Another pamphlet, this time from Ahmadiyya

[Sirona]

I found a religious flyer in my mailbox today. I first thought it was from Jehovah's Witnesses, but it was from the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat. I didn't even know that there were any Muslims in my small town apart from refugees. The movement was founded in India, by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (1935-1908), a contemporary of Baha'ullah (1817-1892). Their religions seem to have in common that they sell their founder as a return of Krishna / Jesus / Buddha / the Mahdi / Whonot. Probably Baha'ullah and Mirza Ghulam Ahmad could splendidly argue in the hereafter about who is now the true Messiah. "Orthodox" Islam seems to commonly regard both of them as heretics.
Have you ever had any experiences with Ahmadiyya Muslims in real life?

 

[Jedster]

I found a religious flyer in my mailbox today. I first thought it was from Jehovah's Witnesses, but it was from the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat. I didn't even know that there were any Muslims in my small town apart from refugees. The movement was founded in India, by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (1935-1908), a contemporary of Baha'ullah (1817-1892). Their religions seem to have in common that they sell their founder as a return of Krishna / Jesus / Buddha / the Mahdi / Whonot. Probably Baha'ullah and Mirza Ghulam Ahmad could splendidly argue in the hereafter about who is now the true Messiah. "Orthodox" Islam seems to commonly regard both of them as heretics.
Have you ever had any experiences with Ahmadiyya Muslims in real life?

I first met an Ahmadi student when I was teaching(1980s). He invited me to meet his community at one of their mosques. I found the people there extremely amiable. I went several times for events at their place and heir was always an assortment of people from all different religions cultures. I actually went with a Shia friend. I even met their Khalifa(RIP).
I should add that at no time did anyone try to propagate to me.
(The above also applies to the Bahais, who I have also spent time with. )

 

[paarsurrey]

I first met an Ahmadi student when I was teaching(1980s). He invited me to meet his community at one of their mosques. I found the people there extremely amiable. I went several times for events at their place and heir was always an assortment of people from all different religions cultures. I actually went with a Shia friend. I even met their Khalifa(RIP).
I should add that at no time did anyone try to propagate to me.
(The above also applies to the Bahais, who I have also spent time with. )

I am an Ahmadiyya peaceful Muslim.

Regards

 

[TransmutingSoul]

I found a religious flyer in my mailbox today. I first thought it was from Jehovah's Witnesses, but it was from the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat. I didn't even know that there were any Muslims in my small town apart from refugees. The movement was founded in India, by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (1935-1908), a contemporary of Baha'ullah (1817-1892). Their religions seem to have in common that they sell their founder as a return of Krishna / Jesus / Buddha / the Mahdi / Whonot. Probably Baha'ullah and Mirza Ghulam Ahmad could splendidly argue in the hereafter about who is now the true Messiah. "Orthodox" Islam seems to commonly regard both of them as heretics.
Have you ever had any experiences with Ahmadiyya Muslims in real life?

Mirza Ghulam Ahmad was given many books of the Bab and Baha'u'llah by a Baha'i that had pioneered to India.

This following link discusses how Mirza Ghulam Ahmad said he had read and mastered the works of the Bab.

Interaction with The People of Bahá: A response to Ahmadi Answers

Mirza Ghulam Ahmad changed his views on Faith and did indeed seem to embrace the concepts of the Bab and Baha'ullah.

Regards Tony

 

[paarsurrey]

I first met an Ahmadi student when I was teaching(1980s). He invited me to meet his community at one of their mosques. I found the people there extremely amiable. I went several times for events at their place and heir was always an assortment of people from all different religions cultures. I actually went with a Shia friend. I even met their Khalifa(RIP).
I should add that at no time did anyone try to propagate to me.
(The above also applies to the Bahais, who I have also spent time with. )

I liked one's post due to the contents colored in magenta above, please.
Did one meet our present Khalifa- Mirza Masroor Ahmad- the fifth Successor of Second Coming 1835-1908, please.

Regards

 

[Jedster]

I liked one's post due to the contents colored in magenta above, please.
Did one meet our present Khalifa- Mirza Masroor Ahmad- the fifth Successor of Second Coming 1835-1908, please.

Regards

It was Mirza Tahir Ahmad the 4th Khalifa(in 1992 I met him at a London mosque).

I had never heard of any interaction between Mirza Ghulam Ahmad & Baha'u'llah.
Will you address @TransmutingSoul 's post above(post #4).
Particularly the link
Interaction with The People of Bahá: A response to Ahmadi Answers

Thank you.

 

[TransmutingSoul]

It was Mirza Tahir Ahmad the 4th Khalifa(in 1992 I met him at a London mosque).

I had never heard of any interaction between Mirza Ghulam Ahmad & Baha'u'llah.
Will you address @TransmutingSoul 's post above(post #4).
Particularly the link
Interaction with The People of Bahá: A response to Ahmadi Answers

Thank you.

I watched the Video in that link and I can offer that what was being offered, was not a correct understanding of the Baha'i Writings as offered by Baha'u'llah. The link provided answers that adequately.

I did note that the author of the article I posted could not confirm the quotes provided were from the Baha'i Writings. Thus I will also see if I can track them to a source.

There is also the fact I am unable to read Arabic, so I can only rely on those that translate.

In the end, it is to the light of God we turn and there is much light reflected from those that have chosen to put faith in Mirza Ghulam Ahmad

Regards Tony

 

[Jedster]

I watched the Video in that link and I can offer that what was being offered, was not a correct understanding of the Baha'i Writings as offered by Baha'u'llah. The link provided answers that adequately.

I did note that the author of the article I posted could not confirm the quotes provided were from the Baha'i Writings. Thus I will also see if I can track them to a source.

There is also the fact I am unable to read Arabic, so I can only rely on those that translate.

In the end, it is to the light of God we turn and there is much light reflected from those that have chosen to put faith in Mirza Ghulam Ahmad

Regards Tony

(Sorry for the late response., I only just saw this.)
Unfortunately, @paarsurrey never replied.

Seasons greetings and have a great new year.

 

[TransmutingSoul]

(Sorry for the late response., I only just saw this.)
Unfortunately, @paarsurrey never replied.

Seasons greetings and have a great new year.

May your new year bring joy and happiness.

Regards Tony