirst of knowledge by studying in practically all the famous religious institutions of the subcontinent, and had the pri velege of learning and residing for a long time in the holy cities of Mecca and Medina.Not only an expert theologian of his time , Hazrat Noor - uddin was a talented physician as well.When the Promi s ed Messiah and Mahdi Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, peace be upon him, initiated the Baiat (the pledge of allegiance) on 23rd March, 1889 , Hazrat Haji Hakeem Maulvi Nurud din was the first to owe allegiance to him.At the request of the Promised Messiah and Mahdi Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad , peace be upon him, he settled in Qadian for the rest of his life and never thought of returning to his ancestral home in 29 Bhera.Impressed by the dynamism of Islam as preached by the Promised Messiah, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih I, may Allah be pleased with him, sacrificed all his material belongings for the sake of Islam.His life was certainly a Himalayan example of the triumph of faith over wordly gains.His obedience to the Promised Messiah had laudably praised him in the following words: "How excel lent if everyone of my followers were Nuruddin "This is possible only when one's heart were illumined by the light of true, strong and firm belief." He was elected to the Khilafat in 1908 and passed away in 1914.

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Expanding Horizons under Centennial Tablee h Prog_ ra _m ___________ -.....Monterry · the city that hosted Ahmadiyya Muslim tableeghi team from USA.Ahmadi doctor explains lslmaic concepts of food and hygiene.Ahmadiyyat in Mexico 30 Students listen to Ahmadiyya Muslim tableeghi team al the Univeristy of Nuevo Leon.'

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On the advice of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IV to launch t a bleegh programs in Hispanic - American countries a voluntary missionary e ffort was started in July 1983.Th is effort was launched by Hasan Pervez and Mirza Muzaffar Ahmad.During the period of 1987 and 1988 the following tableegh activ i ties were conducted in the five tableegh tours made to Lhe town of Monterry in Mexico :- 1.acquired a PO Box as communication base ; 2.freely distributed clothes to 250 families and victims of the hurricane Gilbert ; 3.arranged regular weekend live TV , radio T h e audience attending the and newspaper interviews on Ahmadiyyat the A h ma d iyya se m ina r.T he boo k True Islam and placed advertisements in di sp l ay invi t ed gr eat a tte n tion.national as well as regional level newspapers; 4.conducted seminars in the University of Nuevo Leone and also staged exhibitions ; 5.freely mass distributed literature in Spanish.I nterna t ional Dr ess Ex hib itio n b y the A hm adiyya t eam.Fr ee d is t ri buti o n of cl othes to Mexican fumilies by Alunadiyya team.Live T V in te r vie w of Ahm a d i Mu s l ims tea m from U SA i n M onte rr y , M e:i.:ico.31

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newly built Rizwan Mosqu e, Portland..different poses Baitul Hameed Mosque, Los Angels T 32 Centennial Souvenir Message In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Our be l oved Imam, Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad , Khalifatul Masih IV, has i dentified our task in the U.S.A.We are to spread the true Islam in America.We must intensify our efforts and be willing to sacrifice much in the cause of Ahmadiyyat.By the Grace of Almighty Allah, our predecessors have planted the seeds of truth.Let us be among those who nurture these fledgling seeds with a passion that will guarantee a bountiful harvest in the name of Ahmadiyyat! May Allah grant us every opportunity to make America a Muslim country during the second century of Ahmadiyyat.Amin.Amin.Amin.Muzafar Ahmad Zafr Naib Amir I Chicago'11 M osque

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Centennial Souvenir Message 33 In thenameofAllah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful At the turn of the century we all need to examine ourselves and make new commitments towards the future of Ahmadiyyat.Allah foretold the Promised Messiah of a committed ,Jamaat of people , pure in their purpose.This happened at the beginning of the first century.It is happenning again at the beginning of the new period, under Khalifatul Masih IV.The principles of Ahmadiyyat - the True Islam will be our mark.B)l exemplifying God's commands in our daily lives can we convince others of the Truth we represent.Our character will be shown in the moral rules by which we must live.Living the examples of the teachings of lhe Promised Messiah is the b e t t e r w a y o f 'I' a b I e e g h a n d m o r e.Ahsan Ullah Zafr.Naib Amir II

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Centennial Souvenir Message It has been five and a half years since traveled to Pakistan The occasion was to attend the Jalsaa in Rabwah.I can look at the pictures that I brought back with me and still feel as though I was there only yesterday.One must wonder what remains of an expereince that, at the time, was deeply satisfying and enlightening.During those years I have had many opportunities to make small contributions to Ahmadi celebrations and meetings I have also been privilege to speak to Christian organizations about Islam in general and often about Ahmadiyyat in particular I have also, on several occasions, been involved in "Christian Muslim dialogues." Whatever confidence I have in engaging in such activities, I believe I gained during my journeys with my Ahmadi freinds It is very difficult I realize , for most Christian to see across the threshhold into the "House of Islam " I am not sure that this is difficult to do because of irreconciable differences between the two traditions or merely because of managable psychological factors I have personally done what I cou Id at least to open the door, so that my Christian associates can feel respect for and appreciation of the religion brought to mankind by the Prophet Muhammad ( Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) Louis J Hammann Professor of Religion Gettysburg College 34

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Centennial Souvenir Message On this centenary of the events that took place in Qadian, India, in 1889 , I wish to extend sincere best wishes to the Ahmadiyya Movement and its American branch chapters.Any religious movement with 10 million members in 120 countries is an important movement.However, size is only a relative criterion of importance.The positive moral power and social usefulness are more significant criteria.The Ahmadiyya Community has endeavoed to exert a constructive influence through social projects, educational institutions, and hea 1th services.I ts missionary zeal is to be commended and so is its call for universal brotherhood.Ahmadiyyas h a ve been tested by the fire of persecution and the ice of discrimination.I like their emphasis on friendship,.l equality, tolerance, a nd opposition, in contrast to some other religious leaders, to bigotry and fanaticism.I welcome th e Ahmadiyya support of human rights , inc luding religious liberty -- that basic human right which undergirds and supports all other human rights.As a commited Christian, I salute the Ahmadiyya Community and its spiritual leaders on this festive and indeed auspicious occasion.BB Beach Secretary - General International Religious Liberty Association 35

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liazrat Khalifatul Masih II (may Allah be pleased with him) and participants of the Wembley Conference ( 1924).Chaudary Muhammad Zafarullah is seated on extreme right.Hazrat Chaudary Muhammad Zafarullah Khan (may Allah be pleased with him) (1893-1985) The eldest son of Chaudary Nasarullah Khan a famous attorney at Sialkot , Chaudry Muhammmad Zafarullah Khan pledged himself at the blessed hands of the Promised Messiah and Mahdi, peace be on him.He was then 14 years of age.Ha z rat Chaudry Sahib was a graduate of the Universities of the Punjab (India) and Cambridge (UK).He was called to the Bar in 1916.His early law practice took place in Sialkot and later at Lahore.He distinguished himself as a promising young lawyer possessed with rare legal acumen.He was elected as member of the Punjab Legislative Council in 1926.He participated in the Round Table Conferences of 1930, 1931 and 1932.He also served as member of the Indian Parliamentary Reforms Committee in 1933.He was the member of the Viceroy of India's Executive Council at Delhi from 1935 to 1941.He became the lndian Minister for Railways in 1935.He was the Minister lncharge of Supplies during the Second World War in 1939.He was the Advisor on Constitutional and Legal Affairs to the Na wab of Bhopal.He was the leader of the lndian Delegation to the League of Nations in 36 1939.He pleaded the case of the Muslim League before the Radcliff Commission.He served as Agent General of India and China in 1942.In 1945 he courageously spoke for India's freedom a s the Indian Government's nominee at the Commonwealth Conference.He served as the first Foreign Minister of Pakistan from 1947 to 1954, having been appointed by the founder of Pakistan Quaide Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.Later he served the International Court of Justice at the Hague as its Judge, Vice President and President from 1954 to 1970.He also served as the President of the 17th General Assembly of the United Nations from 1962 to Hazrat Chaudry Sahib laid the foundation stones of the Ahmadiyya Mosques at Lagos in 1943, at the Hague in 1955, at Hamburg in 1957, at Zurich in 1963, and constructed another at Daska, Sialkot.He dedicated his entire property for the cause of the Ahmadiyya Community in 1944 at the instance of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih II, may Allah be pleased with him.He got the translation of the Tafseere Saghir done and the costs of this project were borne by him.He served as the Secretary of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih II on the occassion of the Majlise Shura of 1924 (continued on page 58)

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Hazrat Khalifatul Masih II (may Allah be pleased with him) in the compa ny of loving followers.Chaudary Sahib (in Fez cap) sits on his right.Hazrut Khalifatul Masih IV presides over the in augur at ion of Ma sj id Bash a rat in Sp a in.Muhammad Zafurulluh Khan ( may Allah be pleased with him) as Senior Judge, Federal Court, India 0941-1947) Hazrat Khalifatul Ma sih III (may Allah be pleased with him) conduc ts the initiation (baiyt) in London in 1967.llazrat Zufurullah Khan with Jordan's King Hussein aft.er being decorated with that country's highiest award.with Egypt's Gamel Abdul Nassar 37

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Jn the name of Allah Most Gracious, Most Merciful RESOLUTION (On the occassion of the Centennial Thanksgiving Celebrations, the following resolution was unanimously passed by the members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA through their representatives, national executives and the Amir and Missionary [ncharge at the first Majlise Shura of the Second Century of Ahmadiyyat) We, the delegates of the 33 Chapters of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, United States of America and the executives of its Management Committee comprising the first Majlise Shura of the Second Century of Ahmadiyyat, assembled in New York on April 2nd 1989, do hereby adopt this resolution : Wherea s the ausp1c1ous occassion of the highly successful completion of the first Century of the Ahmdiyya Muslim Community under the blessed leadership of H az rat Mirza Tahir Ahmad , Khalifatul Masih IV (ayya d Allah benasrehil aziz), the Supreme Spiritual leader of over 10 million Ahmadi Muslim in 120 nations of the world has, overwhelmed our hearts with humble praises of The Almighty Allah; Whereas our Beloved Imam llazrat Ameerul Momeneen , with the Grace and Mercy of Allah has steered the ship of Ahmadiyyat into its Second Century through the most violent storms of trials and persecution with his loving care and uniquely foresighted wisdom, through his moving prayers, through the far- reach i ng, countless projects for the benefit of mankind, and in particular through the implementation of the injunctions of the Holy Quran as taught by the Holy Prophet Muhammad, eternal peace and blessings of Allah be upon him and as explained by his servant The Promised Messiah and Mahdi , Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, peace be upon him.Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IV l eads collective prayer ut conc lu sion of' US Ahmadiyya Jamaat's MuJlis Shura 1987 38

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We, therefore, humbly convey our heartiest congratulations to Hazrat Ameerul Momeneen , Khalifatul Masih IV, Mirza Tahir Ahmad, (ayyad Allah benasrehil aziz) alongwith our sincerest wishes and prayers of continued service to Islam and Ahmadiyyat, of untold happiness, glorious success, excellent health and long life.We further reaffirm our total loyalty and unflinching support to Hazrat Majlis Shura members with Amir and Missionary ln c harg e Jama al Presidents with the Amir and Missionary ln c harg e 39 Ameerul Momeneen , Khalifatul Masih IV, (ayyad Allah benasrehil aziz) with our lives, honor, property, time and humble efforts.On this auspicious occassion we also convey our heartiest congratulations and sincerest well - wishes to all our brothers and sisters throughout the world and in particular to the oppressed and persecuted ones in Pakistan who we never forget in our prayers.National Majli s Amla m em bers with the Amir Jamaal USA The missionaries of the Ahmadiyya Mov ement in Is l am, USA with Amir and Mi ssio nar y ln c harg e Sheikh Mubarak Ahmad

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DOCTORABDUSSALAM Through hi H International Center For Theoretical Physics at Trieste , Italy this world renowned physicist is helping young s cientists from the developing nations to keep abreast of current research.) A staunch, dedicated and a distinguished scholar , Doctor Abdus Salam possesses an unassuming personality and affable manners inspite of his towering stature in the field of outstanding services to Islam, Ahmadiyyat and science.lie has demonstrated that the guidance of the Holy Quran leads man to unprecedented heights in his quest for knowledge just as it did in the historical contrib utions of early I slamic scientists in laying the foundations of mathematics, physics, astronomy, chemistry, medicine, logic and philosophy.H e is the first Nobel Prize Winner from the world of Islam.Doctor Salam's brilliant educational career started from Jhang with distinctions and top positions in every examination in the Universities of Punjab, Pakistan and Cambridge.In 1955, Salam served as the scientific secretary at the first Atoms for Peace Conference of the UN at Geneva.Two years afterwards he was chosen to found the department of theoretical physics at Imperial College of Science and Technology al the University of London.In 1960 Salam proposed the creation of his International Center for Theoretical Physics.Since its opening in 1964 the Center has provided a meeting place for le ading theoreticians from all over the world to share with professors and students the current state of knowledge in the research of physics and informally meet with world leaders in the field.The Center has provided effective collaboration between physicists of the East and the West.ln addition developing nations have sought valuable training for their theoreticians.40 Dr.Salam receiving the No bel Pri ze (1979) At the UN Advisory Committee on Science and Technology Salam alongwith other leading scient ists specify ways in which scientific knowledge and technical skil ls can hasten the advancement of those living in poverty.This Committee's "World Plan of Action" works towards building up science and technology within the developing nations and for tranferring technical knowledge to countries that desperately need it.Some of these technologies are desalination and elimination of disease - bearing insects.In these Committees, Abdu s Salam has been particularly interested in the involvement of leading scientists of advanced countries in the problems of world development.In all the great advances of nuclear physics, Salam has been in the thick of action.

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Hazral Khalifalul Masih IV recieves the genius scientist.His first major research was done at Cambridge Univeristy.In previous theory there was nothing to stop an atom from having an infinite electric charge.Physicists Julian Schwinger, Richard Feyman and Freeman Dyson had indicated how the difficulty could be overcome.But the complete mathematical proof was lacking.Salam supplied that proof.His second achievement concerns with parity theory - a theory of physics conce - rning with the symmetry between an event and its mirror image.When a radioactive atom throws out an electron it also ejects a very elusive particle called the neutrino.Both particles spin as they go.For many years it was assumed that the particles were just as likely to spin to the left as to the right.Salam predicted that for every three electr.ons spinning to the left, one spun to the right.In 1957 Physicist Wu of Columbia University proved this prediction through his celebrated cobalt - 60 experiment.In 1964 Salam alongwith John Ward predicted an eightfold family of new partic - les having twice the spin of the proton.Salam introduced Einstein's "four dimensions" (three dimensions of space plus time" making the most fascinating contributions in particle physics in the realm ofpatternmaking.41 Dr.Salam with China's Premier Chou En lai."A broken symmetry breaks your heart," Salam says thinking continously about the patterns of nature and their mathematical repre- sentations.F'amous British author Nigel Calder writing about Salam observes that to a Moslem mystic, Allah is to be sought in eternal beauty and for Salam beauty comes through finding new, subtle, yet simplifying patterns in the natural world.Dr.Salam shared the 1979 Nobel Prize for Physics for his contributions to the theory of the unified weak and electro - magnetic interaction between elementary particles including, among other things, the prediction of the weak neutral current.• "The magnificient irrigation system built in the Indus Valley during the British era had deteriorated.Many years of seepage from the great irrigation canals had waterlogged huge areas of farmland, while evaporation from the soil had caused salts to accumulate.When Salam explained the problem, the US government sent leading scientists, agriculturists and engineers to West Pakistan.After thorough studies, the team , led by Roger Revelle, then director of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at La ,Jo I la, Ca I iforn i a and science ad visor to the Secretary of the Interior, drew up a plan of wells and pump s for draining the land and washing out the salt.Several areas, each

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Dr.Salam at the UN.about a million acres in size are already successfully under treatment west of Lahore.Over 30,000 farmers have adopted this procedure, greatly increasing agricultural production in West Pakistan." lshrat Usmani, Chairman of Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission observed, "Most of the scientific effort in Pakistan is in a large measure due to Salam's imagination and the weight of his personality.Salam is a symbol of the pride and prestige of our nation in the world of science." This Ahmadi Muslim scientist has won countless awards and distinctions in the fie Id of science from almost all major nations of the world.But, his humility and sacrifice for Ahmadiyyat remains unique.Immediately after being informed of his Nobel Prize, Abdus Salam came to the London Mosque and prostrated himself in gratitude to the Almighty Allah , reports Shaikh Mubarak Ahmad then Chief Missionary and Imam of the London Mosque.Dr.S a lam has set a unique example in the the area s of financial sacrifices through his contributions of the translation of the Holy Quran into the Italian language, publication of Ahmadiyya literature a nd philanthropic support of needy s cholar s.42 DR.MUZAFFAR AHMAD SHAHEED The first martyr of Ahmadiyyat in USA Dr.Muzaffar Ahmad Shaheed Doctor Muzaffar Ahmad was a dedicated worker of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Detroit.Doctor Muzaffar was staunchly devoted to propag a tion (tabligh) and inspite of his profe ss iona I c ommitments he s pent most of his ti me contacting with peopl e from different wa lk s of life and in spre a ding the me s sage of I s lam and Ahmadiyyat.On the night of Au g ust 8 , 198 3 an a ssailant s hot Dr.Muz a ffar out s ide his the Doctor' s ) home in Westland, Michi g an.This took place three days before the 35th Annual Convention of the Ahmadiyya Community s cheduled to be held in Detroit.Dr.Muzaffar was the first martyr who made the greate s t sa crifice for Ahmadiyyat the True Islam in the face of violence.

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The Historic Visit of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IV ayyad Allah to the US in 1987 NEW YORK Ha zrat Khalifatul Masih IV presides over Majlise Shura Ahmadiyya Community, USA I987 Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IV clusion of NY public reception.Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IV leads dua before departure Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IV is welcomed by Senator Hartke in Washington DC's Hilt on.H az r al Khalifatul Masih IV' s public address in Philadelphia.September 30: The historic visit begins with the arrival of llu z ur ayyad Allah from Canada by air.H uzur immediately drove to Baituz Zafr where after maghrib and isha prayers he met with the members of the Jamaat.It was a moment of happiness for the members because most of them were see ing t heir Beloved Hu zur for the very first time in their live s especially after his election to Khilafat.Throughout the visit Hu z ur ayyad Allah held majalise irfaan and met with individual members as we! I as families of the Jamaat.He also delivered Friday sermons.In New York H uzur ayyad Allah also add ressed a public reception at the Marriot IIotel.This reception was attended by over 250 guests.The representatives of the Governor of New York and the Mayor of New York City presented addresses of welcome.43 Huzur also addressed the faculty and st udents of the Departm ent of Southasian Studies of the Columbia University.Huzur ayyad was as ked many interesting questions both by the sc holars as well as members of the faculty.They enjoyed Ilu zur ayyad Allah's exposition of the Southasian affairs in the field of re ligiou s and social development.In Washington DC, Huzur was interviewed by the representatives of the Voice of America and the daily newspaper Jung.A maginificient reception in honor of lluzur ayya d Allah was held at the Wa s hington Hilton.It was attended by over 300 people from different segments of the city most of whom were from the government.There were quite a few diplomats from other nations and intellectuals from other faiths.A delightful a ddress of welcome was presented by Senator Vance Hartke.Mayor Barry sent his representative with his address of welcome.

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Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IV at Mosque Baitul Hameed site.lluzra l Khal1fatul Masih IV addresst?s Tuscon's citizens.Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IV leads co llective prayers after laying foundation of mosque.lfazrat Khalifatul Masih IV with Cul1fornia's ex-Governor.II uzur ayyad Allah performed the ground - breaking ceremony of the national headquarter complex.October 7, 1987 was proclaimed as Ilazral Mirza Tahir Ahmad Day by Washington's Mayor Barry.In Willingboro, New Jersey Iluzur ayyad Allah inspected and inaugurated the finely built "Al Nasr Mosque".He then addressed the civic reception hosted by the Jamaat, which was followed by the welcome address of the special representative of the Mayor of Willingboro township.October 8th was publicly dedicated by the mayor to the inauguration of the Ahmadiyya Mosque.The same evening in Philadelphia lluzur was welcomed by Mayor Goode's representative.liuzur inaugurated the "Nasir Mosque" and the adjacent mission house.An in - depth Press conference followed the public ~eception.44 On October 10 lluzur ayyad Allah attended a public reception in Dayton held in his honor.Prominent citizens of the town attended.The Mayor of the ciity presented the town's insignia to Huzur.Starting on October 11, lluzur's visit to Chicago included a public reception followed by a question and answer session at the University of Chicago.Another exclusive reception for non - Muslims was also held at the same University Attendees included 150 dignitaries.lluzur ayyad Allah met with the Mayor of the city.On October 13 Huzur ayyad Allah addressed a pub I ic receptions in the cities of Milwaukee and Zion.Later he was interviewed by TV reporters.The Mayor of Zion welcomed lluzur into the city.On October 15 1987 II uzur ayyad Allah held a majlise irfaan in Detroit and met with

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The smilt! that put.;; everyone at ease and inspires love.Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IV listen s to TV anchorman Ross.non - Ahmadis.Later on, he answered their questions.H uzur ayyad Allah laid down the foundation stone of Troy Mosque and Mission llouse.On October 21 1987 Huzur ayyad Allah inaugurated Masjid Yusuf in Tuscon, Arizona.A Press conference was held for Huzur ayyad Allah.Later on, he granted interviews.On October 22 1987, H uzur ayyad Allah attended a public reception followed by a question session in Los Angeles, California.H uzuur ayyad Allah laid the foundation stone of Baitul Hameed Mosque and Mission house.Huzur ayyad Allah held majlise irfaan, addressed the l ajna members and attended a Press conference.Channel 18 televised one - hour documentary of the Los Angeles tour.Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IV meets Chicago's dignitaries.45 On October 27 II uzur ayyad Allah met with intellectuals and held majlise irfaan in San Prancisco.In Portland on October 28 inaugurated majlise irfaane and addressed a public reception.II uzur ayyad Allah hosted a special dinner for Ahmadis as well as non-Ahmadis.A question and answer session followed.Huzur ayyad Allah addressed a public reception at the Red Lion Hotel which was attended by the dignitaries of the town.Here also the program ended with a question and answer session.Huzur performed an Amin ceremony.In addition to the above Huzur ayyad Allah also visited Miami and St.Louis.By the Grace of Allah, during the visit of II uzur ayyad Allah a total of 38 bai ' ts (conversion to Ahmadiyyat) took place at various places in USA.

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The Charter of Freedom granted bl The Holy Prophet Muhammad (~ace an blessings of Allah be upon him) to the Christians til Doomsday "I l'ROMISE THAT ANY MONK, OR WAY FAKER, ETC., WllO WILL SEt:K MY llt:LI' ON Tilt: MOUNTAINS, IN FORESTS , DESERTS OR HABITATIONS, OR IN PLACES OF WORSHIP, I WILL REPEL HIS ENEMIES WITH ALL MY FRIENDS AND HEl.PERS, WITH ALL MY RELATIVES AND WITH ALL THOSE WllO PROFESS TO t'OLLOW ME AND WILL DEPEND HIM, BECAUS!THEY ARE MY COVXNANT.•AND I WILL DEPEND THE COVENANTED AGAINST THE PERSECUTION, INJURY AND EM ARRAllMl:NT BY THEIR EN EMllS IN LIEU or THE POLL TAX THEY HAVE PROMISED TO PA y IF THEY PREFER THBlllS&LVl8 TO DEPt N D THll& PROPltllTIEB A.ND 11tBIR PERSONS, THEY WILL BE ALLOWED TO 00 SO AND WILL NOT Bl PUT TO ANY INCONVENIENCE ON ' fHAT,\OCOUNT ~O BISHOP WILL BE EXl'ELL&D t' ROM HIS BISHOPRIC, NO MONK t' KOM HIS MONASTERY, NO PRllST PROM HIS PLACE OF WORSHIP AND NO PILGRIM WILL Bl 1n ; TAINED FROM HIS PILOlllMAOtt • "NONI OF THEIR CHURCHES OR OTHER PLACES OP WORSHIP WILL Bl DEIOLAftl> OR DESTROYED OR DIUIOLllHED.NO MATERIAL OF THEIR CHURCHES WILL 8& u111: :0 FOR BUILDI NC: MOlelll:S OK HOUUS roa THI MUSLIMS AHY MUSLIM DOING SO WILL BB REGARDED AS RECALCITRANT TO 000 ANO HIS PROPHIT •MONKS AND BISHOPS WILL llE SUBJECT TO NO TAX OK INDBMNITY WHETHl!:R THEY IN PORll'l'I oa ON Tiii RIYl'R8, Oil IN il'KB KA.In' OR WEST, NOR'nt OR 80\J'ftt "I lllVE THEM MY WORD OP HONO&.THEY ABB ON IMMUNITY FROM ALL SORTS OFINCONYINIENCBS.'"l'lllYSHALLBBPROTlllY Tiii' M\,' S UMS." I.ET THIS DOCUlllNT NOT BB DISOBIYl':D TILL 47

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MIGHTY SIGN OFTHEALMIGHTY ALLAH IN SUPPORT OF AHMADIYYAT Ziaul Haq's Death in Plane Crash was an Act of God Ahmadiyya Movement in Isl am was made the target of an utterly false and world - wide ca mpaign to malign the Movement, its holy founder an d its present head.This was a state-sponso red, ruthless persecution spearhea ded by Paki sta n's President Muhammad Zia ul Haq and was fully supported by his administration.Among other atrocities involving the deprivation of the basic human rights of the Ahmadi Muslims in Pakistan , the following are prominent : Ahmadis were debar - red from affirming their faith through the re c itation of the credo (Kalima tayyaba); calling their places of worship as mosques; and calling the azan (call to prayer).All such activities were made punishable by three years rigoroius imprisonment and unlimited fine.Zia's persecution was implemented through public beatings, mob violence, assas - s inations , and dishonoring of Ahmadis; damaging, defiling, sealing and destruction of their mosques; false criminal prosecutions; imprisonment and death se ntences of innocent Ahmadis and their socia l boycott.The campaign also included the character assassination of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the Founder of this Community and its religious leaders as well.This persecution continued unabated for years.Hundreds of false allegations were made against the Ahmadiyya community, including that Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IV had abducted and murdered a Pakistani maulvi , Muha mmad Aslam Qureshi.This massive campaign with obvious encouragement by the government continued unabated for 5 years.The Pre ss, TV, radio and even local newspapers broadcasted these al legation s almost on a daily basis.Apparently, thi s malicious campaign had put the safety of the Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community to lihe risk of danger.48 "It is my principle that till one prays for one 's enemy, one's mind is not wholly clea r ed." The Promi se d M ess iah and Muhd1, peace be on him.During this time a ll atte mpts on the part of the Ahmadiyya Movement to make the leaders of the campa ign desist from persecution and to restore Ahmadis' basic human right s and religious freedom failed.General Zia ul ll aq exceeded all limits through his promulgation of his Martial Law Ordinance XX of 1984 banning Ahmadis all avenues of r edress and forcing the present Supreme He ad of worldwide Community into exile.In his Friday se r mon of June 10 1988 the Supreme I le ad of Ahmadiyya Community invited the General to desi st from persecution and falsification campaign against the Community an d it s beliefs or face the judgment of Allah in a Mubahela (P rayer Duel) in the Court of God in accordance with Isl a m' s Holy Book, the Quran.

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The letters containing the Prayer Duel challenge were mailed to all opponents of Ahmadiyyat, foremost being General Zia ul Haq.He was told not to persecute or even accept the challenge because God's destruction would overtake in one year.But, Zia ul Haq persisted in both.The Almighty's wrath seized him as predicted.The Mighty Sign began with the reappearance into public view in Pakistan the maulvi Aslam Qureshi, the very same criminal who made a murderous attack on the grandson of the Promised Messiah and Mahdi, Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad , peace be upon him, but, Alhamdulillah, Sahibzada Mirza Muzaffar Ahmad was saved.Now, after the Mubahela began, Aslam Qureshi returned from his hiding in Iran and openly declared on national television that the mullahs had forced him to vanish himself so that this conspiracy against Huzur could materialize.The second Mighty Sign was the grip of the Invisible lland of the Almighty Allah against the tyrant - the army general who weilded absolute power, sending Ahmadi Muslims to the gal lows, imprisoning so many Ahmadi Muslms that Pakistani prisons were · overcrowded, and unleashing a series of laws that dwarfed the evil genius of l.{obespierre.Allah grippped the man so well, so truly , that even the US, his strongest ally, could not protect him.The President of Pakistan met his total destruction as a resu It of the Mubahela while flying from one army base to another with his most trusted generals, accompanied by the US ambassador.The Supreme Head of the Ahmadiyya Community cabled his sympathies to the General's family.He did not desire his end.Rather, he warned Zia and all opponents not to persecute and falsify.The claim of the truth of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the holy founder of Ahmadiyyat has been established once again by a mighty sign of the Almighty God.All praise to Allah the Lord of all the worlds.49 Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IV with Chicago's Mayor Washington in the latter's office.Hazral Khalifatul Ma s ih IV spea k s w ith guests at a banqu e t held in Chicago in hi s honor.

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Centennial Souvenir Message It is indeed a distinct honor and privilege to have t his opportunity to participate in the joyous occasion of the Centenary Thanksgiving , March 23, 1989.I am delighted to re s pond to your invitation for c omments for souvenir publication and to share in your celebration.A s a Chairman of the Hou se Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Hum an Rights a nd Int er national Organizations, I have ha d the pleasure to become more aware of the tremendous contributions that the 10 million Ahmadiyya Mus lims have made to the countries a nd societies in which they liv e.Ahmadis have enriched all our live s with their participation in the entire realm of positive human endeavor.In educatoin, medicine, law , an d other professions, the arts and culture, and in philanthropy the work of the Ahmadi community has b een ma nife st.My admiration for the Ahmadiyya Movem e nt in Is l am is Centennial Souvenir Message ln the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful All praise be to God Almighty to be among those who have witnessed and participated in the Ahmadiyya Centenary celebrations.This Centenary is a reflection of the glorious past and a promise of a prominent future.As we enter our second century our desire to make spiritual progre ss should be embedded in our minds so much so that we will be willing to give all our faculties and possessions to the cause of Ahmadiyyat.Our love of God should ring supreme over al I other things so that we may experience the real essence of Islam.Every Ahmadi Muslim should reflect on the promise of "a large party" made to the Promised Messiah and Mahdi, peace be on him, by the Almighty Allah a hundred years ago.Not only are we a witness to the truth of that promise , we are indeed a part of that promise.Salma Ghani President National Lajna Amaullah heightened by the fact that in some of the 117 countries Lhe community faces various forms and degrees of discrimination and persecution.Yet, the Ahmadi people remain a peaceful, persevering and benevolent community.The Ahrnadiyya Community in I slam in the United Slates is a vital part of the unique and diver se American culture.We all benefit from the prosperity and indu strious n ess of the Ahmadiyya community.It is a pleasure to be able to congratulate you on this momentous occasion and to wish all Ahmadis the very best for the future.50 Sincerely, Gus Yatron Chairman Subcommitee on Human Ri ghts and Int ernational Organizations

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Centennial Souvenir Message I wou Id Ii ke to take this opporluni ty to offer my greetings to you and congratulate the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in the United States on lhe occasion of the l OOth anniversary of the founding of the Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam.Over the years, I have become acquainted with the many charitable and humanitarian works of Ahmadiyya Muslim throughout the world.In particular, I have great respect for the Ahamadiyya Muslim Community in the Dayton, Ohio area which I represent in the United States House of Representatives.Ahmadiyya Muslims are a vibrant force in our community and have made many contributions to the well - being of our residents.Ahmadiyya Muslims are known around the globe for their adherence to their motto of ! 51 "Love for all, hatred for none." In view of the peaceful and generous nature of lhe Ahmadiyya Community, it is indeed unfortunate that Ahmadiyya Muslims in some countries have encountered obstacles to the free exercise and practice of their religion.I intend to continue to work with my Congressional colleagues and with the Ahmadiyya Community to promote religious tolerance and to end discrimination based upon religious tenets.The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community deserves Lo be commended for its many good works on the occasion of its Centenary Celebrations.Be assured that my colleagues in the Congress join me in extending best wishes to you, Sincerely, Tony P.I tall Member of Congress

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Hazrat Mufti Muhammad Sadiq The First Ahmadiyya Muslim Missionary arrives in the United States.In 1920 Hazrat Dr.Mufti Muhammad Sadiq arrived at the shores of Philadelphia.The news of his arrival was heralded throughout the city by the local newspapers.Inspite of constituional guarantees, propagation of faith other than that brought by the colonists was not permissable.So, Dr.Sadiq was detained in ellis Island , New York.He reported the matter to Khalifatul Masih II Hazrat Mirza Basheeruddin Mahmud Ahmad, may Allah be pleased with him and requested for special prayers for the success of his mission.Ile was asked to write to the President of the country.The Secretary of State replied on behalf of the President conveying his permission.Dr.Sadiq first established himself at Madison Avenue, New York for three months.He then moved to Chicago where he established 52 the first headquarters of the Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam at 74 Victoria Avenue.He established the first Mosque at South 4448 Wabash Avenue.lie started the first publication of the Movement "The Muslim Sunrise" from 27 Labelle Avenue, Highland Park.At the time of his departure in 1922 there were seven hundred Ahmadiyya Muslims here.Dr.Mufti Muhammad Sadiq died in Pakistan on February 13, 1987.Pioneer Missionary Efforts Dr.Mufti Muhammad Sadiq was followed by Hazrat Maulvi Muhammad Din who served the cause of islam and Ahmadiyyat until 1925.Dr.Muhammad Yusuf continued the missionary work in the interim period of 1925 till 1928.In 1928 Sufi Mutiur Rahman Bengali arrived.

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SUFI MUTIUR RAHMAN BENGALI Ahmadiyya Muslim Missionary lncharge, USA Maulana Sufi Mutiur Rahman Bengali arrived in the United States as the Missionary of Ahmadiyyat the True Islam in 1925.He opened the missions of the Jamaat at Indianapolis, Dayton , Pittsburgh , Youngstown , Cleveland, Saint Louis and Kansas City.He maintained an office on State Street in downtown Chicago from where he established contacts with many famous people."The Moslem call to prayer echoed through the vast Cathedral as Sufi Mutiur Rahman Bengali ascended the pulpit."Obedience to commandments and sincere praying give the Moslems help, courage and confidence with which to combat fear," he s aid."The Holy Quran, Moslem scripture, say s he who makes complete resignation in God is rewarded and knows no fear," he said."Equality of man is a doctrine of Muhammad.King and slave, rich and poor, stand side by side, shoulder to shoulder." Sufi Bengali continued the work of editing the Ahmadiyya magazine The Muslim 53 Sunrise which was started by Dr.Mufti Muhammad Sadiq, may Allah be pleased with him.His other famous publications are The Tomb of Jesus and The Life of Muhammad which he published after ardous research.Sufi Benga 1 i was often quoted by national newspapers on issues of international significance particularly those relating to India and England.His strong views on the indep~ndence of India from British were widely read in the US.His emphatic belief that the minorities should be given constitutional protection were especially recognized.Indeed he was acknowledged as the Islamic spiritual leader in the US.Describing the Movement as a revival or regeneration of Islam.Ahmadi Muslims were reported to number between 5,000 and l 0,000 in the US during' Sufi Sahib's time according to journalistic documentation.Sufi Sahib's tenure of historical missionary work ended successfully in 1948.

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Mr.Muhammad Alexander Russel Webb- The First American Ahmadi Convert in Promised Messiah's Time Mr.Webb was born in 1846 in Hudson City, New York.His father was the owner and editor of a daily paper.The younger Webb took up his father's career in journalism after graduation.Later on, he became the editor of a daily paper in Missiouri.Mr.Webb was deeply interested in religion.However, he became dissatisfied with Christianity and gave it up in 1872.He researched other faiths in his discovery of the true religion.He studied Buddhism and did not find it satisfactory.He came across an announcement of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the Promised Messiah and Mahdi, peace be on him and started correspondence with him.Through his communications with the Promised Messiah and Mahdi, peace be on him, he became convinced of the truth of Islam.Mr.Webb then accepted Islam as his faith.He proved a sincere and devoted Muslim and was most eager to do whatever he could to spread the knowledge of Islam and its teachings in the United States.54 The correspondence between The Promised Messiah and Mahdi , peace be on him , and Mr.Webb is reproduced below: (SHAHNAA E HAQ pp 439- 444): 3021 Easton Avenue St Louis, Missouri USA February 24th 1887 Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Esteemed Sir , I cannot adequately express to you my gratitude for the letter recieved from you under the date of December 17.I had almost given up all hope of receiving a reply but the contents of the letter and circulars fully repaid me for the delay.I hardly know what to say in reply except that I am still very anxious to gain more of the truth than I have thus far found.After reading your circulars an idea occurred to me which I will

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present to you for your consideration knowing or rather feeling confident that you who are so much spiritual than I, so much nearer to God , will answer me in a way that will be for the best.Were it possible for me to visit India I would do so only too gladly.But I am so situated that it seems almost an impos s ibility.I am married and have three children.For nearly two years I have been living a life of celibacy and shall continue to do so as long as I live.My income is not sufficient to justify me in giving up my business as it requires all that I can make to support for my family during my absence.Therefore a visit to India being out of the question it occurred to me that I might through your aid assist in spreading the truth here.If, as you say the Muhammadan is the only true religion why could I not act as its Apostle or promulgator in America.My opportunities for doing so seem to me very good if I had some one to lead me aright at first.I have been led to believe that not only Muhammad but also Jesus, Gautama Buddha , Zoroaster and many others taught the truth, that we s hould, however , worship God and not men.If I could know what Muhammad really taught that was superior to the teaching s of others, I could then be in a position to defend and promulgate the Muhammadan religion above all others.But the little I do know of his teachings is not sufficient for me to do effective work with.The attention of the American people is being quite generally attracted to the oriental religions.The publi c mind, I think is now more than ever fitted to recieve Muhammadanism a s well as Buddhism and it may be that through you it is to be introduced in my country.I am convinced that you are very much in earnest.I have no rea s on to doubt that you are in s pired by God to spread the light of Truth.Therefore , I would be happy to know more of your teachings and to hear further from you.God, who can read all hearts , knows that I am see king for the truth ; that I am ready and e a ger to embrace it wh e rever I can find it.If you can lead me to its blessed light you will find me not only a willing pupil but an anxious one.I have been seeking now for three year s and have found a great deal.God h as bles s ed me abundantly and I want to do 55 his work earnestly and faithfully.How to do it is what has moved me - how to do it so that the most good may be accomplished.I pray to Him that the way may be pointed out clearly to me so that I may not go astray.If you can help me I hope that you will do so.I shall keep your letter and prize it highly.I will get the circulars printed in one of the leading American newspapers so that they will have a widespread circulation and I will send you a copy of the paper.They may reach the eyes of many who will become interested.I shal 1 be happy to recieve from you at any time matter which you may have for general circulation and if you should see fit to use my services to further the aims of truth in the country they will be freely at your disposal , provided of course, that I am capable of recieving your ideas and that they convince me of their truth.I am already s atisfied that Muhammad t a ught the truth ; that he pointed out the way for salvation and that those who follow his teachings will attain to a condition of eternal bliss.But did not Jesus Christ also teach the way? Now suppo s e I should follow the way pointed out by Jesus, would not my slavation be as perfe - ctly assured as if I followed Islam? I ask with a desire to know that truth and not to dispute or argue.I am seeking the truth not to defend my theory, I think I understand you to be a follower of the esoteric teachings of Muhammad and not what is known to the masses of the people as Muhammadanism; that you recognize the truths that underlie all reli g ions and not their esoteric features which may have been added by men.I too regret very much that I cannot understand your language nor you mine ; for I feel quite sure that you could tell many things which I de s ire to know.However, I am impressed to believe that God will provide a way if I try to deserve His Love.Blessed be His Holy name and I hope that I may hear from you and that we again may some day meet in spirit even if we cannot meet in the body.May the peace of God be with you and with those who listen to your words.I pray that your hopes and plans are realised.With reverence and esteem.lam, Yours re spectfully, Alx.R.Webb.

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REPLY OF THE LETTER: Dear Sir, recieved your letter , dated 24th of February 1887 which proved itself to be great delight to my heart and a satisfaction to my anxieties.The contents of the letter not only increased my love towards you but led me to the hope of a partial realization of the object which I have in view - for which I have dedicated the whole of my life viz., not to confine the spread of the light of truth to the oriental world but , as far a s it lies in my power, to further it in Europe, America, etc., where the attention of the people has not been sufficiently attracted towards a proper understanding of the teachings of Islam.Therefore, 1 consider it an honor to comply with your request ; and have a strong confidence in the Almighty Creator , Who is with me, and lie will assist me in giving you a perfect and permanent satisfaction.I give you word that in the course of about five months I will compile a work containing a short sketch of the teachings of Al - Quran, have it translated into English and printed and then send a copy of it to you.I strongly hope th a t it will bring full and final conviction to a ju s tful, considerate and uncontaminated mind like yours, enoble your soul, endow you with a firm belief in God and improve your knowledge of Him.But, perhaps it may be, that the various demands on my time may not allow me to spare a sufficient tim e for sending the whole work at once ; in such a ca s e I will send it to you in two or three batch e s.I will not end the communication of instruction to you by this treatise but will continue satisfying your thirst after the investigation of truth for the re s t of my life.Your friendly words permit me to entertain the happy idea that I will in a short ti me have the in te 11 i gence that the instinctive moral greatness has directed not only to you but to many other virtou s men of America to the right wa y of salvation pointed 56 out by Islam.Here I end my letter of earnestness and sincerity.May you and I be kept secure from all earthly and heavenly misfortunes and have all our hopes and plans realized.Yours sincerely, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Chief ofQadian Gurdaspur District Punjab India Regarding his conversion to Islam Mr.Webb wrote: "I adopted this religion because I found, after protracted study , that it was the best and only system adapted to the spiritual needs of humanity....About eleven years ago I became interested in the study of Oriental religions...I saw Mill and Locke, Kant, Hegel, Fichte, Huxley and many other more or less learned writers discoursing with a great show of wisdom concerning protoplasm and monads, and yet not one of them could tell me what the s oul was or wh a t became of it after death...my adoption of Islam was not the result of misguided sentiment, blind credulity, or sudden emotional impulse , but it was born of earnest, honest , persistent, unprejudiced s tudy and investigation and an intense desire to know the t ruth.The essence of the true faith of Islam is resignation to the will of God and its corner stone is prayer.It teaches universal benevelonce, and requires purity of mind , purity of action , purity of speech and physical cleanliness.It, beyond doubt, is the simplest and most elevating form of reli g ion to man." Mr.Webb was appoint e d the United States Ambassador to the Phillipine s and at the end of his assingnment he al s o visited India.On return to the United St a tes he continued his correspondence with Dr.Mufti Muhammad Sadiq.On learning of the death of the Promi s ed Messi a h and Mahdi, peace be on him, he wrote a letter of condolence to Dr.Sadiq in which he remarked : "Hazrat Mir za Ghulam Ahmad accomplis hed a gre a t undertaking and conveyed the light of

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truth to hundreds of hearts , whi ch it could not have reached otherwise.More than twenty years ago I started my corre s ponden ce with him and ever since then I have been deeply affected by the fearless earnestne ss with which he continued to spread the truth in the pursuance of his purpose.Without a doubt God Almighty had chosen him for thi s great enterprise which he fulfilled comple t ely.I am sure that he will enjoy the companionship of the saints and prophet s in heaven." Mr.Webb followed this letter with another one which was written only four days later, in which he repeated his condolences and sent his greetings to Hazrat Haji Hakeem Maulvi Nurud Din Khalifatul M as ih I, may A hi s t o ri c photog ra p h of ea rl y m e m be r s a nd mi ssiona ri es 57 Allah be pleased with him, expressing his conviction that Hazrat Maulvi Sahib's efforts towards the promotion of Islam would be crowned with success.Mr.Webb became the most prominent contemporary defender of Islam according to a historian of Islam in America , Professor Haddad.Mr.Webb wrote three books on Islam including a prayer manual.According to this researcher , Mr.Webb spoke to famous audiences including Mark Twain.He established seven branches or circles of American Islamic Propaganda in various east Coast and Midwestern cities.Before his death in 1916, Islam began to emerge as a religion in America.

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(continued from page 36) and performed this distinct privilege for 17 times later on.He performed the functions of Secretary of the Khalifatul Masih during his first European tour and accompanied him again in his second European tour serving him as his interpreter.Hazrat Chaudry Muhammad Zafarullah Khan Sahib, may Allah be pleased with him, will be remembered for his historical services to the Ahmadiyya Community, the Muslim Leaguee and to the Arab world.He wrote many books, delivered outstanding orations, translated many works of his Beloved Master the Promised Messiah and Mahdi, (peace be on him), translated a set of Hadith of the Holy Prophet of Islam, (eternal peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), and also translated the Holy Quran.He chaired international conferences, won the lasting respect of contemporary world statesmen , was a philanthropist, gave absolute fealty to spiritual leadership of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and was an unassuming humble friend of the common man.He was a person who made everyone feel comfortable in his presence.The following account of Sister Aliyyah Shaheed, Pittsburgh is interesting and to the point: "...when the late Munawar Ahmad was here in Pittsburgh he (Munawar) came to me and said that Sir Zafarullah had come to Pittsburgh on a business trip and he wanted to visit with the members, then he shocked me and asked me to prepare dinner for him in our modest home.was speechless to think that such a celebrity would want to visit in the house of such humble people like my husband and I - my husband Ahmad Shaheed was Jamaat President.Only in Ahmadiyyat could this happen...."On that special event in my life Sir Zafarullah visited with the brothers, he really enjoyed himself; then he came into the kitchen where I was and said, "Sister Aliyyah how can I ever thank you for such a delicious meal and enjoyable evening?" I replied, "By coming again." He said, "I will try." with M.S.Shaikh, Kuwait's Ambassador to Paki s tan with UN Secretary General Da g Hammerskjoeld 58

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SHEIKH MUBARAK AHMAD AMIR AND MISSIONARY INCHARGE "Islam is the future religion of Africa.We are now preparing the ground.In Islam there is absolutly no distinction drawn between men of different s kin color nor of race."Coming world events will aid the spread of Islam.Thirteen hundred years ago our Prophet spoke of the equality of all men.So, to speak of racial equality now is just to repeat his words." These words stand out prominently in their meaning and realism today, decades after they were said by Shaikh Mubarak Ahmad, when he was the Amir and Missionary Incharge of Ahmadiyya Muslim missionary work in east Africa.Sheikh Mubarak Ahmad was born in Multan , Pakistan in 1910.At the age of fifteen years he dedicated his life for the service of Islam.Ile studied at Talimul Islam High School, Madrassa Ahmadiyya and Jamia Ahmadiyya at Qadian.After graduation his first assignment as missionary was at Ludhiana, India.Later, he served at Lahore, Simla and Kashmir.62 His long career as missionary in East Africa began with his assignment in Mombasa.He served Amir and Missionary Incharge in Kenya , Uganda, Tanganika and Aden.During his stay in East Africa, he had the Holy Quran translated into Swahili language.Ile also arranged to have Ahmadiyya Mosques built at Oarus Salaam, Tabora, Mombasa, Jinga and Kampala as well a score of other places.Thousands entered the fold of Islam through his untiring efforts.While in Nairobi he challenged Billy Graham.The famous Amri ca n Evangelist expressed his inability to accept this challenge.In 1962 Sheikh Mubarak Ahmad returned to Pakistan.Ile served as Additional Nazir Islaho Irshad (Ta limul Quran) , as Secretary Fazle Umar Foundation, Secretary Hadiqatul Mubashereen and member Anjuman WaqfeJadid at Rabwah.lie supervised the construction of Masjid Aqsa , Fazle Umar Foundation and Khilafat Library building.In addition to many other assignments.During his ass ignment as Missionary lncharge of United Kingdom , missions were established in Southall, Birmingham, Manchester, Iladdersfield , Bradford, Gellingham, Croydon and Oxforshire.On arrival in US , Sheikh Mubarak Ahmad was enthusiatically received by the Community here.It happened to be the last day of the Majlise Shura meeting when Sheikh Mubarak Ahmad arrived.The foremost task assigned to him by Khalifatul Masih IV Hazrat Mirza Tahir was to laun ch a scheme to establish major Ahmadiyya Centers in the five important cities of Washington DC, New York, Detroit, Chicago and Lo s Angeles.A NATIONAL MOSQUE FUND WAS ESTABLISllED.WITHIN THREE YEARS OF HIS ARRIVAL, SllAIKll MUBARAK AHMAD OPENED 'l'llESE CENTERS AS WELL AS MAIN MISSIO N HOUSES.FOR THIS PURPOSE, OVER $2 MILLION WERE SPENT.

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Sheikh Mubarak Ahmad moves fast in a ccomplishing missionary and administrative goals never missing out on public relations and spiritual development.During his period as Amir and Missionary Incharge , the annual budget of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community here has moved up to $1.5 million.Sheikh Mubarak Ahmad's quote is taken from Davis Douglas Duncan 's "The World of Allah" published by Houghton Mifflin.Hazrat Mirza Basheeruddin Mahmud Ahmad praying in Hoshiarpur, India, after announcing that he was the Promised Reformer 63

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Special Acknowledgement Alhamdulillah! Alhamdulillah! It is with the grace of Almighty Allah that we are able t.o present the Centennial Souvenir Magazine in the implementation of the desire of our beloved Imam the Supreme Spiritual Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Ameerul Momeneen Khalifatul Masih IV Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad (may Allah bless him with long life) that every country should publish a souvenir magazine as a part of Ahmadiyya MuSlim Centenary Thanksgiving Celebrations.This idea was taken by the Central Committee (photo) who directed the execution of this historic project.I have thoroughly gone through the manuscript from end to end.Therefore, I must express my sincere thanks to all those who worked on this enormous project.There are many who deserve special prayers as well as compliments for their tireless efforts in publishing this magazine.I would be failing in my duty if I did not express my special thanks to Mr.Mubasher Ahmad and Mr.Zafar Ahmad Sarwar for their efforts in editing, proof-reading and developing this Souvenir.Also, my very sincere prayers and special thanks go to my dear brother Fazal Ahmad and his wife for their tireless efforts in collecting, scrutinizing, collating, organizing, computering, editing, type-setting and printing of this historical magazine from start to finish.I would also like to thank Mr.Anwar Mahmood Khan and Syyed SajidAhmad for their excellent work in advising, drafting, preparing this magazine and also for collecting the advertisements.I would like to express my thanks to the advertisers for their advertisements and the printers for their special efforts in getting this magazine published on time.67 May Allah reward them with the best of rewards.I pray that the Almighty Allah may accept our most humble efforts.Sheikh Mubarak Ahmad Amir and Missionary Incharge Ahmadiyya Movemnt in Islam, USA Ahmadiyya Muslim Centenary Thanksgiving International Committee Standing: (left to right) 1.Nazir Ahmad Ayaz - member 2.Mushtaque A.Shaique -Scretary 3.Mubasher Ahmad - member Sitting; 1.Sheikh Mubarak Ahmad - Vice Chairman 2.Chaudhary Hamidullah - Chairman I 3.SahihmdaMinaMumffar Ahmad-Chairmanll

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MARtO N BARRY, JR...,....THE DISTRI CT OF COLt.'\J.BIA WASlll:-IGTON.D C 2000~ CITATION AHMAD I YYA MOVEMENT IN ISLAM, lNC.MARCH 25, 1989 As Mayor of the District of Columbia, it is my distinct pleasure to congratulate the Ahmadiyya Community on the occasion of its Centenary Thanksgiving program.As you pause to reflect upon past achievements, future brings only greater accomplishment, satisfaction.MARION BARRY JR.MAYOR DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 68 hope that the progress and

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• C I T Y 0 F PHILADELPHIA October 8, 1987 The Honorable Ilazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad Khalifatul Masih IV Imam of the Worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at Dear Imam Ahmad: W WI LSO N G OODE MAY OR It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the Cit y of Philadelphia.This city was founded by William Penn, a Quaker , out of a need to expres s complete religious freedom.William Penn s aw utopian qualities in such diver s it y and liberty, making your visit here one of great signific ance and a further indication that Philadelphia is truly a city that guarantees and values freedom of religion.On behalf of the peop le of Philadelphia, pl ease allow me to extend my warmest gr eeti ngs to you with hope that you will continue your mission of love and peace for a ll manki nd.God bless you.Sincerely, ~IJIL~ W.WILSON GOODE WWG / ab 70

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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR WASHINGTON, D.C.roclamation l\AZllAT KllZA TAl\11 AllKAD DAY OCTOllU.7, 1987 llY THE KAYO!t or THI DISTRICT OF COLU H81A WB!JllAS, on Wednead•y, Octob r 7, 1987, to..rk th~ lOPth ~rnlver••ry of the worldwide Ahmadlyya movement, Hu.rat Hlru T•hlr 1\11Mad, •plrltual le•der of lhe Ah••dlyy• Hu1l I• community w orld,.IJe, II vl•ltlng the United State•; •nd Wlll!Jll.AS, llaH•l Mirza T•hlr Ahmad waa born i n Qallan, lndl3 In 1~2~.•nd w•• aub•.q•ntlr educ•ted In Coverrwanr :olle • · i.hore, Pa•latan, the Ah11adlyy• Hua Im Semln.ry c•lled J•mml• Ahuwdlyya, and.c the School of Oriental Studle• of the Unlver1lty of London: •nd WKa£AS, lla:trat Ht z• T•hir Ah11ad I• lhe grandaon and fourth 1tlt1cted Kh•llfa (s u cceuor) of Hazr •t Mirza Chulam Ah1ud, who founded the Ah•adlyy1 movement, • •l1alon• <Y ••ct of 111..In 188~; •nd WllUIAS, Haz rat Hlrza T•hlr Ahmad has eerved H o member of the Cenltal Executive Directorate of the lntern•tlond Ahmadlyy• Hua! I• co-unity, aa Pre•ldent of H•jlle-e-Khud•m-ul-Ahmadiyy•, •nd o! lhe lloard of Director• o( lhe fazle U..r Foundetlon, an lnatllullon promotlna •c•demlc reaearch •nd new •laalon venture•; •nd WlllREAS, Under th!• Khall(a'• leadership the Ah11adlyya Mu slim cou~unlty w orld wid e haa diligently atrlven lo batter un kind thro ugh material al we ll •• apirltu•l me•n•: NOW, TH!REFORE, I, THE ~YOll OF Tri! DISTRICT 0} COLUl4111A, do hereby proclaim \lednesJdy , October 7 , 1987, H " HAZllAT Hl llZA T All lR Al\ltAD DAY " In llaahlngton, D.C., •nd c•ll upon all th• rulder.LI of thl1 city to join with me In welcoming e gre.r splrltunl le•der LO our c.-unlty.71

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®fftre nf tqe !11taynr TOWNSHIP OF WILLINGBORO • ~ ~trtUB: the WORLD WIDE AHMADIYYA MUSLIM JAM'AT has comp l eted the bui l ding of its Mosque in the Township of Willingboro; and W H E R E A S, this Mosque serves virtually all of Central and Southern New Jersey; and W H E R E A S, The Spiritual Leader, from London, England , Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad, the Imam of the World Wide A hmad iyya Muslim Jam'at is coming to Willingboro for this dedication ceremony at 11:00 a.m.; NOW, THEREFORE, I, PAUL KRANE, MAYOR of the Township of Willingboro, do hereby Proclaim OCTOBER 8, 1987 as Dedicatio n Day for the WORLD WIDE AHMADIYYA MUSLIM JAM ' AT in the Township of Willingboro, welcome th e Imam, Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad to Willingboro and wish much success to a 11 your members.In Witness Whereof I Hereunto Set My Hand and the Seal of the Township, this 8t h day of October , 1987.72 1./~ <'- /~- ~ 7AuL KRANE Mayor ofWil mgboro

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Sample of Promised Messiah's Writing..;:~ti~ (LJ,)1~_,1,,-6'.;;.-_,P 73

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Martyrs of Ahmadiyyat Mr.lnayatul/ah Ju Jum • 1974 G11Jrami.ala , Mr.S aeed A limad Khan , - l<t Junr 197 4.Gu1ra11.-a/a ~~""""'"'--<=-= L--- Sube dar Gliulam Sarwar 9th June 1974.Topi, 01111.Mtirda11....-.c• " "'...., n..,,~.,....,.<•"""-• 74 Mr.M.Af z al Khokhar IJI June 1974.G111ra11.-a/a

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Martyrs of Ahmadiyyat \ 16th April 1981 ' Dr.Muzaffar Ahmad 8th August 1981, Detro11.USA Master Abdul Hakeem Ubro ~ ~- ---~-·....-- '----------~ Ch.Abdul Hameed 10 April 1984, Mehrab Pur 75 Sheikh Nasir Ahmad 18th Septemh<'r 1981.Oka r ah

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Martyrs of Ahmadiyyat Mr.M.Ashraf Khokhar 17th June 1974, Gu1 r an•ala > Sethi Maqbool Ahmad ' :!nd July 1974, Jehlimr.________ _ _.,.__,....,; L---- Mr.Basharat Ahmad 7th October 1974, Gu1ran..a/a 76 Master Zia-ud-Din Arshad 16th Aprrl 1974,

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Martyrs of Ahmadiyyat Haji Miran Bakhsh !WO./111/ta Mr.Osman Ghani J96J.BangluJ,:>h 77 Major Mahm oo d Ahmad IY Augu.11 IY4•Y.Qut!t10 Mr.Alrar Ahmad Khan 9th Jun~ 1974 Topi Du11 Murdun

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Martyrs of Ahmadiyyat ~~~ ~J\tf~·-A_b_d_u _ l _ H ~ a - q - ue _,_ K ~ ru _ n _ d_i~~ ~~ ~- L~ ~~ -C - h _._ J\tf ~ a - n -zo_o_ r _ A ~ h-n-1a_d _ S ~ aq _ 1 _ 0 ~~ ---' - list Dec.1966.Drw Kharrp11r ~ lsr Jun• 1974.G111ran•ala Ch.J\tfahmood Ahmad Ta hir /st J1111e 1974, Gujranwala 78 J\tfr.Rashid Ahmad 1970, Srr lanka

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Martyrs of Ahmadiyyat Maulana M.As lam Qureshi 10th August 1985, Trmukul M.Khalid Suleman I/th May 1986, S11kk11r 79 Syed Qamarul Haque I/th May 1986.SuHur Mr.Ghulam Zaheer S heikh 25th January 1987.Jeh/11m

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1qooo 11,000 8,000 7,000 6,000 5,000 4 ,000 3,000 2,000 \000 0 Z12.II ! r Majlis Nusrat Jehan Tehrik-i-Jadid EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS Number Of Students : INDIAN PROVINCES 1264> ~ 5 i II !..- ,; = ! ;;; = I:! J'! •......I:! J'! ~ t 18 ~ ~ ~ "' ~ i "' "' t I!? II! g ~ I:! '1 ; ; II !O......it J! :! i:: ~..IO 2 l6 ; ;! II...I! 313 Companions Of The PROMISED MESSIAH Mentioned in Anjam·i·Atham Number Region wise INDIAN STATES136> ! ~ I = 80 r ! i § I ::i FOREIGN COUNTRIES 1131 ~ s ~.E a - - 1qooo 9,000 8,000 7,000 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 \000 0

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Majlis Nusrat Jehan Tehrik-i-Jadid Anjuman Ahmadiyya 2.eo.000 In West African Countries No.Of Patients 21' 0.000 2,2 0.000 2.00.000 ~ 1.8 0, 000 II I - 1AI 0,000 ! 1,4 o.ooo i ~ 1,2 0.000 i \00 , 000 ao.ooo eo.ooo 11 II fl I I I I "1 40.000 " I 20.000 0 I 11 81 ~ II I 1 1 I 1 1 I! 2,60 , 000 1-- 1-- 2,40 , 000 1: 1 1 II 1-- 2.2~000 '-- 2, 00,000 ~ 1 , 80 , 000 1-- 1.80 , 000 1-- 1, 40 , 000 ~ '-- 1 , 20.000 ~1 , 00,000 '-- 80 , 000 - 60 , 000 1-- 40,000 1-- 20.000 0 ~ ~ i

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There is none worthy of worship except Allah, Muhammad is His Messenger In 1889, Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, peace be on him, lit the torch of Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam.Mashaal Corporation joins the Movement in celebrating a century of service to Islam and mankind.Mashaal Corporation 3 Research CT Rockville MD 20850 Enrgy Transporation Food Beverage (301) 840-039 Hearty Congratulations Hazrat Ahmad's Revelation "I shall cause thy message to reach the corners of the earth" has been gloriously fulfilled.Presented by Mezban Restaurant Pasadena, California (818) 405-9060 How true is Hazrat Ahmad whose revelations "I shall give you a large party of Islam" has been fulfilled.Presented by Sheikh Abdul Hafeez Los Angeles, California (818) 405-9060 82

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On behalf of the entire Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam, USA We most heartily extend a warm Welcome to Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IV to the USA: May the Almighty Allah make this visit highly successful Ameen Allahumma Ameen Luzerne Pharmacy 8th and Luzerne Streets Philadelphia, PA 19140 (215) 225-0690 83

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LET US NOT FORGET THOSE DURING CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS WHO SACRIFICED THEIR LIVES TO MAKE THE FIRST CENTURY OF AHMADIVVAT SUCCESSFUL & GLORIOUS.WE SALUTE THEIR MARTYRDOM DEAN CARPET 148-41 HILLSIDE AVE JAMAICA NV 11435 PHONE: 718-297-DEAN LET US APPLAUD THOSE DURING CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS WHO ARE BEHIND BARS FOR THE CAUSE OF AHMADIVVAT THE TRUE I SLAM MAV ALLAH BE THEIR GUARD & BR I NG THEM TO FREEDOM WE CONGRATULATE THEIR FAMILIES FOR THEIR NOBLE DEEDS OF THEIR LOVED ONES.JAMIL PAINT & HARDWARE 44-47 KASS I NA BL VD FLUSH I NG NV 1 1355 PHONE: (718) 461-9752 84

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We most heartily extend a warm Welcome to Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IV to USA: Huzoor's first visit of the second century of Ahmadiyyat ASSALAAM STORES around the clock convenient stores 6001 Fort Hamilton Parkway Brook!Jn, NY 11219 (718) 972-7571 85

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"Love for all, hatred for none" Hazrat Khalifatul Masih III Presented by Masood Pharmacy 21210 Hillside Avenue (718) 465-2266 Pomona Valley V eterninary Hospital 127 East Commercial Pomona, California 91767 (714) 623-2602 Finest in animal care South Bay Foods International "Kings shall seek blessings from thy garments" Hazrat Ahmad's revelation Presented by Curry Inn Pacific Coast Highway (213) 379 - 4049 serving the finest foods hotels and food chains in the Los Angeles area Quality fresh and frozen seafoods Seafoods - Poultry - Meats - Deli Provisions and Produce Please call for quotes A.Raheem Shaikh (213) 320-6836 wholesale retail Khan Fruit Market Grocery and Halal Market free delivery Rana Brothers (718) 434-1249 1015 Foster Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11230 86

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WE CONGRATULATE & JOIN JAMAAT AHMADIYYA IN CELEBRATING THE JOYFUL OCCASION OF THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE 2ND CENTURY OF AHMADIYYAT.ON THIS AUSPICIOUS OCCASION WE PLEDGE OUR RENEWED SUPPORT TO KHILAFAT-E-AHMADIYYA.EATMORE RESTAURANT MARKET PHARMACY Qil ) 0 Hagura Phar11tacy Inc.Hagura Realty Inc.ESTABUSHED 1889 Box 562, Broomall, PA, Zip 19008 , USA 88

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Clear and Functional Forfllat PT.S AL-NI SA CH.'.4 122.Th ese are they wh otA,J]J l~ ~(S~ Al lah's un!ailing fr omise; and who ·..,..,, ' ".,.~ ' ,..~ I can be more trut ful than Allah in ~'11 1 ~.j~.'.~~~@ \~; word 1.., , , v-., 124.It.s hall not be •?cording to·(£ ; ," ~iJii•'t,l~",Y..r.;~ ":I V your desires, nor according to the 1..1'":.o" , , , ~ o )~ ~ v-::' desires of the People of the Book.• , t' , ,, ~ ,,., - / Wh06o does evil shall be rewarded (!.ijd.ii1':.>))~4,J~~) 4.i~\ friend or helper beside Alll\h."' :;;.~.\J ~ ""_, ;J ) 1215.But 4 whoeo does good works, , 1 , ; •• ~ ''[~ • ! ,.,,~ ,,,,, whether ma le or female, and is a :hS 1 J 1 )~ ~ 1 -.;r,iJ:...;i , d'..l believer, such shall enter heaven, and ,.J/ •J ,, ~...'...~ 1 ~,,,,,.~ 't" the little hollow in the back /f a..'..'> ' ~ date-stone 00 r.;.1"'•.::.~ •14: 22.6SY,26.., : 46; 33: 18 , 66.d{ O: U._.- 588.Important Worcb: / 590.Commentu;y: ~ (way o! ucape) ia derived Crow.Ii.I"~ · The \·erse ia importnnt ina.nnnch u it clearly They uy ~ u-1..i.e.he turned away from, place.s rn,f'n aud women on the aaiue levtl 1c Arvt f'scapetl it.~ th udore m"arui, a frlr &.s work.a and their rewa rd11 a.re concerned.•Provides translation of important words from Arabic to English.•Traces the roots of key words and expressions to their historic and cultural origins.•Concordance and cross references refer readers to related verses in the text.l'l' ay or p la ce oC ucape ; a pl~ce ot refuge ; a li -.>th ali"e ar e aervanta o( the Lord and bot A pl11..M to which or.e turns or flee& (Aqrab & Are equally entitled to •good reward, if they La ne).do good works.I t i.J inde ed atranae that in 589.Comment ary: ------~_:.; ,_ ,:, _ ,.,, _.,.; __ ~ _ ::; _ ;::,..~.-.:::.~ -- ~ -~:=~i::..~i.~u~wfo ~ \;ll~n;;;.,:;;,.:;;-11 -l- -1 •Provides authoritative commentary on interpreta- tion of verses.Th e expre~sion, It dall not be accordi1 1 g to rnia,iol\&rie• ~houlrl.hllve the harWhood to your Jt6iru, does not mf'&n that the de:ai.r'!& o( brfog against lblam the ch arg e tho.t accordi ng the Fn.ithfu1 will not matt>riallu.Th e verse to it women, unlike m~n, are devoid of pu rp ort.to lay down a.g em~ ra.l principle that fJoula.it is only the will o( God which pr evails.Aa It ahould also be not ed lh •t true belief i• • the-desires or true believer• mU1t coincide with nect11&ry condition for...-------'---- --- ---- -- -..t he will o( God, the;r are bound to materialiEf.word.t, and;, a blli..., , clt1 TO ORDER: The five volume se t is priced at $300.00.1988 ISBN 1-853-72-045 -3 3000 pages.Hardbound.4900 subject entries.WRITE : Literature Marketing Committee Ahmadiyya Movement in Is l am Inc., 2141 Leroy Place Washington, DC 20008 CALL: FazalAhmad COMPLETE INDEX •Issues of Debate- Divorce; Sex; Women and Property are addressed and explained from the Islamic point of view.C h airman, Literature Marke tin g Co mmi ttee (202) 232 - 3737 or Fax (202) 232-8181 Direct online orders may be placed Volume one of this set contains the biography of Muhammad, the Holy Prophet of Islam.Authorita- tively researched, it presents the Prophet's life, his dealings with non-Muslilns, his wives and his powerful contemporaries.throug h m odem, CompuServe or MCI Mail at (215) 688-4644

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The Onl QU Complete Reference in English with comprehensive commentary and full translation- invaluable to scholars of international studies, world politics, and comparative religions.• This beautiful, five volume reference set encompasses 1400 years of historic research conducted by western, oriental and middle eastern Islamic scholars.It offers authorita- tive exposition of all key concepts in Islam and d1eir evo lu tionary enviro nm ents."This Commentary of the Holy Quran, written by a renowned Islamic Scholar is a vital reference providing a ready source of original research on tracing the roots of Quranic terms and phrases and in the analysis of me rultural and his- torical environment of the origins of Islam in particular, and ofJudaism and Christianity in general." "I have used this work myself in my researches on science in Islam.As is well-known, the Holy Quran contains some 740 verses - nearly l/8th of the Holy book- which c.xhorts Muslims to reflect on Allah's creation.This played an impor- tant role in the rise of science within Islam which played an important role towards the continuation of scientific spirit up to me 16th century." Abdus Salam Professor Abdus Salaam The First Muslim Nobel Laureate in Physics, 1979 "The greater commentary of the Holy Quran is the magnum opus of Hazrat Mirza Basheerudin Mahmud Ahmad.It is a most valuable exposition of the numberless verities comprised in the Holy Quran and is a great milestone in the history of the exegesis of the Holy Quran.It has drawn superlative encomiums from scholars of the Holy Quran." Muhammad Zafarulla Khan President of the UN General Assembly 1962 President of the World Court ofJ usticc •This is a complete reference on the Islamic faith c9ntaining the complete text of the Quran.The index, concor- dance and bibliography assist readers in understanding Islamic practices and their cultural and historic roots.

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