Intro
Reverend J.L. Thakur Das was an Indian Hindu who converted to Christianity, he was present during MGA’s 15 day written debate with Athim (see Mujadid e Azim, online abridged version, page 462). Not to be confused with Thakur Das from Kashmir who converted to Ahmadiyya in 1889 and was named Shaikh Abdullah, who quit Ahmadiyya in 1891-1892. He also wrote articles against Islam in the Moslem World magazine.
Nevertheless, we have posted his book vs. the Yuz Asaf theory from 1903. He refers to an article in the Qadiani newspaper Al-Hakam by S. Abdul Rahman. He argues that Yuz Asaf was an honorary title given to this tomb and really referred to the story of Barlaam and Josaphat. He also quoted the famous Ikmal-ud-Din. He goes on to argue that the 12 tribes of Israel never went to India, per the Bible too. Das talks about the shrine of Lady Eleanor in Kashgar (western china). He mentions Nicholas Notovitch and MGA’s medicine, the Marham-e-Isa. He mentions MGA’s death prophecy vs. Dowie and Piggot. He then mentions the debate with Athim and gives a reference to the Nur Afshan of August 17th, 1894. He is mentioned in the ROR of Dec-1919 and Dec-1939. He is mentioned in the ROR of May-1943.
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Greatest discovery exploded by the Rev. G. L. Thakur Dass. (1902)
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1880-1882
Hazrat Ahmad’s claim to be the Promised Messiah and opposition from the religious clergy and press (alhakam.org)
On 27 May 1880, a series of articles commenced in Nur-i-Afshan of Ludhiana, by Rev. GL Thakur Das, titled “Adam Zuroorat-e-Quran” – The Redundancy of the Quran – which asserted that there was no need for the Quranic teachings as the other scriptures, particularly the Bible, were enough for mankind’s guidance at all times. He implied that the Quranic teachings were not compatible for every era.
Moreover, another series of articles was published by the same newspaper, titled “Wasiyyat-Nama Hazrat Muhammad Sahib” – The Will of Hazrat Muhammad Sahib (referring to the Hadith-e-Qirtas) in which the author asserted that the teaching brought by the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa was not perfect. He wrote on 9 February 1882 that, God forbid, the Holy Prophetsa was doubtful about the Holy Quran being the Word of God and said that he did not manifest any sign and miracle in reality. The author gave the example of the splitting of the moon.
Those who oppose MGA, ought to answer one simple question; while there were attacks on Islam, the Holy Quran and particularly the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa, and the Muslims seemed to be helpless in truly refuting those objections, was there not any need for a divinely guided personage who could help the cause of Islam?
The circumstances of that time and the interest of the followers of all religions in the coming of a Messiah or reformer testify to the need for a heavenly-guided personage.
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1885
Hazrat Ahmad’s claim to be the Promised Messiah and opposition from the religious clergy and press (alhakam.org)
Response from Rev. GL Thakur Das
Then, on 2 April 1885, the same newspaper published an article by another missionary, GL Thakur Das, under the heading “Jawaab Ishtihar Janaab Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Sahib Raees-e-Qadian Gurdaspur” – Response to the announcement of Respected Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Sahib, Chief of Qadian, Gurdaspur. The author wrote:
“The letter and ishtihar about Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya, both in Urdu and English, from respected Mirza Sahib has reached my humble self as well. He has sought a nice method to publicise Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya. Mirza Sahib has made the following claims in those writings:
“Firstly that he has been appointed as the Reformer of this Age, in likeness to the Messiah, so that he could reform the morals of mankind, and that his spiritual attributes are similar to those of Jesus Christ. Moreover, he has been granted a higher status than other auliya, who came before him, due to his obedience to Muhammad[sa] Sahib, and hence, in his obedience is goodness and harm in opposition.
“Secondly, the objective behind his divine appointment is to inform mankind that there is only one religion in accordance with the Will of God, meaning Islam, and Al-Quran is His Word.
“Thirdly, to prove these two promises, he has authored Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya, after having revelation from God Almighty and being appointed by Him, and there is a reward of 10,000 rupees for refuting it.
“Fourthly, anyone who is doubtful about the truthfulness of Islam, may come to Qadian and stay there with him for a year and witness miracles, and come with an intention to accept Islam.” (Nur-i-Afshan, 2 April 1885, Vol. 13, No. 14, pp. 107-108)
He then goes on to object to the arguments presented in Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya and uses foul language against Hazrat Ahmadas. (Ibid.)
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1891
Response from GL Thakur Das
On 11 June 1891, Nur-i-Afshan of Ludhiana published an article by GL Thakur Das, titled “Jawaab Ishtihar Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Sahib Qadiani” — Response to the announcement of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Sahib Qadiani, in which he, as his practice, used foul language and mocked the Promised Messiah’sas claims and revelations. (Nur-i-Afshan, 11 June 1891, pp. 6-7)
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Links and Related Essay’s
https://ahmadiyyafactcheckblog.com/2021/09/20/the-al-hakam-newspaper-of-the-ahmadiyya-movement/
Dear Ahmadiyya: But Dr. Alexander Dowie changed his claims after MGA’s death challenge
Piggot vs. Mirza Ghulam Ahmad–the scan work, live from the Discussion Forum on Ahmadiyya on FB
Nicholas Notovitch confessed to fabricating the story of Jesus in India!!!!!!!!!!!!
“Barlaam and Josaphat” and its connections with #Ahmadiyya and the Yuz Asaf theory
https://archive.org/details/barlaamjosaphate00jacouoft
Relevance of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan’s scholarly publications in today’s modern world
Click to access Letter_of_Maulvi_Abdullah.pdf
John Rippon rips the Ahmadiyya belief that Esa (As) =Yuz Asaph and was buried in Kashmir
https://ahmadiyyafactcheckblog.com/2018/11/01/how-did-budhasaf-become-yuz-asaf/
“The Alleged Sojourn of Christ in India” (1894) by Max Muller
James Archibald Douglas refuted Nicholas Notovitch in 1895 and 1896
https://books.google.com/books?id=dQB-DwAAQBAJ&pg=PT109&lpg=PT109&dq=Ian+Copeland+Kashmir&source=bl&ots=ObdhJTIZiP&sig=ACfU3U1PbD_T0qyYMtPB3gyFDNKfMqYn7w&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj0mcyT3PPgAhWAHTQIHYPlD-AQ6AEwCHoECAMQAQ#v=onepage&q=Ian%20Copeland%20Kashmir&f=false
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