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In 1896 (Jan-1), Ahmadiyya sources allege that Nawab Muhammad Abdullah Khan was born in Malerkotla, his mother was Mehr-un-Nisa Begum and his father was Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan of Malerkotla. Some elders from Qadian attended the marriage ceremony of Hazrat Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan in Malerkotla. To name a few, Hakim Maulvi Nuruddin, Maulvi Abdul Karim Sialkoti and Maulvi Ahsan Amrohi participated in it. It is reported that the Nikah was announced by Hazrat Hakim Maulvi Nuruddin (see Al-Hakam, Retrieved on 11-6-19, via twitter, archives). This was Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan’s 2nd marriage, he had married his wife’s sister when she passed away tragically (See Maktubat-e-Ahmadiyya Volume 5, Number 4, Page 84, Enveloped Letter Number 16).
In 1898, the mother (Mehr-un-Nisa Begum) of Nawab Muhammad Abdullah Khan of Malerkotla died.
In 1901, Nawab Muhammad Abdullah Khan permanently moved to Qadian with his father, Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan.
In 1903 (Dec-21), allegedly, Pir Manzur Muhammad taught him Qaidah Yassarnal Quran and the Holy Quran as well. On 21 December 1903, on Eid-ul-Fitr, after Maghrib prayer, his Amin ceremony was held in which MGA also participated and led the silent prayer. Nawab Muhammad Abdullah Khan read the Holy Quran with a translation from Hafiz Roshan Ali and also memorized seven parts of the Holy Quran. Bhai Abdur Rahman Qadiani taught him geography and mathematics.
In 1904, he joined Madrasa-e-Ahmadiyya. Nawab Muhammad Abdullah was an expert in hunting, and a good sportsman as well. He was a member of the Madrasa’s football team and participated in district tournaments as well.
In 1911–1915, Nawab Muhammad Abdullah Khan entered Talim-ul-Islam High School, in the seventh grade. He passed the matriculation exam in 1915. Then, he got admission to the Government College, Lahore.
In 1915 (Jun-7), Amtul Hafiz (the other daughter of MGA) was married at the age of 11 to the other son of Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan (his son from a previous marriage), his name was Nawab Abdullah Khan. The marriage was announced on June 7th, 1915 by Maulvi Ghulam Rasul Rajeki and announced in the Al-Hakam.
In 1917 (Feb-22), Amtul Hafiz (the other daughter of MGA) moved (rukhstana) to Malerkotla with her new husband. They had three sons and five daughters.
In 1917 (Dec), Nawab Muhammad Abdullah Khan had the opportunity to serve the Jamaat in various capacities. He was a member of the sub-committee for the Jalsa Salana Qadian 1917.
In 1919 (Dec), Nawab Muhammad Abdullah Khan was appointed as the acting Auditor. On the occasion of Jalsa Salana Qadian 1919, he was responsible for the necessary arrangements for the guests and the preparation of the Jalsa Gah.
In 1919-1923, from April 1919 to October 1923, at various times, he served first as Nazir Talif-o-Ishaat and then as Naib Nazir Ishaat. He was also a member of the first-ever Majlis-e-Shura held in 1922. In 1923, he served as the Naib Nazir in the Sigha-e-Insidad-e-Irtidad. 7 March 1921: On this day, Musleh-e-Maud travelled to Malir Kotla, India, to testify in a legal case. Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan, Nawab Muhammad Abdullah Khan and some other members were present at Malir Kotla railway station to meet Huzoor (Tarikh-e-Ahmadiyyat, Vol. 4, p. 277).
In 1947 (Aug-26), He migrated to Pakistan. On 1 September 1947, when Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmud Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih II founded the Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya at Jodhamal Building (Lahore), he appointed Nawab Muhammad Abdullah Khan. He helped the Ahmadi refugees in every possible way with the utmost love and compassion in those unfortunate circumstances.
In 1948, Nawab Abdullah Khan sahib had a severe heart attack. Although, he was never able to lead a normal life again (see page 47).
In 1961 (Sep-18), Nawab Muhammad Abdullah Khan passed away, and Mirza Bashir Ahmad M.A. led his funeral prayers. He was buried in Bahishti Maqbarah Rabwah.
In 1987, his widow, Amtul Hafeez died (the youngest daughter of MGA).
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