The Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement, Ahmadiyya Anjuman Ishaat-i-Islam (not to be confused with the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association), formed as a result of an ideological differences between the Ahmadiyya Community after the demise Maulawi Nur 'ud-Din in 1914, the first Khalifa of its founder, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad. The dispute was based on differing interpretations of a verse (33:40) in the Qur'an related to the finality of prophethood, other issues of contention were the Kalima, funeral prayers, and the suitability of the elected Khalifa (2nd successor) Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmood Ahmad (the son of the Founder). The Ahmadiyya Anjuman Ishaat-i-Islam is led by a President or Amir
The Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement believes Mirza Ghulam Ahmad to be the Mujaddid (reformer) of the 14th century Hijra and not a true prophet. They believe that his use of the terms “Nabi” and “Rasool” when referring to himself was metaphorical only. They support this contention with the help of writings by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad himself wherein he has clarified his use of these terms.
The Lahore position
The two main beliefs that led to the formation of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement, were as follows:
- 1. The Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement believed that any person who professes the Kalima Shahada is a Muslim, and cannot be called a kafir by anyone.
- 2. They also believe that the Holy Prophet Muhammad was the Last of the Prophets, and after him no prophet can appear, neither a past one like Jesus, nor a new one.
In contrast, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association proclaim Mirza Ghulam Ahmad to be a prophet and believe Muslims not subscribing to this belief to be outside the fold of Islam.
Leaders of the Community
- Maulana Muhammad Ali 1874-1951 (Amir 1914-1951)
- Maulana Sadr-ud-Din ( -1981) (Amir 1951-81)
- Dr. Saeed Ahmad Khan (1900-1996), (Amir 1981-1996)
- Dr. Asghar Hameed (1919- ), (Amir 1996- )
- Dr. Abdul Karim Saeed Pasha (Current Amir)
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