Intro
In 1870, Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan was born (born 1870, died February 10th, 1945)(See Dard page 816), a Chief of Malerkotla (it was roughly 200 km southeast from Qadian). He is the son of Nawab Ghulam Muhammad Khan.
In 1890, Ahmadiyya sources alleged that Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan took bait with MGA on 19 November 1890, numbering him at 210 on the register of bai’at.
In 1892 (Jan-9), MGA wrote a letter to Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan on 9 January 1892 and informed that he was planning to embark on a visit to Lahore on 20 January 1892, where he would stay for three to four weeks (Maktubat-e-Ahmad [2008], Vol. 2, p. 167-168). Dard tells us that Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan donated towards the publishing of MGA’s book, “Nishan-Asmani” aka “Heavenly sign” (June 1892)(See Dard, page 338).
In 1892 (Dec-10), MGA wrote a letter to Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan and alleged that the name of Muhammad (Saw) can be given to a Muslim in a zilli way (See Maktubat, V-2, page 182)(Maulvi Razi quoted this herein).
In 1894 (Sep), MGA wrote a letter to Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan, in this letter, MGA says, in Tafsir Ibn Kathir writes that many companions of Muhammad (saw) left Islam after the failed Hajj and failed dream (nauzobillah) of Muhammad (saw). However, no one has ever found this in Tafsir ibn Kathir. The companions were like 5000-6000 (see Maktubat-e-Ahmad, V-2, latest edition, page-205, letter #12).
In 1894, MGA physically sent Nurruddin to Malerkotla to teach Quran to Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan, Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan was a Shia (See Noorudin by Syed Hasanat Ahmad).
In 1896, MGA had a daughter born, she was given the name Mubarika Begum. Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan name is also listed in the famous “list-of-313″ that were recorded by MGA’s team in 1896.
In 1898, 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 1901, the Nawab of Malerkotla was a worker in Qadian and even brought a phonograph and since MGA couldn’t speak properly, he had Maulvi Abdul Kareem’s voice recorded (See Dard, page 816). By 1901, MGA seemed to have a revelation wherein he named her “nawab” (see Dard, page 565, (Ahmadiyya leadership wont give the date) she was thus married off to Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan, she was only 5 years old and he was 31 at the time. However, it is unclear whether or not she moved in with the Nawab or not. More details will follow shortly.
In 1905 (Jan-7), MGA wrote a letter to Hazrat Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan in which he stated that his health was better than before. MGA stated that at times, his heart felt weak to such an extent that his hands and feet became numb as though no blood was coursing through them. MGA added that this was necessary to occur in accordance with the prophecy of the Messiah that he would be wrapped in two yellow sheets. Huzooras further expressed that opponents were making continuous efforts against the Jamaat and prayed that Allah granted the people of the Jamaat such level of faith which was granted to the Companionsra of the Holy Prophetsa. MGA said that he had firm faith that God would surely strengthen the faith of his followers, whose hearts were clean and souls were pure. Huzooras further stated that he had always found Hazrat Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan to possess true heartfelt sympathy for others and sincerity (Maktubat-e-Ahmad, Vol. 2, p. 283).
In 1906 (Nov-8), previously, Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan wrote to MGA requesting for prayers as he was facing some difficulties. On this day, MGA replied to the letter in comforting words and reminded him to show patience in such difficult times (Maktubat-e-Ahmad, Vol. 2, p. 301).
In 1907 (Sep-16), allegedly on Sep-16-1907, the day that Mirza Mubarak Ahmad died, MGA said that Mirza Mubarak Ahmad had recovered completely from the actual ailment. He had regained full health. There was no sign of fever at all. He repeatedly asked to be taken to the garden. He had a great liking for the garden, so he went there. However, MGA then says that his God had given the news of his death at the very time of his birth (in 1899 via Tiryaq ul Qulub) (See Al-Hakam, vol. 11, no. 34, p. 5–6, dated 24 September 1907, Via Malfuzat-9, pages 394-403).MGA also alleges that on Sep-15-1907, Mirza Mubarak Ahmad called me and put his hand in my hand and shook my hand as if he is departing for some place now and greeting me for the last time. Dr. Khalifah Rashid-ud-Din reported to the Al-Hakam that a few days ago MGA had said that he had seen in a dream that a death was to take place in this house and a goat had been slaughtered. As Maulawi Noor-ud-Deen was unwell in those days, an apprehension arose concerning him. Nawwab Muhammad ‘Ali Khan, Dr. Abdus-Sattar Shah, and he himself—all three—were a witness to this. Sayyid Mir Hamid Shah reported to the Al-Hakam that his mother had seen a dream (the morning of (9-24-1907) wherein there were four shining stars of Your Holiness (MGA’s 4 sons), one of them fell and entered the earth. Then Dr. Khalifah Rashid-ud-Din said, people used to call Mubarak Ahmad, Wali, wali [‘Friend of Allah, Friend of Allah’]. Then MGA said: Yes, Wali is verily the one who is destined for Paradise. It is also noted that the grave of Mirza Mubarak Ahmad was at quite a distance from the other graves in Bahishti Maqbara (this was most likely because he died of plague). MGA responded to this by fabricating a silly dream.
In 1907 (Dec), MGA wrote a letter to Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan wherein MGA responded for a request to marry his daughter. MGA told Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan that there are two problems in this matter. No. 1. she has just completed 11 years of her age. No.2, She is weak by birth and permanently suffering from cough and cold. She is not fit for marriage. In case If she is married, she would die (See Maktoobat e Ahmad Volume 2 Page No.97.-98, letter dated 20 December, 1907).
In 1908 (Feb-17), the nikah of the eldest daughter of MGA, Nawab Mubaraka Begum was announced with Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan, Raees (chieftain) of Malerkotla. Hakim Maulvi Nuruddin led this nikah at Masjid Aqsa, Qadian and the mehr (dowry) was set for 56,000 rupees. Several guests came to participate from outside of Qadian (Tarikh-e-Ahmadiyyat, Vol. 1, p. 515).
In 1908 (Apr-29), MGA and his close family were in Lahore (See Tareekh e Ahmadiyyat Vol-3 page No. 537 and Biography Titled as “Mubaraka ki kahani Mubaraka ki zubani page No. 15,16 36,37 53, 54)
In 1908 (May-26) when MGA died in Lahore, Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan was not around. However, his wife, (Nawab Mubaraka Begum) was there in Lahore and barely 12 years old.
In 1908 (Jun), Noorudin mentioned the relatives of MGA as suitable fits for the Khilafat, in-fact, he mentions Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan as a relative (See Al-Badr, June 2, 1908, p. 6)(also see, Norudin by Syed Hasanat Ahmad, pages 113-114).
In 1909 (Jan-31), he spoke at the famous meeting of the top 200 Ahmadi’s in the world as they deliberated over the status of the Khalifa vs. the Sadr Anjuman. MGA’s eldest daughter (Nawab Mubaraka Begum) was officially married off. She seems to have moved to Malerkotla with this man.
In 1910, Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan and MGA’s 13-14 year old daughter (Nawab Mubarika Begum) had their first child, Muhammad Ahmad Khan, born in 1910, he was the father of Captain Mahmood Ahmad Khan (Chief Pilot of Pakistan International Airlines PIA).
In 1911 (Sep-27), Syeda Mansoora Begum was born. She is the eldest daughter of Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan and MGA’s daughter (Nawab Mubarika Begum).
In 1914 (Jan), Nooruddin seemed to continue to live with MGA’s family until early 1914, wherein he moved out, he thus moved into this new house.
In 1914 (Mar), Noorudin died in Qadian. Noorudin had instructed Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan as the executor of his (noorudin’s) will. Noorudin thus died in the Nawab’s house and his will was read out by the Nawab (see page 334). Ahmadi’s then elected Mirza Basheer-uddin Mahmud Ahmad in a make-shift election.
In 1914 (Apr), Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan is made a member of the Anjuman Taraqi-e-Islam. He sided with the Qadianii-Ahmadi’s.
In 1914 (Dec), the first Lahori-Ahmadi Jalsa was being held in December of 1914 in Lahore, the second day, 26 December 1914, was scheduled to begin with a poem by “Janab Muhammad Nawab Khan sahib Saqib of Malerkotla” (Paigham Sulh, 17 December 1914). But in the report of the proceedings of that session it says: “Janab Saqib of Malerkotla could not come” (Paigham Sulh, 27 December 1914). Of course, this “Saqib” would appear to be a different person from Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan, since the latter Nawab was issuing announcements at the time instructing members of the Qadiani Jamaat not to attend the Jalsa at Lahore, to which all of them had been invited by Maulana Muhammad Ali.
In 1915, Amtul Hafeez (the other daughter of MGA) to a 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.
The marriage took place on 22 February 1917. MGA’s daughter was barely 13 years old. This was a classic child marriage, her husband was over 40 years old.
In 1916, Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan and his wife (Nawab Mubaraka Begum) are mentioned the ROR of Dec-1916 as having returned to Qadian after a long time in Malerkotla.
In 1917, the marriage took place on 22 February 1917. MGA’s daughter was barely 13 years old. This was a classic child marriage, her husband was over 40 years old. Amtul Hafeez and Abdullah Khan seem to have had 9 children, 3 sons and 6 daughters, we have only found 6 in the below.
In 1931, the brother of Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan helped the Khalifa, Mirza Basheer ud Din Mahmud Ahmad get elected to the All-India-Kashmir-Committee (See Khan “The construction of the Ahmadiyya Identity”, page 167). At some point, his house was given or sold to Abdur Raheem Diyanat (grandfather of Asif Basit), he owned a convenience store which was situated in Ahmadiyya Chowk, by the gate of Dar-ul-Masih – right in the beating heart of Qadian.
In 1934 (Aug-5), Mirza Nasir Ahmad married Syeda Mansoora Begum, a granddaughter of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad and eldest daughter of Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan of Malerkotla, India. Within a month of getting married, Nasir Ahmad left India and proceeded for postgraduate studies to England. Nawab Mubarika Begum had a few daughters, 2 additional daughters are mentioned in the English book, “Amma-Jan” (2011, online edition, it seems to be a summary of Sirato Sawaneh Hadrat Amman Jan” by Prof. S. N. Saeed, aka “Dearest-mother” (see page 177). A granddaughter of Amma Jan is also mentioned in this book, her name is Mahmuda Begum Sahibah. Further, the other daughter of Nawab Mubaraka Begum is Asifah Mas‘udah Begum (nicknamed “Baby”), She seems to have had 2 daughters from her marriage with Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan.
In 1940 (Jan), Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan is mentioned in the ROR of Jan-1940.
In 1941 (Aug), Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan is mentioned in the ROR of Aug-1941.
In 1945 (Feb-10) Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan died (See Dard page 816). Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan was buried right next to Mirza Sultan Ahmad. See the photos.
In 1971, via the Muslim Sunrise of Feb-March-1971, 4 Ahmadiyya locations are given out, 3 mosques and 1 mission house, the Dayton Mosque-temple at 637 Randolph St, Dayton, Ohio, the Fazl Mosque, 2141 Leroy Place, Washington D.C., the Ahmadiyya Mosque in Chicago, IL, on Wabash Ave and an Ahmadiyya mission in NY, on 147-20 Archer Ave, Jamaica-Queens. Ahmadi brag about collecting donation money. Dowie, Lekh Ram, Batalvi and many others are mentioned (Charagh Din, Ghulam Dastagir). The Governor General of the Gambia is mentioned. A Friday sermon of Mirza Nasir Ahmad from April 17, 1970 is given in Lagos, Nigeria. A sermon of the 2nd Khalifa is given. Readers of the Muslim Sunrise are told to send their money to the Qadiani temple in Washington D.C., (the Fazl Mosque, 2141 Leroy Place) to the notice of the jamaat secretary (Maqbool Ahmad Qureshi). The speech by Zafrullah Khan at the World Conference of Religion and Peace that was held in Kyoto, Japan on Oct 15-22, 1970 is given. The same lecture by Mirza Mubarak Ahmad is continued, he quotes Mirza Sharif Ahmad, who is quotes a story by Mian Abdullah Sahib Sanori from Seeratul Mahdi. Nusrat Jehan and Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan are also mentioned. Maulvi Abdul Karim Sialkoti is also quoted, he tells how after the murder of Lekh Ram, the police came to Qadian, Mir Nasir Nawab is also mentioned. Maulvi A.R. Khan Bengali is the editor and his headquarters is at the Dayton Mosque-temple at 637 Randolph St, Dayton, Ohio.
In 2009, his grandson shows up on flikr and posts many photo’s.

On the chairs : (Right to left)
Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan Sahib – Companion and Son in Law of The Promised Messiah – being the husband of Syeda Nawab Mubaraka Begum Sahiba
Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmood Ahmad Sahib – The Second Khalifa and son of The Promised Messiah
Hazrat Nawab Muhammad Abdullah Khan Sahib – Companion and son in law of The Promised Messiah – being the husband of Syeda Nawab Amatul Hafeez Begum Sahiba
Sitting on the ground are three children of Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan Sahib and Syeda Nawab Mubaraka Begum Sahiba – Hence three maternal grandchildren of The Promised Messiah
(Right to Left)
Nawab Muhammad Ahmad Khan Sahib
(Son in law of Mirza Bashir Ahmad Sahib
Nawab Masood Ahmad Khan Sahib
(Son in law of Dr. Syed Mir Muhammad Ismail Sahib
Nawab Mansura Begum Sahiba
(Daughter in Law of Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmood Ahmad Sahib – being the wife of Hazrat Mirza Nasir Ahmad Sahib
Standing in the back are two sons of Hazrat Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan Sahib from a previous marriage.
(Right to Left)
Nawab Abdur Raheem Khan
Nawab Abdur Rahman Khan
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