Intro
Uptil 1984, the jamaat in the UK was very small, there was barely 1 Ahmadiyya temple (The Fazl Mosque) and the same amount of Ahmadiyya missionaries. There were some Ahmadi celebrities in this jamaat, Zafrullah Khan and Dr. Abdus Salam. We estimate that there were barely 800 Ahmadi’s in all of the U.K. by 1984. The ROR of May-1937 reported that there were 10 honorary missionaries running around.
In 1924, the 2nd Khalifa visited.
In 1955, the 2nd Khalifa visited again.
By 1979, the Ahmadiyya Movement was claiming to have only 2 mission houses and 2 mosques in the country.
In 1984, the 4th Khalifa permanently moved to London on asylum and moved the Ahmadiyya headquarters therein.
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Ahmadiyya missionary-in-charge in the UK
1–Khwaja Kamaluddin—-1912 to 1914
2—Chaudhri Fateh Muhammad Sial — 1914 to 1916
3—Qazi Muhammad Abdullah – 1916 to 1919
4—Chaudhri Fateh Muhammad Sial – 1919 to 1921
5—Maulvi Mubarak Ali —1921 to 1922
6—Maulvi Abdur Rahim Nayyar – 1923 to 1924
7—Maulana Abdur Rahim Dard – 1924 to 1928
8–Khan sahib Maulvi Farzand Ali – 1928 to 1934
9—Maulana Abdur Rahim Dard – 1934 to 1938
10—Maulana Jalal-ud-Din Shams -1936 to 1946
11–Chaudhry Zahoor Ahmad Bajwa – 1950 to 1955
14. Bashir Ahmad Rafiq 1964 to 1970
15. Major Abdul Hamid 1967-1968
16. Ataul Mujeeb Rashed, 1970-1973
17. Bashir Ahmad Rafiq 1971 to 1979
18. Sheikh Mubarak Ahmad, 1979 to 1983
19. Ataul Mujeeb Rashed, 1983-2020
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Ahmadi missionaries and assistant missionaries sent
https://history.ahmadiyya.uk/pioneers/
1—Chaudhri Fateh Muhammad Sial Founder of UK Ahmadiyya Muslim Association – 1913 to 1916
2—Qazi Muhammad Abdullah – 1915 to 1919
3. Mufti Muhammad Sadiq—1918–1919
4—Chaudhri Fateh Muhammad Sial – 1919 to 1921
4.a.–Shaikh Ahmad Ullah is mentioned as arrived in the UK to work in April-1921
5—Maulvi Mubarak Ali – 1921 to 1923 (the Moslem Sunrise of Jan-1923 and Apr-July-1923, alleges that Misbah ud Din and Aziz Din are also working as missionaries)
6—Maulvi Abdur Rahim Nayyar – 1923 to 1924
7—Maulana Abdur Rahim Dard (Imam) – 1924 to 1928
8—Malik Ghulam Farid (imam) – 1924 to 1928
9—Khan sahib Maulvi Farzand Ali (Imam) – 1928 to 1934 (missionary-in-charge)
10—Maulvi Muhammad Yar Arif (assistant imam) – 1931 to 1935
11—Maulana Abdur Rahim Dard (Imam) – 1934 to 1938 (missionary-in-charge)
12—Maulana Jalal-ud-Din Shams (Imam)-1936 to 1946 (missionary-in-charge)
13—Chaudhry Zahoor Ahmad Bajwa (junior imam)-1946 to 1949, in 1950, he became the main Imam of the Fazl Mosque, London.
14—Hafiz Qudratullah, 1946 and 1947
15—Maulvi Mushtaq Ahmad Bajwa- 1950
16–Chaudhry Rahmat Khan unk to 1964
17–Maulvi Syed Mir Mahmud Ahmad Nasir (1954 to 1980)
18—B.A. Rafiq –1959 to 1964 as deputy imam, in 1964 to 1970 was appointed imam and missionary-in-charge. And 1971 to 1979.
19—Nazir Ahmad Hyderabadi arrived in England on 12th April 1966 as Missionary and worked with me until 13th April 1967. During this period, he also served as the Central Finance Secretary. He left on 7th July 1967.
20–Bashir Ahmad Orchard, 1966–1983 (mostly out of Scotland)
21–Ataul Mujeeb Rashed, 1970-1973 and 1983-2020
23–Munir ud Din Shams–1977, (deputy Imam in London)
23–Aminullah Khan Salik–1977, (Yorkshire area)
24– Naseem Ahmad Bajwa (Middlesex area)
25—Sheikh Mubarak Ahmad, 1979 to 1983
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1920
https://www.reviewofreligions.org/21703/review-of-religions-august-september-1920-edition/https://x.com/ahmadiyya_arc/status/1847356990072508858?s=46&t=HTqZKquoOvKbgoBAF2aQcg
The ROR of July reports that 57 people converted to Ahmadiyya, they even gave the names.
Ahmadiyya sources alleged, that in early 1920, announcements were made to collect funds for a mosque in London. The Ahmadi community in Qadian raised 12,000 rupees. Unlike others, we didn’t plead with the government for funds but came together ourselves. By August 1920, a piece of land and a building were bought for £2,223 (30,000 rupees) in Southfields, London. Today, we’re sharing a rare image of 63 Melrose Road, the mission house before and during the early years of the Fazl Mosque. The building no longer exists, but this photo captures (from right to left): Chaudhry Ali Muhammad, Abdur Raheem Dard, and Yaqub Ali Irfani in front of it.
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1922
The Al Fazl of 2 October 1922 reports that Ahmadiyya has spread to England.
The Al Fazl of 2 October 1922 reports that Ahmadiyya has spread to West Africa (from England) and 16,000 people have joined in only 12 months. It also reports that Professor AR Nayyar Phil B, as a missionary; in Lagos, at 62, Bangabose Street, Saltpond; and in Sierra Leone. [As mentioned before, Ahmadiyyat reached West Africa from London and not the other way around.] This was quoted by a newspaper called “West Africa” by its special correspondent. The aforementioned newspaper, under the title “The Ahmadia Movement in India, West Africa, and London”.
The Dec-1922 edition of the ROR has this photo, which is incorrectly marked as American Ahmadi’s (see ROR of Apr-1922).
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1923
The Moslem Sunrise of Apr. & July 1923 alleges Nayyar is back in London and getting medical treatment. He is working with brother Misbah ud Din and doing tabligh work.
The Moslem Sunrise of Oct-1923 alleges that Eid was held, a photo is given.
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1924
In 1924, the Ahmadiyya Khalifa traveled from India to England and stopped in Egypt, Damascus and why? – ahmadiyyafactcheckblog
The Moslem Sunrise of Jan-1924 alleges that Nayyar is working out of London. It also explains how he is getting lots of help and gives names, S.M.U. Shah (B.A.), Ch. M.B. Janjua (B.A.)(Oxon), Bar-at-law, Dr. Suleiman, Maulve Chirag Din, Shaikh Zaffar Haq Khan and Shaikh Azizud Din.
The Moslem Sunrise of Apr-1924 alleges that Nayyar is working out of London.
The 2nd Qadiani-Ahmad Khalifa, Mirza Basheer uddin Mahmud Ahmad travelled to the UK, he left Qadian on July 12th, 1924 and returned on November 24th, 1924 (see Tarikh-e-Ahmadiyya)
The Khalifa travelled with 11 top disciples. Mian Rahim ud Din, Chaudhary Muhammad Sharif, Mirza Sharif Ahmad, Abdur Rahim Dard (previously known as M. Rahim Bakhsh), Sheikh Abdur Rahman Misri, Fateh Muhammad Sial, Maulvi Zulfiqar Ali Khan Gohar, Hafiz Roshan Ali, Abdur Rahman Bhai Qadiani, Dr. Hashmatullah Khan, Shaikh Yacub Ali Irfani.
7-12-1924–they leave qadian enroute to Bombay (see ROR of August-1924)
7-15-1924–they leave Bombay, enroute to Yemen.
7-28-1924–they leave Yemen enroute to Egypt.
7-28-1924–they arrive in Egypt.
7-31-1924–they travel to Jerusalem, Haifa (see Sharif Odeh) and Damascus.
8-2-1924 to 8-10-1924, he was in Syria (see the ROR of Sep-1924)
8-16-1924–they arrive in Rome, Italy.
8-22-1924–they arrive in London (see the ROR of Oct-1924).
8-29-1924–the Khalifa visits Brighton (see the ROR of Dec-1924).
9-14-1924–the Khalifa gives a speech at Portsmouth (see the ROR of Oct-1924).
9-17-1924–Ahmadiyya sources claim that their Khalifa gave a speech at the Essex Hall (see the ROR of Oct-1924).
9-22-1924– The London Conference of Living Religions begins.
9-23-1924–Zafrullah Khan reads out his speech.
10-4-1924–The Khalifa inspects the site of the future, The Fazl Mosque.
10-19-1924–The Khalifa lays the foundation stone for the Ahmadi mosque, The Fazl Mosque.
10-20-1924—10-31-1924, on his way back to India, he stayed at Grand Hotel, Paris along with Sir Zafarullah Khan. On 27thOctober, he went to a Cabaret called the Cabaret Duneont to see a show of ‘life and death’. He also desired to see the sexual behaviour and aspects of nudity of the European Society. He took Zafarullah to an opera house and saw obscene scenes and performance of French gay girls. This is his own confession. He left the house only after the end of the show. He confessed to this in 1934. He also went to the was invited to visit the Grande Mosquée de Paris (The Grand Mosque) that was being built by the French government in Paris.
11-18-1924–he returns to Bombay, India (see the Dec-1924 edition of the ROR). Ahmadiyya sources claim that he met Ghandi in Bombay. Muftree Muhammad Sadiq was also there in Bombay to receive the Khalifa.
11-23-1924—the Khalifa arrives in Batala (see the ROR of Dec-1924).
11-24-1924—the Khalifa arrives in Qadian (see the ROR of Dec-1924).
At 4pm on 19 October 1924, the Khalifa laid the foundation stone of the London Mosque with over 200 people of various nationalities and religious beliefs present at the ceremony. The Khalifa delivered a short address in which he explained that a mosque was a place to worship and serve God alone. A telegram dated 20 October 1924 from Maulvi Abdur Rahim Dard to Hadhrat Maulvi Sher ‘Ali in Qadian states that Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih said he hoped ‘that this mosque would help to remove all friction and strife and establish peace, amity and goodwill among men …’ (Review of Religions, November 1924).
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1925
1925 Eid: Historic Eid receptions at the London Mosque
1925: First Eid since the Fazl Mosque’s foundation
The historic Eid-ul-Fitr of 1925 was covered by multiple periodicals of England, Canada and America, along with photographs. The Sunday Pictorial of 26 April 1925 wrote, “For the first time the ‘Happy Feast’ of Islam Eed-Ul-Fitr, was celebrated yesterday, on the chosen site for the first mosque in London, at Melrose-road, Southfields.”
The Evening Standard of 25 April 1925 reported under the heading “Cairo in London: Picturesque Scenes at Moslem Service” and The Daily Express of 27 April 1925 reported under the heading “Prayers in a Garden”.
Multiple American and Canadian newspapers reported on this Eid-ul-Fitr gathering, along with photographs. For instance, The Saskatoon Phoenix published a photograph on 21 May 1925 with the caption, “In Constantinople, commonplace, but in London, novel. Members of the Ahmadiyya Community at prayer on the grounds of the new London Mosque, during the recent celebrations of Eid.” St Louis Globe-Democrat of 24 May 1925, The Toronto Daily Star of 16 May 1925 and The Leader of 21 May 1925 also published photographs. The most detailed report was published by the South Western Star of London on 1 May 1925, under the heading “Islam at Southfields”.
Ten weeks later, the first Eid-ul-Adha was offered at the proposed Fazl Mosque’s premises in July 1925.
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1926-Oct
The Western Daily Press, Bristol of Oct-4-1926
1925 Eid: Historic Eid receptions at the London Mosque
On Oct-1, King Faisal seems to have landed in the UK and was received by A.R. Dard.
The Western Daily Press, Bristol of Oct-4-1926 reports that the King of Saudia (Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud) was supposed to open the Melrose Road mosque with Dr. A.R. Dard, even making the trip there but at the last minute he pulled out because he heard that it wasn’t a real Muslim mosque.
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In 1926, the London Times called Ahmadiyya a cult that seeks comprehension and tolerance in terms of their global business model. Per the famous Jazz player and Ahmadi Yusuf Lateef and his PHD work, in 1926, the London Times called Ahmadiyya a cult that “Comprehension and tolerance are strong features of the Ahmadiyya cult” (2nd October 1926).
1926-1927: Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha
Reporting on the 1926 Eid-ul-Fitr, The Daily Mirror of 15 April 1926 published a photograph with the caption, “Moslems at their devotions in the grounds of the mosque at Southfields, near London, yesterday, when the Islamic festival of Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated.” The Daily Herald of 15 April 1926 and Diario de la Marina of 23 May 1926 also published photographs.
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Via the Daily Chronicle
London’s voice from the minaret, Muezzins call at opening of Mosque
Too small to read.
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1927
1925 Eid: Historic Eid receptions at the London Mosque
Capturing a moment at the 1927 Eid-ul-Adha, The Sphere of London, dated 25 June 1927, published a photograph with the caption, “The Mecca of London: The embracing ceremony which ends the Moslem festival of Eid-ul-Azha, in which many Mohammedan Londoners took part. The Imam of the London Mosque Mr. A. R. Dard, is on the extreme right.” The Jewish Missionary Magazine gave news about this gathering by quoting an excerpt from The Palestine Weekly. The Evening Despatch of 11 June 1927 and South Western Star of 17 June 1927 also published a report.
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Maulvi Farzand Ali worked in London from 1928 to 1932. We have posted a photo from the January 1929 edition of the ROR.
After leaving the administration in 1928, Farzand Sahib devoted the remainder of his life to the Ahmadiyya movement. For approximately 27 years, he held significant positions in Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya. Farzand Sahib was chosen by Musleh Maood to serve as the imam of London’s Masjid Fazal Mosque. Between 1928 and 1933 in England, he was zealously promoting the truth. Farzand Sahib carried out his responsibilities at Nazer-e-Amoor-e-Ama from May 1st to October 1936. The tasks given during this time were extremely challenging, intricate, and delicate due to the Ahrar agitation. He was given the opportunity to meet with senior personnel and effectively represent the community as per Musleh Maud’s wishes. He then assumed the role of Nazir Baitul Maal and put all of his skills into stabilizing the Jamaat’s financial situation.
The schedule of this radio broadcast was published in various newspapers, such as Radio Times, 27 April 1928 (p. 163), Western Mail, 1 May 1928 (p. 5), Western Daily Press of Bristol, 1 May 1928 (p. 4), and The Devon and Exeter Gazette, 1 May 1928 (p. 5).
During the radio broadcast, Mr J Williamson-Jones said:
“As I have lived nearly half of my life in the Orient, anything which tends to improve the relations between East and West is to me of great interest. […] I was reminded of the opening in 1926 of a Mohammedan Mosque in London, at which the Head of the Ahmadiyya Community in a message expressed his thanks to God, ‘who has granted us the power to erect this sacred house in the greatest centre of the world, and thus enabled us to pay back the great good which the West did us by holding aloft the torch of knowledge during the period of our heavy sleep.’ The message spoke further of the Mosque as a symbol for cultivating the love of God in the heart, the establishment of freedom of conscience, bringing about union and equality.” (The Review of Religions, Vol. 27, June 1928, p. 2). ‘East and West’: Hazrat Musleh-e-Maud’s words spread through ‘the jewel in the crown of the BBC’ (alhakam.org)
1928
1928: Viscount Allenby at the Eid-ul-Adha reception
On 31 May 1928, the Eid-ul-Adha reception was attended by various dignitaries including Viscount Allenby (1861-1936) – a senior British Army officer and Imperial Governor, and Sir E Denison Ross (1871-1940) – an orientalist and the first Director of the School of Oriental Studies (now SOAS) London. The Daily Mirror of 1 June 1928 published a photograph with the following caption:
“Field-Marshal Viscount Allenby and Viscountess Allenby arriving at the London Mahomedan Mosque at Southfields yesterday for a garden party, and welcomed by the Imam (priest), Mr. A. R. Dard.”
The Scotsman of 1 June 1928 reported under the heading “Moslem Festival in London: Lord Allenby Present” and The Palestine Bulletin of 25 June 1928 also published a detailed report. The Sunday Mercury of 3 June 1928 published an interesting story as it states, “A number of M.P.s and their wives attended a garden party at the London mosque one day this week in celebration of a Mohammedan festival, and the Imam or priest who received them surprised and even offended the ladies by refusing to shake hands with them though he did so with all the men visitors. Later he explained that it was against his religion to shake hands with women.”
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1929
1925 Eid: Historic Eid receptions at the London Mosque
We have posted a photo of Maulvi Farzand Ali from the January 1929 edition of the ROR. His title is the Imam of the London Mosque.
1929: Sarojini Naidu and Maharajah of Burdwan at the Eid-ul-Adha reception
On 20 May 1929, the Eid-ul-Adha reception was attended by the Maharajah of Burdwan – Sir Bijay Chand Mahtab (1881-1941), and Sarojini Naidu (1879-1949) – an Indian political activist who served as the first Governor of United Provinces, after India’s independence.
A French newspaper, L’Homme Libre of 21 May 1929 reported under the heading “A Muslim Festival at the London Mosque” and stated that with the Maharajah of Burdwan presiding over the reception, both Muslims and Hindus will take advantage of this example to put an end to the sectarian conflicts that lie at the root of almost all the unrest occurring in British India.
The South Western Star of 24 May 1929 declared “the presence of these prominent Hindus at a Moslem festival in London” a “unique” event.
According to The Norwood News of 17 May 1929, an invitation was sent to the Balham Rotary Club as well. The Evening News of 20 May 1929 gave details of this reception.
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1930
1925 Eid: Historic Eid receptions at the London Mosque
1930: Sir Francis Younghusband presides the Eid reception
The 1930 Eid-ul-Adha reception was attended by various dignitaries, including Sir Francis Younghusband (1863-1942) – a well-known orientalist of the 20th century.
The Christchurch Star of 28 June 1930 published a photograph with the caption, “The Moslem Festival of Id-ul-Azha was carried out with customary ritual at the London Mosque at Southfields on May 9. Here are some faithful at prayer. They include a number of white women.”
The Labor Daily of Australia published the same photograph on 21 June 1930. The Civil and Military Gazette of 12 May 1930 reported under the heading “Id-uz-Zuha in London: Sir F. Young Husband at Wandsworth Mosque”. The Palestine Bulletin of 12 May 1930 also published a report.
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1932
1925 Eid: Historic Eid receptions at the London Mosque
Maulvi Farzand Ali is mentioned in the ROR of March-1932 as the Imam of the London Mosque. His assistant, Maulvi Muhammad Yar Arif is also mentioned.
1932: Eid-ul-Fitr
Mentioning the Eid-ul-Fitr in 1932, The Daily Telegraph of 17 March 1932 published a photograph with the following caption:
“Shoes lined up outside the Southfields Mohammedan Mosque, London, told that the faithful had entered to celebrate the feast of Eid-El-Fitr.”
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1933
1925 Eid: Historic Eid receptions at the London Mosque
In 1933 (See ROR of May-1933), Maulana Dard was again appointed to England for a second term as Imam of The London Mosque. He is mentioned in the ROR of May-1933 as doing religious work in London. (he officially took over the London mission on March-12, 1933 from Maulvi Farzand Ali, see ROR of May-1933).
Maulana Abdur Raheem Dard is also mentioned in the ROR of Aug-1933. Maulvi Muhammad Yar Arif (Secretary and assistant imam of the London mosque wrote a report on Ahmadiyya in London on July 20th, 1933, this report was published in the ROR of Sep-1933. He mentioned how Dard gave a speech to many visitors, how Zafrullah Khan was there. Zafrullah Khan had been in England for about 3 months, (June, July, August) and would be travelling to Canada on behalf of the British Government and then to the USA.
Dard‘s report of missionary activity is published in the ROR of Nov-1933. He claims to have given a lecture at the Dorking Rotary Club. He talked about MGA’s prophecies like Dowie, Lekh Ram, the Great European War (doomsday earthquake), the destruction of the Czar dynasty (Russia). He also mentioned how Ahmadi’s are persecuted and killed in Afghanistan, Maulvi Abdul Latif and a few others. Dard also claims that M.M. Ahmad (B.A.) had recently came to London.
The ROR of Dec-1933 has a report of missionary work by Maulvi Muhammad Yar Arif (assistant imam of the London mosque) dated Oct-26-1933. He reports that Maulana Abdur Raheem Dard gave the Friday sermon. He then alleges that a Mr. and Mrs. Kween have accepted Ahmadiyya.
He also alleges that a South African man named Dr. Sullaiman’s (who was allegedly one of the most sincere Ahmadi’s of England) brother-in-law had converted to Ahmadiyya. He reports how Zafrullah Khan was in England and helping the Ahmadiyya mission. Maulvi Muhammad Yar Arif claims to have went to Hyde park and did some preaching.
Jinnah announced his plan to return to politics from an Ahmadi mosque in the UK
As we all know, Ahmadis were heavily involved in politics since at least 1889. Before that, MGA was favored in British-India, they dropped charged on MGA many times and always offered him a chair when he came to their court. here is a famous incident from the late 1890’s wherein MGA’s biggest critic and old friend wasn’t given a chair…whereas MGA was. It’s obvious, that Ahmadis were always favored by the British and used to shape the politics of the sub-continent.
Sir Muhammad Zafrulla Khan (1978). Ahmadiyyat: the renaissance of Islam. Tabshir Publications. pp. 242–. He, therefore, directed Mr A. R. Dard, Imam of the London Mosque, to get in touch with Mr Jinnah and try to persuade … of 9 April 1933: There was a large gathering in the grounds of the mosque in Melrose Road, Wimbledon, where Mr Jinnah, ..
The Sunday Times of London reported:
“There was also a large gathering in the grounds of the little mosque in Melrose Road, Wimbledon, where Mr Jinnah, the famous Indian Moslem, spoke on India’s future. The chair was taken by Sir Nairne Stewart Sandeman, MP, and there were quite a number of other non-Moslems present.
“Mr Jinnah made unfavourable comments on the Indian ‘White Paper’ and the ‘safeguards’ from a national point of view. The chairman, in reply, took up the Churchill attitude on the subject, and this led to heckling by some of the Muslim students present, who were, however, eventually calmed by the Imam of the Mosque.” (Sunday Times, 9 April 1933)
During his speech, Jinnah said:
“The eloquent persuasion of the Imam left me no escape.” (Encyclopaedia Quaid-e-Azam, p. 780, Zahid Hussain Anjum)
Elaborating on this, the Pakistan Times stated:
“It was Mr. Liaquat Ali Khan and Maulana Abdur Rahim Dard[ra], an Imam of London Mosque, who persuaded Mr. M. A. Jinnah to change his mind and return home to play his role in the national politics. Consequently, Mr. Jinnah returned to India in 1934 and was elected to the Central Assembly, un-opposed.” (Pakistan Times, 11 September 1981, Quaid-I-Azam Anniversary Supplement, p. 11, col. 1)
1925 Eid: Historic Eid receptions at the London Mosque
1933: Jinnah at the Eid-ul-Adha reception
In April 1933, the Eid-ul-Adha reception was attended by various dignitaries including Muhammad Ali Jinnah (1876-1948), who was later known as the Founder of Pakistan.
The Daily Mirror of 7 April 1933 published a photograph of this gathering with the following caption:
“At London’s Mosque.–Moslem worshippers at prayer at the Woking [sic., Fazl] Mosque yesterday during the festival of Eid-ul-Azha, commemorating Abraham’s great sacrifice.”
During this reception, Jinnah delivered a speech on the future of India which attracted many newspapers of the British and Indian press, including The Statesman, Madras Mail, Hindu, Sunday Times, etc.
It is believed that it was after this reception that he decided to return to Indian politics and continue his strive for Muslim rights and later the formation of Pakistan.
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1934
1925 Eid: Historic Eid receptions at the London Mosque
Maulana Abdur Raheem Dard is mentioned in the ROR of Jan-Feb-1934 in terms of an essay entitled, “Ahmadiyya Movement in Foreign Lands” (England). This is a series of letters that he wrote to Qadian. Maulana Abdur Raheem Dard mentions that someone has converted to Ahmadiyya from South Africa and 2 in England. The ROR also alleges that a young man named Abdul Aziz did lots of preaching and also mentions the assistant Imam at London, Muhammad Yar Arif. Zafrullah Khan was also there as well as Mirza Muzaffar Ahmad.
The ROR of June-1934 has an extensive report by Dard wherein he explains his missionary work in and around London. The ROR of June-1934 alleges that the Qadiani-Ahmadi missionary Maulana Abdur Raheem Dard had 2000 letters published and sent to Holland (Netherlands). Ironically, he sent birthday and new year greetings to many British politicians. Jinnah was invited to the latest Eid festival, all of this is reported by Dard. Zafrullah Khan is mentioned in terms of Kashmir and a situation therein. He wrote a book review in the ROR of July-1934. Maulana Abdur Raheem Dard is mentioned in the ROR of August-1934 as working in and around London. Maulana Abdur Raheem Dard’s work with Zafrullah Khan is mentioned in England. He has an essay in the ROR of Sep-Oct-1934 entitled, “The Claims of Islam”.
1934: British MP presides the Eid-ul-Adha reception
Reporting on the 1934 Eid-ul-Fitr, The Western Mail of 22 February 1934 published a photograph with the following caption:
“Towards Mecca: Muslims at prayer inside the London Mosque, Southfields, during the celebration of a festival by the Muslim Society of Great Britain.”
On 27 March 1934, the Eid-ul-Adha reception was presided over by the Earl Winterton, P.C., M.P. The Eastern Post and City Chronicle of 10 March 1934 announced, “The Earl Winterton, P.C., M.P., will preside at the London Mosque on Tuesday, March 27th, on the occasion of the Moslim festival of ‘Id-ul-Azha, when Sir John Wardlaw-Milne, M.P., K.B.E., will speak on ‘British Empire and Islam.’”
The Evening Standard published an article on 28 March 1934, stating, “A friend of mine attended the celebration of the ‘Feast of Sacrifice’ at the London Mosque yesterday.” The Palestine Post also published a report in its 9 April 1934 issue.
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1935
July-12
1925 Eid: Historic Eid receptions at the London Mosque
Ahmadi sources allege that in July of 1935, King Faisal Crown Prince Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz visited the Qadiani Fazl Mosque in London, he is seen seated here with his colleague and Qadiani-Ahmadi missionary Jalal ud Din Shams giving a speech. However, Jalal ud Din Shams was reportedly in Qadian and soon to leave)(ROR of Oct-1935). Thus the timeline seems dubious. In the 2nd photo, King Faisal Crown Prince Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz is in front of the Al-Fazl Mosque with his entourage and Jalal ud Din Shams is also spotted. It could be Maulana Abdur Rahim Dard (who was the Imam in London in 1935).
The 3rd photo (seems to be from the 1950’s) you can see Hafiz Qudratullah, (Qadiani missionary in Holland) and Zafrullah Khan in what looks like the 1950’s, they are giving something (Ahmadiyya literature) to Prince Fahd Al-Faisal.
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1935: High Commissioner for India presides over the Eid-ul-Adha reception
On 17 March 1935, Eid-ul-Adha reception was attended by various dignitaries, including Sir Francis Younghusband and presided over by the High Commissioner for India. Reporting on this, the South Western Star of 22 March 1935 wrote under the heading “Muslims at Southfields: A Great Festival”:
“The High Commissioner for India, who was in the chair, introduced Sir Francis Younghusband as a great explorer and one of the sincerest advocates of a better understanding between East and West. There was, he said, nothing more hopeful than the prevalence of religious tolerance. Religion might still be a stumbling block in politics, but no-one now believes it can be promulgated by violence.”
Towards the end, it wrote:
“The London Mosque has been founded and endowed by the Ahmadiyya Movement, the founder of which, Prophet Ahmad of Qadian (India) has been the most energetic and spiritual figure in the history of Islam since Mohammad. The foundation stone of the mosque was laid in 1924 by the Commander of the Faithful, the present head of the community, and the mosque was formally opened in 1926.”
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1936
1925 Eid: Historic Eid receptions at the London Mosque
1936: Lord Lloyd and LS Amery meets Hazrat Mirza Nasir Ahmadrh at Eid reception
In 1936, an Eid-ul-Adha reception was held which was attended by LS Amery (1873-1955), the then-member of the British Parliament who later served as the Secretary of State for India and Burma in the 1940s. The dignitaries also included George Ambrose Lloyd (1879-1941), a British Conservative politician and colonial administrator.
The South Western Star of 13 March 1936 published a detailed report along with a photograph with the following caption:
“Lord Lloyd (left) and Lieut.-Col. Amery (right) at tea with Imam Maulvi A. R. Dard at the London Mosque, Southfields, on Sunday.”
The report was titled “A Festival at the Mosque: Big Gathering at Southfields” and stated:
“In the afternoon a reception was held in a large marquee in the grounds of the mosque. […] The company, numbering about 200, were received by the Imam, who was assisted by Mr. Ahmad [Hazrat Mirza Nasir Ahmadrh], [grand]son of his Holiness the founder of the community. This young gentleman is an under-graduate of Balliol College, Oxford. Having qualified in theological and oriental subjects he intends to take modern greats at the premier English university. Both Lord Lloyd and Mr. Amery greeted him with great cordiality.”
The Daily Telegraph of 9 March 1936, The Morning Post of 9 March 1936, The Times of 10 March 1936 and Edinburgh Evening News of 14 March 1936 also reported.
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1937
1925 Eid: Historic Eid receptions at the London Mosque
The ROR of May-1937 reported that there were 10 honorary missionaries running around.
1937: Secretary of State for India at the Eid-ul-Adha reception
On 22 February 1937, an Eid-ul-Adha reception was presided over by Lord Zetland (1876-1961), the then Secretary of State for India.
The Yorkshire Post of 23 February 1937 reported under the heading “Great Experiment in India: Lord Zetland’s Tribute to Moslems”:
“Because both rested on a democratic basis, Britain had much in common with the Islam world, said Lord Zetland, Secretary of State for India, at the London Mosque, Southfields, last night.
“In the great experiment in constitutional government which was being carried out in India the Moslem community was being given the opportunity of playing a great part in the future government of the country, he said. He paid tribute to the contribution which Islam has made to the culture of the world.”
The South Western Star of 26 February 1937 reported under the heading “The London Mosque: Festival at Southfields”.
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1938
1925 Eid: Historic Eid receptions at the London Mosque
1938: Eid-ul-Fitr
In 1938, reporting on the Eid-ul-Fitr reception, the South Western Star of 2 December 1938 published a photograph with the following caption:
“Muslims grouped outside the Mosque. Among those in the picture are the Imam (Maulvi J. D. Shams), Prof. M. A. Butt, Dr. Sulaiman and Dr. Omar, of South Africa, Mr. Sayce, brother-in-law of a Muslim Nawab in India), Sirdar Iqbal Ali Shah (a well known writer), Chaudari M. Naqi (Son of the Financial minister of the Maharajah of Jodhpur), and Messrs Ahmadullah, W. Booth, Salam, Bilal Nuttall, Gregory, W. Nivashauda, and A. Aziz. All ladies except three are Muslims.”
The article stated:
“The Muslim festival of Eid ul Fitr was celebrated at the London Mosque, Southfields, on Thursday. This festival marks the end of Ramadan, the Muslim month of abstinence. Nearly 100 people were present, including Professor M. Butt, of Aligarh University, Mr. W. Nivashauda, of Siam, and Mr. W. Booth, vice-chairman of Putney Literary Debating Society, and a number of English Muslims. Prayers were led by the Imam (Maulvi J. D. Shams). The former Imam (the Rev. A. R. Dard) left for India a month ago.”
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1939
1925 Eid: Historic Eid receptions at the London Mosque
The ROR of Sep-1939 mentions how the Qadiani-Ahmadi’s held a peace conference at the Mosque, Putney, London on July 8th, 1939. Sir Feroze Khan was also there.
1939: Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha
On 31 January 1939, Eid-ul-Adha reception was attended by various dignitaries. The South Western Star of 3 February 1939 wrote under the heading “Muslim Festival: A Meeting at Southfields Mosque”:
“Among the large number of people present, including Muslims, Christians, Hindus, and men and women from many nations, were Sir Telford Waugh, Sir Findlater Stewart, Major-General J. H. Beith, Sir Arthur Wauchope (former High Commissioner for Palestine), Countess Carlisle, the Rev. S. Hopkinson, the Rev. Mr. Stevenson, Dr. and Miss Hatherby, and Capt. Ataullah, I.M.S. Members of the delegation from Saudi Arabia had accepted invitations to be present, but could not attend because arrangements were being made for the talks on Palestine.”
On 13 November 1939, Eid-ul-Fitr was offered at the Fazl Mosque and the same newspaper, on 17 November 1939, reported it under the heading “Muslims at Southfields: A Festival Gathering”.
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1941
1925 Eid: Historic Eid receptions at the London Mosque
The ROR of Aug-1941 reports that the Ahmadi imam (Jalal ud Din Shams) is actively working with “The World Congress of Faiths” and other political interest groups. An Ahmadi named Mir Abdus Salam Ahmady is also there and working with the imam.
1940-1947: Various Eid gatherings at the Fazl Mosque
The Eid gatherings during the years 1940-1947 also caught considerable attention from the British press. Most prominent news reports were published by the South Western Star. For instance, the 1940 Eid-ul-Fitr was reported on 8 November 1940, under the heading “Muslim Celebration at Southfields: Festival of Eid ul Fitr”; the 1941 Eid-ul-Fitr was reported on 24 October 1941, under the heading “The London Mosque: Eid-ul-Fitr Celebrations”
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1942
Jalal ud Din Shams has an essay in the ROR of Nov-1942 entitled, “Inter-Religious Fellowship”. This is the text of a speech he gave at the Qadiani temple in London. He specifically stated that Ahmadi’s believe in Krishna, Buddha, Zoroaster and Confucius as prophets.
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Jalal al-Din Shams has an essay in the ROR of March-1943 entitled, “Did Christ Die On The Cross?”.
Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali has an essay in the ROR of March-1943 entitled, “The Ahmadiyya Movement”. From Chicago! He also alleges that Ahmadiyya has spread around the world in countries/continents like England, North and South America (Trinidad and Suriname), various parts of Africa (mostly, Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya), Italy, Palestine, Dutch East Indies (aka Indonesia), Straight Settlements (aka Malaysia), China, Japan and Mauritius.
Jalal al-Din Shams has an essay in the ROR of Apr-1943, which is part-2 of his previous essay.
Jalal al-Din Shams has an essay in the ROR of June-1943 about “Hatless Women in Church”.
Jalal al-Din Shams has an essay in the ROR of Oct-1943 entitled, “Successful North African Campaign”. In this essay, he alleges that the 2nd Khalifa predicted the initial losses of the British Empire in WW-2 and how it would eventually win.
The ROR of Dec-1943 has a letter from J.D. Shams to a Christian missionary. This letter was written some time ago and allegedly addressed to a female Christian missionary in China.
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1944
1925 Eid: Historic Eid receptions at the London Mosque
Jalal-ud-Din Shams writes an essay on “Christianity and Islam”, this speech was delivered in the UK at Southwell. He alleges that there are regular missions of the Ahmadiyya Movement in the USA, Argentina, Gold Coast, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Java, Sumatra and Palestine, he alleges that before the war, there were missions in Hungary, Poland and Rome.
In the ROR of May-1944, Jalal-ud-Din Shams’ essay on “Christianity and Islam” is continued. He claims that the 2nd Khalifa predicted the win of the British Government in the North African campaign, he also alleges that MGA solved the case of Eisa (as) by pointing to his grave in Kashmir, India, on Khanyar Street.
The 1944 Eid-ul-Fitr was reported on 22 September 1944, under the heading “Islamic Festival in Southfields Mosque”; the 1944 Eid-ul-Adha was reported on 1 December 1944, under the heading “The Festival of Sacrifices: Celebration at the London Mosque”
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1945
1925 Eid: Historic Eid receptions at the London Mosque
His missionary reports are posted in the ROR of Jan-1945, the first one is dated as June 7th-1944. He also posted a letter of his to King Peter of Yugoslavia (what seems to be modern day Serbia). He also sent a letter to the Queen of the Netherlands, Queen Wilhema, dated June 26th, 1944. In this letter, J.D. Shams alleges that MGA was the bridegroom that virgins were waiting for MGA, however, just a year earlier, the 2nd Khalifa had claimed to be the Musleh Maud and he had claimed that virigins had been waiting for him.
Jalal al-Din Shams writes his famous book, “Where did Jesus Die? It is published from the UK.
The 1945 Eid-ul-Fitr was reported on 14 September 1945, under the heading “Muslim Festival at London Mosque Southfields”.
On the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha in 1945, Hazrat Maulana Jalal-ud-Din Shamsra spoke about the Palestine conflict and advised the British Government that “in making its decision, the Government should not however, overlook the fact that the inhabitants of Palestine had the right to rule themselves.” (Leicester Evening Mail, 17 November 1945, p. 5)
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1946
1925 Eid: Historic Eid receptions at the London Mosque
The ROR of July 1946 discusses Jalal-ud-Din and the new batch of Qadiani-Ahmadi maulvi’s who have shown up to London. They also talk about his book, “Where Did Jesus Die”. As soon as WW-2 ended, the Ahmadiyya Movement was allowed by the British to send missionaries en masse to Europe. A delegation of nine missionaries, Chaudhry Karam Ilahi Zafar (Spain), Chaudhry Muhammad Ishaq Saqi (Spain for short while, then Trinidad and Tobago), Maulvi Muhammad Usman, Master Muhammad Ibrahim, Maulvi Ghulam Ahmad Sahib Bashir (Switzerland), Maulvi Basharat Ahmad Naseem, Maulvi Nazir Ahmad Ali, Malik Ata-ur-Rehman (Amir of the delegation) and Chaudhry Zahoor Ahmad Bajwa (Tarikh-e-Ahmadiyyat, Vol. 9, p. 525). The ROR of Jan-Feb-1946 tells the world that on Dec-16-1945 a group of 9 Qadiani-Ahmadi Maulvi’s were sent to Europe. The plan was for all of them to convene in London and with a few staying, one going to Holland, Spain and Germany. It should be noted that per the ROR, 3 Qadiani-Ahmadi maulvi’s were already sent to West Africa in this push. In the ROR of March-1946, the 2nd Khalifa claims that he has sent out 25 Qadiani-Ahmad Maulvi’s and has run out of qualified people (this was a Friday sermon of the 2nd Khalifa, published in the Sunrise, dated Feb-9-1946). Thus, a caravan of Ahmadi mullahs departed in 1945 from the headquarters of the Ahmadiyya Community, Qadian towards Bombay harbour, via New Delhi. The group embarked on SS Batory and after three weeks landed in Liverpool where they confronted Jalal al-Din Shams, then a pioneering missionary stationed in England. The caravan spent six months in London at the Fazl Mosque. Shams also has an essay in this edition, “A Challenge To The Church”, this essay is in terms of the alleged grave of Eisa (as) in India.
The ROR of Nov-1946 reports that Jalal-ud-Din Shams returned to Qadiani on Oct-23-1946. He seems to have been away from his wife for 10 years. There was another person with him, Syed Muneer Al-Husni of Damascus, Syria. The ROR called Shams an “authority” on Indian politics. His book, “Where Did Jesus Die” is mentioned. The ROR alleges that Syed Muneer Al-Husni of Damascus, Syria is the Ameer of the Qadiani-Ahmadi’s in Syria. The ROR alleges that J.D. Shams introduced him to Ahmadiyya in 1927 and he has been working with Shams ever since.
Via the ROR of Nov-1946, Ahmadiyya had spread to England and was successfully established.
A French newspaper, France-soir of 4 September 1946, reported on the 1946 Eid-ul-Fitr and published a photograph. The South Western Star reported it on 6 September 1946, under the heading “Muslim Festival Gathering”.
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1947
1925 Eid: Historic Eid receptions at the London Mosque
In what seems to be July of 1947, in London, 14 Qadiani-Ahmadi Maulvi’s took a picture together (see Rashid Ahmad’s, “Perseverance”, page 44).
Standing (Right to Left)
Ch. Allah Ditta, Syed Safirud Din, Muhammad Usman Siddique, Maulvi Karim ilahi, Maulvi Ghulam Ahmad Bashir, Ch, Abdul Latif (Germany), Hafiz Qudratullah, Ch. Zahoor A. Bajwa, M. Ihsaq Saqi.
Sitting (Right to Left)
Master Muhammad Ibrahim Khalil (Italy), Malik Abdur Rahman, Maulana Jalal ud Din Shams (London), Mushtaq A. Bajwa and Sh. Nasir Ahmad (Zurich).
The 1947 Eid-ul-Fitr reception was attended by various dignitaries, including a representative of the Mayor of Wandsworth. (South Western Star, 22 August 1947, p. 4).
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1948
Who is Maulvi Chaudhry Zahur Ahmad Bajwa (1919-2002)? – ahmadiyyafactcheckblog
1925 Eid: Historic Eid receptions at the London Mosque
Maulana Zahur Ahmad Bajwa served as the Naib Imam of the London Mosque.
1948: Delegates of the African Conference at the Eid reception
On 14 October 1948, Eid-ul-Adha was offered at the Fazl Mosque. In those days, an African Conference was taking place in England, hence, the African dignitaries attended an Eid reception at the Fazl Mosque.
Le Soir illustré of Belgium published a photograph capturing guests who had gathered for the reception, with the following caption:
“Presence of the Orient, in London – Maulvi Mohd. Siddique, representing the colony of Sierra Leone in the English capital (right), and the Emir of Abuja […] at the London Mosque, during the Eid-ul-Adha festival.” (Le Soir illustré, 21 October 1948)
In the above-mentioned photograph, the 6th Amir of Abuja, Suleimanu Barau (1903-1979), is having a discussion with Maulvi Muhammad Siddique Sahib Amritsari.
L’Indépendance of Belgium – in its 1 December 1948 issue – published another photograph of the same event. The same photograph was published by Greymouth Evening Star of New Zealand on 8 November 1948 as well.
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1949
First UK Shura called by Hazrat Khalifatul Masih II (alhakam.org)
1925 Eid: Historic Eid receptions at the London Mosque
The Jalsa was held on 29 and 30 October 1949, with the conference (or Shura) on the second day. Starting after the Zuhr and Asr prayers, the session ended at 7pm.
Some photo’s
Imam Zahur Ahmad Bajwa gifts a copy of the Quran to the Indonesian Ambassador in London
1949-1954: Various Eid gatherings at the Fazl Mosque
Reporting the 1949 Eid-ul-Fitr reception, the South Western Star published a photograph on 5 August 1949, with the caption, “Curry during the heat-wave did not bother Ald. G. T. Rowe, pictured here facing the camera, during the Muslim festival of Eid-ul-Fitr at which he was a guest, at the LondonMosque, Southfields, last week.”
The Civil and Military Gazette of 15 August 1949 published an article under the heading “Id Celebration at Putney Mosque”.
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1950
1925 Eid: Historic Eid receptions at the London Mosque
Maulvi Chaudhry Zahur Ahmad Bajwa returned to Pakistan in the early part of 1950.
The Ahmadiyya Gazette (June-1950) then gives reports from abroad, the first one is from England, it is reported that Maulvi Mushtaq Ahmad Bajwa is the Imam of the Fazl Mosque in London and he has been away touring and etc. An American Ahmadi, Brother Nasir Muhammad Sial (who was the secretary for the 2nd Ahmadiyya Jalsa in the USA in 1949) went to London and worked with the Ahmadiyya center, he is scheduled to return to Rabwah shortly. Another American Ahmadi named Chaudhri Mohammad Abdullah seems to have visited the Ahmadiyya missions in France and Switzerland. Ahmadiyya sources allege that he even visited London and gave a speech at the famous Fazl Mosque.
Maulvi Chaudhry Zahur Ahmad Bajwa (also called Z.A. Bajwa) returned to England from Pakistan in late 1950 and took over again as the Imam of the famous Fazl Mosque.
Reporting on the 1950 Eid-ul-Fitr reception, the South Western Star of 21 July 1950 wrote, “The present Imam, Mr. M. A. Bajwa, who has been in this country for five years, is returning to Pakistan and among those who paid tribute to his work in this country was Mr. Hugh Linstead, local Member of Parliament. The Mayor of Wandsworth, Cllr. R. W. K. Edgley, was also present.”
Reporting on the 1950 Eid-ul-Adha, the South Western Star of 29 September 1950 wrote:
“The Muslim Festival of Eid-ul-Adha (the Festival of Sacrifice), was celebrated at the London Mosque, Southfields,” and “after luncheon a meeting was held in which representatives of five different religions, including Mr. Shaw Desmond, the famous writer, paid tribute to the noble character of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.”
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1951
Via the Muslim Sunrise of the 4th Quarter-1951, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the new missionary-in-charge of the USA. Khalil Ahmad Nasir gave 2141 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington D.C., 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, 613 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO and at 115 W. 116th St. Suite-2, NY, NY. It is reported how 7 Qadiani-Ahmadi’s maulvi’s met up in Zurich, Switzerland, in July of 1951. The 7 are Maulana Karam ilahi Zafar (Spain), Bashir Ahmad Orchard (Scotland), Ghulam Ahmad Bashir (Netherlands), Abdul Latif (Germany), Nasir Ahmad (Switzerland), Zahur Ahmad Bajwa (England), Ataur Rahman Malik (France). Bashir Ahmad Orchard has an essay vs. Christianity. Zafrullah Khan has an essay on “Islam and World Affairs”. It is announced that there will be an American edition of “Ahmadiyyat and the True Islam”, the book can be bought via the Ahmadiyya headquarters at 2141 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington D.C. Sufi M.R. Bengalee’s “The Tomb of Jesus” is available for purchase, as well as 3 books by Zafrullah Khan, 1 book by MGA: “The Teachings of Islam” aka “The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam”. 9 books by the 2nd Khalifa and 2 books by J.D. Shams.
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1952
1925 Eid: Historic Eid receptions at the London Mosque
Reporting on the Eid-ul-Adha of 1952, The Manchester Guardian of 1 September 1952 wrote under the heading “At the London Mosque”:
“For Moslems everywhere this has been the day of Eid-ul-Adha – the celebration of the sacrifice by Abraham of his son Ishmael. It is a day for them to pray together and to eat together, and this some two hundred did at the London mosque in Wandsworth. Cream painted, with a dome of streaky turquoise, the mosque is a rare shell thrown up from the East on a beach of English terraced houses. Turks and Africans, Egyptians and Indians, and Pakistanis and English crowded into it this morning – guests on chairs to the rear, Moslem men on the floor across the front, and Moslem women, chairless also, hidden from the rest of the congregation by sheets pinned to a wire by clothes pegs.”
An Australian newspaper published a photograph captured during the Eid-ul-Adha prayer at the Fazl Mosque, with the following caption:
“Members of the Muslim Faith filled the London Mosque at Putney for the celebration of the Muslim Festival of Eid-ul-Adha. All footwear is removed before the congregation enter the mosque for the celebrations.” (The Morning Bulletin, 28 August 1954, p. 1).
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1953
Chaudhry Zahur Ahmad Bajwa Sahib – History Of Ahmadiyya UK
On December 18, 1953, The South Western Star published a report highlighting the arrival of new missionaries. They mentioned how 3 new Qadiani-Ahmadi missionaries had arrived. Z. A. Bajwa is the Imam of the London Mosque. Qureshi Afazal will charge of the mission in the Gold Coast (Ghana). Muhammad Sadiq will return to the Sierra Leone (he had already served 10 years therein) as the missionary-in-charge. The 3rd is a 24-year old man named Mauldb Ahmad and he will stay in London for 6 months and then move on to Switzerland.
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1955
1925 Eid: Historic Eid receptions at the London Mosque
The 2nd Khalifa had decided to go to Europe in 1955 (Ahmadiyya sources allege that this was for medical treatment after he had got stabbed). Thus, the story starts on the night between 29 and 30 April 1955, the 2nd Khalifa and his entourage departed for Damascus from Karachi via a KLM flight.
On May 1st, 1955, the 2nd Khalifa and his entourage landed in Damascus from Karachi. He was received at the airport by Syed Muneer Al-Husni and allegedly scores of Arab members of the Damascus Jamaat and representatives from Pakistan’s embassy to Syria came to welcome the 2nd Khalifa. Those present included the sadr of Syria Jamaat, Munir al-Husni Sahib. Munir al-Husni Sahib’s wider family, who were successful Ahmadi Syrian businessmen, personally hosted the 2nd Khalifa with great love, sincerity and sacrifice. Badruddin al-Husani Sahib, the younger brother of Munir al-Husani Sahib, gave his large family home to the 2nd Khalifa and his family/entourage. The al-Husni family received special prayers and praise from the 2nd Khalifa. After arrival at the airport, Badruddin al-Husani Sahib’s female family members welcomed the 2nd Khalifa’s wives and female members of the family and took them to their home shortly after arriving. The 2nd Khalifa was accompanied by his two wives, Maryam Siddiqa Sahiba (Umm-e Mateen), Syeda Bushra Begum (Mehr Apa), his son Sahibzada Dr. Mirza Munawar Ahmad Sahib, his two daughters, Amatul Jameel Sahiba, and Amatul Mateen Sahiba. Also accompanying the 2nd Khalifa was Sir Chaudhary Zafrulla Khan. (Tarikh-e-Ahmadiyyat, Vol. 16, pp. 502-503).
On 6 May 1955 the 2nd Khalifa met with some Syrian and Palestinian Ahmadis and discussed the issue of Palestine while speaking in Arabic. During the meeting, the 2nd Khalifa also discussed plans for the progress of the Jamaat in the Middle East and took counsel from Jamaat members. Due to his God-given planning qualities, the 2nd Khalifa established the Jamaat as an extremely well-organized body. In Damascus, he even planned for an Ahmadi school to be built there. (Silsila-e-Ahmadiyya, Vol. 2, p. 467).
On May 7th, he left Damascus for Beirut. He seems to have only stayed in Bierut, Lebanon for a day or so and quickly flew to Italy via Greece.
May 8th to June are unaccounted for.
June-4th to June 29 he was in Switzerland. Italy, Austria, Germany, the Netherlands and even Sweden?
By July 1955, he was in London and seems to have been in London. While in London, Khalifatul Masih II called for an international conference of Ahmadiyya missionaries serving in Western countries. From 22 to 24 July 1955, the 2nd Qadiani Khalifa held a famous “Majlis-e-Shura” in London. A telegraphic message sent from London to Al Fazl, Rabwah reported the conference (Shura) in detail and mentioned that all missionary-delegates formally pledged to dedicate their whole lives for the service of Islam. (Al Fazl, Rabwah, 27 July 1955). On July 29th, 1955, he led the Eid prayer at the Fazl Mosque.
By Sep-1955, the 2nd Khalifa was back in Pakistan and at the Luxury Beach Hotel in Karachi and giving speeches. The speech was on Sep-21-1955, its unclear when the 2nd Khalifa arrived.
1955: First-ever Eid led at the Fazl Mosque by a Khalifatul Masih
During his visit to Europe in 1955, Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra led the Eid-ul-Adha prayer at the Fazl Mosque, on 30 July 1955. This was the first-ever Eid at the Fazl Mosque, led by a Khalifatul Masih and also the first-ever Eid-ul-Adha led in Europe by a Khalifatul Masih.
The total attendance was around 500, including various non-Muslim dignitaries, such as a Soviet attaché Mr Ivan Skripov, ambassadors of Argentina, Chile, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic; and Shaw Desmond (1877-1960) – an Irish author, spiritualist, and founder of the International Institute of Psychical Research. Moreover, Ald E Whitlock conveyed the greetings of the Wandsworth Rotary Club as well.
On 23 July 1955, The Civil and Military Gazette announced under the heading, “Id-ul-Azha in London”:
“At the London Mosque, Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmud Ahmad, head of the Ahmadiyya community, will lead the prayers.”
The Evening Standard of 30 July 1955 published a report under the heading “A Moslem Occasion”. The South Western Star of 5 August 1955 reported under the heading “Middle East in SW18”:
“Deep in the heart of the Southfields suburban scene rises the dazzling white dome of the London Mosque. […]
“Last Saturday,” scores of “fezzed and turbaned men walked through quiet suburban streets on their way to celebrate the festival of Eid-ul-Adha commemorating the offer of Abraham to sacrifice his son as commanded by God.
“Inside the Mosque, which was completely devoid of all decoration and painted a cool green, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih II[ra] who is visiting England from Pakistan, preached the sermon. A venerable white-bearded figure, he wore a white turban with his beige tunic and trousers. His talk, a simple little homily on the virtues of giving up luxury, was relayed to the garden, where a score of Muslims knelt on prayer mats with their faces turned towards Mecca.
“Then, putting on their shoes, which they had abandoned before entering the Mosque, the worshippers filed into a huge marquee for the traditional feast of lamb stew and rice. […]
“Non-Muslim visitors included a Soviet attaché, Mr Ivan Skripov, the Ambassadors of Argentina and the Dominican Republic, and Irish author Shaw Desmond. Greetings of the Wandsworth Rotary Club were conveyed by Ald E. Whitlock.”
The Eastern World of September 1955 also gave a detailed report along with a photograph of Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra.
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1965
Who is Rafiq Hayat (born in 1952)? – ahmadiyyafactcheckblog
Maulvi Bashir Ahmad Rafiq recalls seeing a teenaged Rafiq Ahmad Hayat (also spelled Rafiq Ahmed Hayat) and his brother Laeeq Ahmad Hayat in 1965. This must have been at the Al-Fazl Mosque in London. Maulvi Bashir Ahmad Rafiq also explains how Zafrullah Khan taught many lessons.
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1967-1968
Who is Major Abdul Hamid, a Qadiani-Ahmadi missionary in Dayton, Ohio – ahmadiyyafactcheckblog
Major Abdul Hamid arrived for a short stint.
In 1967, Khalifatul Masih III travelled to Europe, leaving Rabwah on 6 July and returning home on 24 August, 1967. On July 28th, he gave a short lecture at Wandworth Town Hall, London. He also visited Germany, Switzerland, Holland, Denmark and England. During his visit to England, he took a break in the Lake District and staggered tourists and the local people with his flawless Oxford accent. In Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, Khalifatul-Masih III inaugurated the first mosque built entirely by the financial contributions of Ahmadi women.
Per the Moslem Sunrise of Spring-1974, an old speech by Mirza Nasir Ahmad from 1967 is given. This was while he was in the UK and at the Wandworth Town Hall in London, UK. The Editor of the Muslim Sunrise is Maulvi Mian Muhammad Ibrahim. The Advisory-editor is, Imam Sharif Ahmad Bajwa. Contributing editors are Hasan Hakeem, Dr. Basharat Ahmad Munir, Dr. Qazi Muhammad Barkatullah and Dr. M.M. Abbas. This magazine was published from the Dayton Mosque, 637 Randolph Street, Dayton, Ohio, 45408.
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1971
Via the Muslim Sunrise of Aug/Sep-1971, MGA is quoted via “Tadhkiratu-Shahadatain”(1903), Malfuzat is also quoted. Mirza Nasir Ahmad sent a message for the 24th Annual Jalsa Salana is announced, the dates are Sep. 3-5th, 1971, it will be held at the Ambassador Hotel in Washington D.C. The Al-Fazl of 1957 is quoted, as well as the Al-Hakam and “Noah’s Ark”. Mirza Mubarak Ahmad (Director of Foreign missions) also sent a message. A speech by Mirza Nasir Ahmad on August-15 in Islamabad is also given. The opening address at the 24th Annual Jalsa Salana in the USA is given by Maulvi A.R. Khan Bengali. Mirza Nasir Ahmad’s tour of West Africa is mentioned. He toured, Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Sierra Leone and the Gambia. On May-9, Mirza Nasir Ahmad laid the foundation stone for a temple-mosque in Sierra Leone. After this, he flew to Holland (modern day Netherlands). Zafrullah Khan received him at the airport in Holland. Mirza Nasir Ahmad then flew to London and opened “Mahmud Hall”, which included a huge hall and residences. On May-25, he flew from London to Madrid. While in West Africa, Mirza Nasir Ahmad adopted a 4 year old girl from Sierra Leone, she went totally missing thereafter. The Ahmadiyya Movement alleges to have opened a hospital in Ghana. It is alleged that Mirza Sharif Ahmad cured a young boy who had colic disease by giving him a fake pill. The World Conference of Religion and Peace that was held in Kyoto, Japan on Oct 15-22, 1970 and how the Ahmadi delegate’s (Major Abdul Hamid) recommendation was added, his advice for the world was to follow the United Nations.
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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 Barkatullah.
Via the Muslim Sunrise of the Fall-1973, the Editor is Maulvi Mian Muhammad Ibrahim. The Co-editors are, Imam Sharif Ahmad Bajwa, Hasan Hakeem, Dr. Basharat Ahmad Munir, Dr. Qazi Muhammad Barkatullah and Dr. M.M. Abbas. This magazine was published from the Dayton Mosque, 637 Randolph Street, Dayton, Ohio, 45408. The magazine reports on the 1973, USA-Jalsa, which was held on August-31-September 2, 1973, at Forest College, Lake Forest, Illinois. The missionary-in-charge of the USA Imam Sharif Ahmad Bajwa gave a speech. MGA’s famous grandson (Mirza Muzzafar Ahmad) was also there, he seems to have recently moved to the USA, he gave the inaugural address. Dr. Qazi Muhammad Barkatullah also gave a speech. A speech by Imam Sharif Ahmad Bajwa is given. A speech by Hasan Hakeem is also given, it seems that he visited West Africa and stayed at Ahmadiyya houses. Hasan Hakeem converted to Ahmadiyya in 1968 and by 1971, he travelled to Lagos, Nigeria with no money (first he went to Morocco, then Nigeria, then Ghana and finally Senegal. Hasan Hakeem lived at the Ahmadiyya mission on Idumagbo Ave in Lagos, Nigeria with his wife and didn’t have to pay rent. Maulvi Mian Muhammad Ibrahim (Missionary, Midwest circle) has an essay on the financial schemes of Mirza Nasir Ahmad, his tour of West Africa in 1970 is mentioned. Mirza Nasir Ahmad introduced the “Nusrat Jehan Reserve Fund” and began to extort large amounts of from Ahmadi’s in the West. It is mentioned that Mirza Nasir Ahmad toured the UK in July/September of 1973. Al-Haj Abdur Rahim Zafar has an essay (From Dayton, OH) has an essay. A speech by Yusuf Iman Ali from the 1973-USA Jalsa is presented. MGA’s grandson (Mirza Muzzafar Ahmad) was also there, he seems to have recently moved to the USA, he gave the inaugural address. Dr. Qazi Muhammad Barkatullah also gave a speech. A speech by Imam Sharif Ahmad Bajwa is given. A speech by Hasan Hakeem is also given, it seems that he visited West Africa and stayed at Ahmadiyya houses. Hasan Hakeem converted to Ahmadiyya in 1968 and by 1971, he travelled to Lagos, Nigeria with no money (first he went to Morocco, then Nigeria, then Ghana and finally Senegal. Hasan Hakeem lived at the Ahmadiyya mission on Idumagbo Ave in Lagos, Nigeria with his wife and didn’t have to pay rent. Maulvi Mian Muhammad Ibrahim (Missionary, Midwest circle) has an essay on the financial schemes of Mirza Nasir Ahmad, his tour of West Africa in 1970 is mentioned. Mirza Nasir Ahmad introduced the “Nusrat Jehan Reserve Fund” and began to extort large amounts of from Ahmadi’s in the West. It is mentioned that Mirza Nasir Ahmad toured the UK in July/September of 1973. Al-Haj Abdur Rahim Zafar has an essay (From Dayton, OH) has an essay. A speech by Yusuf Iman Ali from the 1973-USA Jalsa is presented. The magazine announces that there will be an International Jalsa held at Rabwah in Dec-1973 and the USA jamaat is sending 9 members and 2 from Canada. The names are as follows: Rashid Ahmad (leader), Hasan Hakeem of Waukegan, Alhaji Abdur Rahim Zafar of Dayton, Abdur-Raqib Wali (Boston)(and his mother, Mubaraka Sadiq), Abid Haneef (Boston), Abdul Kareem of Boston, Dr. Malik Rab Nawaz (from Wisconsin)(and his wife Naeema Dard) and from Canada: A.M. Mirza (Brantfort) and M.M. Siddiq (Toronto). Mirza Nasir Ahmad demanded 790k from Tahrik-i-Jadeed on Nov-9-1973, with a deadline of Dec-31-1973. The magazine also reports on news from Rabwah, MKA-Pakistan held its annual convention (Nov 2-4-1973) wherein only 2200 Ahmadi’s attended. Maulvi Ataul Mujeeb Rashid was there and was appointed as the President of MKA-Pakistan. The “Nusrat Jehan Reserve Fund” is mentioned again. Maulvi Sharif Ahmad Bajwa is in the UK and getting new teeth, Imam Siddique is working in the USA in his absence. Maulvi Mian Muhammad Ibrahim is reported to have toured St. Louis on Nov-4-1973, Brother Munir Ahmad was the local Qadani Ameer, Rashid Ahmad was there too. Imam Siddique’s tabligh work was also mentioned. Dr. M. Yusuf Khan is mentioned. The office bearers of the Dayton jamaat of Qadiani’s are mentioned, Alhaji Abdur Rahim Zafar of Dayton was elected as the new Amir. The magazine reports that Eid was held on Oct-28-1973 and Maulvi Sharif Ahmad Bajwa gave the Eid Khutbah, it also reports on Eid in NY, how Maulvi Mian Muhammad Ibrahim held Eid in Dayton, and other centers of Qadiani activity also alleged to have held a celebration, i.e., Milwaukee, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Baltimore and Detroit.
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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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1977
The July-1977 issue of the Muslim Sunrise 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. There is an editorial which mentions the writings of Sir William Muir and an essay from a journal in 1969. The Yuz Asaf theory is presented. Imam M.S. Shahid (Missionary-in-Charge has an essay on abortion. Maulvi Bashir Ahmad Rafiq (Missionary-in-Charge of the UK) was in the USA in July-Aug-1976 and was working as the private secretary of Mirza Nasir Ahmad, he gave a speech at the USA-Jalsa-1976. His speech was on the work of Ahmadiyya in the UK. He admits that in 1959, after 40+ years in the UK, there were still just a handful of Qadianis. Rafiq lies and alleges that there are 10k Ahmadi’s in the UK. Rafiq alleges that the Ahmadiyya Community in the UK recently pledged 1 million pounds to Mirza Nasir Ahmad. Rafiq alleges that there are 20 Ahmadi communities in the UK (stretching to Scotland), and 5000 Ahmadi’s in London, of which the vast majority are desi. Rafiq mentions 4 additional Qadiani-Ahmadi Maulvi’s working in the UK, Bashir Ahmad Orchard (missionary-in-charge for Scotland), Munir ud Din Shams (deputy Imam in London), Aminullah Khan Salik (Yorkshire area) and Naseem Ahmad Bajwa (Middlesex area).
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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 only 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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1983
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.
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1984
Who is Ataul Mujeeb Rashid (1943-? A Qadiani-Ahmadi Maulvi) – ahmadiyyafactcheckblog
Just before Mirza Tahir Ahmad arrived from Pakistan as he allegedly escaped persecution (Ord-XX), Maulvi Ataul Mujeeb Rashid gave a Friday sermon in late April-1984 and only 8 people were in attendance (via Maulvi Abdul Sami Khan).
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https://ahmadiyyafactcheckblog.com/2025/08/03/how-many-ahmadis-in-the-uk-attend-the-ukjalsa-jalsa-jalsauk-jalsasalanauk/
An Ahmadi on twitter recently tweeted how Mirza Masroor Ahmad announced in 2018 that only 2,750 Ahmadi’s from the UK participated in the 2018 Uk Jalsa. The total attendance was announced at 38,000 (2:41:44 timestamp, announced by Mirza Masroor Ahmad). However, this Ahmadiyya attendance number is tripled, thus proving only 12,500 people attended the 2018 Uk Jalsa. Of which, roughly 80%+ were international visitors.
Furthermore, there seems to be comment from Mirza Masroor Ahmad wherein he suggested that Ahmadi’s from Germany compose 20% of the annual attendance at the #UkJalsa #Jalsa #Jalsauk #JalsaSalanaUK. Thus, we have proved that there are only 2-3000 Ahmadi’s who are active in the UK.
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2025
https://ahmadiyyafactcheckblog.com/2025/07/28/the-ukjalsa2025-249k-fake-converts-reported-ukjalsa-jalsa-jalsauk-ukjalsa2025-jalsasalanauk-jalsauk2025/
Check out my video on this herein.
Mirza Masroor Ahmad lied about converts to Ahmadiyya in 2024-2025 at like 250k (youtube, 35:36)(see the clip on TikTok, instagram and Twitter). In the original converts announcement via MTA, the camera switched to Kiribati, and the Ahmadi Maulvi quickly nudged his fake converts in Kiribati and had them pretend like they were paying attention (See on TikTok).
Mirza Masroor Ahmad also lied about the attendance at the #UKJalsa2025 and alleged that 46k people attended, whereas in reality we have to divide by 3, so that makes it roughly 15k. Then half men and half women, so roughly 7000 men attended and this was from the around the world, with most likely like 2000 international guests.
There is also a clip of Mirza Masroor Ahmad struggling to read 15:9 of the Quran (15:10 in the Kadiani Koran)(see the clip on TikTok and Twitter, see here for the video in real time on twitter and TikTok). In fact, it seems that Masroor added 79:1 to 15:9, mistakes upon mistakes! At 16:58 of the original video and 17:52.
At 4:44, Mirza Masroor Ahmad starts talking about Ahmadiyya in African countries and mentions how work is done via free labor (Waqar-e-Amal), and 440,000+ free labor hours were used which saved the Ahmadiyya Jamaat 8 billion (5:32 timestamp). This is in 113 countries.
Check out Mirza Masroor waddling into the Lajna tent herein too. Dr. @Aziz_Hafiz, Chairman of @HumanityFirstUK, who is leading tabligh in Gaza was there too and Kashif Chaudhary took a photo with him.
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1925 Eid: Historic Eid receptions at the London Mosque
The 1925 Eid-ul-Fitr: Press reports of historic Eid receptions at the London Mosque (1925-1955)
The 1925 Eid-ul-Fitr: Press reports of historic Eid receptions at the London Mosque (1925-1955)
Ata-ul-Haye Nasir, Ahmadiyya Archive & Research Centre
In the last 100 years, the Fazl Mosque in London has hosted various receptions attended by dignitaries from all walks of life – from religious circles to the worldly spheres. These receptions would be held to mark certain occasions such as the Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha.
Though the London Mission had been hosting the Eid gatherings even before the foundation of the Fazl Mosque, the 1925 Eid-ul-Fitr possesses a special significance, as it was the first Eid prayer offered at the premises of the Fazl Mosque since its foundation that was laid in October 1924 by Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra.
In addition to presenting a glimpse of the press coverage received by this historic Eid-ul-Fitr in 1925, the article aims to highlight the press coverage of the later years’ Eid gatherings at the Fazl Mosque – from 1925 to 1955. The 1955 Eid-ul-Adha was the first-ever Eid led at the Fazl Mosque by a Khalifatul Masih.
1925: First Eid since the Fazl Mosque’s foundation
The historic Eid-ul-Fitr of 1925 was covered by multiple periodicals of England, Canada and America, along with photographs. The Sunday Pictorial of 26 April 1925 wrote, “For the first time the ‘Happy Feast’ of Islam Eed-Ul-Fitr, was celebrated yesterday, on the chosen site for the first mosque in London, at Melrose-road, Southfields.”
The Evening Standard of 25 April 1925 reported under the heading “Cairo in London: Picturesque Scenes at Moslem Service” and The Daily Express of 27 April 1925 reported under the heading “Prayers in a Garden”.
Multiple American and Canadian newspapers reported on this Eid-ul-Fitr gathering, along with photographs. For instance, The Saskatoon Phoenix published a photograph on 21 May 1925 with the caption, “In Constantinople, commonplace, but in London, novel. Members of the Ahmadiyya Community at prayer on the grounds of the new London Mosque, during the recent celebrations of Eid.” St Louis Globe-Democrat of 24 May 1925, The Toronto Daily Star of 16 May 1925 and The Leader of 21 May 1925 also published photographs. The most detailed report was published by the South Western Star of London on 1 May 1925, under the heading “Islam at Southfields”.
Ten weeks later, the first Eid-ul-Adha was offered at the proposed Fazl Mosque’s premises in July 1925.
1926-1927: Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha
Reporting on the 1926 Eid-ul-Fitr, The Daily Mirror of 15 April 1926 published a photograph with the caption, “Moslems at their devotions in the grounds of the mosque at Southfields, near London, yesterday, when the Islamic festival of Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated.” The Daily Herald of 15 April 1926 and Diario de la Marina of 23 May 1926 also published photographs.
Capturing a moment at the 1927 Eid-ul-Adha, The Sphere of London, dated 25 June 1927, published a photograph with the caption, “The Mecca of London: The embracing ceremony which ends the Moslem festival of Eid-ul-Azha, in which many Mohammedan Londoners took part. The Imam of the London Mosque Mr. A. R. Dard, is on the extreme right.” The Jewish Missionary Magazine gave news about this gathering by quoting an excerpt from The Palestine Weekly. The Evening Despatch of 11 June 1927 and South Western Star of 17 June 1927 also published a report.
1928: Viscount Allenby at the Eid-ul-Adha reception
On 31 May 1928, the Eid-ul-Adha reception was attended by various dignitaries including Viscount Allenby (1861-1936) – a senior British Army officer and Imperial Governor, and Sir E Denison Ross (1871-1940) – an orientalist and the first Director of the School of Oriental Studies (now SOAS) London. The Daily Mirror of 1 June 1928 published a photograph with the following caption:
“Field-Marshal Viscount Allenby and Viscountess Allenby arriving at the London Mahomedan Mosque at Southfields yesterday for a garden party, and welcomed by the Imam (priest), Mr. A. R. Dard.”
The Scotsman of 1 June 1928 reported under the heading “Moslem Festival in London: Lord Allenby Present” and The Palestine Bulletin of 25 June 1928 also published a detailed report. The Sunday Mercury of 3 June 1928 published an interesting story as it states, “A number of M.P.s and their wives attended a garden party at the London mosque one day this week in celebration of a Mohammedan festival, and the Imam or priest who received them surprised and even offended the ladies by refusing to shake hands with them though he did so with all the men visitors. Later he explained that it was against his religion to shake hands with women.”
1929: Sarojini Naidu and Maharajah of Burdwan at the Eid-ul-Adha reception
On 20 May 1929, the Eid-ul-Adha reception was attended by the Maharajah of Burdwan – Sir Bijay Chand Mahtab (1881-1941), and Sarojini Naidu (1879-1949) – an Indian political activist who served as the first Governor of United Provinces, after India’s independence.
A French newspaper, L’Homme Libre of 21 May 1929 reported under the heading “A Muslim Festival at the London Mosque” and stated that with the Maharajah of Burdwan presiding over the reception, both Muslims and Hindus will take advantage of this example to put an end to the sectarian conflicts that lie at the root of almost all the unrest occurring in British India.
The South Western Star of 24 May 1929 declared “the presence of these prominent Hindus at a Moslem festival in London” a “unique” event.
According to The Norwood News of 17 May 1929, an invitation was sent to the Balham Rotary Club as well. The Evening News of 20 May 1929 gave details of this reception.
1930: Sir Francis Younghusband presides the Eid reception
The 1930 Eid-ul-Adha reception was attended by various dignitaries, including Sir Francis Younghusband (1863-1942) – a well-known orientalist of the 20th century.
The Christchurch Star of 28 June 1930 published a photograph with the caption, “The Moslem Festival of Id-ul-Azha was carried out with customary ritual at the London Mosque at Southfields on May 9. Here are some faithful at prayer. They include a number of white women.”
The Labor Daily of Australia published the same photograph on 21 June 1930. The Civil and Military Gazette of 12 May 1930 reported under the heading “Id-uz-Zuha in London: Sir F. Young Husband at Wandsworth Mosque”. The Palestine Bulletin of 12 May 1930 also published a report.
1932: Eid-ul-Fitr
Mentioning the Eid-ul-Fitr in 1932, The Daily Telegraph of 17 March 1932 published a photograph with the following caption:
“Shoes lined up outside the Southfields Mohammedan Mosque, London, told that the faithful had entered to celebrate the feast of Eid-El-Fitr.”
1933: Jinnah at the Eid-ul-Adha reception
In April 1933, the Eid-ul-Adha reception was attended by various dignitaries including Muhammad Ali Jinnah (1876-1948), who was later known as the Founder of Pakistan.
The Daily Mirror of 7 April 1933 published a photograph of this gathering with the following caption:
“At London’s Mosque.–Moslem worshippers at prayer at the Woking [sic., Fazl] Mosque yesterday during the festival of Eid-ul-Azha, commemorating Abraham’s great sacrifice.”
During this reception, Jinnah delivered a speech on the future of India which attracted many newspapers of the British and Indian press, including The Statesman, Madras Mail, Hindu, Sunday Times, etc.
It is believed that it was after this reception that he decided to return to Indian politics and continue his strive for Muslim rights and later the formation of Pakistan.
1934: British MP presides the Eid-ul-Adha reception
Reporting on the 1934 Eid-ul-Fitr, The Western Mail of 22 February 1934 published a photograph with the following caption:
“Towards Mecca: Muslims at prayer inside the London Mosque, Southfields, during the celebration of a festival by the Muslim Society of Great Britain.”
On 27 March 1934, the Eid-ul-Adha reception was presided over by the Earl Winterton, P.C., M.P. The Eastern Post and City Chronicle of 10 March 1934 announced, “The Earl Winterton, P.C., M.P., will preside at the London Mosque on Tuesday, March 27th, on the occasion of the Moslim festival of ‘Id-ul-Azha, when Sir John Wardlaw-Milne, M.P., K.B.E., will speak on ‘British Empire and Islam.’”
The Evening Standard published an article on 28 March 1934, stating, “A friend of mine attended the celebration of the ‘Feast of Sacrifice’ at the London Mosque yesterday.” The Palestine Post also published a report in its 9 April 1934 issue.
1935: High Commissioner for India presides over the Eid-ul-Adha reception
On 17 March 1935, Eid-ul-Adha reception was attended by various dignitaries, including Sir Francis Younghusband and presided over by the High Commissioner for India. Reporting on this, the South Western Star of 22 March 1935 wrote under the heading “Muslims at Southfields: A Great Festival”:
“The High Commissioner for India, who was in the chair, introduced Sir Francis Younghusband as a great explorer and one of the sincerest advocates of a better understanding between East and West. There was, he said, nothing more hopeful than the prevalence of religious tolerance. Religion might still be a stumbling block in politics, but no-one now believes it can be promulgated by violence.”
Towards the end, it wrote:
“The London Mosque has been founded and endowed by the Ahmadiyya Movement, the founder of which, Prophet Ahmad of Qadian (India) has been the most energetic and spiritual figure in the history of Islam since Mohammad. The foundation stone of the mosque was laid in 1924 by the Commander of the Faithful, the present head of the community, and the mosque was formally opened in 1926.”
1936: Lord Lloyd and LS Amery meets Hazrat Mirza Nasir Ahmadrh at Eid reception
In 1936, an Eid-ul-Adha reception was held which was attended by LS Amery (1873-1955), the then-member of the British Parliament who later served as the Secretary of State for India and Burma in the 1940s. The dignitaries also included George Ambrose Lloyd (1879-1941), a British Conservative politician and colonial administrator.
The South Western Star of 13 March 1936 published a detailed report along with a photograph with the following caption:
“Lord Lloyd (left) and Lieut.-Col. Amery (right) at tea with Imam Maulvi A. R. Dard at the London Mosque, Southfields, on Sunday.”
The report was titled “A Festival at the Mosque: Big Gathering at Southfields” and stated:
“In the afternoon a reception was held in a large marquee in the grounds of the mosque. […] The company, numbering about 200, were received by the Imam, who was assisted by Mr. Ahmad [Hazrat Mirza Nasir Ahmadrh], [grand]son of his Holiness the founder of the community. This young gentleman is an under-graduate of Balliol College, Oxford. Having qualified in theological and oriental subjects he intends to take modern greats at the premier English university. Both Lord Lloyd and Mr. Amery greeted him with great cordiality.”
The Daily Telegraph of 9 March 1936, The Morning Post of 9 March 1936, The Times of 10 March 1936 and Edinburgh Evening News of 14 March 1936 also reported.
1937: Secretary of State for India at the Eid-ul-Adha reception
On 22 February 1937, an Eid-ul-Adha reception was presided over by Lord Zetland (1876-1961), the then Secretary of State for India.
The Yorkshire Post of 23 February 1937 reported under the heading “Great Experiment in India: Lord Zetland’s Tribute to Moslems”:
“Because both rested on a democratic basis, Britain had much in common with the Islam world, said Lord Zetland, Secretary of State for India, at the London Mosque, Southfields, last night.
“In the great experiment in constitutional government which was being carried out in India the Moslem community was being given the opportunity of playing a great part in the future government of the country, he said. He paid tribute to the contribution which Islam has made to the culture of the world.”
The South Western Star of 26 February 1937 reported under the heading “The London Mosque: Festival at Southfields”.
1938: Eid-ul-Fitr
In 1938, reporting on the Eid-ul-Fitr reception, the South Western Star of 2 December 1938 published a photograph with the following caption:
“Muslims grouped outside the Mosque. Among those in the picture are the Imam (Maulvi J. D. Shams), Prof. M. A. Butt, Dr. Sulaiman and Dr. Omar, of South Africa, Mr. Sayce, brother-in-law of a Muslim Nawab in India), Sirdar Iqbal Ali Shah (a well known writer), Chaudari M. Naqi (Son of the Financial minister of the Maharajah of Jodhpur), and Messrs Ahmadullah, W. Booth, Salam, Bilal Nuttall, Gregory, W. Nivashauda, and A. Aziz. All ladies except three are Muslims.”
The article stated:
“The Muslim festival of Eid ul Fitr was celebrated at the London Mosque, Southfields, on Thursday. This festival marks the end of Ramadan, the Muslim month of abstinence. Nearly 100 people were present, including Professor M. Butt, of Aligarh University, Mr. W. Nivashauda, of Siam, and Mr. W. Booth, vice-chairman of Putney Literary Debating Society, and a number of English Muslims. Prayers were led by the Imam (Maulvi J. D. Shams). The former Imam (the Rev. A. R. Dard) left for India a month ago.”
1939: Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha
On 31 January 1939, Eid-ul-Adha reception was attended by various dignitaries. The South Western Star of 3 February 1939 wrote under the heading “Muslim Festival: A Meeting at Southfields Mosque”:
“Among the large number of people present, including Muslims, Christians, Hindus, and men and women from many nations, were Sir Telford Waugh, Sir Findlater Stewart, Major-General J. H. Beith, Sir Arthur Wauchope (former High Commissioner for Palestine), Countess Carlisle, the Rev. S. Hopkinson, the Rev. Mr. Stevenson, Dr. and Miss Hatherby, and Capt. Ataullah, I.M.S. Members of the delegation from Saudi Arabia had accepted invitations to be present, but could not attend because arrangements were being made for the talks on Palestine.”
On 13 November 1939, Eid-ul-Fitr was offered at the Fazl Mosque and the same newspaper, on 17 November 1939, reported it under the heading “Muslims at Southfields: A Festival Gathering”.
1940-1947: Various Eid gatherings at the Fazl Mosque
The Eid gatherings during the years 1940-1947 also caught considerable attention from the British press. Most prominent news reports were published by the South Western Star. For instance, the 1940 Eid-ul-Fitr was reported on 8 November 1940, under the heading “Muslim Celebration at Southfields: Festival of Eid ul Fitr”; the 1941 Eid-ul-Fitr was reported on 24 October 1941, under the heading “The London Mosque: Eid-ul-Fitr Celebrations”; the 1944 Eid-ul-Fitr was reported on 22 September 1944, under the heading “Islamic Festival in Southfields Mosque”; the 1944 Eid-ul-Adha was reported on 1 December 1944, under the heading “The Festival of Sacrifices: Celebration at the London Mosque” and the 1945 Eid-ul-Fitr was reported on 14 September 1945, under the heading “Muslim Festival at London Mosque Southfields”.
On the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha in 1945, Hazrat Maulana Jalal-ud-Din Shamsra spoke about the Palestine conflict and advised the British Government that “in making its decision, the Government should not however, overlook the fact that the inhabitants of Palestine had the right to rule themselves.” (Leicester Evening Mail, 17 November 1945, p. 5)
A French newspaper, France-soir of 4 September 1946, reported on the 1946 Eid-ul-Fitr and published a photograph. The South Western Star reported it on 6 September 1946, under the heading “Muslim Festival Gathering”.
The 1947 Eid-ul-Fitr reception was attended by various dignitaries, including a representative of the Mayor of Wandsworth. (South Western Star, 22 August 1947, p. 4)
1948: Delegates of the African Conference at the Eid reception
On 14 October 1948, Eid-ul-Adha was offered at the Fazl Mosque. In those days, an African Conference was taking place in England, hence, the African dignitaries attended an Eid reception at the Fazl Mosque.
Le Soir illustré of Belgium published a photograph capturing guests who had gathered for the reception, with the following caption:
“Presence of the Orient, in London – Maulvi Mohd. Siddique, representing the colony of Sierra Leone in the English capital (right), and the Emir of Abuja […] at the London Mosque, during the Eid-ul-Adha festival.” (Le Soir illustré, 21 October 1948)
In the above-mentioned photograph, the 6th Amir of Abuja, Suleimanu Barau (1903-1979), is having a discussion with Maulvi Muhammad Siddique Sahib Amritsari.
L’Indépendance of Belgium – in its 1 December 1948 issue – published another photograph of the same event. The same photograph was published by Greymouth Evening Star of New Zealand on 8 November 1948 as well.
1949-1954: Various Eid gatherings at the Fazl Mosque
Reporting the 1949 Eid-ul-Fitr reception, the South Western Star published a photograph on 5 August 1949, with the caption, “Curry during the heat-wave did not bother Ald. G. T. Rowe, pictured here facing the camera, during the Muslim festival of Eid-ul-Fitr at which he was a guest, at the LondonMosque, Southfields, last week.”
The Civil and Military Gazette of 15 August 1949 published an article under the heading “Id Celebration at Putney Mosque”.
Reporting on the 1950 Eid-ul-Fitr reception, the South Western Star of 21 July 1950 wrote, “The present Imam, Mr. M. A. Bajwa, who has been in this country for five years, is returning to Pakistan and among those who paid tribute to his work in this country was Mr. Hugh Linstead, local Member of Parliament. The Mayor of Wandsworth, Cllr. R. W. K. Edgley, was also present.”
Reporting on the 1950 Eid-ul-Adha, the South Western Star of 29 September 1950 wrote:
“The Muslim Festival of Eid-ul-Adha (the Festival of Sacrifice), was celebrated at the London Mosque, Southfields,” and “after luncheon a meeting was held in which representatives of five different religions, including Mr. Shaw Desmond, the famous writer, paid tribute to the noble character of the Holy Prophet Muhammad.”
Reporting on the Eid-ul-Adha of 1952, The Manchester Guardian of 1 September 1952 wrote under the heading “At the London Mosque”:
“For Moslems everywhere this has been the day of Eid-ul-Adha – the celebration of the sacrifice by Abraham of his son Ishmael. It is a day for them to pray together and to eat together, and this some two hundred did at the London mosque in Wandsworth. Cream painted, with a dome of streaky turquoise, the mosque is a rare shell thrown up from the East on a beach of English terraced houses. Turks and Africans, Egyptians and Indians, and Pakistanis and English crowded into it this morning – guests on chairs to the rear, Moslem men on the floor across the front, and Moslem women, chairless also, hidden from the rest of the congregation by sheets pinned to a wire by clothes pegs.”
An Australian newspaper published a photograph captured during the Eid-ul-Adha prayer at the Fazl Mosque, with the following caption:
“Members of the Muslim Faith filled the London Mosque at Putney for the celebration of the Muslim Festival of Eid-ul-Adha. All footwear is removed before the congregation enter the mosque for the celebrations.” (The Morning Bulletin, 28 August 1954, p. 1)
1955: First-ever Eid led at the Fazl Mosque by a Khalifatul Masih
During his visit to Europe in 1955, Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra led the Eid-ul-Adha prayer at the Fazl Mosque, on 30 July 1955. This was the first-ever Eid at the Fazl Mosque, led by a Khalifatul Masih and also the first-ever Eid-ul-Adha led in Europe by a Khalifatul Masih.
The total attendance was around 500, including various non-Muslim dignitaries, such as a Soviet attaché Mr Ivan Skripov, ambassadors of Argentina, Chile, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic; and Shaw Desmond (1877-1960) – an Irish author, spiritualist, and founder of the International Institute of Psychical Research. Moreover, Ald E Whitlock conveyed the greetings of the Wandsworth Rotary Club as well.
On 23 July 1955, The Civil and Military Gazette announced under the heading, “Id-ul-Azha in London”:
“At the London Mosque, Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmud Ahmad, head of the Ahmadiyya community, will lead the prayers.”
The Evening Standard of 30 July 1955 published a report under the heading “A Moslem Occasion”. The South Western Star of 5 August 1955 reported under the heading “Middle East in SW18”:
“Deep in the heart of the Southfields suburban scene rises the dazzling white dome of the London Mosque. […]
“Last Saturday,” scores of “fezzed and turbaned men walked through quiet suburban streets on their way to celebrate the festival of Eid-ul-Adha commemorating the offer of Abraham to sacrifice his son as commanded by God.
“Inside the Mosque, which was completely devoid of all decoration and painted a cool green, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih II[ra] who is visiting England from Pakistan, preached the sermon. A venerable white-bearded figure, he wore a white turban with his beige tunic and trousers. His talk, a simple little homily on the virtues of giving up luxury, was relayed to the garden, where a score of Muslims knelt on prayer mats with their faces turned towards Mecca.
“Then, putting on their shoes, which they had abandoned before entering the Mosque, the worshippers filed into a huge marquee for the traditional feast of lamb stew and rice. […]
“Non-Muslim visitors included a Soviet attaché, Mr Ivan Skripov, the Ambassadors of Argentina and the Dominican Republic, and Irish author Shaw Desmond. Greetings of the Wandsworth Rotary Club were conveyed by Ald E. Whitlock.”
The Eastern World of September 1955 also gave a detailed report along with a photograph of Hazrat Musleh-e-Maudra.
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