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Intro
By 2021, we estimate that there are less than 1000 Qadiani-Ahmadi’s in the country (mostly asylum seekers stuck in immigration camps). There are barely 2 Ahmadiyya places of worship in the entire country. In 2021, Sir Lanka serves as a hub for Ahmadiyya asylum cases, this is also connected with the Ahmadiyya refugee asylum scandal in Malaysia and Thailand. MGA is also considered the second coming of Lord Maitreyah(See ROR of Oct-1916). By 1979, the Ahmadiyya Movement was claiming to have 2 mission houses and 2 mosques in the country.
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Ahmadiyya places of worship

There seem to be 2 Ahmadiyya places of worship in the entire country.

• Fazal Mosque in Negombo
• Bait-ul-Hamd Mosque in Colombo which acts as the national headquarters of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Sri Lanka^[58]
• Ahmadiyya Muslim Centre in Slave Island^[59]
• Ahmadiyya Muslim mosque in (pasyala) ^[60]

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Per Ahmadiyya records, after reading Ahmadiyya newspapers, a person named Abdul Aziz requested to join the Ahmadiyya via a letter. This could be a total fake however.
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1908
Early history of Ahmadiyyat in Ceylon: A glimpse into the Ceylonese newspapers (alhakam.org)
Badr, 9 April 1908, p. 4

It is reported in Tarikh-e-Ahmadiyyat that Munshi Muhammad Haider Khan of Bangalore took bai‘at in 1897 (Tarikh-e-Ahmadiyyat, Vol. 1, p. 647) and went to Ceylon, where he propagated the message of Ahmadiyyat and distributed literature of the Jamaat there. In a letter of early 1908, he wrote to MGA and mentioned some individuals who accepted MGA, and some who had a keen interest in the message of MGA. He mentioned an individual named Abdul Azeez, who was the president of a Muslim anjuman there, who later accepted Ahmadiyyat through a letter.
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1913

The ROR of Feb-1913 has a letter from Muhammad B.W. Tye of Ceylon.
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1914

The ROR of Jan-1914 alleges that there are Ahmadi’s in Ceylon.
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The ROR of Jan-1915 has a review of Ahmadiyya literature by the “Ceylon Muslim Review”. Mirza Bashir Ahmad is mentioned as having written a refutation. 

Sufi Ghulam Muhammad is sent as a missionary to Mauritius, however, he stops in Sri Lanka and works on creating an Ahmadiyya center there. Per the english-ROR of February, a new Ahmadiyya missionary, Maulvi Hafiz Ghulam Muhammad, B.A. was also sent to Ceylon, aka Sri Lanka. February 1915, page 80. He left Qadian on February 20th, 1915, he was educated at the famous Aligarh Muslim College, many Ahmadi mullahs were educated there. This was before the Jamia was created at Qadian. He was also set to travel to Mauritius.

Modern day Sri Lanka aka Ceylon was under the British government for a long time, roughly from 1800 to 1948. Per Ahmadiyya records, the first Ahmadiyya missionary was sent to Sri Lanka and then later Mauritius in 1915 (see “Ahmadiyya Muslim Mosques Around The World”), his name was Sufi Ghulam Muhammad, who seems to be not mentioned much in the history of Ahmadiyya. He wasn’t an Ahmadi in 1896 when the famous list of the 313 companions was created. Sufi Ghulam Muhammad did his BA from Punjab University and asked Khalifatul Masih I if he should memorise the Qur’an or go on to take his MA. He was advised to memorise the Qur’an first. Sufi sahib did this in six months and when he informed Khalifatul Masih I he offered a Sajda [posture of prostration] of gratefulness. Per the english-ROR of February, a new Ahmadiyya missionary, Maulvi Hafiz Ghulam Muhammad, B.A. was also sent to Ceylon, aka Sri Lanka. February 1915, page 80. He left Qadian on February 20th, 1915, he was educated at the famous Aligarh Muslim College, many Ahmadi mullahs were educated there. This was before the Jamia was created at Qadian. He was also set to travel to Mauritius.

The ROR Of April-1915 reports how Maulvi Hafiz Ghulam Muhammad, B.A. stopped in Ceylon on March 16th while he was enroute to Mauritius. He stayed for 2+ months.

The ROR of June-1915 reports how Maulvi Hafiz Ghulam Muhammad, B.A. stopped in Ceylon while he was en-route to Mauritius. The Ceylon Independent newspaper gave this report also. This lecture was simultaneously translated into Tamil. They announced that 30 people had converted to the Qadiani branch of Ahmadiyya. On May-27-1915, he began travelling to Mauritius.

The ROR of Sep-1915 reports that Qazi Abdullah (who was travelling as a missionary to London) stopped in on Sep-15-1915. It also alleges how Maulvi Hafiz Ghulam Muhammad, B.A. stayed in Ceylon for 1 month when he was enroute to Mauritius. They allege that he converted many people to Ahmadiyya.
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1916

The ROR of February-1916 alleges that 300 people joined Ahmadiyya from Ceylon. The ROR of February-1916 reports a review of the Part-1 of an english commentary of the Quran from Colombo. 

The ROR of March-April-1916 reports that the Ceylon Ahmadiyya Association is doing useful work and getting published in various newspapers. On January-16, 1916, the Ceylon Ahmadiyya Association, Mr. T.K. Lye chaired the meeting. The address of this association is 10 Stewart St, Slave Island, Colombo, Ceylon. Letters from Qadian were read out. Sayyal leaving England at the end of January was discussed. They also noted how they want 50 copies of Part-1 of the english translation and commentary of the Quran. They also reported that Sayyal was scheduled to give some lectures when he stops in enroute to Qadian. Mr. C.H. Mantara gave a lecture on “Plague inoculation and the Ahmadi’s”. The Ceylon Ahmadiyya Association is also working on translating books into Tamil, in fact, “The Teachings of Islam” is soon set to be translated into Tamil.

The ROR of June-1916 presents a report from the Ahmadiyya Anjuman at Slave Island, Colombo, Sri Lanka. In this report it was alleged that the Ahmadiyya Communities monthly meeting was referred to in the Ceylon Independent (newspaper). Mr. T.K. Lye presided the meeting, letters from Qadian (and London) were read out by Mr. C.H. Mantara, he also announced the conversion of Professor Abdul Latif of Chittagong College, Dr. Syed Usmani and Panipat and the imam of the Rosehill Mosque in Mauritius. They also announced plans to send missionaries to Java, Indonesia and and the Far East. They announced the need for a journal in Tamil and English, which should be called “Islam”. Mr. C.H. Mantara (honorary secretary  Anjuman-i-Ahmadiyya, Slave Island) reports that the Ahmadiyya Movement is getting verbally attacked by local Muslims in their newspaper “Islam Mittram”. 

The ROR of July-1916 has many reviews on the Part-1 of an english commentary of the Quran. It specifically has a review from the Madras Times. The Madras Times has an essay entitled, “A Mahdi in India” (June 8th, 1916). It is reportedly published by from Madras by a company called, Messrs. Addison and Co of Madras. The “Bulletin” of Lahore also gave a review. There is also a review from Colombo, Ceylon (modern say Sri Lanka). There is another note about a monthly meeting wherein Mr. T.K. Lye was the chair. A man named I.L.M. Adbul Aziz is discussed as well as his letter to MGA from 1908, he has connections with the Moorish society. The 1-year anniversary of Ahmadiyya in Sri Lanka was getting close. They also mentioned a newspaper “Islam Mittram”, it seems that the editor of this newspaper was punished by the British government. The famous revelation of MGA is quoted, “I will bring to disgrace to every one who intends to disgrace you”. Mr. Mhd B.W. Lye (joint secretary, Slave Island) reports that Muslims are opposing Ahmadi’s and some moorish people have been impressed with the letter of I.L.M. Abdul Aziz to MGA. 

The ROR of Sep-1916 gives a letter by Brother Mr. Mohd. B.W. Lye. In this letter, Lye explains how they are translating a letter by Bro J.L.M. Abdul Aziz to MGA from 1908 into Tamil. Lye claims that this caused a sensation in Moorish circles. Ahmadi’s are anxious for a missionary. 

The ROR of Oct-1916 gives a review from from an Australian paper on the Qadiani-Ahmadi english translation of the Quran (Part 1 of 30). It gives review from newspapers in and around London too. It also reports how this english translation was given to the Governor of Ceylon aka Sri Lanka. The Secretary wrote a letter of acknowledgement to the Ahmadiyya Association therein. It also reports that two Ahmadi missionaries (Fateh Muhammad Sayyal and Sheikh Abdur Rehman Misri) are supposed to be sent in the near future (this never happened). T.K. Lye chaired a meeting wherein it mentions the recent publishing of the Qadiani-Ahmadi english translation of the Quran (Part 1 of 30). It also mentions how this was given to Governor of Sir Lanka and etc. They also report that anti-ahmadi rumors are false. It also gave a letter from the Sadr Anjuman in Qadian about the two murrabi’s (Fateh Muhammad Sayyal and Sheikh Abdur Rehman Misri) who are supposed to be headed to Sri Lanka soo. 

The ROR of Nov-1916 reports that “The Ceylon Ahmadiyya Association” held some type of meeting. The ROR of Nov-1916 presents many reviews of it’s recent publishing of the Qadiani-Ahmadi english translation of the Quran (Part 1 of 30). These seem to be fake reviews. It also reports that this translation has circulation in Ceylon aka Sri Lanka. It also reports that there are some delays in this mission. 

The ROR of Dec-1916 has a letter from Mr. Abdul Aziz (who was already dead by 1916) from 1908, which was allegedly sent to MGA.

The ROR of Dec-1916 reports that a Nigerian man named L. Muhammad Lawal asked for english literature from the Ahmadi’s in Sri Lanka and they sent it to him.

The ROR of Dec-1916 reports that the Muslims of Sri Lanka are giving the Qadiani-Ahmadi’s the hardest time, they publish a newspaper named, “Islam Mittran”. Ahmadi’s are proposing a newspaper called “The Message”.

Letter to the Promised Messiah^as from Abdul Azeez Sahib

In this letter, I.L.M. Abdul Azeez Sahib has been mentioned, who sent a letter to the Promised Messiah^as in 1908, and stated:

“49A, Messenger Street,

“Colombo, 29^th February 1908, (Friday).

“My Blessed Master,

“For the last two years I have been reading the articles which appeared in the ‘Review of Religions’ from and about you, and your mission, and the last of them is the paper written by you and read before the Religious Conference held recently at Lahore [in December 1896] under the auspices of the Arya Samaj. The more I know of you and your words the more I am convinced of your sincerity and of the truth of your mission. Therefore I think I should, for my own spiritual benefit, enter your fold, and become a disciple of yours. I pray that I may be permitted to enter into your discipleship, and I further pray that I may be informed of the rules that I have to observe. As a special favour, I beg that your Holiness will condescend to pray for my long and happy life and to have my knowledge, happiness and means increased manifold. I have a wife and six children on whom please confer your blessings.

“I am conducting a magazine called the ‘Muslim Guardian’ in English and Tamil.

“Hoping to hear soon of your acceptance of me as a disciple, and to receive the benefit of your prayer and blessings.

“I remain,

“Dear Master,

“Your humble disciple

“I. L. M. Abdul Azeez” (The Review of Religions, Vol. XV, December 1916, pp. 467-468)
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1917

The ROR of Jan-1917 alleges that Ahmadi’s in Ceylon (Sri Lanka) are having the hardest time. 

The ROR of April-May-1917 gives reviews of the Qadiani english commentary on the Quran (Part-1). It is alleged that the editor of “The Daily Gazette” from Sindh wrote a review. It is also alleged that a reverend from the USA wrote a review, as well as a person from Sri Lanka. 

The ROR of June-1917 reports that the first edition of “The Message” has been published. It also reports that an Ahmadi from Sri Lanka who was in Qadian for training has died, his name was Jamal-ud-Din. M. Abul Hassan has been sent to serve in his spot. 

The ROR of Aug-1917 reports strong opposition from the Muslims of Slave Island, Colombo, Sri Lanka (Ceylon). Muhammad B.W. Lye is the honorary Ahmadiyya secretary and gives his report. His father led the prayer and his newspaper “The Message” is active. 

The ROR of Oct-Nov-1917 reports that M. Abul Hassan is from Sri Lanka, however, a student at Qadian. They also report how their imam is Maulvi A.P. Ibrahim of Mohe. They also report that “The Message” newspaper is in debt and needs financial help.
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1918

The Jan-1918 edition of the ROR reports that there are barely 15 Ahmadi’s on the entire island. A journal called “The Message” was also started, they claim to have circulation in the Punjab, Hyderabad, Malabar and Burma. Muhammad B.W. Lye is the Ahmadiyya secretary. Maulana A.P. Ibrahim is the Ahmadiyya mullah. There is another man named T.K. Lye.

The Feb-1918 edition of the ROR reports that 13 people converted to Ahmadiyya.

The Aug-Sep-1918 edition of the ROR reports that there are roughly 70 Ahmadi’s in Ceylon (aka Sri Lanka). They also report that Maulvi Muhammad Ali (the president of the Lahori-Ahmadi’s) sent his famous book, “Prophethood in Islam” to the Ahmadi’s therein.

The ROR of Nov-Dec-1918 reports that in addition to “The Message” newspaper they are also circulating pamphlets in Tamil and English.
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The Jan-Feb-1919 edition of the ROR reports that Maulvi Hafiz Ghulam Muhammad, B.A. and clashing with the local Muslim community. The ROR of Aug-Sep-1919 reports that 6 young men have been sent to Qadian for training.

The The Review of Religions, October and November 1919 reports: 

The secretary of the Colombo Ahmadiyya Association reports:

“Opposition to us has become very bitter again, owing to malicious letters appearing in a local non-Ahmadi paper and the continued preaching by a South Indian, thousands flocking to hear him. He has preached in four centers and now last of all is expected in Slave Island. We are not afraid. Allah is our Helper.”

This bitterness of opposition on the part of the non-Ahmadi public of Ceylon and the activities of the South Indian preacher who is going about delivering lectures against the Ahmadiyya movement is a proof that our brethren there are working zealously to convey to their fellow-islanders the message of the Promised Messiah. Enemies of truth always do their worst to destroy heavenly movements and so are our opponents in Ceylon doing. But all their efforts are doomed to failure and we pray that God may help our brethren in the island and enable them to make Ceylon an Ahmadi Island.
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Per Ahmadiyya sources, an ahmadi and his sons severely beat up some Muslims and were nevertheless acquitted. The British judges, who were appointed by the British government absolved these Ahmadi’s even though they were clearly guilty. The names of Ahmadi’s are not given. The ROR of July–1920 reports that Ahmadi’s were involved in murder, the names are given as Mr. B.W. Lye, who was the secretary of the Ahmadiyya Anjuman, and with a man named Sheriff and his own brother, Abdul Amit Lye. They killed a Muslim man named, Buckman Saffudeen.

The Dec-1920 edition of the ROR alleges that the small group of Ahmadi’s there have collected money and are looking to build a temple and offices.

In 1920, Hazrat Musleh-e-Maud^ra said:

“The name of the Promised Messiah^as had spread all over the world within a few years, and there is no part where his name has not yet reached. Look at that town [of Qadian] and then ponder over the fame it has attained through the Promised Messiah^as. […] Now, by the sheer grace of God Almighty, there are clear indications of the propagation of Islam [all over the world]. Our missionary would have reached America by now, insha-Allah. Similarly, there is progress in Africa and Ceylon, and propagation [of Islam] is going on in Germany. […] Islam is progressing in Russia as well.” (“All Ahmadis must preach Islam to the world: Hazrat Musleh-e-Maud’s advice to the Jamaat”, http://www.alhakam.org)

At another instance, Huzoor^ra said, “As God had foretold in the prophecy [about Musleh-e-Maud] that ‘His fame will spread to the ends of the earth’, Allah the Almighty enabled me to establish Ahmadiyya missions in various countries. Hence, at the outset of my Khilafat, I established Ahmadiyya missions in England, Ceylon and Mauritius, and then this [initiative of establishing missions] continued to flourish and progress.” (Anwar-ul-Ulum, Vol. 17, p. 149).
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1921

The Moslem Sunrise of July-1921alleges that Ahmadiyya has spread to Ceylon and has a branch therein. 

The ROR of Aug-1921 reports that there are 500 Ahmadi’s on the island (a lie). It is also reported that Shaikh Abdur Rahman is on the island visiting, he seems to be a teacher at the Talim ul Islam High School at Qadian. It also reports that there is an Ahmadiyya newspaper, “The Message” being circulated in English and Tamil. The ROR of Nov-1921 mentions a public lecture in Colombo by Mr. Abdur Rahman, B.A.

The Moslem Sunrise of Oct-1921 alleges that Ahmadiyya has spread to Ceylon and has a branch therein.
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1922

Review Of Religions – March, April & May 1922 Edition

https://www.alhakam.org/100-years-ago-a-special-correspondent-of-the-west-africa-writes-about-ahmadiyyat/

The Moslem Sunrise of Jan-1922 alleges that Ahmadiyya has spread to Ceylon and has a branch therein.

The Moslem Sunrise (April-1922) alleges that Ahmadiyya has spread to Ceylon and has a branch therein. A man named Mr. Taha reports that a guest from Qadian came to Ceylon and gave a series of lectures, his name was Master Abdul Rahman (B.A.) of Qadian (see page 89). On page 94, there is a note from a W.M. Thaha of 43 Main St., Colombo, Ceylon. And again on page 100.

The Ceylon mission is mentioned in the ROR of March-April-May-1922. The 7th annual Jalsa Salana was also reportedly held. A certain Maulvi A.P. Ibrahim is mentioned as working in the country. He was mentioned again in 1929. The Moslem Sunrise (April-1922) alleges that Ahmadiyya has spread to Ceylon and has a branch therein.

The Moslem Sunrise (July-1922) alleges that Ahmadiyya has spread to Ceylon and has a branch therein.

The Moslem Sunrise of Oct-1922 alleges that the Ahmadi’s in Colombo have a magazine and there seems to be one of them in London, named Ali Muhammad Abdullah. A photo of Ali Muhammad Abdullah is given, and he seems to be a tour guide looking for business.

The Al Fazl of 2 October 1922 reports that Ahmadiyya has spread to Ceylon.
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1923

Via the ROR of Jan-Feb-March 1923, the Ahmadiyya mission in Ceylon aka slave island is discussed.

The Moslem Sunrise of Jan-1923 alleges that B.W. Lye wrote a note of appreciation from Ceylon and has received many issues of the magazine.

The Moslem Sunrise of Apr. & July 1923 alleges that B.W. Lye has been conversing with Mr. J.L. Mott aka Shaikh Abdullah Din Muhammad or New Orleans. It also alleges that Ahmadiyya has spread to Burma.
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1924

Review Of Religions – December 1924 Edition

Early history of Ahmadiyyat in Ceylon: A glimpse into the Ceylonese newspapers (alhakam.org)

The Moslem Sunrise of Jan-1924 alleges that Ahmadiyya has spread to Ceylon.

The Moslem Sunrise of Apr-1924 alleges that Ahmadiyya has spread to Ceylon.

The Dec-1924 edition of the ROR reports that a prominent Qadiani, B.W. Lye died.

The Times of Ceylon wrote under the heading “The Ceylon Ahmadiyya Association”:

“A special general meeting of the Ceylon Ahmadiyya Association was held at their Juma Mosque Hall, Shorts Road, Colombo, on Saturday, September 6^th, at 7 p.m.

“Mr. C. H. Mantara moved a resolution conveying to the Amir of Afghanistan their deep regret at the murder in Afghanistan of Moulvi Nematullah Khan, an Ahmadiyya Missionary.

“Mr. K. Omerdeen seconded.

“The resolution was unanimously adopted.

“The general meeting was then held. A letter to the proprietors of Mount Temple Estate at Gampola, adjoining the General Cemetery, asking for the allotment of a small portion of land for the Ahmadiyya burial ground was submitted. In reply, Mr. O. Shelton-Agar, part proprietor, wrote that the proprietors of the estate would consider the matter. It was resolved that the proprietors be thanked.

“A letter was read from [the] Government, permitting Moulvi Ghulam Rasool, Ahmadiyya Missionary from Mauritius, to lecture on ‘Islam’ at the Tower Hall. It was resolved that [the] Government be thanked, and to represent matters to [the] Government to withdraw entirely the restriction imposed on Ahmadiyya missionaries.

“It was resolved to resume the publication of the Association’s ‘Thuthan’ regularly from the 19^th instant.

“It was resolved to announce the publication of the book ‘The Christian Doctrine of Atonement” by Dr Mufti Sadiq^[ra], LL.D., and ‘The Address presented to the Prince of Wales’ by the Ahmadia community (Tamil now in Press.)

“Resolved that lectures be delivered at the Association Hall, Shorts Road, every Sunday evening.

“Mr. K. M. Hassen of Qadian.

“Mr. K. M. Hassen, was accorded a hearty welcome last Saturday by the members of the Ceylon Ahmadiyya Association. He is a student of theology at Qadian sent by the Association five years ago. He is an accomplished Urdu scholar, and is on a holiday. He will return to Qadian shortly to complete his two years’ course to qualify as a missionary of the Ahmadia community.” (The Times of Ceylon, 8 September 1924, p. 4)

The Times of Ceylon wrote under the heading “Visit of Ahmadiyya Missionary from England”:

“Moulvi Ghulam Farid Malik, M.A., late Muslim Missionary in Germany and England is a passenger on the M. M. ‘Campagne’ from Marseilles. He will break his journey in Colombo and travel overland to Qadian in the Punjab. During his stay in Ceylon he will deliver a series of public lectures at the Ahmedia Hall, Short’s Road. Representation has already been made to His Excellency the Governor to kindly withdraw the restrictions imposed on the Ahmadiyya missionary, confining their activities at their headquarters in Short’s Road, and accord the same liberty enjoyed by other religious bodies.” (The Times of Ceylon, 4 November 1924, p. 7)

Mentioning the opposition to Ahmadiyyat in Ceylon, The Times of Ceylon wrote under the heading “The Ceylon Ahmadiyya Association — Government Restrictions on Missionaries”:

“The monthly meeting of the Ceylon Ahmadiyya Association was held on Saturday, at 7 pm.

“The Secretary read the minutes of the last meeting and the Treasurer submitted the statement of accounts, which was adopted. He read the letter from Government:

“Colonial Secretary’s Office, Colombo, 14^th November, 1924.

“The Hon. Secretary, Ceylon Ahmadiyya Association, Colombo.

“Sir,—In continuation of the acknowledgment of your letter of the 27^th October, 1924, addressed to His Excellency the Governor, I am directed to inform you that His Excellency is not prepared at present to withdraw the conditions under which Ahmadiyya missionaries are allowed to enter Ceylon.

“2. I am to add that in case of a visit by an Ahmadiyya missionary, the question of allowing him to deliver a public lecture, provided that it is not in the open air, will be considered if application for such permission is made.—I am, &c., L. A. Northcroft, for Colonial Secretary.

“Mr. O. A. Majeed [Osman Abdul Majeed Sahib], the Imam of the Mosque, said that it was unreasonable that Government should adhere to the order made in 1915 during the martial law days, and with holding the religious liberty of His Majesty’s British subjects in not granting the rights of their missionaries.

“The Ahmadiyya missionaries were accorded fitting reception at the recent Religious Conference at Wembley [sic., Imperial Institute] in England, but in Ceylon, they were denied the privilege. Though they were a religious body, their missionaries were not allowed to land in Ceylon during the martial law days. After the withdrawal of martial law their missionaries, though allowed to land, had to confine their activities to the Ahmadiyya Hall in Colombo, and special permission was granted from [the] Government to lecture in public places. For these concessions they were deeply thankful to [the] Government. The Government could not be entirely blamed for withholding their rights. The Buddhists and the Christians were more liberal than the conservative orthodox Mohammedans, who has made representations to [the] Government to enforce this restriction. (Shame.) The Buddhists allowed them to lecture on ‘Islam’ at their Young Men’s Buddhist Association Hall in Colombo, and an Anglican missionary at Negombo offered to bury their dead in the portion of the cemetery allotted to them, but their Mohammedans brothers were hesitating still to permit them to pray freely in their mosque and use the burial ground which virtually belonged to them—(shame)—though they have the same formula of the kalima–‘Laa ilaaha illallah Muhammadur Rasoolullah—there is one God and He is without a peer, and Muhammad^[sa], is His servant and His apostle.’ In conclusion, be submitted that the proceedings of this meeting be submitted to His Excellency the Governor with a prayer that before he leaves Ceylon he may be pleased to withdraw the restrictions imposed on the Ahmadiyya missionaries.

“Mr. Habibullah Khan said that the feelings of the orthods Muslims were not inimical today as they were ten years ago, and the restrictions might not be removed for many years more and therefore he proposed that the Hon. Mr. Victor Corea be approached to ask in the Legislative Council what was the reason for this restriction, with a view to withdraw the order.

“This was agreed to.

“A letter was read from Mr. Oliver Shelton Agar, stating that the owners were not willing to grant or sell any land to any community for the purpose they required it (that is for the burial ground.)

“It was moved that the Government be asked to acquire a portion of the estate adjoining the General Cemetery at Gampola as at Negombo.

“Ahmadiyya Jalsa (Congress.)

“Resolved that the Ahmadiyya annual Jalsa or Congress meeting be held this year at Negombo on December 25^th, and all Ahmadis, including ladies and children, be present at the meeting.

“It was resolved that the election of office-bearers for 1925 be held at the Ahmadiyya Hall, on January 1^st.” (The Times of Ceylon,  26 November 1924, p. 13)

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1925
Early history of Ahmadiyyat in Ceylon: A glimpse into the Ceylonese newspapers (alhakam.org)

The Times of Ceylon wrote under the heading “The Ahmadiyya Muslims”:

“The stoning to death in Afghanistan of Ahmadiyya Missionaries has served to call attention to this small, but very energetic, sect of Islam. The Ahmadiyya movement bears some analogy to the rise of Christianity, inasmuch as its Founder, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad^[as], claimed, and is believed by his followers, to be the Promised Messiah and the Mahdi of the Muslims in whom all hopes and prophecies of Islam concerning its final triumph, and greatness are to be fulfilled. There is a tradition of the Holy Prophet^[sa] which says that ‘in the beginning of every century of the Muslim era God will raise one who will reform the faith.’ In 1880, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad^[as], who had hitherto been regarded merely as a great Muslim teacher, announced himself as the predicted Reformer of the Faith. He later laid claim to be the second Messiah, both of Christians and Muslims, asserting that he and Jesus^[as] were two parts of one and the same essence. The new Prophet attracted a number of adherents who, however, at his death in 1908, formed an infinitesimal proportion of the total of Muslims, the aggregate being estimated at less than half a million. The Ahmadiyya sect has, since the death of the reformer, shown great missionary activity and is somewhat more numerous today. The movement was introduced into Ceylon about ten years ago and has since made fairly rapid headway, branches being established in different parts of the country. It has, however, not as yet in Ceylon secured sufficient support for the establishment of a Mosque, and its devotees have to content themselves with holding their services in the most suitable place they can find for the purpose. The new sect is of, perhaps, greater interest than it would otherwise be because, from its very essence and origin, it is predisposed to reconciliation with the Christian religion, Ahmad^[as] having claimed to be not only the Mahdi and Messiah of the Muslims, but also the promised second Messiah of the Christians. The aim of the Ahmadiyya movement is universal and claims to embody in itself, the fulfilment of the hopes not of Muslims only but of other religions. This characteristic of the new religion [sic., Jamaat] is evidenced by the breadth of view and tolerance of spirit displayed by its followers. In India the Ahmadiyya sect is marked by its friendliness towards British rule and its discouragement of political agitation. The activity of the sect in the propagation of its views has naturally brought it up against severe opposition, which has taken a very violent form in Afghanistan, and it is not unlikely that we shall hear of further impacts between it and orthodox Islam.” (The Times of Ceylon, 5 March 1925, p. 6)

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1926
Early history of Ahmadiyyat in Ceylon: A glimpse into the Ceylonese newspapers (alhakam.org)

The Times of Ceylon wrote under the heading “Visit of an Ahmadiyya Missionary”:

“Moulvi Ghulam Mohamed. B.A., Ahmadiyya Missionary of Mauritius, is returning by the s.s. ‘Janus’ from Mauritius with his family to Qadian, in the Punjab, and will be staying in Ceylon for some time. He was the first Ahmadiyya Missionary to Ceylon in 1915 and the founder of the Ceylon Ahmadiyya Association.” (The Times of Ceylon, 20 July 1926, p. 7)

Reporting on the inauguration of the Fazl Mosque in London, The Times of Ceylon wrote under the heading “New London Mosque Opened: Member of Parliament Present”:

“London, Oct. 3^rd, 7-20 p.m.

“The long efforts of the Ahmadiyya sect of Moslems to establish a worthy centre in England were consummated today at the opening of the Mosque in Southfields, in south-west London, in the presence of large crowds of Moslems from throughout the world and Members of the House of Commons and other distinguished persons.

“The Mosque should have been opened by Emir Feisal, the son of Ibn Saud, and there was general disappointment among the faithful when it was announced that Emir Feisal had been forbidden by his father to attend.

“[Sir Sheikh] Abdul Qadir, an ex-Minister of the Punjaub Government, performed the ceremony.

“He declared that he hoped that the Mosque was merely the beginning and that a bigger Mosque would be built later.—(Reuter’s Special Service to The Times of Ceylon.)

“Why the Amir did not Attend

“Misled by Erroneous Press Report

“London, Oct. 2^nd.

“The confusion of the Emir Feisal’s position vis a vis the opening of the Mosque appears to have arisen owing to erroneous statements appearing in the Press, which were reproduced in Egypt, and based on the mistranslation of a statement attributed to the Imam of the Mosque that the Mosque would be open to Christians. The statements became known at Mecca, resulting in the Emir Feisal’s receipt of an interdiction to open the Mosque. But explanations have been sent to Mecca which, it is hoped, suffice to clear up the misunderstanding.

“The King will give a private audience to Emir Feisal on October 9^th—(Reuter’s Special Service to The Times of Ceylon via Bombay).

“Scene at the Mosque

“Maharajah of Burdwan’s Tribute

“[‘Times of Ceylon’ Exclusive Service.]

“(Telegram Copyright Ordinance, 1898.) Received Oct. 4^th, ll-30 a.m.

“London, Oct. 3^rd.

“Until the last moment the Emir Feisal’s presence at today’s opening ceremony at Southfields was firmly expected.

“Audible murmurs of disappointment accompanied the reading of the notice posted at the entrance, signed by Imam Dard^[ra], stating that much against his will the Emir Feisal had been forbidden to attend and announcing the substitution of Abdul Qadir.

“The day was overcast with occasional bursts of sunshine. Hours before the opening large crowds filled the roads adjacent to the white minaretted and gaily beflagged building.

“Abdul Qadir was preceded by the Maharajah of Burdwan. He received a great ovation and was received by the Imam, who read prayers and a long cable from the Head of the Ahmadiyya communities [Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad^ra] all over the world.

“The Imam explained at length that the Emir Feisal’s absence was due to a misunderstanding.

“Loud cries of ‘Allah’ went up as Abdul Qadir opened the doors of the Mosque, after which the whole party proceeded to a marquee, where speeches were delivered.

“Abdul Qadir, after regretting the Emir Feisal’s absence, declared that though he was not an Ahmadiyya he was glad to open the Mosque.

“He dwelt on the great qualities of the Ahmadiyyas and said that no religion existed without sects and Islam was no exception.

“The Maharajah of Burdwan stated that he felt it his duty and privilege to attend, although he was a non-Moslem. As regards Hindu-Moslem differences the Maharajah said it should be remembered that differences were on the question of religion and were not connected with mundane matters.

“What was happening in India, he said, was only a passing phase, as the hearts of the Hindus and Moslems were sound.

“On the conclusion of speeches and tea the voice of the Muezzin was heard for the first time in London and Moslems after ablutions entered for prayer.—(Times of Ceylon Exclusive Service — Copyright.)” (The Times of Ceylon, 4 October 1926, p. 7)

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Early history of Ahmadiyyat in Ceylon: A glimpse into the Ceylonese newspapers (alhakam.org)

He was sent to Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) in 1927. Mufti Sadiq returned to Qadian on November 6, 1927, after completing his mission in Ceylon. He then visited several cities in India (including Kinanoor Cant., Paingadi, Calicut, Bengalore, Calcutta, Brahman Barhya, Dacca, Rangpur) at the direction of Khalifatul Masih II for Tabligh purposes.

The Times of Ceylon wrote under the heading “Founder of the Ahmadiyya Movement”:

“Dr. Mufti Sadiq^[ra], D.D., L.L.D., delivered an interesting lecture on ‘Ahmad^[as], the Founder of the Ahmadiyya Movement, in Islam’, at the Theosophical Library, Borella, on Sunday. Dr. Sadiq^[ra] will deliver a public lecture on ‘The Message of Islam to the Nations’ at the Town Hall, Kandy, today, Mr. Geo. E. de Silva will preside. Dr. Sadiq^[ra], will speak on ‘Buddhism from the Islam Point of View,’ at the Y.M.B.A., Kandy, tomorrow.”  (The Times of Ceylon, 25 October 1927, p. 7)

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1928
Early history of Ahmadiyyat in Ceylon: A glimpse into the Ceylonese newspapers (alhakam.org)

Mufti Muhammad Sadiq visited Ka­rachi and Calcutta. He traveled to Sri Lanka once again to introduce the teachings of Qadianat.

The Times of Ceylon wrote under the heading “Ahmadiyya Congress”:

“The fourteenth annual Ahmadiyya Jalsa (Congress) was held at the Gampola Recreation Ground on December 25^th at 10 a.m. There were present delegates from Colombo, Kandy, Matale, and other parts of the Island. Mr. C. H. Mantara presided.

“The President said that they were pleased to hear of the progress of our King-Emperor, for whose recovery the Ahmadis were praying.

“The President then delivered his presidential address.

“In the course of his address, he said that the alteration of the existing law and customs of the Mohammedans was a violation of their rights. The introduction of Kaziz was novel. There were no Kaziz in British India. The proposed law should be withdrawn. The code of 1803 was sufficient for all time.

“An attempt should be made by [the] Government to allot to Ceylonese land now lying uncultivated. Agriculture and industries would make the people happy and reduce unemployment.

“Free schools should be provided by [the] Government and education made compulsory. […]

“Mr. T. K. Lye presided over the afternoon session.

“Mr. A. H. Sookia, of Mauritius, spoke on ‘The Powers of Nature existing in the Universe as angels, devils, heaven, and hell.’”(The Times of Ceylon, 28 December 1928, p. 14)

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A permanent Ahmadiyya missionary is sent to Sri Lanka, his name is Maulana A.P. Ibrahim.

In 1929, it seems that she showed up at Colombo, Sri Lanka and was brought to Qadian by Mufti Muhammad Sadiq via a special mission. Her name was changed to Hidayt Budd. She was most likely a prostitute that was bought and shared with the Khalifa at Qadian. Hafiz Qudratullah (1917-1994) was a missionary of the Ahmadiyya Movement and he explains how he saw her at Qadian in his youth. Hafiz Qudratullah (1917-1994 remembers seeing Hidayt Budd at Mufti Muhammad Sadiq’s house in Qadian (most likely in the 1920’s and 30’s).The english ROR posted her picture in the May-1929 edition of the ROR, she seems to have been single at the time. In the August-1929 edition of the ROR, it is explained how Hidayt Budd arrived in Colombo, Sri Lanka on May 10th, 1929. Ahmadiyya sources tell how she was apart of the Ceylon Ahmadiyya Association and gave speeches and etc. However, they don’t tell us how she got to Sri Lanka.  There seems to be a photo of her in the famous “Ahmadiyya Muslim Mosques Around the World”. In the September-1929 edition of the ROR, there is a letter of welcome from the local Lajna of Qadian. They appreciate her as the first Dutch person to join Ahmadiyya. In fact, it was Mufti Muhammad Sadiq who was sent by the Khalifa to pick her up from Colombo, Sri Lanka (see her letter published in the ROR of September-1929), they must have had some type of connection, he married her soon thereafter. She also reports that some of the Indonesian students at the Ahmadiyya Madrassa had written in Dutch on the wall so as to get her attention (men in indonesia spoke Dutch in those days).

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Early history of Ahmadiyyat in Ceylon: A glimpse into the Ceylonese newspapers (alhakam.org)

An Ahmadiyya mosque is built.

Allegedly, per the ROR of Jan-1933, Ahmadi’s from Sri Lanka were at the Jalsa at Qadian in 1932.

On 21 December 1932, The Times of Ceylon published the detailed programme of the upcoming Jalsa Salana of Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Ceylon, and wrote under the heading “Ceylon Ahmadiyya Jalsa”:

“The Katib [sic., khatib] of the Ahmadiyya Mosque announced after the Friday Juma Prayers that the seventeenth annual Jalsa (Congress) will be held at their Negombo New Mosque premises on Sunday [25 December], from 9 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. Delegates from all parts of the Island will be represented. The President Mr. Syed Ahmad of Satankulam in India will preside.” (The Times of Ceylon, 21 December  1932, p. 9)

This was followed by a detailed programme of the Jalsa. (Ibid)
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1934

In an official document presented to the Governor General of India, the Ahmadiyya Movement and the 2nd Khalifa claim to have many local converts to Ahmadiyya (See ROR of April-1934).
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1936

The ROR of Oct-1936 mentions how Moulvi Abdullah of Malabar is working as a missionary for Sri Lanka and Malabar.
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1941

The ROR of Feb-1941 reports that Maulvi Abdullah Malabari is in Sri Lanka and working as a missionary.
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1945

The ROR of March-1945 announces that Ahmadiyya has spread to Ceylon (aka Sir Lanka).

The ROR of Nov-1945 alleges that there is an active Qadiani-Ahmadi mission in Ceylon (aka Sir Lanka).
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1946

Via the Moslem Sunrise of the 2nd Quarter-1946, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali gave 220 South State St., Suite 1010 as the only mailing address for the Ahmadiyya Movement in the USA. “Life of Muhammad” by Sufi M.R. Bengalee is promoted heavily too. Khalil Ahmad Nasir was a Qadiani-Ahmadi murrabi arrived in the USA in the 2nd quarter 1946 (See Moslem Sunrise of 2nd Quarter-1946)(he was Missionary-In-Charge-USA from 1948 to 1959. Zafrullah Khan alleges that there are now large and flourishing Ahmadiyyah communities in the Dutch East Indies (Indonesia), the Malay States (Malaysia), Burma, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), Mauritius and the British Colonies of West Africa. In the Gold Coast alone (Ghana) there are 12 Ahmadiyyah schools and 88 mosques. While Sierra Leone alone has 3 schools and 12 mosques. There are large communities all over Nigeria, and to me was accorded the honour and privilege of laying the foundation stone of the Central Ahmadiyyah Mosque in Lagos in March of last year. In spite of the serious handicaps imposed by the war, the construction of the Mosque was completed within less than six months. There are active communities in East Africa (Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya) Egypt, Palestine, Syria, Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan. Two families of Ahmadis have migrated to Qadian from Turkestan.

The ROR of Nov-1946 alleges that a successful mission center has been setup (In Ceylon) by the Qadiani’s.
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1947
Early history of Ahmadiyyat in Ceylon: A glimpse into the Ceylonese newspapers (alhakam.org)

The Times of Ceylon wrote under the heading “Prince’s Adviser”:

“Sir Muhammad Zafrulla Khan^[ra] who is representing certain Indian Princes in London is a former judge of the Indian Supreme Court.

“Like Sir Ramaswami Mudaliar he made his mark as a delegate to the Indian Round Table Conferences where his ready grasp of intricate constitutional detail attracted attention. Lord Linlithgow relied greatly on Sir Muhammad’s^[ra] advice during his Viceroyalty. This able administrator served as a member of the Governor-General’s Executive Council for six years from 1935 to 1941. He was incidentally India’s first Agent-General in China.

“Sir Muhammad comes of an interesting Muslim sect, some of whose tenets are not accepted by orthodox Muslims. He is an Ahmadiyya, a follower of the teachings of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad^[as] who around 1878 started a new movement in Islam at Qadian in the Punjab. Mirza Ghulam Ahmad^[as] claimed to be the Promised Messiah. He also held that Jesus^[as] was taken down from the Cross while still alive by his disciples, had his wounds attended to, and later made his way to Kashmir where he died. The Ahmadiyyas maintain that Jesus’^[as] tomb is in Srinagar. This Muslim Messiah died in 1908.” (The Times of Ceylon, 3 July 1947, p. 6)

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1973

Via the Muslim Sunrise of July-1973, the Ahmadiyya Movement has 5 locations in America, 2141 Leroy Place, Washington D.C. 20008, 637 Randolph St, Dayton, OH, 185 North Wabash Ave, Chicago, iL, 60601 (this seems to be down the street from the Ahmadiyya temple-residence at 4448 S. Wabash Ave), 604 Wandless St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, 2519 Arch St, Philadelphia, 19139, 4385 N. Greenbay Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53209, 147-20 Archer Ave, Jamaica-Queens, 11435. It also gives out its global mailing addresses in Nairobi-Kenya, Tabora-Tanzania, Accra-Ghana, Kumasi-Ghana, Lagos-Nigeria, Freetown-Sierra Leone, Monrovia-Liberia, Bathurst-Gambia, Rangoon-Burma and Toronto,-Canada. A Friday sermon by Mirza Nasir Ahmad from May-4-1973 is given, this is the speech wherein he discusses the fact that Ahmadi’s were declared as Non-Muslim in Azad Kashmir. The next issue of the Muslim Sunrise (September-October issue) will be most probably distributed at the annual convention of the
Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam, to be held during August-31-September 2, 1973, at Forest College, Lake Forest, Illinois. Meanwhile, the subscribers are requested to send their subscriptions ($3.00 per year) to the Missionary-in-Charge, 2141 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington, D.C., 20008. Please send your complete mailing address to the Manager, Sister Rehana Salam, c/o the Dayton Mosque, 637 Randolph Street, Dayton, Ohio, 45408. Thank you. It has an essay by Muhammad Ali Chaudhri, who is the Principal, T. l College, Rabwah, Pakistan. It also has an essay from Dr. Qazi Muhammad Barkatullah. Ahmadiyya global missions are mentioned, in the UK, Denmark, Germany (Hamburg and Frankfurt), Holland (Netherlands), B.A. Orchard in Ireland, Sweden, Spain, Switzerland, Japan, Indonesia (Suva), Fiji, Guyana, Trinidad, Mauritius, Borneo, Sri Lanka, Syria and Singapore.

The EDITORIAL BOARD is as follows:
Editor— Mian Muhammad Ibrahim
Advisory Editor— Imam Sharif Ahmad Bajwa
Contributing Editors— Hasan Hakeem, Dr. Basharat Ahmad Munir, Dr. Qazi Muhammad Barkatulla.
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1974

Per the Muslim Sunrise of Summer-1974, only 4 locations are given for Ahmadiyya in the USA, and nothing in Chicago. The Ahmadiyya headquarters at 2141 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington D.C., 637 Randolph St, Dayton, Ohio (Ahmadiyya temple). A mission house at 1064 Union Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11225 and a mission house at Pomeroy Road , R.D. 5, Athens, Ohio 45701. It also gives global locations of Ahmadiyya missions, in countries like Canada, Guyana, Trinidad, Denmark, England, Germany, Holland (aka Netherlands), Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ghana, The Gambia, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Mauritius, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Ceylon (aka Sri Lanka), Fiji, Indonesia, Phillipines and Singapore. Mirza Muzaffar Ahmad gave the inaugural speech at the 1974 USA Jalsa (27th USA Jalsa), held at Wheelock College on Sep-1-1974. It also has an essay by Dr. Khalil Ahmad Nasir (Professor of Political Science, Long Island University). Muhammad Siddique Shahid Gurdaspuri also gave a speech at the at the 1974 USA Jalsa (27th USA Jalsa), another speech from the same Jalsa by Muhammad Ahmad Sadiq (from Boston) is also given. The Editor of the Muslim Sunrise is Maulvi Mian Muhammad Ibrahim. The Advisory-editor is, Imam M.S. Shahid (aka Muhammad Siddique Shahid Gurdaspuri). Contributing editors are Hasan Hakeem, Dr. Basharat Ahmad Munir, Dr. Qazi Muhammad Barkatullah, Rab Nawaz Malik and Dr. M.M. Abbas. This magazine was published from the Dayton Mosque, 637 Randolph Street, Dayton, Ohio, 45408.
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1975

The Muslim Sunrise of April-1975 was published from Dayton, Ohio, via the Ahmadiyya Temple at 637 Randolph Street, Dayton, Ohio, 45408. The Editor of the Muslim Sunrise is Maulvi Mian Muhammad Ibrahim. The Consulting-editor is Imam M.S. Shahid (aka Muhammad Siddique Shahid Gurdaspuri). Contributing editors are Hasan Hakeem, M.M. Abbas PhD, Q. M. Barkatullah PhD, Rab Nawaz Malik PhD, Basharat Ahmad Munir PhD and Khalil Ahmad Nasir PhD. The headquarters of Ahmadiyya in North America is given as 2141 Leroy Place, Washington D.C. 20008. There is speech by Imam M.S. Shahid (Missionary-in-Charge, USA)(aka Muhammad Siddique Shahid Gurdaspuri) which was given on March-30-1975 at “University Campus” in Detroit (not sure where this might be), on Seerat un Nabi Day. There is also an essay by Qazi Muhammad Barkatullah (aka Q. M. Barkatullah) and Professor Khalil Ahmad Nasir PhD (Director International Studies, C.W. Post Center, New York). A speech by Yusuf Amin from the USA-Sep-1974 Jalsa is also given. Ahmadi’s in the UK also held a “Prophet’s Day” at the Al-Fazl Mosque in London on Sunday, April-13-1975, it is alleged that there more than 500 guests. Zafrullah Khan was there and gave a short speech. The Imam of the London Mosque (aka the Fazl Mosque) (B.A. Rafiq) was also there and also gave a short speech. Allegedly, the High Commissioner of the Gambia was also there. The Muslim Sunrise then gives locations of the Ahmadiyya Movement all around the world, starting with P.O. Box 39, Salt Pond, Ghana, P.O. Box 6, Banjul, the Gambia, P.O. Box 3416, Adjame, Abidjan, Ivory Coast, P.O. Box 40554, Nairobi, Kenya, P.O. Box 618, Monrovia, Liberia, P.O. Box 6, Rose Hill, Mauritius, P.O. Box 418, Lagos, Nigeria, P.O. Box 11, Bo and P.O. Box 353, Freetown, Sierra Leone, Mr. M.G. Ibrahim, P.O. Box 4195, Capetown, South Africa, P.O. Box 376, Darresalam, Tanzania, P.O. Box 343, Kampala, Uganda, 99 Driebergs Avenue, Colombo 10, Ceylon, P.O. Box 3758, Samabula, Suva, Fiji, Qadian, District Gurdaspur, Punjab, India, Djl, Balikpapan 1/10, Djakarta 1/13, Indonesia, Haji Muhammad Ebbah, Simunal, Bongao, Sulu, Philippines, 111 Onan Rd, Singapore 15, Eriksminde Alle 2, Hvidovre, Copenhagen, Denmark, 16 Gressenhall Road, London, S.W. 18 and 152 Nithsdale Road, Glasgow S1, United Kingdom, Die Moschee, Wiekstrasse, 24 Hamburg, Stellingen and Die Moschee, Babenhouser, Landstrasse 25, Frankfurt, Germany, De Moschee, Oostduinlaan 79, Den Haag, Holland, Mission Ahmadia del Islam, Colonja San Nicolas 19, Madrid 21, Spain, Islams Ahmadiyya Mission, All Manna Vagen 21, 41460, Goteborg, Sverige, Sweden, 323 Forchstrasse, 8008, Zurich, Switzerland. They also give 5 Ahmadiyya locations in the USA, 2141 Leroy PL, N.W. Washington D.C., 637 Randolph Street, Dayton, Ohio, 45408, 1064 Union Street, Brooklyn, N.Y., 112225, Pomeroy Road, P.O. Box 338, Athens, Ohio, 45701, 2522 Webster Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219 and 4448, S. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, ill, 60615.
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1976

The Muslim Sunrise of July-1976 was edited/published by Mian Muhammad Ibrahim (a Qadiani-Ahmadi Maulvi) and from Dayton, Ohio. Imam M.S. Shahid (Missionary-in-Charge, USA) is the consulting editor and Dr. Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the contributing editor. The arrival of Mirza Nasir Ahmad is announced, he seems to have already arrived (he landed on July-20-1976) before the publishing of this edition. It is claimed that there are 10 million Ahmadi’s in the world. It is alleged that the attendance at the 1975 Jalsa Salana at Rabwah was the highest ever. Imam M.S. Shahid (Missionary-in-Charge, USA) has an essay. The Ahmadiyya Movement alleges to have 10 million members worldwide and alleges to be an International Organization. They allege to be operating in Ghana, the Gambia, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Mauritius, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Canada, Guyana, Trinidad, the USA, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Syria, Denmark, Germany, Great Britain, Holland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Yemen, Argentina, Australia, Burma, Bukhara (Uzbekistan), Egypt, Borneo (Brunei?), France, Gulf states (maybe Qatar or the U.A.E.), Hong Kong (China), Iran, Italy, Thailand, Lebanon, Muscat (Oman), Yugoslavia, Iraq, Turkey and Malaysia. It is alleged that in the USA there are 26 jamaats, 300 mosques in Ghana and over 100 mosques in Indonesia. A new mosque in Sweden is mentioned, the Fazl mosque in London is declared as the oldest mosque in Europe (a lie, the Woking is the oldest), 1 mosque in Holland (Netherlands) and 1 mosque in Switzerland, and 2 in West Germany (Frankfurt and Hamburg). The Ahmadiyya Movement then shows its 5 temple-mosques in the USA, St. Louis, Baltimore, Washington D.C., Ny and Dayton. The Dowie prophecy is mentioned. Dr. Khalil Ahmad Nasir has an essay on world peace. There is also a photo of all of the Jamaat Presidents from Feb-1976. A list of 27 jamaats in the USA are mentioned, my uncle Sharif Ahmad Shah is mentioned at 2001 Newton Way, Concord, Ca 94518, 415-687-0133.
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1978

The Jan-June-1978 issue of the Muslim Sunrise was edited by Dr. Khalil Ahmad Nasir with Maulana Ata-Ullah Kaleem (who is the missionary-in-charge, USA) as the consulting editor. Dr. Khalil Ahmad Nasir’s home address is given for private letters. Mian Muhammad Ibrahim’s departure back to Rabwah is announced. An essay by Zafrullah Khan is given. An essay by Maulana Ata-Ullah Kaleem is also given. An essay by Maulvi Shaikh Nasir Ahmad (Maulvi in Switzerland) is also given, he discusses the Yuz Asaf theory and the Shroud of Turin. Ahmadiyya locations around the world are given: Ghana, the Gambia, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Mauritius, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Canada, Guyana, Trinidad, Sri Lanka, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Denmark, Great Britain (2 locations), Germany, Holland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and they also give 5 Ahmadiyya locations in the USA, 2141 Leroy PL, N.W. Washington D.C., 637 Randolph Street, Dayton, Ohio, 45408, 1064 Union Street, Brooklyn, N.Y., 112225, Pomeroy Road, P.O. Box 338, Athens, Ohio, 45701, 2522 Webster Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219 and 4448, S. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, ill, 60615.
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1979

By 1979, the Ahmadiyya Movement was claiming to have 2 mission houses and 2 mosques in the country.

The March-June-1979 edition of the Muslim Sunrise was edited by Dr. Khalil Ahmad Nasir only. It’s unclear as to who was the missionary-in-charge in the USA. Dr. Khalil Ahmad Nasir’s private addres is given out for those who have questions about the subject matter, all questions about the business affairs of the Muslim Sunrise are addressed at 2141 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington D.C., at the American Fazl Mosque (which was the headquarters of the USA jamaat). It has essay’s by B.A. Munir on the Dead Sea Scrolls, Sheikh Abdul Qadir, Dr. Qazi Muhammad Barkatullah. It also discusses the “Yuz Asaf” theory and even mentions how it was published in “The Japan Times” of July 14, 1978. It also alleged that Prof. Yasin, head of the post-graduate department of history at Kashmir University, who they allege is a Sunni Muslim, admits that this is the tomb of Eisa (as). The book by German philosopher Andreas Faber-Kaiser whose book “Jesus died in Kashmir” is also mentioned. The Chief Kadhi of Kenya, Sheikh Abdalla Saleh Farsy is mentioned and his opinion on 3:144 is twisted. Ahmadiyya locations around the world are given: the Gambia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Mauritius, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Canada, Guyana, Suriname, Trinidad, Burma, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Denmark, Germany, Holland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. They also give 5 Ahmadiyya locations in the USA, 2141 Leroy PL, N.W. Washington D.C., 637 Randolph Street, Dayton, Ohio, 45408, 1064 Union Street, Brooklyn, N.Y., 112225 and 3336 Maybelle Way, Oakland, CA 94619.
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1980

The Jan-Apr-1980 edition of the Muslim Sunrise was edited by Dr. Khalil Ahmad Nasir only. It’s unclear as to who was the missionary-in-charge in the USA. Dr. Khalil Ahmad Nasir’s private address is given out for those who have questions about the subject matter, all questions about the business affairs of the Muslim Sunrise are addressed at 2141 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington D.C., at the American Fazl Mosque (which was the headquarters of the USA jamaat). In this editorial, Dr. Khalil Ahmad Nasir writes about the visit of the Pope to the USA in 1979 as well as Dr. Abdus Salam winning the Nobel Prize in 1979. A speech by Zafrullah Khan which was given in Oct-1979 at the University of Calgary (department of religious studies) is reproduced. Zafrullah Khan quotes 62:3 and alleges that Muhammad (Saw) was destined to come back into this world. There is also an essay by Abdullah A. Odeh (on Jihad)(from the Odeh family of Kababir, Haifa, Israel). An essay about the Shroud of Turin is also given. Ahmadiyya locations around the world are given: the Gambia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Mauritius, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Canada, Guyana, Suriname, Trinidad, Burma, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Denmark, Germany, Holland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. They also give 5 Ahmadiyya locations in the USA, 2141 Leroy PL, N.W. Washington D.C., 637 Randolph Street, Dayton, Ohio, 45408, 1064 Union Street, Brooklyn, N.Y., 112225 and 3336 Maybelle Way, Oakland, CA 94619.
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1982

The Jan-1982 edition of the Muslim Sunrise was edited by Dr. Khalil Ahmad Nasir (named as the Editor in Chief), Mubasher Ahmad (M.A., L.L.B.) is named as the managing editor and there are 3 associate editors, Dr. Muhammad Abbas, Dr. M.H. Sajid and Dr. Bashir uddin Usama. Dr. Khalil Ahmad Nasir’s private address is given out for those who have questions about the subject matter, all questions about the business affairs of the Muslim Sunrise are addressed at 2141 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington D.C., at the American Fazl Mosque (which was the headquarters of the USA jamaat). A book by Zafrullah Khan is quoted, as well as an entire essay entitled, “The Concept of the Second Coming in World Religions”. A speech by Dr. Khalil Ahmad Nasir which was given at the Ahmadi USA-Jalsa of 1981 is reproduced (held on Sep-5-6-1981 in Washington D.C.), the essay was on the shroud of Turin. A quote is given from Tohfa Golarhviyyah, however, the page number is not given, this is about Ahmadiyya taking over the world. 7 locations of the Ahmadiyya Movement in the USA are given, 2141 Leroy PL, N.W. Washington D.C., 1064 Union Street, Brooklyn, N.Y., 112225, 637 Randolph Street, Dayton, Ohio, 45408, 4448 South Wabash Ave, Chicago, Ill, 60653, 4401 Oakwood St, St. Louis, MO, 63121, 8218 Wyoming, Detroit, MI, 48204 and 3401 Sitrus Ave, Walnut Creek, Ca 94598. Ahmadiyya locations around the world are given: Benin, the Gambia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Mauritius, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Canada, Guyana, Suriname, Trinidad, Burma, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Denmark, Germany, Holland, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

The July-1982 edition of the Muslim Sunrise was edited by Dr. Khalil Ahmad Nasir (named as the Editor in Chief), Mubasher Ahmad (M.A., L.L.B.) is named as the managing editor and there are 3 associate editors, Dr. Muhammad Abbas, Dr. M.H. Sajid and Dr. Bashir uddin Usama. Dr. Khalil Ahmad Nasir’s private address is given out for those who have questions about the subject matter, all questions about the business affairs of the Muslim Sunrise are addressed at 2141 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington D.C., at the American Fazl Mosque (which was the headquarters of the USA jamaat). Dr. Khalil Ahmad Nasir wrote about USA President Ronald Reagan and abhorred how he spoke about Jihad. The 2nd Qadiani-Ahmadi Khalifa’s speech at the Annual Jalsa of 1925 at Qadian is reproduced. An essay by Abdullah Nasir, who works as a Director of a Special Training College in Winneba, Ghana is given. Mubarak A. Malik has an essay wherein he alleges that there was a prophecy about Ahmadi’s moving out of Qadian in 1947, he quotes the Al-Fazl of August-16-1947, and July-20-1947. Mubarak A. Malik alleged (via Al-Fazl of July-20-1947), that a group of Sikhs attacked a train full of Qadiani’s. On Aug-21, allegedly, 50 men were killed in Qadian. The family of MGA left Qadian on Aug-25, allegedly, Mirza Nasir Ahmad stayed in Qadian. On Aug-29, the 2nd Qadiani-Ahmadi Khalifa gave his final sermon in Qadian (See Al-Fazl, Sep-1-1947). It was also alleged that 2000 Muslims from the surrounding areas are in Qadian and seeking refuge. 6 locations of the Ahmadiyya Movement in the USA are given, 2141 Leroy PL, N.W. Washington D.C., 637 Randolph Street, Dayton, Ohio, 45408, 4448 South Wabash Ave, Chicago, Ill, 60653, 4401 Oakwood St, St. Louis, MO, 63121 ,8218 Wyoming, Detroit, MI, 48204 and G.P.O. Box 1828 New York, NY,  10116 and 11584 Circle Way, Dublin, Ca 95466. Ahmadiyya locations around the world are given: Benin, the Gambia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Mauritius, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Canada, Guyana, Suriname, Trinidad, Burma, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Denmark, Germany, Holland, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
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For the first time ever, an Ahmadiyya Khalifa visits.

The Sep-Dec-1983 edition of the Muslim Sunrise was edited by Dr. Khalil Ahmad Nasir (named as the Editor in Chief), Mubasher Ahmad (M.A., L.L.B.) is named as the managing editor and there are 2 circulation managers, Nazir A. Ayaz and Saeeda Lateef. Dr. Khalil Ahmad Nasir’s private address is given out for those who have questions about the subject matter, all questions about the business affairs of the Muslim Sunrise are addressed at 2141 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington D.C., at the American Fazl Mosque (which was the headquarters of the USA jamaat). Dr. Khalil Ahmad Nasir wrote an editorial on “Current Trends in Islamic Thought”. The 1925 Jalsa speech by the 2nd Qadiani-Ahmadi Khalifa is given. An essay by Zafar Ahmad Chaudhry? (Air Marshall of the Pakistani Air Force) on “Ahmadiyya Beliefs: Some Allegations Corrected” is given, in this article he talks about Ahmadiyya Takfir, the Ahmadiyya violation of the Kalima, the Ahmadiyya violation on Jihad, the split in Ahmadiyya and etc. In the next essay, the Munir Inquiry of 1953-54 is mentioned, Zafrullah Khan is mentioned, this is an essay by Dr. Syed Barakat Ahmad. Jihad is also discussed via a newspaper from Ghana named “The Guardian” of Dec-1982. 5 locations of the Ahmadiyya Movement in the USA are given, 2141 Leroy PL, N.W. Washington D.C., 637 Randolph Street, Dayton, Ohio, 45408, 4448 South Wabash Ave, Chicago, Ill, 60653, 4401 Oakwood St, St. Louis, MO, 63121, G. P. O. Box 1828, New York, NY 10116. Ahmadiyya locations around the world are given; Benin, the Gambia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Mauritius, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Canada, Guyana, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago, Australia, Burma, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Denmark, Germany, Holland, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

Pics from “Ahmadiyya mosques around the world, a pictorial presentation

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1984

The March-1984 edition of the Muslim Sunrise was edited by Dr. Khalil Ahmad Nasir (named as the Editor in Chief), Dr. Khalil Ahmad Nasir’s private address is given out for those who have questions about the subject matter, all questions about the business affairs of the Muslim Sunrise are addressed at 2141 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington D.C., at the American Fazl Mosque (which was the headquarters of the USA jamaat). Dr. Khalil Ahmad Nasir wrote an editorial vs. William Safire. Sheikh Mubarak Ahmad is announced as the Missionary-in-Charge for the USA, he also has a short essay wherein he mentions Zafrullah Khan. An essay by Zafrullah Khan is given thereafter, Sheikh Mubarak Ahmad wrote the forward. In this essay, the review by Batalvi is mentioned, Sufi Ahmad Jan is also mentioned, it is also alleged that there are 10 million Ahmadi’s in the world. Ahmadiyya locations around the world are given; Benin, the Gambia, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Mauritius, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Canada, Guyana, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago, Australia, Burma, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Denmark, Germany, Holland, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
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2019

Ahmadiyya trafficking scheme through Sri Lanka (2019)

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2020
https://youtu.be/QPh6CmJmMHU

Pakistani Ahmadi’s Flee as Anger Mounts in Blast-Hit Sri Lanka.
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Links and Related Essays

https://www.alislam.org/friday-sermon/index2.php?d=2011-12-30

Humanity First Canada implicated in the Ahmadi refugee asylum scandal in Malaysia and Thailand

https://ahmadiyyafactcheckblog.com/2019/05/01/ahmadiyya-trafficking-scheme-through-sri-lanka/

https://www.alislam.org/friday-sermon/2005-12-09.html

Ahmadiyya trafficking scheme through Sri Lanka (2019)

Mirza Tahir Ahmad visited Fiji in 1983, Singapore, Australia and Sri Lanka also

https://www.alislam.org/friday-sermon/index2.php?d=2011-12-30

http://ahmadiyyamosque.blogspot.com/search/label/Sri%20Lanka

https://ahmadiyyafactcheckblog.com/2022/05/02/who-is-abul-hashem-khan-choudri/

In 1939, Italy banned Ahmadiyya, however, the British government quickly interceded on behalf of Ahmadiyya

THE FIRST MUSLIM MISSIONS ON A EUROPEAN SCALE: AHMADI-LAHORI NETWORKS IN THE INTER-WAR PERIOD – Eric Germain [Pages 89-118] (2008)

https://ahmadiyyafactcheckblog.com/?s=Russia

“The Ahmadiyya Print Jihad in South and Southeast Asia” (2009) in Islamic Connections: Muslim Societies in South and Southeast Asia, eds. M. Feener and T. Sevea

100 Years Ago… – Ahmadiyya Mission News

100 Years Ago… – “I shall humiliate him who seeks to humiliate you”: Ahmadiyya victory in Ceylon

The history of the Lahori and Qadiani Ahmadi’s by Dr. Gerdien Jonker, Ph.D–Research Scholar Germany

100 years of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Mauritius

https://ahmadiyyafactcheckblog.com/2018/05/01/the-qadiani-branch-of-ahmadis-published-an-english-translation-and-commentary-of-the-quran-in-1915/
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