Intro
In 1976, Mirza Nasir Ahmad (3rd Qadiani Khalifa) visited the USA, this was the first time a sitting Khalifa visited the USA. By 1979, the Ahmadiyya Movement was claiming to have only 5 mission houses and 4 mosques in the country. However, at least 2 of the 4 alleged mosques are residential properties (the property on Wabash in Chicago and the residential property in Washington D.C. aka the American Fazl Mosque). The 3rd being the Ahmadiyya temple/mosque in Dayton, Ohio. The 4th is thus unknown.

The Ahmadiyya Movement sent Mufti Muhammad Sadiq in 1920 to the USA without a visa (however, with paperwork from the British Government). However, MGA’s correspondence with Alexander Webb goes back to the 1880’s. MGA’s photo and life story were also published in the American press from 1902-1907 in terms of his challenge to Dowie.

The Dec-1919 edition of the ROR tells the world that Mufti Muhammad Sadiq has been ordered by the Khalifa to go to the USA. The essay or announcement is written by Rahim Baksh aka Dard, who is working as the 2nd Khalifa’s secretary on 11-25-1919. The April-May-1920 edition of the ROR tells us that Mufti Muhammad Sadiq is detained in prison in the USA, Maulvi Sher Ali calls intolerance. Mufti Sadiq had sailed from England on January 26, 1920, and reached Philadelphia in the second week of February (2-15-1920, see ROR of July-1920). The immigration department blocked his entry into the U.S.A. on the grounds that he was not allowed to preach the message of God (See also the ROR of April-May-1920). Sadiq set up his first headquarters in April 1920 at 1897 Madison Avenue in New York City. His address was also written as: “Mufti Mohammad Sadiq Ahmadi Missioner 245 W 72 Street, New York City (USA)”.

In 1976, Mirza Nasir Ahmad visited the USA, marking the first time ever that a sitting Khalifa came to the USA.

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A full list of the Qadiani-Ahmadi Maulvi’s that were sent to the USA

1920 to 1923—–Mufti Muhammad Sadiq, missionary-in-charge.
1923 to 1924—–Maulvi Muhammad Din, missionary-in-charge.
1928 to 1948—–Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali, missionary-in-charge.
1937————-Muhammad Ibrahim Nasir (was denied entry into the USA).
1947 to 1948—–Mirza Monawar Ahmad, junior Maulvi.
1948 to 1959—–Dr. Khalil Ahmad Nasir, missionary-in-charge.
1947 to 1959—–Maulvi Ghulam Yasin (also spelled Yaseen), junior murrabi work.
1949 to 1955–—Maulvi Abdul Qadar Zaighum, junior murrabi work.
1954 to 1958—-Maulvi Nurul Haq Anwar, junior murrabi work.
1954 to 1960—-Syed Jawad Ali, worked as a secretary and honorary Maulvi.
1958 to 1965—-Maulvi Abdul Qadar Zaighum, junior murrabi work.
1959 to 1963—–Maulvi Ghulam Yasin (also spelled Yaseen), missionary-in-charge.
1960 to 1963—–Aminullah Khan Salik, missionary in Washington DC., New York and Chicago.
1962 to 1963-—Sufi Abdul Ghafoor, missionary.
1963 to 1971—–Syed Jawad Ali, worked as a secretary and honorary Maulvi.
1963 to 1979—-Major Abdul Hamid, worked in Dayton and NY.
1963 to 1972—-Abdur Rahman Khan Bengali, worked in Pittsburgh, died in Dayton.
1964 to 1966—-Maulvi Shukar ilahi Hussain, Missionary-in-Charge.
1967 to 1971—-Maqbool Ahmad Qureshi was appointed as Missionary-in-Charge.
1972 to 1974-—Chaudry Sharif Ahmad Bajwah was appointed as Missionary-in-Charge.
1973 to 1981—-Mian Muhammad Ibrahim, worked in Dayton.
1973 to 1977—-Muhammad Siddique Shahid Gurdaspuri, missionary.
1975 to 1978—-Masud Ahmad Jehlami, worked in NY.
1977 to 1983—-Maulana Ataullah Kaleem.
1977 to 1981—-Abdur Rashid Yahya.
1978 to 1982—-Syed Mir Mahmud Ahmad Nasir.
1980 to 1982—-Masud Ahmad Jehlami, worked in NY.
1981 to ?–——–Mirza Muhammad Afzal
1983 to 1990—-Maulana Sheikh Mubarak Ahmad
1986 to 1994-—Abdur Rashid Yahya.
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A list of the Missionary-In-Charge

1920 to 1923—–Mufti Muhammad Sadiq, missionary-in-charge.
1923 to 1924—–Maulvi Muhammad Din, missionary-in-charge.
1928 to 1948—–Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali, missionary-in-charge.
1948 to 1959—–Dr. Khalil Ahmad Nasir, missionary-in-charge.
1959 to 1962—–Maulvi Ghulam Yasin (also spelled Yaseen), missionary-in-charge.
1962 to 1963-—Sufi Abdul Ghafoor, missionary in charge.
1963 to 1967—Abdur Rahman Khan Bengali, missionary in charge.
1964 to 1966—-Maulvi Shukar ilahi Hussain, Missionary-in-Charge (Alleged by Rashid Ahmad).
1967 to 1971— Qureshi Maqbool Ahmad was appointed as Missionary-in-Charge.
1969 to 1971—- Abdur Rahman Bengali, worked in Pittsburgh, died in Dayton.
1972 to 1974-— Chaudry Sharif Ahmad Bajwah was appointed as Missionary-in-Charge.
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National Presidents of the USA Jamaat
Oct2021_Sep2022-EnglishSection.pdf (ahmadiyyagazette.us)

1955 to 1972—Rashid Ahmad
1978 to 1983–-Dr. Muzaffar Ahmad Zafar
1983 to 1989-–Sheikh Mubarak Ahmad

2010 to 2024–Mirza Maghfoor Ahmad
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National President Majlis Khuddam ul Ahmadiyya

1969 to 1992—Munir Hamid (African-American)

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Important Academic works

Dannin2002black-pilgrimage-to-islam

Bowen, Patrick African American Islamic Renaissance and the Rise of the Nation of Islam 2013

Thesis___Ahmadi_institutionalization_

26 May 1928, 1 – Richmond Planet at Newspapers.com

Khan, Aysha. 2022. ‘A Seed of Truth’: Ahmadiyya Muslim Propagation Networks and the
Development of Islam in America. Master’s thesis, Harvard Divinity School

Ahmadiyya in the United States – Wikipedia

Finding W.D. Fard: Unveiling the Identity of the Founder of the Nation of Islam – John Andrew Morrow – Google Books

The African Diaspora: A Musical Perspective – Google Books

Noshir P. Kaikobad, “The Colored Muslims of Pittsburgh” (M.A. thesis, University of Pittsburgh, 1948), – Google Search
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Alexander Russel Webb was never an Ahmadi – ahmadiyyafactcheckblog

While living in St. Louis, MO, Webb writes a letter to MGA, this letter is totally missing(See “A Muslim in Victorian America” by Abd-Allah). MGA and his team of writers published a summary of the letter in 1887, via Shahne-e-Haqq. Webb’s second letter was received by MGA on December 17, 1886 (See “A Muslim in Victorian America” by Abd-Allah).
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https://www.muslim.org/islam/webb1.htm

Webb wrote two letters to Ghulam Ahmad at Qadian. These letters were published then in Ghulam Ahmad’s book Shahne-e-Haqq page 372 and 439.

Shohna A Huq extract

Webb’s second letter, dated 24th February 1887, and his reply to it. Despite the length of Webb’s letter, we may reproduce it here for our readers’ interest. Webb begins:

“I cannot adequately express to you my gratitude for the letter received from you under date of December 17. I had almost given up all hope of receiving a reply but the contents of the letter and circulars fully repaid me for the delay. After reading your circulars an idea occurred to me which I will present to you for your consideration. “
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1903
Mirza Ghulam Ahmad vs. John Alexander Dowie – ahmadiyyafactcheckblog
ROR of Sep

An article is dedicated to Dowie.

During this time, MGA was not well known in America. Despite this, many American newspapers published this challenge which included:

• The Chicago Inter Ocean, June 28, 1903
• The Telegraph, July 5, 1903
• The Literary Digest, June 20, 1903
• The New York Mail & Express, June 25, 1903
• The Herald Rochester, June 25, 1903
• The Record Boston, June 27, 1903
• The Advertiser Boston, June 25, 1903
• The Pilot Boston, June 27, 1903
• The Pathfinder Washington, June 27, 1903
• The Detroit English News, June 27, 1903
• The Democratic Chronicle Rochester, June 25, 1903
• The Burlington Free Press, June 27, 1903
• The Albany Press, June 25, 1903
• The Baltimore American, June 28, 1903
• The Buffalo Times, June 25, 1903
• The Groomshire Gazette, July 17, 1903
• The Houston Chronicle, July 3, 1903
• The Trichmond News, July 1, 1903
• The Argunaut San Francisco, Dec. 1, 1903

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The Boston Herald of June 27th, 1907, ran a headline, “Great is Mirza Ghulam Ahmad”.

Text as appears in the article:

Great is Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, The Messiah

FORETOLD PATHETIC END OF DOWIE AND NOW HE PREDICTS PLAGUE, FLOOD AND EARTHQUAKE. 
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1919

The Dec-1919 edition of the ROR tells the world that Mufti Muhammad Sadiq has been ordered by the Khalifa to go the USA. The essay or announcement is written by Rahim Baksh aka Dard, who is working as the 2nd Khalifa’s secretary on 11-25-1919.
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1920

The April-May-1920 edition of the ROR tells us that Mufti Muhammad Sadiq is detained in prison in the USA, Maulvi Sher Ali calls intolerance. Mufti Sadiq had sailed from England on January 26, 1920, and reached Philadelphia in the second week of February (2-15-1920, see ROR of July-1920). The immigration department blocked his entry into the U.S.A. on the grounds that he was not allowed to preach the message of God (See also the ROR of April-May-1920). Sadiq set up his first headquarters in April 1920 at 1897 Madison Avenue in New York City. His address was also written as: “Mufti Mohammad Sadiq Ahmadi Missioner 245 W 72 Street, New York City (USA)”.

The ROR of July-1920 tells the world that Mufti Muhammad Sadiq spoke to the press about Ahmadiyya in the world and reported that there were 600,000 Ahmadi’s when MGA died in 1908. Mufti Muhammad Sadiq was inflating the numbers of Ahmadi’s to the press in the USA. Further, Mufti Muhammad Sadiq and other Ahmadi editors lied about white converts to Ahmadiyya from Europe and America. Mufti Muhammad Sadiq also reported that he had converted 29 people to Ahmadiyya on his ship ride from the UK to the USA.

On October, 1920, Dr. Sadiq moved the headquarters of the Ahmadiyya mission to Chicago because of its central location. He purchased a house in an affluent area of Chicago, at 4448 S. Wabash, and converted it to a mosque.

The ROR of Oct-1920 reports that Muftree Muhammad Sadiq has converted 40 American’s thus far. It also reports that Sadiq moved from New York to Chicago recently. The ROR also mentions that the Ahmadiyya Movement is working on an Arabic newspaper (most likely for the arab muslims living in Dearborn, MI.). They claim to be working with an Arab on this endeavor, Mr. Mohini, the newspaper is called the “Alserat”.

The ROR of Aug-Sep-1920 has an essay about Mufti Muhammad Sadiq, entitled, “An Anecdote of the Mufti”. The July-1920 edition talks about how a Hindu from India converted to Ahmadiyya through Muftree Muhammad Sadiq and took his name. Mufti Sadiq reported that 31+ people had already converted to Ahmadiyya in New York (a total lie). Mufti Sadiq even claims to have converted 6 people to Ahmadiyya, of which 5 were chinese.

In the July-1920 edition of the ROR, it is reported how Sayyal is giving lectures. Maulana Nayyar and Azeez ud Din are also working with him. The ROR also reported that a family in Birmingham had converted to Ahmadiyya, however, this is a lie. They claim this is a Jewish family and even give the names as:

1–Isaac Yeti

2–Yetta Yeti

3–Eli Yetti

4–Michael Yeti

Thus, he departed from Liverpool on 26 January 1920 and reached Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on 15 February. Upon his arrival, he was refused entry into the United States and was detained for nearly seven weeks at the Gloucester City immigration station in New Jersey. Eventually, he was allowed to enter the country and start his missionary work.

As one of the first voices of Islam in America, he utilised every method possible to convey the message of Islam Ahmadiyyat to the masses. He visited different cities, delivering lectures and met Americans from all walks of life.

While we celebrate the historic 100-years anniversary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat in USA in this centennial year of 2020, we try to retrace some of his journeys in the United States through newspaper archives.

Hazrat Mufti Muhammad Sadiq^ra was in the news from the very day he arrived in Philadelphia. Apart from local Philadelphian newspapers such as The Philadelphia Record, Public Record, North American, Evening Bulletin and Public Ledger etc., other newspapers also reported his arrival. The headline of Pittsburgh Daily Post read:

In his letter dated 7 August 1920, he expressed his intentions to move to Chicago, considering it more suitable as the centre of the Ahmadiyya mission (Al Fazl, 23 September 1920, p. 1). And in the very next letter, he wrote that he had reached Chicago.

“Being stationed in New York, he had the opportunity to visit different cities to propagate the message of Islam. Among his journeys was a visit to Detroit, Michigan where he attended a meeting of Arab immigrant Muslims. An Arabic newspaper of New York, Al-Bayan, reported his visit in its edition of June 26, 1920 as follows:

‘[Translation] The Islamic Community in Detroit, Michigan has held a general body meeting on June 14 for the occasion of having Mr Mufti Muhammad Sadiq, one of the best men of India. He has come all the way from New York especially just to visit the Islamic Community here in this city.

‘Mr Mufti begun this meeting with the following words “In the name of Allah, and blessings be sent upon the Holy Arab Prophet”. Then he delivered his address in both English and Arabic, he expressed how the Muslims of India are highly determined and well dedicated to uplift the pride of Islam again, and how supportive they are towards their brothers in the East and the West. His address left a noble impact in the hearts of attendees.’” (Al Bayan, 26 June 1920, p. 3, 26 Court St, Brooklyn, NY)

“Mahomet Missioner Comes to Convert – Antithesis of Billy Sunday to ‘Evangelize’ America

“Boy, page Billy Sunday. Tell him there’s a competitor of his’n in the hoosegow. His name is Mufti Mohammed Sadiq, American missionary of the Prophet Mohammed, and he aims to convert Americans…

“‘When I am permitted to land,’ said Sadiq today, ‘I am going to New York to establish a center there and … to start the Ahmadi movement.’ Ahmadism, Sadiq explained, is an advanced form of Mohammedanism.” (Pittsburgh Daily Post, Sunday, 22 February 1920, p. 9)

Soon after, he took up residence in New York City. The Ahmadiyya community’s pioneer newspaper Al Hakam mentions two of his postal addresses in 1920 and they are: 245 West 72 Street, NY and 1897 Madison Ave NY (Al Hakam, 7 July 1920, p. 11)

Missionary work was carried out through articles in newspapers and correspondence with different dignitaries and other individuals. For example, Fort Scott Daily Tribune and Fort Scott Daily Monitor in its edition of 29 July 1920, page 8, under the heading of “Costly Movement on to Convert Americans to Muhammadism” reports:

“The Tribune today received propaganda from an Indian Buddihist or Mohammedan who has come to the United States to convert the country. Evidently the literature has gone to every newspaper in the United States and more is to follow in a comprehensive and costly effort to present the claims of Ahmad, claimed to be the Messiah of all religions who has come to save the people…
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https://www.reviewofreligions.org/21830/review-of-religions-october-1921-edition/

The ROR of Jan-1921 tells us that he is in America and has converted a few white people to Ahmadiyya, he gives his address as 4334 Ellis Avenue, Chicago, Ill (U.S.A.). The ROR of March-1921 tells us that Muftree Muhammad Sadiq was given the honorary Doctorate of Literature from Lincoln Jefferson University out of Chicago, illinois. In the Feb-1921 edition of the ROR, a few converts are mentioned as well as his work in America thus far. Being invited to Grand Rapids, Michigan, he delivered a series of lectures there in early October 1921.

In July 1921, he visited Toledo, Ohio. A local daily newspaper, The Toledo News Bee reported his visit and interview in its edition of 12 July 1921 under the heading “Plan a Mosque for Toledo”.

In the same month, he also visited Fort Wayne, Indiana and Bremen, Indiana upon the invitation of Mr and Mrs Michael Abraham. The Bremen Enquirer reported his visit on the front page of its 28 July 1921 issue, under the heading: “First Missionary of Moslems to US Visits in Bremen”.

He launches the Muslim Sunrise, a new newspaper which would be the mouthpiece of Ahmadiyya in America. He lies and claims that there are 700,000 Ahmadi’s in the world. He also claims that “Lincoln Jefferson University” of Chicago, illinois gave him an honorary doctorate degree in literature on 12-16-1920, this is a total lie, this university doesn’t even exist (see Moslem Sunrise, 1st edition, July-1921)(See the ROR of Oct-1921also). The ROR of Oct-1921 also tells us that Sadiq got an honorary doctorate of divinity from The College of Divine Metaphysics out of St. Louis (this is a lie). The ROR claims that Sadiq is now “Doctor of Divinity”.

However according to the Sioux City Journal (Sioux City, Iowa) he was there in early April 1921 and delivered a lecture on the subject of “Oriental Religions” followed by questions. (Sioux City Journal, 14 April 1921, p. 10)

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1922
https://www.alhakam.org/retracing-hazrat-mufti-muhammad-sadiqs-travels-in-america/

In February 1922, Mufti Muhammad Sadiq fell seriously ill, so much so that he even wrote his will (Al Fazl, 27 March 1922). By Allah’s grace, he recovered, but still suffered from an eye condition, for which he travelled to Niles, Michigan to be treated by the internationally known eye doctor Dr. Frederick N Bonine (1863-1941). He was advised to see the doctor twice a week and during his free time during the rest of the week, he visited nearby cities and towns to convey the message of Islam. He paid a visit to the Michigan cities of Benton Harbor and Dowagiac, along with South Bend, Indiana. There, he delivered many lectures, distributed literature and gave interviews on Islam. (Al Fazl, 8 and 22 June 1922).

In May 1922 he travelled to Chicago and once again made it the mission’s centre. The first Ahmadiyya mosque in America was built in Chicago on 4448 Wabash Avenue.

Many of his articles in the Moslem Sunrise are also published in the ROR. The Sep-1922 edition reports 116 convert to Qadianism, these are all lies.

By the end of 1922 (most probably in October), he travelled to Ross and Stanley, North Dakota (nearly 970 miles from Chicago). This is believed to be the farthest journey he had taken towards the west.

In Stanley, he delivered a lecture in Picture Hall. In all likelihood, this journey was undertaken at the invitation of some Muslim brethren residing near Ross. In his lecture, he thanked brothers Hessen Husain Jaha, Farhat, Omar and others. On his way back, he spent some days conveying the message of Islam in both Crookston and St Paul, Minnesota. (The Moslem Sunrise, Issue I, 1923, p. 166, 167).

An organisation named Exchange Club in Grand Haven, Michigan invited him to deliver a lecture on Islam at a banquet attended by a large gathering of ladies and gentlemen. Accepting the invitation, he travelled to Grand Haven in November 1922.

The Moslem Sunrise, July 1922

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1923
https://www.alhakam.org/retracing-hazrat-mufti-muhammad-sadiqs-travels-in-america/

In The Moslem Sunrise, issue II, 1923, page 190, he mentions his tour of New York, Buffalo and Pittsburgh. The Buffalo Times under the heading “Islam Missioner Visits Buffalo” reported:

“Muhammadans of this city are rejoicing for Dr. Mufti Muhammad Sadiq, first and only missionary of Islam to come to America, is here this week. Although he has been in America for three years, this is the doctor’s first visit to Buffalo …” (The Buffalo Times, 13 February 1923, page 15).

Maulvi Muhammad Din – who reached Chicago on 29 March 1923 – was to replace him in America (Al Fazl, 14 May 1923). He spent nearly three months with the new missionary and handed him charge of the mission. While awaiting the travel expenses from Qadian, Mufti Muhammad Sadiq visited yet more cities. As he had not yet visited the western part of America, he intended to depart from the west coast for India via Japan. That would also enable him to convey the message of Islam in western America, but the delay of travel expenses from Qadian made him give up this idea and he ended up visiting neighbouring areas instead.

In early July 1923, he was in Ashland, Kentucky and Huntington, West Virginia. Local newspapers Ashland Daily Independent and The Sunday Advertiser Huntington published his interviews (The Moslem Sunrise, July 1923, issue 4, p. 275). Travelling further, he reached Williamson, West Virginia and met some Muslims working as coal miners (Al Fazl, 4 September 1923). Logan, West Virginia was his next stop where he was invited by some locals.

In his report in Al Fazl, dated 9 October 1923, he mentioned his stay and preaching activities in Washington DC, Philadelphia and New York.

As he was to depart from the Port of Boston, he travelled to Boston, making a short stay in Springfield, Massachusetts. He made good use of his time before departure by delivering eminently successful lectures in Peabody, a city in the suburban area of the North Shore in Massachusetts.

On 8 September 1923, Mufti Muhammad Sadiq travelled by ship from America to Europe, staying a few weeks in France. He landed in British India on Sep­tember 18, 1923, and arrived in Darul Aman on December 4, 1923 in the afternoon.

Maulvi Muhammad Din relieved the famous Mufti Muhammad Sadiq in late April-July 1923. He wrote many essay’s in the ROR and seems to be fluent in english, in fact, he was editor of the ROR from 1918-Jan-1923, when he went to the USA. The Ahmadiyya Movement claims that he has a B.A. degree. He stayed in America until 1925.

Jan-Feb-March-ROR

The ROR mentions how he is enroute to America and has stopped in the UK.

Maulvi Muhammad Din – who reached Chicago on 29 March 1923 – was to replace him in America (Al Fazl, 14 May 1923). He spent nearly three months with the new missionary and handed him charge of the mission. While awaiting the travel expenses from Qadian, Mufti Muhammad Sadiq visited yet more cities. As he had not yet visited the western part of America, he intended to depart from the west coast for India via Japan. That would also enable him to convey the message of Islam in western America, but the delay of travel expenses from Qadian made him give up this idea and he ended up visiting neighbouring areas instead.

By April, he was in the USA and his photo appeared in the Moslem Sunrise of April-May 1923. He wrote articles for the ROR also.

He also brought this message, which was published in the Moslem Sunrise

In early July 1923, Mufti Muhammad Sadiq was in Ashland, Kentucky and Huntington, West Virginia. Local newspapers Ashland Daily Independent and The Sunday Advertiser Huntington published his interviews (The Moslem Sunrise, July 1923, issue 4, p. 275). Travelling further, he reached Williamson, West Virginia and met some Muslims working as coal miners (Al Fazl, 4 September 1923). Logan, West Virginia was his next stop where he was invited by some locals.

In the Moslem World of July-1923 (pages 403-4o4), there is a brief excerpt from the Review of Religions about “Islam in Chicago”. In this quotation, Mufti Muhammad Sadiq and his work in Chicago is mentioned, the Qadiani’s have bought a house and are using it as a temple/office/residence. The Moslem Sunrise Newspaper is also headquartered therein. The alleged new converts are mentioned, and how they are white and negro, some Christian clergy have also allegedly converted. Mufti Muhammad Sadiq is working full time at meeting people and giving speeches and etc. Brother Muhammad Din (B.A.) has also recently arrived is set to replace Mufti Sadiq. In July of 1933, The Moslem World Magazine published an article on “American Negro Mohammedans,”[See no. 3 (1933): 272-284 by Pierre Crabites], this seems to be a story about some American Negroes that moved to Egypt, the Ahmadiyya Movement is not mentioned at all.

In Aug of 1923, Mufti Muhammad Sadiq was wanted by the police of Philadelphia for having sex and impregnating a married woman (the crime of stealing another man’s wife or Bigamy?). The case was filed by Joseph Erazium, who is a Christian Armenian immigrant and owner of a restaurant in Philadelphia. The woman is Edith V. Hoffman (her name was written as Edith Hoffman Erazium Sadiq)(See the Philadelphia Inquirer of Friday, Aug-31, 1923). Erazium only found Edith V. Hoffman when her name appeared in The Philadelphia Inquirer of Wednesday, Aug-22-1923 and it stated that Edith V. Hoffman was married to Dr. Mufti Sadiq. The newspaper even gave the address (3940 Walnut St) where she and her husband Dr. Mufti Sadiq and their 2-week old daughter could be found. They had came to Philadephia from Chicago (most likely to escape the shame). In roughly Aug-8-1923, Mufti Sadiq’s alleged wife Edith Hoffman gave birth to their daughter and named her Noor (Arabic for light). This means that Edith Hoffman got pregnant by Mufti Sadiq in Dec. of 1922 in Chicago (the same month that she got married). This daughter (Noor) was the first ever Ahmadi born in the USA.

On 8 September 1923, Mufti Muhammad Sadiq travelled by ship from America to Europe, staying a few weeks in France. He landed in British India on Sep­tember 18, 1923, and arrived in Darul Aman on December 4, 1923 in the afternoon.

The Times of Shrevport, Louisiana reports on 05 Nov 1923, Mon ·Page 6 that Maulvi Muhammad Din has converted 650 people to Qadianism and has enrolled in the University of Chicago. See also, The Greensboro Record of 28 Oct 1923, Sun ·Page 23. This was reported in over 20 newspapers across American, from the west to the east coast.

In Mufti Muhammad Sadiq’s report in Al Fazl, dated 9 October 1923, he mentioned his stay and preaching activities in Washington DC, Philadelphia and New York. On Oct-21-1923, he seems to have given a speech and taken a photo at the Institute of Engineers Paris, France (See The Moslem Sunrise of Jan-1924). It seems that Mufti Sadiq spent 2 weeks therein. He was scheduled to land in India on Nov-23-1923. Thus, it seems that Mufti Sadiq was in France for more than 2 weeks. Ahmadiyya sources allege that Mufti Sadiq converted 700 people to Qadianism during his 3.5 years in the USA. He was first travelling from Paris to Marseilles, and then from there to India.

Per the ROR of Nov-Dec-1923, Muftree Muhammad Sadiq arrived in India on 11-23-1923 and arrived in Qadian on 12-4-23.
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1924

Maulvi Muhammad Din is mentioned in the “Effingham Daily Record” of 26 Jul 1924, Sat ·Page 1 along with Sheikh Ahmad Din. It seems that Maulvi Muhammad Din visited St. Louis in the summer of 1924.

On 9-24-1924, Maulvi Muhammad Din meets up with his Khalifa in London and even gives a speech that was written by someone else (See ROR of Nov-1924). The Daily Telegraph of London of 04 Oct 1924, Sat ·Page 5 alleges that Maulvi Muhammad Din translated a speech of his Khalifa.

Maulvi Muhammad Din returns to British India. An Ahmadi living in America by the name of Dr. Muhammad Yousaf took over until 1928 (See page 52).
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1925

In the ROR of 1925 (all 12 months), only one report is given on Ahmadiyya in America, it’s in the ROR of May-1925 and the Ahmadiyya editors confused Sheikh Ahmad Din with Abdullah Din aka J.L. Mott and discusses the missionary work of Ahmadiyya in St. Louis. Chicago is not mentioned at all, interestingly, all 12 months ran the 4448 Wabash Ave, Chicago address and gave the world the impression that his property was still in control of the Ahmadi’s.
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1926

The ROR of Jan-1926 mentions the Ahmadiyya mission in Chicago and how it is aimed at the Negroes. The ROR of Jan-1926 has a letter by Sheikh Ahmad Din about his work in St. Louis. The 2nd Khalifa’s response is also given, the letter is dated Oct-10-1925 and the 2nd Khalifa says that he hasn’t heard from Ahmadi’s in the USA for quite a while. The 2nd Khalifa mentions how he hasn’t heard from him in a long time.

In Nov. of 1926, Bro Mohd. Y. Khan visited NY and gave some speeches (see ROR of March-1927). He stayed there for 3 weeks. He went to Indianapolis right after and he claims that there are barely a few Qadiani’s therein. He stayed in Indianapolis for 3 weeks also. He alleges that 2 Ahmadi’s have been managing his mission in Chicago as he toured. Sheikh Ahmad Din is also mentioned as well as his work in St. Louis.

By 1926, according to the Indianapolis Recorder, the Ahmadiyya had a mission in Indianapolis. It was located at 1115 Fayette Street, which was occupied, according to the 1927 city directory, by one Koram Elihee. This was a small, shotgun house, situated behind the color line near what today is 10^thStreet and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, south of Methodist Hospital. By 1929, Koram Elihee moved the mission to 1846 Boulevard Place, a duplex/split house which was located next door to the Alpha Home for Colored Women. Now spelled Karm Alahee, this leader was listed in the city directory as “mgr [manager], Ahmadia Moslem Mission.”

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In 1926, via the famous Muslim World Magazine, a woman named Mary Caroline Holmes wrote about the failures of Ahmadiyya in America. Mary Caroline Holmes explained how MGA claimed to be Krishna, the Marham-i-Eisa medicine and how the Jesus in India (Kashmir) theory. She discusses the Lahori-Ahmadi mission in the UK (at Woking) and the Lahori-Ahmadi mosque in Berlin, Germany. Mary Caroline Holmes mentions the famous “Highland Park Mosque” and how Mufti Muhammad Sadiq was the reason why it failed, since he poisoned the Muslims of Highland Park and Detroit with Qadiani beliefs, which were the polar opposite of Islam. She mentions how Mufti Muhammad Sadiq was run out of Highland Park and how he moved back to Chicago and had lots of money and bought a house which he made into “Al-Masjid”. She curiously mentions how the adhan is not recited by a man, the Qadiani-Ahmadi’s in 1926 were using a phonograph for the adhan. Mary Caroline Holmes alleges that only negroes have converted to Ahmadiyya, 900 of them and that the newspaper “The Moslem Sunrise” has ceased to exist. She says that Mohemmad Yusuf Khan is working as the “Missionary-in-Charge”. She claims that a few negroes are converting to Islam as a result of their persecution by whites in America.
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Mohammed Yousaf (Dr. Muhammad Yusuf Khan) is mentioned in the ROR of Feb-1927 as “in-charge” of the Chicago mission. He gives a list of 25 converts. He also has an essay which seems to have been published in “The Indianapolis” newspaper. He seems to be representing the Ahmadia Mission. He is also mentioned in the ROR of March-1927 as the “Missionary-in-Charge” of the Chicago branch of Ahmadi’s. Sheikh Muhammad Yousaf Khan, an honorary missionary of the US reached Jhelum, Pakistan on 12-15-1927, after seven years of missionary work. He was given rousing welcome by Ahmadis at railway station. He addressed to people gathered and thanked them. (Al-Fazl, 7 January 1928, pp. 1-2).

There seems to have been Lahori-Ahmadi’s in California in the late 1920’s. Mirza Daud Baig (the son of Dr. Mirza Yacub Baig) was living in San Francisco in 1927 and even took care of a regular Muslim man named Maulana Barkatullah.

It seems that in April-May of 1927, a Professor named Andrew T. Hoffert (who was working at Chicago University) wrote about the Ahmadiyya Movement and its operations. Andrew T. Hoffert claims to have visited the Mission house on 4448 Wabash Ave and even entered several homes of the Negro’s that had converted to Qadianism. He claimed that Ahmadiyya was a product of Western culture, Christian missionaries and Islamic reform and many other things. Hoffert visited the Ahmadiyya headquarters in 1927 and revealed that there were 60-70 active members of the Ahmadiyya Community, the vast majority Negroes. Hoffert claims that Ahmadiyya has spread to Chicago, Detroit, Indianapolis and St. Louis. He claims that in NY there was some membership too, but it dwindled over the years. He visited the Chicago mission on Wabash and observed barely 25-40 active members attending the various meetings (See Andrew T. Hoffert, “The Moslem Movement in America,” The Moslem World, 20 (1930): 309).  His essay on Ahmadiyya was published verbatim in the ROR of Dec-1927. It was initially published in the “The Messenger”, dated 9 (May 1927): 141, 160; John Van Ess, “A Moslem Mosque in Chicago,” Neglected Arabia 141 (1927): 13-15. The title of the article was “Moslem Propaganda”. He also wrote about the Ahmadiyya in 1930, via the Muslim World Magazine (See scans in the below). This was reproduced in ROR of Aug-Sep-1930.

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Who is Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali? – ahmadiyyafactcheckblog

Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali was sent by the 2nd Khalifa, he was a Qadiani-Ahmadi missionary and sent to the USA wherein he served from 1928 to 1948. He was relieved in 1948 by Khalil Ahmad Nasir.

The Ahmadiyya Movement claims that he held the M.A. Degree, however, this is most likely a lie. He mostly worked out of State street in Chicago, illinois. He was also the main editor with the Moslem Sunrise. The Moslem Sunrise ceased to publish from late 1924 to 1930, it was Sufi Bengalee who re-started it. In the ROR of Oct-1932 he is listed as a graduate degree holder, (M.A.). Also spelled Sufi M.R. Bengalee.

The Ahmadiyya Movement recently admitted that the FBI did connect Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali and Zafrullah Khan with Master Fard and Elijah Muhammad. In this video Dr. Fanusie explains how Ahmadiyya created the Nation of Islam. At 2:40 seconds, she says that Master Fard Muhammad was sent to America on a secret underground Lahori-Ahmadi assignment in 1930. In another video she talks about the same thing, that Lahori-Ahmadis created Elijah Muhammad, at the 4:41 mark. Check out Yasir Qadhi explaining how Ahmadiyya infiltrated the USA in the 1930’s herein (17:35 timestamp). Check out my essay on Malcolm X and the Ahmadiyya Movement herein. Check out my tiktok with combined clips herein.
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By 1926, according to the Indianapolis Recorder, the Ahmadiyya had a mission in Indianapolis. It was located at 1115 Fayette Street, which was occupied, according to the 1927 city directory, by one Koram Elihee. This was a small, shotgun house, situated behind the color line near what today is 10^thStreet and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, south of Methodist Hospital. By 1929, Koram Elihee moved the mission to 1846 Boulevard Place, a duplex/split house which was located next door to the Alpha Home for Colored Women. Now spelled Karm Alahee, this leader was listed in the city directory as “mgr [manager], Ahmadia Moslem Mission.” 

“Evening Star” or maybe called “The Sunday Star” of 27 Jan 1929, Sun ·Page 26

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All of a sudden, in March-1929, Mr. Muhammad Yusuf Khan started calling himself a “Sufi”. The Dayton Herald of Monday, March-18, 1929 reports. They also allege that Sufi M. Yusuf Khan is giving 6 lectures at the Gibbons Hotel in Dayton, Ohio. He seems to be focusing on Sufism.

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Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali is mentioned in the Daily Maroon (A newspaper for the University of Chicago), of November 8, 1929. He was supposed to give a lecture on the Arabain-Jewish controversy in Palestine (See ROR of July-1929).
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He visits Indianapolis, Indiana and tried to get converts to Ahmadiyya.

Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali is mentioned in the ROR of Aug-Sep-1930. They mentioned the return of the Moslem Sunrise too. 56 East Congress St. Suite 1307, Chicago, Ill., U.S.A.

In 1930, the same year that Sufi Bengalee decided to visit, at least 12 Muslim men and women in Indianapolis donated a total of $51–the equivalent of over $700 today–toward the publication of the movement newspaper. Bengalee’s visit was important enough to attract the attention of both the Indianapolis Star and the Indianapolis Recorder. During his interviews with the Star, Bengalee emphasized the unique nature of Ghulam Ahmad: “We believe that Ahmad is the prophet of the age, and that he has brought Islam back to its original purity.” The article in the Recorder was the more critical one, emphasizing the differences between Christian and the Ahmadi Muslim teachings about Jesus. The article’s lead was, “That Christ did not die on the cross, but after his apparent death escaped and lived in old age in [the] northern part of India is the assertion of Dr. Sufi M. R. Bengalee.” The Recorder was referring to the Ahmadi belief, shared by many followers of metaphysical and esoteric groups, that Jesus had immigrated to India after the events that Christians commemorate as the Crucifixion and Easter. Bengalee also told the Recorder that believing in Islam “requires belief in the founders of all religions, including Christ, Moses, Buddha and Krishna whom he declares are common beneficiaries of mankind.”  Though not a belief shared by most Muslims around the world, this assertion was not unusual within the world of metaphysical religions, including what would become known later as New Age religion. Such religious ideas were more popular in the 1920s among Americans, of various racial backgrounds, than one might imagine. But the Recorder, which favored a more traditional Christian understanding, would have none of it, declaring that “the divinity of Jesus Christ is attacked by the Islam leader, who admits, however, that the Saviour was a prophet.” The newspaper did appreciate the fact that Bengalee preached against racial discrimination, noting his opposition to public segregation.

In the Moslem Sunrise of Dec-1930, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali mentions all 4 Mission’s of the Ahmadiyya Movement in the USA. This includes the mission at 2040 Rose St. Pittsburgh, PA, which is operated by M. Y. Khan. It also includes a location at 928 W. 7th St. Cincinatti, OH. which is ran and operated by a man named Mr. A.H. Khan. The 4th location in the USA is operated by Brother T. Ahmad at 350 W. 16th St. Indianapolis, IN. Missions are also mentioned in St. Louis, Washington and Detroit.
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In the Moslem Sunrise of April-July-1931, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali mentions all 4 Mission’s of the Ahmadiyya Movement in the USA. This includes the mission at 2222 Webster Ave Pittsburgh, PA, which is operated by M. Y. Khan. It also includes a location at 928 W. 7th St. Cincinatti, OH. which is ran and operated by a man named Mr. A.H. Khan. The 4th location in the USA is operated by Brother T. Ahmad at 350 W. 16th St. Indianapolis, IN.

The Moslem Sunrise of April-July-1931 also alleged that Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali has been touring NY and trying to get converts, he also went to Connecticut, Virginia and Pennsylvania.

The ROR of Aug-1931 alleges that Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali is touring America and preaching, he went to Boise, Idaho. Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali is mentioned in the ROR of Aug-1931, it is alleged that he gave a speech to 2000 people. The topic of the speech was the “Race Problem”, it was given at the Metropolitan Community Church on June-30th. It was posted in the Chicago Defender newspaper.

In the ROR of Oct-1931, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali’s work in American is discussed.

On Dec-12-1931, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali visited Indianapolis again (See Moslem Sunrise of Apr-July-1932, page 16). On December 12, 1931, Bengalee visited Hurd and some of his friends at Hurd’s Indianapolis home. “We discussed religion for four full hours and I was convinced of the Truth of Islam,” Hurd explained. The next day, on Dec. 13, Hurd went to the mission and officially embraced Islam. Bengalee’s visit convinced at least one White Hoosier, and perhaps more, to convert to Islam. Born in 1876, Haze Hurd was an Indianapolis carpenter who came to believe in what he regarded as the religious truths that Bengalee was teaching. As Hurd wrote in the Moslem Sunrise in 1932, “the spiritual truths that he propounded in his engaging way went straight to my heart.” Hurd liked the fact that in the Ahmadi interpretation of Islam, the founders of all world religions, including not only Judaism and Christianity but also Hinduism and Buddhism, were honored. “I found that Islam is the embodiment of all religions, purified of all the corruptions that have gathered into them,” he declared. Bengalee’s visit was important enough to attract the attention of both the Indianapolis Star and the Indianapolis Recorder. During his interviews with the Star, Bengalee emphasized the unique nature of Ghulam Ahmad: “We believe that Ahmad is the prophet of the age, and that he has brought Islam back to its original purity.” The article in the Recorder was the more critical one, emphasizing the differences between Christian and the Ahmadi Muslim teachings about Jesus. The article’s lead was, “That Christ did not die on the cross, but after his apparent death escaped and lived in old age in [the] northern part of India is the assertion of Dr. Sufi M. R. Bengalee.” The Recorder was referring to the Ahmadi belief, shared by many followers of metaphysical and esoteric groups, that Jesus had immigrated to India after the events that Christians commemorate as the Crucifixion and Easter. Bengalee also told the Recorderthat believing in Islam “requires belief in the founders of all religions, including Christ, Moses, Buddha and Krishna whom he declares are common beneficiaries of mankind.”  Though not a belief shared by most Muslims around the world, this assertion was not unusual within the world of metaphysical religions, including what would become known later as New Age religion. Such religious ideas were more popular in the 1920s among Americans, of various racial backgrounds, than one might imagine. But the Recorder, which favored a more traditional Christian understanding, would have none of it, declaring that “the divinity of Jesus Christ is attacked by the Islam leader, who admits, however, that the Saviour was a prophet.” The newspaper did appreciate the fact that Bengalee preached against racial discrimination, noting his opposition to public segregation.

After World War II, the movement’s popularity among African American and White Hoosiers declined. Many Hoosier converts became Sunni Muslims, deciding to follow the majoritarian tradition in Islam, while others joined the Nation of Islam, the African American group led by Elijah Muhammad. Ahmadi Muslims remained in Indianapolis, but the majority of them today trace their ethnic roots to South Asia, the birthplace of the movement.

The conversion story of Indianapolis resident Haze Hurd (Abdul Hameed). 

Bengalee’s visit convinced at least one White Hoosier, and perhaps more, to convert to Islam. Born in 1876, Haze Hurd was an Indianapolis carpenter who came to believe in what he regarded as the religious truths that Bengalee was teaching. As Hurd wrote in the Moslem Sunrise in 1932, “the spiritual truths that he propounded in his engaging way went straight to my heart.” On December 12, 1931, Bengalee visited Hurd and some of his friends at Hurd’s Indianapolis home. “We discussed religion for four full hours and I was convinced of the Truth of Islam,” Hurd explained. Hurd liked the fact that in the Ahmadi interpretation of Islam, the founders of all world religions, including not only Judaism and Christianity but also Hinduism and Buddhism, were honored. “I found that Islam is the embodiment of all religions, purified of all the corruptions that have gathered into them,” he declared. The next day, on Dec. 13, Hurd went to the mission and officially embraced Islam.

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In the Moslem Sunrise of Oct-1931/Jan-1932, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali alleges to have toured and given speeches in Chicago, Pittsburgh-Pennsylvania, Indianapolis-Indiana, St. Louis-MO, Grand Rapids-Dowagiac-Detroit, Michigan and Gary, Indiana. Bengali claims that have had Ahmadi’s meet up in 11 places around America to celebrate the “Life of the Prophet”. 2 in Chicago, 1 each in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Indianapolis, Kansas City, East St. Louis, Cincinatti, Pittsburgh and Washington, Pennsylvania. Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali mentions all 6 Mission’s of the Ahmadiyya Movement in the USA. This includes the mission at 2222 Webster Ave Pittsburgh, PA, which is operated by M. Y. Khan. It also includes a location at 928 W. 7th St. Cincinatti, OH. which is ran and operated by a man named Mr. N.A. Halik. The 4th location in the USA is operated by Brother T. Ahmad at 350 W. 16th St. Indianapolis, IN. The 5th is a new mission in Detroit, at 537 Hendrie St. The 6th is another new mission in Kansas City (MO), at 913 Woodland Ave.

Also in the Moslem Sunrise of Oct-1931/Jan-1932 (see page 18), you will see how Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali told the Crane College Javelin Newspaper that there were 20,000 Muslims in the USA, of which 2,000 were Ahmadi’s, that’s 10% (a total lie). Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali also told the Dowagiac Daily News that the Moslem Sunrise Newspaper had a circulation of 20,000 members. Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali alleges that there are 50 Muslims in Grand Rapids and he plans to try to convert them to Qadianiat. Bengali also told the Grand Rapids Herald that there were 2000 Ahmadi’s in the USA.

In June (23-25th) of 1932, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali was in Cleveland lecturing at different halls (See the Moslem Sunrise of Oct-1931/Jan-1932, pages 18-20).

Sufi Bengalee visited the Indianapolis again in 1932. According to the Star, Bengalee conducted “a series of services on the religion of Islam. . . at 8 o’clock on Friday and Sunday nights in the Ahmadiyya Moslem Mission, 1419 Roosevelt Avenue.” The mission had now moved out of its manager’s house to the former site of the Emmanuel Baptist Church.

In the Moslem Sunrise of Apr-July-1932 (published in Aug-1932), Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali mentions all 6 missions of the Ahmadiyya Movement in the USA. This includes the mission at 2222 Webster Ave Pittsburgh, PA, which is operated by M. Y. Khan. It also includes a location at 928 W. 7th St. Cincinatti, OH. which is ran and operated by a man named Mr. N.A. Malik. The 4th location in the USA is operated by Brother T. Ahmad at 350 W. 16th St. Indianapolis, IN. The 5th is a new mission in Detroit, at 537 Hendrie St. The 6th is another new mission in Kansas City (MO), at 913 Woodland Ave.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, August 1, 1932. Dr. M. Yusuf Khan (pictured) in 1933 officiated at Saed Akmal’s short-lived second marriage.

He has an essay in the ROR of Oct-1932 entitled, “The Holy Prophet and Polygamy”.

In Nov-1932, all Ahmadiyya centers in America celebrated “Prophets-Day”, this is mentioned in the In the Moslem Sunrise of Oct-1932/Jan-1933, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali made sure all the Ahmadiyya centers held these meetings. Brother Omar Khan is mentioned as someone who gave speeches and Robert E. Barclay.

In Dec-1932, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali was in Austin, Texas and giving speeches (See the Moslem Sunrise of April-July-1933, published in Oct-1933).
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In the Moslem Sunrise of Oct-1932/Jan-1933, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali mentions 6 missions of the Ahmadiyya Movement in the USA. This includes the mission at 2222 Webster Ave Pittsburgh, PA, which is operated by M. Y. Khan. It also includes a location at 928 W. 7th St. Cincinatti, OH. which is ran and operated by a man named N.A. Malik (this guy is new). The 4th location in the USA has moved from 350 W. 16th St. Indianapolis, IN. to 1419 Roosevelt Ave and it is no longer operated by Brother T. Ahmad, no new name is listed. The 5th is a new mission in Detroit, at 537 Hendrie St. The 6th is another new mission in Kansas City (MO), at 913 Woodland Ave.

In the Moslem World magazine of Jan-1933 (page 90) you will find the famous short paragraph on “Islam in Pittsburgh”. This paragraph is written by “The United Presbyterian” (newspaper). One of the book sellers/peddlers who work with this newspaper has recently observed a Muslim missionary looking for converts among the negroes of Pittsburgh and pointing at Christianity and calling out their use of slavery. Also pointing out that in Islam, all are brothers. They also mention how these “Muslims in Pittsburgh” believe that Jesus died in India.

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A woman named Nina Stauffer is mentioned in the ROR of May-1933 as an American convert to Ahmadiyya, she has an essay on Religion and Art. She doesn’t seem to have been ever heard of again in the history of Ahmadiyya. The same Nina Stauffer has another essay in the Moslem Sunrise of Oct-1933/Jan-1934. She has another essay in the ROR of Jan/Feb-1934 entitled, “Islam and Science”. And July-1934. And In the Moslem Sunrise of Oct-1932/Jan-1933.

“During the year, 115 lectures were delivered at various clubs, churches and societies with the number of audiences ranging between 500 and 3,000. Fifteen of these lectures focused on the life of the Holy Prophet^sa – a topic, for obvious reasons, of great importance in this day and age and the best approach in the propagation of Islam. Such absurdities are attributed to the character of the Holy Prophet^sa that the image of Islam is badly distorted; it is only through presenting to the public the true beautiful character of the Holy Prophet^sa that the allegations can be addressed.”

In July of 1933, The Moslem World Magazine published an article on “American Negro Mohammedans,”[See no. 3 (1933): 272-284 by Pierre Crabites], this seems to be a story about some American Negroes that moved to Egypt, the Ahmadiyya Movement is not mentioned at all.

He is mentioned in the ROR of Aug-1933, as well as his missionary work in America. He seems to have just returned from a preaching tour of Michigan, wherein he tried to convert Syrian Muslims to Ahmadiyya and failed. He also travelled to Indianapolis and Detroit. He alleges to have converted 60 people to Ahmadiyya in 1933. “The Manager” at the Islamic Center wrote a report on Islam in the Americas and mentioned the Ahmadiyya mission in Chicago, Cincinatti and Pittsburgh.

Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali is mentioned in the ROR of Sep-1933, he will be representing the Ahmadiyya Movement at a “Conference of Religions”, during Chicago’s Second World Fair, June-Nov-1933. The 2nd Khalifa sent his warm greeting via cable (See the Moslem Sunrise of Apr/July-1933, published in Oct-1933, see page 43). This event was also called “World Fellowship of Faiths” and the first day of events was Aug-27-1933 (see Sep-ROR). Per the Moslem Sunrise of Apr/July-1933 (published in Oct-1933, see page 15), Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali had a speech from the 2nd Khalifa and read it out. The 2nd Khalifa called it the “World Fellowship of Faiths”. Zafrullah Khan also gave a speech at the 2nd Parliament of Religions, organized by the World Fellowship of Faiths at Chicago, ill, USA, which was held in Aug-Sep-1933 (See ROR of May-1934) on Friday Sep-1-1933. It was held in the Hotel Morrison (Chicago).  Dr. Muhammad Yusuf was also there and an official delegate of the Ahmadiyya Movement. He gave a speech on Sep-5-1933 on “Overcoming Racial and Religious Prejudices”. It seems that in this same time frame, Zafrullah Khan met with Elijah Muhammad. In this video Dr. Fanusie explains how Ahmadiyya created the Nation of Islam. At 2:40 seconds, she says that Master Fard Muhammad was sent to America on a secret underground Lahori-Ahmadi assignment in 1930. In another video she talks about the same thing, that Lahori-Ahmadis created Elijah Muhammad, at the 4:41 mark. Check out Yasir Qadhi explaining how Ahmadiyya infiltrated the USA in the 1930’s herein (17:35 timestamp). Check out my essay on Malcolm X and the Ahmadiyya Movement herein. Check out my tiktok with combined clips herein.

This photo is courtesy of the Moslem Sunrise of Nov-1934. 

The ROR of Sep-1933, has a report from Dr. Muhammad Yusuf from America about the spread of Ahmadiyya in Cleveland, Ohio, they allege to have 300 Ahmadi’s in Cleveland. Dr. Muhammad Yusuf gave 4 lectures at the Ahmadiyya Hall. He also mentions how Sheikh Nasir Ahmad and Sheikh Muhammad Omar (Omar Ahmad of Braddock?) are working with him, both were formerly Christian priests. Dr. Muhammad Yusuf also alleges that some Turks and Arab Muslims might have converted to Ahmadiyya and caused a stir.

The ROR of Nov-1933 has a report from Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali wherein he tells how Zafrullah Khan stayed briefly in Chicago and went back to Toronto, Canada on Sep-7-1933. By the time this edition of the ROR was published, Zafrullah Khan was in England. Zafrullah Khan is doing some type of work with some “Joint Select Committee”. Zafrullah Khan is expected to be back in British-India the 3rd week of December. Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali escorted Zafrullah Khan to Detroit on his way out of America.

Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali is mentioned in the Daily Maroon, of October 20, 1933.

In the Moslem Sunrise of Oct-1933/Jan-1934, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali was in Minneapolis in Dec-1933.
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Amjad Khan claims that there were 20,000 Ahmadi’s in the USA by 1933 – ahmadiyyafactcheckblog

In an article that he published on February 15, 2020, Amjad Khan lied to the world at claimed that there were 20,000 Ahmadi’s in the USA in roughly 1933. He gave no references. Amjad Mahmood Khan, an adjunct professor of law at University of California at Los Angeles, is national spokesperson for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA. The views expressed in this commentary do not necessarily reflect those of Religion News Service.
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In the Moslem Sunrise of Oct-1933/Jan-1934, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali mentions 6 missions of the Ahmadiyya Movement in the USA. This includes the mission at 2222 Webster Ave Pittsburgh, PA, which is operated by M. Y. Khan. It also includes a location at 928 W. 7th St. Cincinatti, OH. which is ran and operated by a man named N.A. Malik (this guy is new). The 4th location in the USA has moved from 350 W. 16th St. Indianapolis, IN. to 1419 Roosevelt Ave and it is no longer operated by Brother T. Ahmad, no new name is listed. The 5th is a new mission in Detroit, at 537 Hendrie St. The 6th is another new mission in Kansas City (MO), at 913 Woodland Ave.

Dannin tells us that during early 1934 there was growing resentment among a number of African-American Ahmadis towards Dr. Sufi Muhammad Yusuf Khan. Some believed that he had been exploiting them for personal profit.

In Feb of 1934, he was in St. Paul, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali alleges that there are 3000 Ahmadi’s in the USA to the press. Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali was also in Cedar Rapids (See also the ROR of May-1934) and again he alleged that there are 3000 Ahmadi’s in the USA to the press. In March-1934, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali was in Grand Haven (See the Moslem Sunrise of Oct-1933/Jan-1934). He seems to be touring other places too. 

Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali is mentioned in the ROR of May-1934. He alleges that 22 American’s have become Qadiani-Ahmadi’s. He is mentioned in the ROR of Aug-1934, his headquarters are in Chicago. Zafrullah Khan is also mentioned, in fact, his speech at the 2nd Parliament of Religions, organized by the World Fellowship of Faiths is in the ROR. The Moslem Sunrise of Nov-1934 alleges that Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali was in Cedar Rapids on a preaching tour towards Syrian immigrants. Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali alleges that Buddha, Krishna and Confucius are also prophets that Jesus died at age 120 in India and is really Yuz Asaf.

The ROR of Aug-1934 reports on Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali and his tour of Cedar Rapids, “The Cedar Rapid Gazette of March-25-1934 is quoted.

Maulvi Muhammad Yusuf Khan was expelled from the Ahmadiyya Movement in 1934 (see Bowen). In fact, in 1950, Rashid Ahmad (African-American pseudo-missionary) asked the 2nd Khalifa (while in Pakistan) if Ahmadi’s were allowed to pray behind Maulvi Muhammad Yusuf Khan. The 2nd Khalifa called him a fraud and said that if he considers himself an Ahmadi, he is free to do so, but don’t waste time with him, he is a fraud type of person. Rashid Ahmad and his editors seem to have written a footnote wherein they confirmed that Muhammad Yusuf Khan was selling “lucky numbers” and “sacred incense,” and charging money for teaching the Qur’an from roughly 1923-1934. Thus, it seems that Muhammad Yusuf Khan was kicked out of Ahmadiyya formally in 1934 and remained as a teacher of Arabic and seller of Muslims fragrances, garments and other Islamic things. However, he stayed in the purview and even attended prayers/and other events at the Ahmadiyya temple in Chicago on Wabash Ave as late as 1946-1948.

The Lahori-Ahmadi’s came into direct contact with the Qadiani-Ahmadi’s in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area in roughly 1935. The Lahori-Ahmadi joint secretary K.S. Chaudhri Manzur Ilahi announced in 1936 that he had been in contact with some Muslims and they might have converted to Lahori-Ahmadiyya. Although the extant evidence is somewhat unclear about the issue, it appears that the person responsible for starting the American mission was an African American convert named Saeed Ahmad. Mr. Ahmad seems to have been from the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania region and more than likely had previously been involved in one of the several different Islamic sects that had been popular in the region over the previous ten years. According to various accounts, in 1934 the region’s Muslim community, which had recently unified under the Qadiani movement, underwent a major schism, and, due to the efforts of Mr. Ahmad and others, the Lahore Ahmadiyya movement gained a significant following in the region. As a result, over the next dozen years the Lahore-influenced region became one of the main centers of mainstream Islam among African Americans, with its influence spreading across the country.

This photo is courtesy of the Moslem Sunrise of Nov-1934. 

In the same edition (Moslem Sunrise of Nov-1934), Zafrullah Khan writes a letter of congratulations to Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali and the Ahmadi’s in the USA as they opened their first ever Mosque (on Wabash).

The Moslem Sunrise of Nov-1934 didn’t give any locations of Ahmadiyya centers in the USA, it was a regular feature of the magazine to list locations in the USA and abroad. However, just 10 month earlier, the Moslem Sunrise of Jan-1934, the Pittsburg branch of pseudo-Ahmadi’s was mentioned and with Muhammad Yusuf Khan as in-charge and with the famous 2222 Webster Ave, Pittsburgh, PA as the location of the mission house. In the very next issue of the Moslem Sunrise (March-1935), a new Pittsburgh location is given, 2008 Wylie Ave, Pittsburgh, PA. This evidence proves that the Ahmadiyya schism did in-fact happen in Pittsburgh in the late summer of 1934. The Moslem Sunrise of Nov-1934 has press notices from Aug-1934 which talk about the new Ahmadiyya Mosque/Temple which opened on Wabash Ave, however, this location was still a private residence, not a purpose-built mosque. Charles Weller was there at the opening ceremony too. Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali alleges that there are 6000 Moslems in Chicago, however, he doesn’t say as to how many are Qadiani’s. Brother Omar was there too. Dr. Harlan Tarbell the scammer/magician was there too.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahmadiyya_in_the_United_States

In Jan of 1935, and from the University of Algiers, a man named G.H. Bousquet wrote a piece in the Moslem World Magazine of Jan-1935, pages 40-44, “Moslem Religious Influences in the United States”. In this essay he mentioned Bahaism in America and its successes as well as the famous Moorish Temple by Noble Drew Ali. G.H. Bousquet also mentioned how Ahmadiyya missionaries were operating in the 1930’s. G.H. Bousquet alleges that in 1933, there were 6 Ahmadiyya centers, (Chicago, Pittsburgh, Cincinatti, Indianapolis, Detroit, Kansas City). G.H. Bousquet mentions how Mufti Muhammad Sadiq started the Moslem Sunrise magazine and how it was stopped in 1924 and was re-started in 1930 by Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali, and he is operating out of State Street in Chicago. G.H. Bousquet surmises that that there are barely a few thousand Ahmadi’s in the USA, of which the vast majority on Negroes. G.H. Bousquet perfectly explains how Ahmadi’s believe that Mirza Ghulam Ahmad is the last prophet. G.H. Bousquet calls Ahmadiyya as disingenuous and a heretical cult which denies that Muhammad (saw) is the final prophet.

On Jan 10-11, 1935, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali was in Sioux City and preaching the Kufri beliefs of Ahmadiyya to the 100 Syrians who were living therein (See the Moslem Sunrise of Oct-1935).

In the Moslem Sunrise of March-1935, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali mentions 8 missions of the Ahmadiyya Movement in the USA. The first being in Chicago. The second being at 1419 Roosevelt Ave Indianapolis, IN. The third at 913 Woodland Ave, Kansas City (MO). The 4th at 537 Hendrie St. Detroit (MI). The 5th at 2008 Wylie Ave, Pittsburgh, (PA). The 6th at 928 W. 7th St. Cincinatti (OH). The 7th is a new mission at 216 S. Euclid Ave, Dayton (OH). The 8th is also a new mission at 5311 Woodland Ave, Cleveland (OH).

The Lahori-Ahmadi’s came into direct contact with the Qadiani-Ahmadi’s in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area in roughly 1935. The Lahori-Ahmadi joint secretary K.S. Chaudhri Manzur Ilahi announced in 1936 that he had been in contact with some Muslims and they might have converted to Lahori-Ahmadiyya. Although the extant evidence is somewhat unclear about the issue, it appears that the person responsible for starting the American mission was an African American convert named Saeed Ahmad. Mr. Ahmad seems to have been from the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania region and more than likely had previously been involved in one of the several different Islamic sects that had been popular in the region over the previous ten years. According to various accounts, in 1934 the region’s Muslim community, which had recently unified under the Qadiani movement, underwent a major schism, and, due to the efforts of Mr. Ahmad and others, the Lahore Ahmadiyya movement gained a significant following in the region. As a result, over the next dozen years the Lahore-influenced region became one of the main centers of mainstream Islam among African Americans, with its influence spreading across the country.

In the Moslem Sunrise of July-1935, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali mentions 8 missions of the Ahmadiyya Movement in the USA. The first being in Chicago. The second being at 1419 Roosevelt Ave Indianapolis, IN. The third at 913 Woodland Ave, Kansas City (MO). The 4th at 537 Hendrie St. Detroit (MI). The 5th at 2008 Wylie Ave, Pittsburgh, (PA). The 6th at 928 W. 7th St. Cincinatti (OH). The 7th is a new mission at 216 S. Euclid Ave, Dayton (OH). The 8th is also a new mission at 5311 Woodland Ave, Cleveland (OH). On May-12-1935, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali was in Hammond, Indiana at some Goodwill Program. On June 6th, 1935, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali was in Stanley, North Dakota and looking for converts to Ahmadiyya. On Aug-9-1935, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali was in Michigan City.

In one conference held on September 1, 1935, Bengalee attempted to give a practical example of favourable race relation among his converts. He introduced a white convert, Muhammad Ahmad, and a black convert, Omar Khan. The two discussed Islamic qualities concerning race relations. Perhaps, the most conspicuous was a conference at the Chicago Temple Building, attended by speakers of various religious and racial backgrounds. The conference which was entitled, “How Can We Overcome Color and Race Prejudice?” was attended by over 2000 people.^[39]

In the Moslem Sunrise of Oct-1935, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali mentions 8 missions of the Ahmadiyya Movement in the USA. The first being in Chicago. The second being at 1419 Roosevelt Ave Indianapolis, IN. The third at 913 Woodland Ave, Kansas City (MO). The 4th at 537 Hendrie St. Detroit (MI). The 5th at 2008 Wylie Ave, Pittsburgh, (PA). The 6th at 928 W. 7th St. Cincinatti (OH). The 7th is a new mission at 216 S. Euclid Ave, Dayton (OH). The 8th is also a new mission at 5311 Woodland Ave, Cleveland (OH).

The Moslem Sunrise of Oct-1935 has an essay from a famous magician/scammer named Dr. Harlan Tarbell. In this essay, he mentions how Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali has been his neighbor for the past 7 years. This seems to be next door to the famous Ahmadiyya temple on Wabash in Chicago. He alleges to have visited the Ahmadiyya center on Sep-8 (the year is unknown, seems like 1935). He claims that a man named Abdur Rahman recited the Quran and then a female Ahmadi (sister Fatima) began talking. Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali then began his speech. Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali talked about his involvement in the”Conference of Religions”, during Chicago’s Second World Fair, June-Nov-1933 and how the Ahmadiyya Movement is working towards solving the issues of race in America. An African-American convert named Omar Khan spoke next, he was followed by a white Moslem, Muhammad Ahmad, his wife is also mentioned, they don’t clarify if she is an Ahmadi or not. Charles F. Weller was allegedly there too and made some strange comments about actually being a Muslim. Dr. Harlan Tarbell spoke also.

Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali returned to Qadian on 12 December 1935, and was sent back to America on 21 October 1936 (he stayed for roughly 11 months), he arrived in Chicago on Dec-10, 1936 (See the Moslem Sunrise of Aug-1937). By 1937, all Ahmadiyya missions had shut down, only the Ahmadiyya temple/house on Wabash Ave in Chicago remained. In the 1940’s there was barely any growth. By 1950, Ahmadiyya in the USA had totally failed, barely 200 members remained, 5 mission houses, NO MOSQUES. They promptly moved the headquarters of the community to Washington D.C.
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1936

Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali returned to Qadian on 12 December 1935, and was sent back to America on 21 October 1936 (he stayed for roughly 11 months), he arrived in Chicago on Dec-10, 1936 (See the Moslem Sunrise of Aug-1937). By 1937, all Ahmadiyya missions had shut down, only the Ahmadiyya temple/house on Wabash Ave in Chicago remained. In the 1940’s there was barely any growth. By 1950, Ahmadiyya in the USA had totally failed, barely 200 members remained, 5 mission houses, NO MOSQUES. They promptly moved the headquarters of the community to Washington D.C.

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1937
(Friday Sermon of Hazrat Khalifatul-Masih II dated 15 November 1937, published in Al-Fazl, 18 November 1937, pp. 5-6, Tarikh-e-Aḥmadiyyat by Dost Muhammad, Vol. 7, p. 82)
Oct2022_Apr2023-EnglishSection.pdf (ahmadiyyagazette.us)

The 2nd Qadiani Khalifa said when a missionary was not allowed to enter USA: We are experiencing many obstacles. A new experience has happened. American government did not
allow entry to our missionary Muhammad Ibrahim Nasir. The plea was that he had faith in polygamy.

In the Aug-1937 edition of the Moslem Sunrise, Titus Smith (aka Noorul Islam) wrote an essay entitled, “Activities of Ahmadiyya Moslem Mosque in Chicago”. He explains how most Ahmadi’s in Chicago are new members, this seems to be referring to the schism which caused lots of African-American’s to leave Ahmadiyya and search for an alternative cult which mixed the Bible with the Quran. He also mentions how Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali had been gone for almost a year and returned to Chicago on Dec-10-1936. Titus Smith (aka Noorul Islam) also mentions how Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali brought his wife and 9-year old daughter. Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali’s wife was pregnant when they arrived and the baby came soon thereafter, most likely Jan. of 1937. Moreover, Titus Smith (aka Noorul Islam) alleges that meetings are held 4 times a week, Juma is held every Friday, members are meeting for congregation prayers only 3 times a week, classes on Islam are held simultaneously. Similar activities are held in Ahmadiyya centers in Kansas City, Indianapolis, Detroit, Cleveland and Pittsburgh.

Via the Moslem Sunrise of Feb-1938, allegedly, “Prophet’s Day” was held on Oct-31, 1937 in Chicago by Ahmadi’s (this essay is by Nina Stauffer). It is also alleged that similar “Prophet’s Day” events were held at other Ahmadiyya centers in Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Indianapolis and Kansas City. Nina Stauffer alleges that this was held at the Ahmadiyya Mosque/temple on Wabash Ave with Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali as the chairman. A Syrian Muslim (not an Ahmadi), Mr. Saleem Nimar recited the Quran. Omar Khan (previously written as Brother Omar) was the first speaker and was called the “President” of the Ahmadi’s in Chicago. Thereafter, Omar Cleveland (white man) gave a lecture. Dr. Tarbell was there too. 
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1938

The Moslem World of Jan-1938 reports (pages 98-99) that Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali and his wife (Attiya) had a baby that was delivered at the German Deaconness Hospital (in Chicago) on April-21.

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The Moslem Sunrise of Feb-1938 gives only one Ahmadiyya location in the USA, 56 Congress St, Suite 1307, Chicago, IL. Nevertheless, there was some additional missionary centers, like the famous mosque/temple on Wabash Ave in Chicago.

In the Moslem Sunrise of May-1938, a convert to Qadianism (Titus Smith aka Noorul Islam) reports that Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali lead the Eid prayer on Feb-11-1938 at the famous Qadiani temple/house/prayer center in Chicago on Wabash (it’s unclear which location in Chicago, they had two). Similar congregations are alleged in Kansas City, Indianapolis, Detroit, Cleveland and Pittsburgh. A woman named Catherin Uber read a poem. Two converts, Brother Omar Khan and Brother Noorudin also gave speeches. Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali has also changed the 2nd location of Ahmadiyya, the mailing address of the Moslem Sunrise from 56 East Congress St, Suite 1307 to now Suite 1102, it seems like the same building but a different office. In Nov-1941 (via Moslem Sunrise), Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali moved to 220 South State St., Suite 1010, this was his new mailing address and office it seems. The 220 South State St. mailing address remained until the fourth quarter of 1949 (see Moslem Sunrise) at which point, there was never a location in Chicago ever given again by the Ahmadiyya Movement until the 3rd Quarter of 1952 (see Moslem Sunrise), which was the famous mosque/temple on Wabash Ave in Chicago. This location was demolished by the Ahmadiyya Movement and rebuilt in the 1990’s as a purpose-built mosque.

In the Moslem Sunrise of Sep-1938 alleges that on Monday, March 21st. 1938, “The Cleveland Plain Dealer” newspaper is quoted to have reported on Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali and his preaching tour of Cleveland. Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali told “The Cleveland Plain Dealer” that he was in town on an invitation from the Moslems at 2491 E. 55th St. Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali was in town for at least 4 days and would leave on Thursday, March 24th, 1938. Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali told “The Cleveland Plain Dealer” that there were 2 million Ahmadi’s in the world (a total lie). The Moslem Sunrise of Sep-1938 also alleges that Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali visited Sioux City on June-7-1938 and gave a speech wherein he called Buddha and Confucious as prophets. On June 16, 1935, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali was in Ross, North Dakota, this was reported by the Minot Daily News, there is a famous mosque therein, some say the first ever mosque built in the USA. Lots of Syrian and Lebanese Muslims (not clear if Shia or Sunni) moved to this area in roughly the 1910-20’s, he talked bad about Ghandi. Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali was looking to convert them. On June 17-1935, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali was in Stanley, North Dakota, he talked bad about Ghandi. 
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1939

The Moslem Sunrise of Jan-1939 only gives one address for Ahmadiyya in America, 56 Congress St, Suite 1102, Chicago, Il. 

The ROR of March-1939 mentions Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali and his missionary work in the USA, also the Moslem Sunrise magazine.

In the Moslem Sunrise of April-1939 Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali only gives one address for Ahmadiyya in America, 56 Congress St, Suite 1102, Chicago, Il.

In the Moslem Sunrise of July-1939, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali only gives one address for Ahmadiyya in America, 56 Congress St, Suite 1102, Chicago, Il. A man named H.J. Young has an essay in the Moslem Sunrise of July-1939. In this essay he talks about the work of Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali in Chicago. Young mentions how from 4-30-1939 thru May-7th-1939 (about 8 days), and in the famous huge auditorium building. Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali gave a speech on “The Palestine Problems”, “The New World Order” and “The Unknown Life of Jesus”. This series of lectures concluded on May-14-1939 (seems like a total of 15 days). Also in the Moslem Sunrise of July-1939, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali was in Pittsburgh, PA and lecturing at his mission’s address: 6311 Frankstown Avenue. Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali alleges to have missions in Chicago, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Detroit, Kansas City, Mo., Washington, PA., he has proselyted among white and black. Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali told the Pittsburgh Courier, “The whites tell me to leave the blacks alone”, “and the blacks tell me not to take my message to the whites”, Sufi says he ends up bringing his message to both.

In the Moslem Sunrise of Oct-1939, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali only gives one address for Ahmadiyya in America, 56 Congress St, Suite 1102, Chicago, Il.

Ramadhan started on Oct-13-1939 and allegedly, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali was leading Tarawih prayers for the first 10 days, however, he became ill and someone else led the congregation (Via the Moslem Sunrise of First Quarter-1940).

Via the Moslem Sunrise of First Quarter-1940, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali was in Logan, West Virginia on Dec-29-1939 and looking to speak to the community of Syrian Muslims (about 50) who were working therein. He stayed until roughly Jan-4-1940 (Via the Moslem Sunrise of First Quarter-1940).
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1940

Via the Moslem Sunrise of First Quarter-1940, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali only gives one address for Ahmadiyya in America, 56 Congress St, Suite 1102, Chicago, Il. On Dec-29-1939, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali was in Logan, West Virginia and looking to speak to the community of Syrian Muslims (about 50) who were working therein. He stayed until roughly Jan-4-1940. Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali was staying at the Aracome Hotel and was giving lectures therein. A letter to the 2nd Qadiani Khalifa is also given in congratulations for his 25 years of Khilafat. Timothy Titus Smith (aka Nurool-Islam) gives a report of the “Activities of the Ahmadiyya Moslem Mosque Chicago”. Ramadhan started on Oct-13-1939 and allegedly, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali was leading Tarawih prayers for the first 10 days, however, he became ill and someone else led the congregation. On Jan-19-1940, Eid-ul-Azha was held at the Chicago Temple/Mosque on Wabash in Chicago. Speeches were given by Bro Omar Cleveland (white man), Bro Omar Khan (black man) and Bro Noorudin. The Moslem Sunrise alleges that similar events were held at Ahmadiyya centers in Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Detroit, Indianapolis, Dayton and Kansas City.

Via the Moslem Sunrise of the 2nd Quarter-1940, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali only gives one address for Ahmadiyya in America, 56 Congress St, Suite 1102, Chicago, Il. Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali was in Springfield, Massachusetts and on April-21-1940 he led some type of religious service at Hotel Charles (See the Springfield Union of April 22, 1940). A few days later, he was in Quincy, Massachusetts and seeking converts (See the Boston Globe of April 26-1940). Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali alleged to have converted 5-10k people to Ahmadiyya since 1920 (a total lie). Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali then left for Boston.

Via the Moslem Sunrise of 3rd Quarter-1940, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali only gives one address for Ahmadiyya in America, 56 Congress St, Suite 1107, Chicago, Il.

Via the Moslem Sunrise of 4th Quarter-1940, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali only gives one address for Ahmadiyya in America, 56 Congress St, Suite 1107, Chicago, Il. 

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1941

The ROR of Feb-1941 reports on his missionary work in the USA.

Via the Moslem Sunrise of First Quarter-1941, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali only gives one address for Ahmadiyya in America, 56 Congress St, Suite 1107, Chicago, Il. It is also alleged that Ahmadi women in the USA have organized themselves into Lajna Ima’illah in Chicago, Kansas City, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Dayton and Youngstown. “Life of Muhammad” by Sufi M.R. Bengalee is heavily promoted and soon to be published.

The ROR of July-1941 reports that Sufi M.R. Bengalee recently visited Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The ROR alleges that many Americans gave money towards Tahrik-i-Jadid. An ahmadiyya book, “Tomb of Jesus Christ” is mentioned as a marketing tool. Sufi M.R. Bengalee is called a Reverend, and he continued on his tour and went to Youngtown, Cleveland and Indianapolis.

In Nov-1941 (via Moslem Sunrise), Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali moved to 220 South State St., Suite 1010, this was his new mailing address and office it seems. From 1930 to 1938 Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali was using 56 East Congress St, Suite 1307, and from 1939 to 1941 used 56 East Congress St, Suite 1102, it seems like the same building but a different office. The 220 South State St. mailing address remained until the fourth quarter of 1949 (see Moslem Sunrise). In 1952 (See 3rd Quarter of 1952 (see Moslem Sunrise), the famous mosque/temple on Wabash Ave in Chicago was listed as the Qadiani-Ahmadi location in Chicago. This location was demolished by the Ahmadiyya Movement and rebuilt in the 1990’s as a purpose-built mosque. “Life of Muhammad” by Sufi M.R. Bengalee is published and available via the headquarters of the Ahmadiyya in the USA and via the Moslem Sunrise newspaper.
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1942

Via the Moslem Sunrise of First Quarter-1942, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali gave 220 South State St., Suite 1010 as the only mailing address for the Ahmadiyya Movement in the USA. Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali’s first book, “Life of Muhammad” is briefly reviewed by H.J. Young.

The ROR of May-1942 alleges that Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali toured Cleveland in Dec-1941. They allege that 4 people became Ahmadi, they called him a Reverend again!

The ROR of June-1942 has an essay by him entitled, “Muhammad and Polygamy”, (reproduced from “Life of Muhammad” by Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali. There is also a book review in the ROR. It also reports on Ahmadiyya in America and alleges that Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali led the Eid prayer. It also mentions how the Ahmadiyya newspaper, the Moslem Sunrise is struggling to get sales. Allegedly, 17 people converted to Ahmadiyya in some intervening period.

Via the Moslem Sunrise of 2nd Quarter-1942, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali gave 220 South State St., Suite 1010 as the only mailing address for the Ahmadiyya Movement in the USA. Nina A. Stauffer wrote a brief review on “Life of Muhammad” by Sufi M.R. Bengalee.

Via the Moslem Sunrise of 3rd Quarter-1942, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali gave 220 South State St., Suite 1010 as the only mailing address for the Ahmadiyya Movement in the USA. “Life of Muhammad” by Sufi M.R. Bengalee is promoted heavily.

Via the Moslem Sunrise of 4th Quarter-1942, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali gave 220 South State St., Suite 1010 as the only mailing address for the Ahmadiyya Movement in the USA. “Life of Muhammad” by Sufi M.R. Bengalee is promoted heavily. On Nov-29-1942, Zafrullah Khan (Judge of the Federal Court of India) stopped through Chicago and went to the famous Ahmadiyya temple/mosque on Wabash Ave. Zafrullah Khan was enroute to Quebec wherein he was meeting with War officials with the British Government. Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali alleges that Ahmadi’s from Kansas City, Indianapolis, Cleveland, Baltimore, Pittsburgh and other places also attended. Zafrullah Khan had travelled during WW-2 and had essentially risked his life to get to the USA for this important war conference. The Arabian Young Men’s Club of Chicago invited Zafrullah Khan for dinner on the evening of Nov-29-1942, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali was there too.
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1943

Via the Moslem Sunrise of First Quarter-1943, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali gave 220 South State St., Suite 1010 as the only mailing address for the Ahmadiyya Movement in the USA. “Life of Muhammad” by Sufi M.R. Bengalee is promoted heavily too.

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.

Via the Moslem Sunrise of 2nd Quarter-1943, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali gave 220 South State St., Suite 1010 as the only mailing address for the Ahmadiyya Movement in the USA. “Life of Muhammad” by Sufi M.R. Bengalee is promoted heavily too.

Via the Moslem Sunrise of the 3rd Quarter-1943, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali gave 220 South State St., Suite 1010 as the only mailing address for the Ahmadiyya Movement in the USA. “Life of Muhammad” by Sufi M.R. Bengalee is promoted heavily too.

Via the Moslem Sunrise of 4th Quarter-1943, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali gave 220 South State St., Suite 1010 as the only mailing address for the Ahmadiyya Movement in the USA. “Life of Muhammad” by Sufi M.R. Bengalee is promoted heavily too.
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1944

Via the Moslem Sunrise of the 1st Quarter-1944, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali gave 220 South State St., Suite 1010 as the only mailing address for the Ahmadiyya Movement in the USA. “Life of Muhammad” by Sufi M.R. Bengalee is promoted heavily too.

Via the Moslem Sunrise of the 2nd Quarter-1944, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali gave 220 South State St., Suite 1010 as the only mailing address for the Ahmadiyya Movement in the USA. “Life of Muhammad” by Sufi M.R. Bengalee is promoted heavily too.

Via the Moslem Sunrise of the 3rd Quarter-1944, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali gave 220 South State St., Suite 1010 as the only mailing address for the Ahmadiyya Movement in the USA. “Life of Muhammad” by Sufi M.R. Bengalee is promoted heavily too.

Via the Moslem Sunrise of the 4th Quarter-1944, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali gave 220 South State St., Suite 1010 as the only mailing address for the Ahmadiyya Movement in the USA. “Life of Muhammad” by Sufi M.R. Bengalee is promoted heavily too. 
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1945

Via the Moslem Sunrise of First Quarter-1945, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali gave 220 South State St., Suite 1010 as the only mailing address for the Ahmadiyya Movement in the USA. “Life of Muhammad” by Sufi M.R. Bengalee is promoted heavily too. The 2nd Khalifa’s book, “Nizam-e-Nau”, which translates into english as “The New System” or “New World Order” is quoted and discussed.

Via the Moslem Sunrise of 2nd Quarter-1945, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali gave 220 South State St., Suite 1010 as the only mailing address for the Ahmadiyya Movement in the USA. “Life of Muhammad” by Sufi M.R. Bengalee is promoted heavily too. The 2nd Khalifa’s book, “Nizam-e-Nau”, which translates into english as “The New System” or “New World Order” is quoted and discussed.

Via the Moslem Sunrise of the 3rd Quarter-1945, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali gave 220 South State St., Suite 1010 as the only mailing address for the Ahmadiyya Movement in the USA. “Life of Muhammad” by Sufi M.R. Bengalee is promoted heavily too.

Via the Moslem Sunrise of the 4th Quarter-1945, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali gave 220 South State St., Suite 1010 as the only mailing address for the Ahmadiyya Movement in the USA. “Life of Muhammad” by Sufi M.R. Bengalee is promoted heavily too.
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1946

Via the Moslem Sunrise of First Quarter-1946, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali gave 220 South State St., Suite 1010 as the only mailing address for the Ahmadiyya Movement in the USA. “Life of Muhammad” by Sufi M.R. Bengalee is promoted heavily too.

In the early part of 1946, as soon as the post-war situation could permit travelling out of India. In Qadiani-Ahmadi were allowed to travel, it was only on an American freighter, bringing ammunition and armaments from the Burma theatre of war, and only as a student, that, in early 1946 he could leave for his U.S. assignment. The wartime conditions still prevailed in America at that time to the extent that this freighter could unload its cargo only at a remote northeastern town of Searsport, Maine, where its few passengers also disembarked (See the Moslem Sunrise of the 3rd Quarter-1975). Thus, Khalil Ahmad Nasir was pretending to be a student.

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

Via the Moslem Sunrise of the 3rd Quarter-1946, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali gave 220 South State St., Suite 1010 as the mailing address for the Ahmadiyya Movement in Chicago, he also gave an address at 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, which was managed by Maulvi Mirza Monawar Ahmad. “Life of Muhammad” by Sufi M.R. Bengalee is promoted heavily too. Nina Stauffer alleges that Sir Muhammad Zafrullah Khan stopped in Chicago and spoke to some Ahmadi’s, Stauffer alleges that he even spoke to Ahmadi’s from Kansas City, Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Indianapolis. Another book by Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali, “Tomb of Jesus” (published in 1946, from the USA) is promoted. In this edition of the Moslem Sunrise, MGA’s year of birth was changed to 1835. 

Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali writes the book, “Tomb of Jesus” (published in 1946, from the USA), the 3rd edition exists on the internet herein. He wrote another book, “Life of Muhammad”.

The ROR of June-1946 reports that B. Orchard gave a speech to the Qadiani-Ahmadi’s of Bombay about their musleh maud. He called MGA as the second coming of Krishna and Zoroaster. He also alleged that Ahmadiyya was growing in countries like England, America, France, all over Africa, Palestine, Arabia, Java, Burma and Malaya. He said that MGA was a manifestation of God’s attributes, he also alleges that the 2nd Khalifa is regularly receiving dreams, revelations and etc.

Khalil Ahmad Nasir was a Qadiani-Ahmadi murrabi arrived in the USA in the 2nd quarter 1946 (See Moslem Sunrise of 2nd Quarter-1946)(he was Missionary-In-Charge-USA from 1948 to 1959.

Mirza Monawar Ahmad (he was unrelated to the Mirza family it seems, even though he has a similar name) seems to be a Qadiani-Ahmadi mullah who was sent to the USA in the summer of 1946 (See the Moslem Sunrise of 3rd Quarter 1946). Mirza Monawar Ahmad was immediately sent to Pittsburgh and began working as the head Maulvi in the Pittsburgh Circle, he was working under Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali (Missionary-in-Charge of the USA, 1928-1948).

Via the ROR of Nov-1946, Ahmadiyya had spread to America and was successfully established.

Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali is mentioned in the ROR of Dec-1946 in terms of a book review written by Sir Muhammad Zafrullah Khan. The book was written by Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali, the famous, “Tomb of Jesus” (published in 1946, from the USA), the 3rd edition exists on the internet herein.

Via the Moslem Sunrise of 4th Quarter-1946, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali gave 220 South State St., Suite 1010 as the mailing address for the Ahmadiyya Movement in Chicago, he also gave an address at 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, which was managed by Maulvi Mirza Monawar Ahmad. “Life of Muhammad” by Sufi M.R. Bengalee is promoted heavily too.
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1947

Via the Moslem Sunrise of 1st Quarter-1947, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali gave 220 South State St., Suite 1010 as the mailing address for the Ahmadiyya Movement in Chicago, he also gave an address at 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, which was managed by Maulvi Mirza Monawar Ahmad. “Life of Muhammad” by Sufi M.R. Bengalee is promoted heavily too. 

As soon as Ww-2 ended, the 2nd Qadiani-Khalifa was able to get 3 visas for his Maulvi’s to enter the USA. Thus, Mirza Monawar Ahmad is working as a junior Maulvi (he would be dead soon, on 9-15-1948, after a stomach operation, see the Moslem Sunrise of 1948) and Maulvi Ghulam Yasin (also spelled Yaseen) and the 3rd was Khalil Ahmad Nasir (Missionary-in-charge in the USA until 1959). Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali can also be seen, he left American after almost 20 years of service. Ahmadiyya was starting over again in America, this was the 3rd wave of missionaries and 3rd era.

Allegedly, Maulvi Shukar ilahi Hussain showed up to the USA in roughly July-1947 (See Ahmadiyya Gazette of Oct-2021/Sep-2022).

Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali established a Boston chapter. (Al-Fazl, 13 August 1947).

In 1947, in Chicago, close to the Ahmadiyya temple on Wabash, Maulvi Ghulam Yasin (also spelled Yaseen) met Rashid Ahmad and introduced him to the money making scheme of Ahmadiyya and Rashid Ahmad immediately joins. He was previously sleeping on benches. Now, he is allowed to sleep in the mosque and to use Ahmadiyya facilities. He went on a preaching mission to Zion this year too. By 1949, he was flying to Pakistan and getting trained on how to be an Ahmadi Maulvi (not at Jamia).

In the Moslem Sunrise of the 2nd Quarter/3rd Quarter of 1947, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali gave 220 South State St., Suite 1010 as the mailing address for the Ahmadiyya Movement in Chicago, he also gave an address at 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, which was managed by Maulvi Mirza Monawar Ahmad. “Life of Muhammad” by Sufi M.R. Bengalee is promoted heavily too. The arrival of Maulvi Ghulam Yasin (also spelled Yaseen) is also announced. MGA’s interaction with Professor Wragge from May-1908 are presented.

The Lahori-Ahmadi mission was officially launched in 1947 when the Lahore representative, Bashir Ahmad Minto, arrived in San Francisco, California and incorporated the Moslem Society of the USA. Mr. Minto quickly went to work, sending out hundreds of advertisements and letters to local and national periodicals, giving dozens of lectures across the state, distributing Islamic publications to all who were interested, raising money to purchase a building, and corresponding and meeting with hundreds of Muslims and potential converts.

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1948

Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali is ordered to return to modern day Pakistan after serving 20 years in the USA. He was relieved by Khalil Ahmad Nasir. Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali left for Pakistan in February 1948 after devoting 19 years of his life to the cause of Islam in USA. (The Muslim Sunrise, 1948, Qtr. 1, Vol. XX, No. 1, p. 13).

On 18 March 1948, a Boston chapter was established by missionary Khalil Ahmad Nasir. A small new chapter in Jersey City was established by missionaries Khalil Ahmad Nasir and Mirza Monawar Ahmad. (Al-Fazl, 11 April 1948, p. 5).

Via the Moslem Sunrise of the First Quarter-1948, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the new editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the new missionary-in-charge of the USA. Khalil Ahmad Nasir gave 220 South State St., Suite 1010 as the mailing address for the Ahmadiyya Movement in Chicago, he also gave an address at 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, which was managed by Maulvi Mirza Monawar Ahmad. Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali is given a farewell essay. “Life of Muhammad” by Sufi M.R. Bengalee is promoted heavily too. Zafrullah Khan and his comments on Kashmir are also given, this is allegedly comments that he made to the United Nations in terms of Kashmir.

In this photo, 2 daughters of Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali can be seen (1948), his wife and son are missing. The Desi man to his immediate right is unknown too. Jalal Malik is the maternal grandson of Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali. This seems to be in Chicago, at the Ahmadiyya temple on Wabash Ave.

In this photo, the rest of the Murrabi’s came in and sat down. They are Maulvi Ghulam Yaseen, Khalil Ahmad Nasir, Mirza Monawar Ahmad and Maulvi Shukar ilahi. The 2 daughters of Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali can also be seen.

Nurul Islam – Accepted Ahmadiyya in 1933. Was President of Chicago Jammat for 20 years. Muhammad Bashir – Accepted Ahmadiyya in 1932. Was ‘Muezzin’ for 27 years and Imam during missionary absence. Wali Kareem – Donated the land on which the Fazli Umar (formally Dayton) Mosque was built. Aliyya Ali – From Youngstown, Ohio, was 1st American elected National Lajna President from 1953 til her death in 1956. Aliyya Shaheed – From Pittsburgh, PA was elected National Lajna President from 1963 to 1966. Appointed by Central Lajna President to serve as National Lajna President in 1972. Amatul Latif Elahee – From Dayton, Ohio died in 1973. Nycemah Ameen – Yaqub became National Lajna President in 1967. Served until 1969. Re-elected National Lajna President from 1972 to 1975.

In 1948, Khalil Ahmad Nasir takes over the USA as Ameer and Missionary-in-Charge. Khalil Ahmad Nasir became the missionary-in-charge in the USA. He also took charge of the famous Qadiani-Ahmadi newspaper, the Moslem Sunrise and started the Ahmadiyya Gazette. Qadiani-Ahmadi sources also allege that he completed a PHD at Northwestern University, founded Majlis Ansar Sultan-ul-Qalam, and was a member of the Council of Foreign Relations. In 1945, he was listed in the ROR as having a B.A. degree, the PHD seems to be a lie.

“Qadiani Islam in America,” Moslem World 38 (1948): 303

Via the Moslem Sunrise of 2nd Quarter-1948, 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 220 South State St., Suite 1010 as the mailing address for the Ahmadiyya Movement in Chicago, he also gave an address at 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, which was managed by Maulvi Mirza Monawar Ahmad. “Life of Muhammad” by Sufi M.R. Bengalee is promoted heavily too.

Khalil Ahmad Nasir conducted two successful Mubahala (Prayer Duel) with the Jews under the auspices of Majlis Khuddam-ul-Ahmadiyya, South Chicago (Al-Fazl, 11 April 1948).

Via the Moslem Sunrise of 3rd Quarter-1948, 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 220 South State St., Suite 1010 as the mailing address for the Ahmadiyya Movement in Chicago, he also gave an address at 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, which was managed by Maulvi Mirza Monawar Ahmad. “Life of Muhammad” by Sufi M.R. Bengalee is promoted heavily too.

First Annual Convention (Jalsa) of Aḥmadiyya Community of the United States of America was held in Dayton, Ohio on 5 September 1948. The tents used for the convention were made by Ahmadi sisters. Notable Jamā‘ats which participated are: Chicago, Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, Cleveland, Youngstown, Du Quoin, Homestead, New York and Kansas. Ninety participated in the convention. (Al-Fazl, 24-25 September 1948, p. 6).

Maulvi Mirza Monawar Ahmad died on 9-15-1948, after a stomach operation (see the Moslem Sunrise of 1948) and at a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania hospital. In 2023, Ahmadi’s alleged that the cause of death was a cancerous tumor on his back (see Jalsa-USA-2023 speech).

Via the Moslem Sunrise of 4th Quarter-1948, 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 220 South State St., Suite 1010 as the mailing address for the Ahmadiyya Movement in Chicago, he also gave an address at 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, the death of Maulvi Mirza Monawar Ahmad is also announced. “Life of Muhammad” by Sufi M.R. Bengalee is promoted heavily too. The first Ahmadiyya Jalsa in the USA was held in Dayton, Ohio in Sep-1948.

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1949

Ahmadiyya sources (See the Muslim Sunrise of 1976, convention edition, page 15) alleged that on Jan-7-1949, the Muslim League of Islamic Brotherhood (of St. Louis) changed its ownership to the Ahmadiyya Movement. This seems to be ownership of their mission house and flock of followers. It’s unclear, it is also unclear as to who the Muslim League of Islamic Brotherhood was. Dannin mentioned the Muslim League of Islamic Brotherhood in St. Louis and how they were working with African-American women and empowering them into leadership positions (See Dannin, page 52). 

Via the Moslem Sunrise of First Quarter-1949, 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 220 South State St., Suite 1010 as the mailing address for the Ahmadiyya Movement in Chicago, he also gave an address at 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh. “Life of Muhammad” by Sufi M.R. Bengalee is promoted heavily too.

Via the Moslem Sunrise of 2nd Quarter-1949, 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 220 South State St., Suite 1010 as the mailing address for the Ahmadiyya Movement in Chicago, he also gave an address at 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh and a new location at 613 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO. “Life of Muhammad” by Sufi M.R. Bengalee is promoted heavily too.

Via the Moslem Sunrise of the 3rd Quarter-1949, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the missionary-in-charge of the USA. Khalil Ahmad Nasir gave 220 South State St., Suite 1010 as the mailing address for the Ahmadiyya Movement in Chicago, he also gave an address at 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh and a new location at 613 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO. “Life of Muhammad” by Sufi M.R. Bengalee is promoted heavily too.

On 9 September 1949 Abdul Qadir Zaighum reached the USA and took charge of the Qadiani Pittsburgh chapter on 2 October 1949, if you look at his photo, he seems to have always shaved his face and never kept a beard. (Al-Fazl, 30 March 1950, p. 3) He remained regional missionary USA till 1955 and then again from 1958 to 1965. (Al-Fazl, October 6, 1950, p. 2). After the death of Qadiani-Ahmadi Maulvi Mirza Monawar Ahmad, Maulvi Abdul Qadar Zaighum took over in the Pittsburgh Circle of Ahmadiyya missions (see page 58).

Missionary Abdul Qadir Zaighum participated in the 2nd annual conference (USA Jalsa) on the instructions of the 2nd Qadiani Khalifa (Tarikh Aḥmadiyyat, Vol. 13, p.108)(See also the Moslem Sunrise of 1949, 4th Quarter). The Aḥmadiyya Movement, USA, held two-day second Annual Convention in Pittsburgh on 17-18 September 1949. It was inaugurated by Dr. Khalil Ahmad Nasir. At his request, the 2nd Qadiani Khalifa sent a message. He directed the Jamā‘at USA to adopt the message of MGA about Al-Waṣiyyat. Chaudhri Muhammad Zafrulla Khan attended the convention and delivered two speeches. Two hundred attended the convention. (Review of Religions, January 1956, pp. 8-12, Al-Fazl, 6 October 1950, p. 2). A new Department, the Co-operative Committee was created at the second annual convention. The principal object was to institute ways and means of helping our sisters and brothers to work in unity and to co-operate with one another to better their social, financial and spiritual conditions. (Tarikh Aḥmadiyyat, Vol. 14, p. 43, The Aḥmadiyya Gazette USA, June 1950, Vol. 1, No. 4, p. 13)(See also the Moslem Sunrise of 1949, 4th Quarter).

From roughly 1949 to 1953, Maulvi Shukar ilahi specifically worked in the St. Louis circle of Ahmadiyya business. Rashid Ahmad recalls (in 1950) how the 2nd Khalifa wanted Maulvi Shukar ilahi to work amongst the white people of St. Louis and Rashid Ahmad said it wouldn’t work (conversations in Rabwah). In 1949, one year after Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali had left, and one year since Khalil Ahmad Nasir took charge, it seems that the Qadiani-Ahmadi’s were able to change the name of the organization of Muslim League of Islamic Brotherhood Inc. in St. Louis to the Ahmadiyya Movement. Maulvi Shukar ilahi also arrived in 1949 and began working as the head Ahmadiyya missionary in St. Louis at 613 Locust Street.

Via the Moslem Sunrise of 4th Quarter-1949, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the missionary-in-charge of the USA. Khalil Ahmad Nasir gave 220 South State St., Suite 1010 as the mailing address for the Ahmadiyya Movement in Chicago, he also gave an address at 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh and at 613 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO. They announced the arrival of Maulvi Abdul Qadir Zaighum and his appointment in the Pittsburgh Circle as a result of the death of Maulvi Mirza Monawar Ahmad. “Life of Muhammad” by Sufi M.R. Bengalee is promoted heavily too. Zafrullah Khan has an essay on “Fundamentals of an Islamic State”.  The 2nd Annual Qadiani-Ahmadi Jalsa in the USA (1949 in Dayton, Ohio) is also discussed.

In the late 1940s, Islam would gain among jazz musicians, however, only a few became Ahmadi. Art Blakely converted to Sunni Islam (See Bowen, pages 251-252), who, after being introduced to Islam in Pittsburgh (by Sheikh Nasir Ahmad, an ex-Ahmadi who retained Ahmadi beliefs), traveled to Africa for a year to study the religion. Upon his return, he formed in New York the Jazz Messengers, a seventeenpiece. Only 3 people converted to Ahmadiyya, Yusuf Lateef, Ahmad Jamal and Sahib Shihab.

Khalil Ahmad Nasir is mentioned in The St. Louis Argus of Fri, Nov 04, 1949 ·Page 4 as having visited St. Louis with Maulvi Shukar ilahi. He also calls Islam a Democracy, which is a lie.

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This photo was taken in 1949 at 4448 S. Wabash, now known as Masjid Al-Sadiq, Chicago. That building structure, in the background, was the original building that Mufti Muhammad Sadiq purchased in 1920 and was the National HQ of the AMI USA. According to some this was the 1st National Lajna meeting, which was held in 1949. During this meeting elections were held for Lajna’s National officers.

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1950

Via the Moslem Sunrise of the First Quarter-1950, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the missionary-in-charge of the USA. Khalil Ahmad Nasir gave 220 South State St., Suite 1010 as the mailing address for the Ahmadiyya Movement in Chicago, he also gave an address at 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, 613 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO and a new location at 115 W. 116th St. Suite-2, NY, NY. US periodical, “The Moslem Sunrise,” changed name to “The Muslim Sunrise.” (The Muslim Sunrise, First Quarter, 1950, Vol. XXII, No. 1, p. 27). 2 books of Sufi M.R. Bengalee are for sale in Muslim Sunrise, “Life of Muhammad” and “The Tomb of Jesus”. A Qadiani-Ahmadi english commentary of the Quran (this was very short and never went past Chapter 4 of the Quran) by the 2nd Khalifa and his team, this was started back in 1914 and never fully completed, instead, people in American used the Lahori-Ahmadi’s version of the Quran by Maulvi Muhammad Ali.

The Ahmadiyya Gazette (June-1950) has some of the diary of Rashid Ahmad from March 4th to April 8th-1950 from Rabwah. Rashid Ahmad talks about all the water that is available in Rabwah. Om March-12, Rashid Ahmad gave a speech (he talked about American Ahmadi’s) at an Ahmadiyya event in Sarghoda. Rashid Ahmad explains how he rubbed shoulders with Sheikh Mubarak Ahmad and he told Rashid Ahmad about how clean Qadian used to be, it seems that Qadian was extremely dirty and had sewage in the streets in the early 1950’s. Mufti Muhammad Sadiq gave a Friday Sermon while the 2nd Qadiani Khalifa was in Lahore. Rashid Ahmad met Dr. Mirza Munawar Ahmad (son of the 2nd Qadiani Khalifa). Rashid Ahmad mentions how an Ahmadi Maulvi from Holland had just returned to the headquarters. Rashid Ahmad alleges that there was an Ahmadi from Sudan who was in Rabwah. Rashid Ahmad mentions how Maulvi F. R. Hakeem gave a speech at the school that Rashid Ahmad at on “Islam in West Africa”. Rashid Ahmad alleges that Maulvi Abdul Khaliq was sent to Iran as a Qadiani-Ahmadi Maulvi. Rashid Ahmad alleges that Saud Ahmad was sent to West Africa (either Liberia, Sierra Leone, Ghana or Nigeria). Rashid Ahmad alleges that money was collected in Rabwah for the American Fazl Mosque (which was a private residence). Rashid Ahmad explains how Ahmadi’s regularly did tabligh/dawah in their locale (a 15 miles radius around Rabwah). In April of 1950, Maulvi Muhammad Ibrahim returned from serving 3 years in Italy and 2 years in West Africa, he is the brother-in-law of Maulvi Ghulam Yaseen (who was working in the USA). The wife of Maulvi Muhammad Ibrahim had died in Rabwah and left 9 children to be raised by their father only, in these circumstances, Rashid Ahmad was allowed to marry one of his daughters. The 2nd Qadiani-Ahmadi Khalifa had severe gout in those days. Rashid Ahmad alleges that the 2nd Qadiani-Ahmadi Khalifa was sitting with his doctor in a Majlis-e-Shura and was constantly taking medicine. Mufti Muhammad Sadiq told Rashid Ahmad that he spoke 7 languages, including Esperanto (a total lie). Maulvi Nur Ahmad Munir (allegedly a Qadiani-Ahmadi Maulvi working in Syria) gave a speech at the school that Rashid Ahmad was attending. Rashid Ahmad alleges that Mufti Muhammad Sadiq led many Friday prayers in 1950 since the 2nd Qadiani-Ahmadi Khalifa was sick. Rashid Ahmad alleges that a German Ahmadi named Mr. Abdul Karim Duncker was in Rabwah. Rashid Ahmad alleges that Zafrullah Khan was in Rabwah in April 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. There is a financial report given thereafter, this covers the first 4 months of 1950. Allegedly, only $530.52 were given as chanda by the entire USA jamaat. Allegedly, Ahmadiyya headquarters sent $1872.90, which brought the USA budget to $2403.42. This money was spent on Ahmadi Maulvi’s, Khalil Ahmad Nasir (and his family), Ghulam Yasin, Shukar Ilahi and Abdul Qadir = $1560. $338.43 was spent on rent for Ahmadiyya offices, $11.13 on stationary, $219 on conveyance, $142.06 on mail, $19 repairs to office furniture, $95 on Literature and Gazette and $68,75 on miscellaneous. The Ahmadiyya Gazette (June-1950) then gives a financial report on the Muslim Sunrise. On April 30, 1950, the Cleveland mission of Ahmadiyya had given $30.50, Sheikh Nazeer Elahi gave $10, the Indianapolis mission gave $30 and $4.50 for miscellaneous. Thus, total income for April was $75. However, the debits are $745.75, thus the newspaper was roughly $700 in debt. The printing of the 1st Quarter costed $176.81, the second quarter costed $180.41, envelopes and mailing charges were roughly $71. The total debt from Jan to April-1940 was $428.29. There was a previous debt carried forward of $317.46, and lastly the Dayton jamaat hadn’t paid some of their arrears. The Ahmadiyya Gazette (June-1950) alleges that on April 9th, 1950, the Ahmadiyya movement held a Tabligh day in St. Louis and New York. The Ahmadiyya Gazette (June-1950) alleges that Ahmadi’s in the USA met Mr. Liaqat Ali Khan (Prime Minister of Pakistan). The Ahmadiyya Gazette (June-1950) then talks about payments to Tahrik-e-Jadid (“The New Scheme”) and how Ahmadi’s in the USA are about to send their payment to Pakistan. Khalil Ahmad Nasir alleges that Ahmadi’s in Dayton and Indianapolis have fulfilled their pledges. The Ahmadiyya Gazette (June-1950) promoted Ahmadiyya books for sale too, the famous English commentary of the Quran (partial) is marketed. New World Order by the 2nd Qadiani-Ahmadi Khalifa is also for sale and “The Economic Structure of Islamic Society”. “Where Did Jesus Die” by Jalal ud Din Shams is also for sale. A book entitled, “The Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam” (written by the 2nd Qadiani-Ahmadi Khalifa) was endorsed at the 2nd Annual Qadiani-Ahmadi USA Jalsa (in 1949 in Dayton) and revised by Zafrullah Khan and then published. The London mission of Ahmadi’s published “Introduction to the Study of the Holy Quran”. The Ahmadiyya Gazette (June-1950) alleges that they plan to send at least one American to Rabwah every year for training to become an Ahmadi mullah. Thus, Rashid Ahmad is in Rabwah. A man named Ahmad Shaheed signs off as the secretary. The Ahmadiyya Gazette (June-1950) also talks about the new cooperative committee, which was started at the 2nd Annual Qadiani-Ahmadi USA Jalsa (in 1949 in Dayton).

Via the Moslem Sunrise of 2nd Quarter-1950, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the 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. They also announce that a residence was bought in Washington D.C., and named as the American Fazl Mosque. The house served as the headquarters of the Ahmadiyya movement in the United States from 1950 until 1994, when it was moved to Baitur Rehman Mosque in Silver Spring, Maryland. Thus, the headquarters of Ahmadiyya in the USA moved about 1000 miles away. Zafrullah Khan has an essay on “Religion and its function”. There is an article by a Qadiani-Ahmadi Maulvi working in Switzerland/Germany named Shaikh Nasir Ahmad about Ahmadiyya in America, he mentions the Dowie prophecy, this is the first time the Muslim Sunrise mentioned the word Dowie in 30 years. 2 books of Sufi M.R. Bengalee are for sale in Muslim Sunrise, “Life of Muhammad” and “The Tomb of Jesus”. A Qadiani-Ahmadi english commentary of the Quran (this was very short and never went past Chapter 4 of the Quran) by the 2nd Khalifa and his team, this was started back in 1914 and never fully completed, instead, people in American used the Lahori-Ahmadi’s version of the Quran by Maulvi Muhammad Ali.

Via the Moslem Sunrise of 3rd Quarter 1950, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the 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. Zafrullah Khan has an essay on “My Faith”. They published a message from Mufti Muhammad Sadiq too. 2 books of Sufi M.R. Bengalee are for sale in Muslim Sunrise, “Life of Muhammad” and “The Tomb of Jesus”. A Qadiani-Ahmadi english commentary of the Quran (this was very short and never went past Chapter 4 of the Quran) by the 2nd Khalifa and his team, this was started back in 1914 and never fully completed, instead, people in American used the Lahori-Ahmadi’s version of the Quran by Maulvi Muhammad Ali.

Via the Moslem Sunrise of 4th Quarter-1950, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the 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. Maulvi Shaikh Nasir Ahmad has an essay on “Islam and Peace”, they also allege that he graduated from the Punjab University in 1945. They also allege that he is the editor of an Ahmadiyya German magazine, “Der Islam”. In 1947, the Qadiani-Ahmadi’s published a partial english translation and commentary of the Quran from Qadian, there is a book review in the Moslem Sunrise of 4th Quarter-1950. 2 books of Sufi M.R. Bengalee are for sale in Muslim Sunrise, “Life of Muhammad” and “The Tomb of Jesus”. A Qadiani-Ahmadi english commentary of the Quran (this was very short and never went past Chapter 4 of the Quran) by the 2nd Khalifa and his team, this was started back in 1914 and never fully completed, instead, people in American used the Lahori-Ahmadi’s version of the Quran by Maulvi Muhammad Ali.

The Ahmadiyya was declared dead in America by Hatim A. Sahib, “The Nation of Islam” (M.A. thesis, University of Chicago, 1951). In roughly 1950, Hatim A. Sahib began writing a thesis for completion his Master’s Degree at the University of Chicago. This thesis seems to have been re-published in 1995. Nevertheless, this Thesis was supposed to be about the Ahmadiyya Movement and their national headquarters at Wabash Ave in Chicago (their headquarters was moved to Washington D.C. by June of 1950). However, after visiting many times in March of 1950, Hatim A. Sahib noticed that there were a few (5 people) at the daily prayers and barely 50 members total. He also noticed that there were no membership records going back to 1921 or even 1941. He didn’t explain if these were all African-American’s it certainly seems to be the case. We are curious to know what Qadiani-Ahmadi Maulvi he met? Was it Shukar Ilahi (he was a white convert to Ahmadiyya)? He makes a mistake and claims that the Ahmadiyya Movement has mosques (aka temples) in New York, Cincinatti, St. Louis and Washington D.C., this is simply not true, these were all mission houses, only the one in Chicago (on Wabash) was owned and that was the residence of the Missionary, and also doubled as a mosque-temple.

This photo is from 1950, Maulvi Ghulam Yasin is the Qadiani-Ahmadi Maulvi in the middle. Ahmad Jamal is also there and Abid Haneef. In Abid Haneef’s lap is an older brother of Azhar Haneef. These seems to be a group of mostly Jazz musicians.

In this photo, Bashir Ahmad Minto (Lahori-Ahmadi) can be seen reading the Nikkah ceremony of Princess Fathia of Egypt. After Mr. Minto left in the mid-1950s, a former member of the American Islamic Association, Muharrem Nadji, was appointed to be the new official representative of the Lahore movement in America. Professor Muhammad Abdullah returned for his second tour of the USA and he became the Lahori-Ahmadi missionary-in-charge for the USA.

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1951

Via the Moslem Sunrise of First Quarter-1951, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the 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. An essay by the 2nd Khalifa is given on “Communism and Democracy”. Zafrullah Khan has an essay on “Moral Principles as the Basis of Islamic Culture”. Sufi M.R. Bengalee’s “The Tomb of Jesus” is available for purchase. A Qadiani-Ahmadi english commentary of the Quran (this was very short and never went past Chapter 4 of the Quran) by the 2nd Khalifa and his team, this was started back in 1914 and never fully completed, instead, people in American used the Lahori-Ahmadi’s version of the Quran by Maulvi Muhammad Ali.

Via the Muslim Sunrise of 2nd Quarter-1951, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the 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. The 2nd Khalifa has an essay on “Communism and Democracy”. Maulvi Shaikh Nasir Ahmad has an essay on “Islam and Peace”, which is continued from the the Moslem Sunrise of 4th Quarter-1950. Dr. Abdus Salam has an essay entitled, “A Short Sketch of Muslim History”. However, no references are given. Sufi M.R. Bengalee’s “The Tomb of Jesus” is available for purchase. A Qadiani-Ahmadi english commentary of the Quran (this was very short and never went past Chapter 4 of the Quran) by the 2nd Khalifa and his team, this was started back in 1914 and never fully completed, instead, people in American used the Lahori-Ahmadi’s version of the Quran by Maulvi Muhammad Ali.

Via the Muslim Sunrise of 3rd Quarter-1951, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the 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. Zafrullah Khan was in San Francisco and gave speech on the peace treaty with Japan on 9-21-1951, the speech is reproduced. Part-2 of Dr. Abdus Salam’s essay, “A Short Sketch of Muslim History” is given. Shaikh Nasir Ahmad (Ahmadi missionary in Switzerland) has a book review therein. 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 2 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. A Qadiani-Ahmadi english commentary of the Quran (this was very short and never went past Chapter 4 of the Quran) by the 2nd Khalifa and his team, this was started back in 1914 and never fully completed, instead, people in American used the Lahori-Ahmadi’s version of the Quran by Maulvi Muhammad Ali.

Via the Muslim Sunrise of the 4th Quarter-1951, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the 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. A Qadiani-Ahmadi english commentary of the Quran (this was very short and never went past Chapter 4 of the Quran) by the 2nd Khalifa and his team, this was started back in 1914 and never fully completed, instead, people in American used the Lahori-Ahmadi’s version of the Quran by Maulvi Muhammad Ali.

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1952
US Ahmadiyya 50th Jalsa Salana (alislam.org)

Via the Muslim Sunrise of the First Quarter-1952, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the 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. Zafrullah Khan has an essay on “Islam and World Affairs”, Part-2. 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. Bashir Ahmad Orchard has an essay vs. Christianity. The Dowie prophecy is mentioned again. Shaikh Nasir Ahmad (of Switzerland) has an essay on 5:75 of the Quran. A Qadiani-Ahmadi english commentary of the Quran (this was very short and never went past Chapter 4 of the Quran) by the 2nd Khalifa and his team, this was started back in 1914 and never fully completed, instead, people in American used the Lahori-Ahmadi’s version of the Quran by Maulvi Muhammad Ali.

Via the Muslim Sunrise of the 2nd Quarter of 1952, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the 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. Zafrullah Khan has an essay on “Islam and World Affairs”, Part-3. 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. The 2nd Qadiani Khalifa has Part-3 of this essay, “Communism and Democracy” is given. Shaikh Nasir Ahmad (of Switzerland) has an essay on “Jesus in the Quran” (Part-2). A speech given by Zafrullah Khan on Nov-26-1951 at the United Nations is reproduced. A Qadiani-Ahmadi english commentary of the Quran (this was very short and never went past Chapter 4 of the Quran) by the 2nd Khalifa and his team, this was started back in 1914 and never fully completed, instead, people in American used the Lahori-Ahmadi’s version of the Quran by Maulvi Muhammad Ali.

Via the Muslim Sunrise of the 3rd Quarter-1952, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the missionary-in-charge of the USA. Khalil Ahmad Nasir gave 2141 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington D.C., 4448 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago, 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh and at 115 W. 116th St. Suite-2, NY, NY. The 2nd Qadiani Khalifa has Part-4 of this essay, “Communism and Democracy” is given. Zafrullah Khan wrote a book review in terms of a book by a famous Lahori-Ahmadi, Khwaja Nazeer Ahmad, the book is “Jesus in Heaven on Earth”. The book was immediately banned by the governor of the Punjab in April of 1953, the Lahori-Ahmadi’s then won a court case and got it re-published in Pakistan in 1956 (see the forward). Shaikh Nasir Ahmad (of Switzerland) has an essay on “Jesus in the Quran” (Part-3), he writes about 4:157-159 and alleges that Jesus (as) went to Kashmir. 1 book by MGA: “The Teachings of Islam” aka “The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam”. 10 books by the Qadiani 2nd Khalifa, 3 by Mirza Bashir Ahmad, 3 by Zafrullah Khan, 1 book by Sufi M.R. Bengalee, 1 book by J.D. Shams, 1 book by Shaikh Nasir Ahmad and 1 book from A.R. Dard. A Qadiani-Ahmadi english commentary of the Quran (this was very short and never went past Chapter 4 of the Quran) by the 2nd Khalifa and his team, this was started back in 1914 and never fully completed, instead, people in American used the Lahori-Ahmadi’s version of the Quran by Maulvi Muhammad Ali.

Via the Muslim Sunrise of the 4th Quarter-1952, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the missionary-in-charge of the USA. Khalil Ahmad Nasir gave 2141 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington D.C., 4448 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago, 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh and at 265 W. 30th St., NY, NY. There is an essay by Mirza Bashir Ahmad entitled, “Islam and Communism: A Comparison”. 1 book by MGA: “The Teachings of Islam” aka “The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam”. 10 books by the Qadiani 2nd Khalifa, 3 by Mirza Bashir Ahmad, 3 by Zafrullah Khan, 1 book by Sufi M.R. Bengalee, 1 book by J.D. Shams, 1 book by Shaikh Nasir Ahmad and 1 book from A.R. Dard. A Qadiani-Ahmadi english commentary of the Quran (this was very short and never went past Chapter 4 of the Quran) by the 2nd Khalifa and his team, this was started back in 1914 and never fully completed, instead, people in American used the Lahori-Ahmadi’s version of the Quran by Maulvi Muhammad Ali.

A USA-Jalsa was not held in 1952.

Maulvi Shukar Ilahi in St. Louis.

Saeed Ahmad was thus there and working in the St. Louis jamaat in the early 1950‘s. Abdul Aziz can be seen too, he is the father of Habibullah Aziz, current President of the St. Louis Jamaat. Zainab Usman is there too, Abdullah Ali is there too and Ibn Yamin.

Brother Munir Hamid (may Allah bless his sweet soul) must have been in his early 20s when this photo was taken.

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1953

Via the Muslim Sunrise of the First Quarter-1953, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the missionary-in-charge of the USA. Khalil Ahmad Nasir gave 2141 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington D.C., 4448 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago, 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh and at 265 W. 30th St., Suite-2, NY, NY. 1 book by MGA: “The Teachings of Islam” aka “The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam”. 10 books by the Qadiani 2nd Khalifa, 3 by Mirza Bashir Ahmad, 3 by Zafrullah Khan, 1 book by Sufi M.R. Bengalee, 1 book by J.D. Shams, 1 book by Shaikh Nasir Ahmad, a book by Zahoor Ahmad Bajwa (missionary-in-charge in England) and 1 book from A.R. Dard. The 2nd Qadiani-Ahmadi Khalifa has a long essay on the history of Islam.
A Qadiani-Ahmadi english commentary of the Quran (this was very short and never went past Chapter 4 of the Quran) by the 2nd Khalifa and his team, this was started back in 1914 and never fully completed, instead, people in American used the Lahori-Ahmadi’s version of the Quran by Maulvi Muhammad Ali.

Via the Muslim Sunrise of the 2nd Quarter-1953, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the missionary-in-charge of the USA. Khalil Ahmad Nasir gave 2141 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington D.C., 4448 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago, 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh and at 265 W. 30th St., NY, NY. 1 book by MGA: “The Teachings of Islam” aka “The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam”. 10 books by the Qadiani 2nd Khalifa, 3 by Mirza Bashir Ahmad, 3 by Zafrullah Khan, 1 book by Sufi M.R. Bengalee, 1 book by J.D. Shams, 1 book by Shaikh Nasir Ahmad, a book by Zahoor Ahmad Bajwa (missionary-in-charge in England) and 1 book from A.R. Dard. MGA is quoted, there is an essay by the 2nd Qadiani Khalifa, Zafrullah Khan has an essay too. Zahoor Ahmad Bajwa (missionary-in-charge in England) has an essay too. A Qadiani-Ahmadi english commentary of the Quran (this was very short and never went past Chapter 4 of the Quran) by the 2nd Khalifa and his team, this was started back in 1914 and never fully completed, instead, people in American used the Lahori-Ahmadi’s version of the Quran by Maulvi Muhammad Ali.

Via the Muslim Sunrise of the 3rd Quarter-1953, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the missionary-in-charge of the USA. Khalil Ahmad Nasir gave 2141 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington D.C., 4448 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago, 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh and at 265 W. 30th St., NY, NY. 1 book by MGA: “The Teachings of Islam” aka “The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam”. 10 books by the Qadiani 2nd Khalifa, 3 by Mirza Bashir Ahmad, 3 by Zafrullah Khan, 1 book by Sufi M.R. Bengalee, 1 book by J.D. Shams, 1 book by Shaikh Nasir Ahmad, a book by Zahoor Ahmad Bajwa (missionary-in-charge in England) and 1 book from A.R. Dard. The 2nd Qadiani Khalifa has an essay, Zahoor Ahmad Bajwa (missionary-in-charge in England) has an essay. A Qadiani-Ahmadi english commentary of the Quran (this was very short and never went past Chapter 4 of the Quran) by the 2nd Khalifa and his team, this was started back in 1914 and never fully completed, instead, people in American used the Lahori-Ahmadi’s version of the Quran by Maulvi Muhammad Ali.

Via the Muslim Sunrise of the 4th Quarter-1953, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the missionary-in-charge of the USA. Khalil Ahmad Nasir gave 2141 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington D.C., 4448 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago, 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh and at 265 W. 30th St., NY, NY. 1 book by MGA: “The Teachings of Islam” aka “The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam”. 11 books by the Qadiani 2nd Khalifa, 2 by Mirza Bashir Ahmad, 3 by Zafrullah Khan, 1 book by Sufi M.R. Bengalee, 1 book by J.D. Shams, 1 book by Shaikh Nasir Ahmad, a book by Zahoor Ahmad Bajwa (missionary-in-charge in England) and 2 books from A.R. Dard. Professor Muhammad Aslam has an essay on “Islam and International Relations”.  There is a huge announcement for “The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam” and how it can be bought from 2141 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington D.C., they allege that this is the first edition in English, however, that is not true, it was published in 1910 in English. A Qadiani-Ahmadi english commentary of the Quran (this was very short and never went past Chapter 4 of the Quran) by the 2nd Khalifa and his team, this was started back in 1914 and never fully completed, instead, people in American used the Lahori-Ahmadi’s version of the Quran by Maulvi Muhammad Ali.
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1954

Via the Muslim Sunrise of the 1st Quarter-1954, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the missionary-in-charge of the USA. Khalil Ahmad Nasir gave 2141 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington D.C., 4448 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago, 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh and at 265 W. 30th St., NY, NY. 1 book by MGA: “The Teachings of Islam” aka “The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam”. 11 books by the Qadiani 2nd Khalifa, 2 by Mirza Bashir Ahmad, 3 by Zafrullah Khan, 1 book by Sufi M.R. Bengalee, 1 book by J.D. Shams, 1 book by Shaikh Nasir Ahmad, a book by Zahoor Ahmad Bajwa (missionary-in-charge in England) and 2 books from A.R. Dard. A Qadiani-Ahmadi english commentary of the Quran (this was very short and never went past Chapter 4 of the Quran) by the 2nd Khalifa and his team, this was started back in 1914 and never fully completed, instead, people in American used the Lahori-Ahmadi’s version of the Quran by Maulvi Muhammad Ali.

Via the Muslim Sunrise of the 2nd Quarter-1954, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the missionary-in-charge of the USA. Khalil Ahmad Nasir gave 2141 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington D.C., 4448 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago, 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh and at 265 W. 30th St., NY, NY. 1 book by MGA: “The Teachings of Islam” aka “The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam”. 11 books by the Qadiani 2nd Khalifa, 2 by Mirza Bashir Ahmad, 3 by Zafrullah Khan, 1 book by Sufi M.R. Bengalee, 1 book by J.D. Shams, 1 book by Shaikh Nasir Ahmad, a book by Zahoor Ahmad Bajwa (missionary-in-charge in England) and 2 books from A.R. Dard. A Qadiani-Ahmadi english commentary of the Quran (this was very short and never went past Chapter 4 of the Quran) by the 2nd Khalifa and his team, this was started back in 1914 and never fully completed, instead, people in American used the Lahori-Ahmadi’s version of the Quran by Maulvi Muhammad Ali.

Maulvi Ghulam Yaseen was in New Jersey on June-25-1954.

Khalil Ahmad Nasir attended the World Conference on Religions (Shimizu City, Japan) and the World Council of Churches (Evanston, Illinois) in 1954 (See Ahmadiyya Gazette of Oct-2021).

Via the Moslem Sunrise of the 3rd Quarter-1954, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the missionary-in-charge of the USA. Khalil Ahmad Nasir gave 2141 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington D.C., 4448 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago, 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, 265 W. 30th St., NY, NY and a new location at 927 N. Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, Ca. This edition has 1 book by MGA: “The Teachings of Islam” aka “The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam”. 11 books by the Qadiani 2nd Khalifa, 2 by Mirza Bashir Ahmad, 3 by Zafrullah Khan, 1 book by Sufi M.R. Bengalee, 1 book by J.D. Shams, 1 book by Shaikh Nasir Ahmad, a book by Zahoor Ahmad Bajwa (missionary-in-charge in England) and 2 books from A.R. Dard. A Qadiani-Ahmadi english commentary of the Quran (this was very short and never went past Chapter 4 of the Quran) by the 2nd Khalifa and his team, this was started back in 1914 and never fully completed, instead, people in American used the Lahori-Ahmadi’s version of the Quran by Maulvi Muhammad Ali.

Khalil Ahmad Nasir picks up Rashid Ahmad, the first ever African-American Ahmadi mullah from the airport. With him are 2 additional Qadiani-Ahmadi murrabi’s Maulawi Nur-ul-Haq Anwar (Chicago for a short while but mostly New York), Maulawi Ghulam Yasin, Abdul Qadir Zaighum and Maulawi Shukr-Ilahi.

In 1954-1955, when Rashid Ahmad came back from Rabwah, Maulawi Ghulam Yasin claimed that Rashid Ahmad had totally wasted his time in Rabwah and learned nothing. He was also the uncle of Rashid Ahmad’s wife, he immediately took her back to Pakistan and forbade Rashid Ahmad from communicating with her. This condition lasted for 12 years. In fact, in this video he admits that when he returned to America in 1955, Maulvi Ghulam Yasin exclaimed how he wasted his time in Rabwah and only followed the Khalifa around (6:04 time stamp).

Via the Moslem Sunrise of the 4th Quarter-1954, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the missionary-in-charge of the USA. Khalil Ahmad Nasir gave 2141 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington D.C., 4448 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago, 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, 265 W. 30th St., NY, NY and at 927 N. Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, Ca. This edition has 1 book by MGA: “The Teachings of Islam” aka “The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam”. 11 books by the Qadiani 2nd Khalifa, 2 by Mirza Bashir Ahmad, 3 by Zafrullah Khan, 1 book by Sufi M.R. Bengalee, 1 book by J.D. Shams, 1 book by Shaikh Nasir Ahmad, a book by Zahoor Ahmad Bajwa (missionary-in-charge in England) and 2 books from A.R. Dard. A Qadiani-Ahmadi english commentary of the Quran (this was very short and never went past Chapter 4 of the Quran) by the 2nd Khalifa and his team, this was started back in 1914 and never fully completed, instead, people in American used the Lahori-Ahmadi’s version of the Quran by Maulvi Muhammad Ali.
Zafrullah Khan is mentioned in a book review, he is presented to the world as “The Minister of Foreign Affairs” of Pakistan (and a Qadiani-Ahmadi his beef with the Ahrar’s is also mentioned. Lord Birdwood seems to be giving tribute to Zafrullah Khan (or for him), i.e., appreciating his work as a stooge of the colonists.
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1955-1956
US Ahmadiyya 50th Jalsa Salana (alislam.org)
This Ahmadiyya publication gives these chanda stats (See page 73):

Per Ahmadiyya records, $20, 676 was collected in the USA.

Mr. Kunze was made the imam of the Chicago mission. Later, he was transferred to Milwaukee. Rashid Ahmad was also assisting in Chicago and helped Kunze in Milwaukee.

Nur ul Islam (left), Maulvi Abdus-Shakoor Kunze (middle), Ahmad Jamal (right).

Via the Muslim Sunrise of the First Quarter-1955, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the missionary-in-charge of the USA. Khalil Ahmad Nasir gave 2141 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington D.C., 4448 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago, 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, 265 W. 30th St., NY, NY and at 927 N. Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, Ca. This edition has 1 book by MGA: “The Teachings of Islam” aka “The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam”. 11 books by the Qadiani 2nd Khalifa, 2 by Mirza Bashir Ahmad, 3 by Zafrullah Khan, 1 book by Sufi M.R. Bengalee, 1 book by J.D. Shams, 1 book by Shaikh Nasir Ahmad, a book by Zahoor Ahmad Bajwa (missionary-in-charge in England) and 2 books from A.R. Dard. A Qadiani-Ahmadi english commentary of the Quran (this was very short and never went past Chapter 4 of the Quran) by the 2nd Khalifa and his team, this was started back in 1914 and never fully completed, instead, people in American used the Lahori-Ahmadi’s version of the Quran by Maulvi Muhammad Ali.
It seems that Zafrullah Khan (Judge at the International Court of Justice, ICJ) was in Montreal and gave a speech at McGill University on Nov-4-1954, this was part of a Seminar on Islamic studies at the Institute of Islamic Studies, the title of the essay is, “The Concept of Justice in Islam”. Bashir Ahmad Orchard has an essay too, he is working in the West Indies (Trinidad and Tobago and British Guyana). Orchard quoted a book by Jalal ud Din Shams. A German translation of the Quran has been produced by the Ahmadiyya Movement, it is alleged to be the first ever. It can be bought via the headquarters of Ahmadiyya in America, 2141 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington D.C. The 2nd Qadiani-Khalifa’s writings are given in the introduction and Shaikh Nasir Ahmad wrote a brief forward. Ahmadiyya sources allege that in Germany, Austria (among the German speaking population) and Switzerland (among the German speaking population) it was announced and hailed as informative.

The Muslim Sunrise of the 2nd Quarter-1955 is missing the 2 cover pages and last page which normally has the books for sale. It reports how Zafrullah Khan (Judge at the International Court of Justice, ICJ) gave 2 speeches at an Islamic Center in Washington D.C. on Nov-10-1954 and Jan-13-1955, a summary of the 2 speeches is given. Major Dr. Shah Nawaz has an essay too. Zafrullah Khan has another essay wherein he writes about the United Nations after 9 years of its creation.

Missionaries Chaudhri Khalil Ahmad Nasir and Nur-ul-Haq Anwar delivered lectures in New York
American University. Five speeches were also given on radio during the year 1955. (Al-Fazl, 3 July 1955, p. 3)

The Muslim Sunrise of the 3rd Quarter-1955, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the missionary-in-charge of the USA. Khalil Ahmad Nasir gave 2141 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington D.C., 4448 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago, 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, 265 W. 30th St., NY, NY and at 927 N. Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, Ca. This edition has 1 book by MGA: “The Teachings of Islam” aka “The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam”. 11 books by the Qadiani 2nd Khalifa, 2 by Mirza Bashir Ahmad, 3 by Zafrullah Khan, 1 book by Sufi M.R. Bengalee, 1 book by J.D. Shams, 1 book by Shaikh Nasir Ahmad, a book by Zahoor Ahmad Bajwa (missionary-in-charge in England) and 2 books from A.R. Dard. A Qadiani-Ahmadi english commentary of the Quran (this was very short and never went past Chapter 4 of the Quran) by the 2nd Khalifa and his team, this was started back in 1914 and never fully completed, instead, people in American used the Lahori-Ahmadi’s version of the Quran by Maulvi Muhammad Ali.
It reports how Zafrullah Khan (Judge at the International Court of Justice, ICJ) gave 2 speeches at an Islamic Center in Washington D.C. on Nov-10-1954 and Jan-13-1955, a summary of the 2 speeches is given (Part-2). They published a correction in terms of the new German translation of the Quran, they tell the world that the Lahori-Ahmadi’s made the first ever German translation of the Quran and it was via Maulana Sadr ud Din (who was a pioneer Lahori-Ahmadi missionary in Germany and eventually became the Global President of the Lahori-Ahmadi’s).

The Muslim Sunrise of the 4th-Quarter-1955, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the missionary-in-charge of the USA. Khalil Ahmad Nasir gave 2141 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington D.C., 4448 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago, 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, 265 W. 30th St., NY, NY and at 927 N. Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, Ca. This edition has 1 book by MGA: “The Teachings of Islam” aka “The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam”. 11 books by the Qadiani 2nd Khalifa, 2 by Mirza Bashir Ahmad, 3 by Zafrullah Khan, 1 book by Sufi M.R. Bengalee, 1 book by J.D. Shams, 1 book by Shaikh Nasir Ahmad, a book by Zahoor Ahmad Bajwa (missionary-in-charge in England) and 2 books from A.R. Dard. A Qadiani-Ahmadi english commentary of the Quran (this was very short and never went past Chapter 4 of the Quran) by the 2nd Khalifa and his team, this was started back in 1914 and never fully completed, instead, people in American used the Lahori-Ahmadi’s version of the Quran by Maulvi Muhammad Ali.
A speech given by the 2nd Khalifa in London on July-30-1955 is reproduced, this was when the 2nd Ahmadiyya Khalifa toured Europe extensively, albeit with a piece of metal in his neck. They also reproduced a speech by Zafrullah Khan on July-26-1955 at the Islamic Renaissance Conference, Harvard Summer School, Cambridge, Massuchusetts. Another speech of Zafrullah Khan which was given at the Myrin Institute at Adelphi College, Garden City, NY. Wilfred Cantwell Smith is mentioned.

Rashid Ahmad is in this photo too and Khalil Ahmad Nasir.

Jalsa Salana Cleveland, Ohio 1956 Prince Hall Auditorium

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1956

Via the Muslim Sunrise of the First Quarter-1956, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the missionary-in-charge of the USA. Khalil Ahmad Nasir gave 2141 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington D.C., 4448 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago, 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, 265 W. 30th St., NY, NY and at 927 N. Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, Ca. This edition has 1 book by MGA: “The Teachings of Islam” aka “The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam”. 11 books by the Qadiani 2nd Khalifa, 2 by Mirza Bashir Ahmad, 3 by Zafrullah Khan, 1 book by Sufi M.R. Bengalee, 1 book by J.D. Shams, 1 book by Shaikh Nasir Ahmad, a book by Zahoor Ahmad Bajwa (missionary-in-charge in England) and 2 books from A.R. Dard. A Qadiani-Ahmadi German/Dutch/English translation of the Quran is also available for sale as well as an english commentary of the Quran (this was very short and never went past Chapter 4 of the Quran) by the 2nd Khalifa and his team, this was started back in 1914 and never fully completed, instead, people in American used the Lahori-Ahmadi’s version of the Quran by Maulvi Muhammad Ali.
A speech by Zafrullah Khan (Judge of the International Court of Justice), on Oct-24-1955 is reproduced entitled, “Civilization at The Cross Roads” (Part-1). This speech was given before the Second National Conference on Spiritual Foundations, at Washington, D. C. The famous essay on Ahmadiyya by S.E. Brush is quoted.

Via the Muslim Sunrise of the 2nd Quarter-1956, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the missionary-in-charge of the USA. Khalil Ahmad Nasir gave 2141 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington D.C., 4448 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago, 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, 265 W. 30th St., NY, NY and at 927 N. Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, Ca. This edition has 1 book by MGA: “The Teachings of Islam” aka “The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam”. 11 books by the Qadiani 2nd Khalifa, 2 by Mirza Bashir Ahmad, 3 by Zafrullah Khan, 1 book by Sufi M.R. Bengalee, 1 book by J.D. Shams, 1 book by Shaikh Nasir Ahmad, a book by Zahoor Ahmad Bajwa (missionary-in-charge in England) and 2 books from A.R. Dard. A Qadiani-Ahmadi German/Dutch/English translation of the Quran is also available for sale as well as an english commentary of the Quran (this was very short and never went past Chapter 4 of the Quran) by the 2nd Khalifa and his team, this was started back in 1914 and never fully completed, instead, people in American used the Lahori-Ahmadi’s version of the Quran by Maulvi Muhammad Ali.
Part-2, of a speech by Zafrullah Khan (Judge of the International Court of Justice), on Oct-24-1955 is reproduced entitled, “Civilization at The Cross Roads”. A speech by Khalil Ahmad Nasir given on Feb-18-1955 at Annual Conference of the National Association of Bible Instructors, Midwest Region is reproduced.

In the Ahmadiyya Gazette of the First Quarter-1956, the 2nd Qadiani-Ahmadi Khalifa begs for Ahmadi’s in the USA to sign up for Wasiyyat. The 2nd Qadiani-Ahmadi Khalifa explains how there is a graveyard in Qadian, India and Rabwah, Pakistan and maybe a 3rd in the USA if enough Ahmadi’s sign up. The 2nd Qadiani-Ahmadi Khalifa urges the missionary in-charge in the USA (Khalil Ahmad Nasir) should thoroughly explain Wasiyyat and then buy a property accordingly. The 2nd Qadiani-Ahmadi Khalifa explains how Wasiyyat money will be split up from America. 50% of the money collected will go to “The Central Ahmadiyya Anjuman” (in Rabwah) and “Tahrik-e-Jadid”. Of the remaining 50%, 37.5% would be spent in the USA on propagation (aka pay for the Maulvi’s), and the remaining 12.5% would be spent among the poor Ahmadi’s. A few wedding are announced, Maulvi Abdul Qadar Zaighum is in Rabwah and his wife gave birth to a boy. The procedures for collecting money from women (Lajna) is laid out. Ahmadi’s are ordered to pray for the 2nd Qadiani-Ahmadi Khalifa, his health is deteriorating. Report written by Muhammad Sadiq, secretary of Tabligh in the USA jamaat. A report on the Ahmadiyya mission in Holland (Netherlands) is given. They allege that in 1956, Hafiz Qudratullah (after working as a secretary of the Indonesian mission from Rabwah, was again being sent to Holland (Netherlands) as the missionary-in-charge. A report on Ahmadiyya in the Scandanavian countries is also given. Maulvi Syed Kamal Yousaf (also spelled Kamal Yusuf) was assigned to the Scandinavian countries (Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Sweden) for tabligh. The 2nd Qadiani-Ahmadi Khalifa appointed Rashid Ahmad (spelled as Rasheed Ahmad) as an honorary missionary in St. Louis. Rashid Ahmad will be working under Mr. A. Shukoor Kunze. The Khuddam pledge is given. Some small Ahmadiyya pamphlets with basics of beliefs are explored. The famous english commentary of the Quran (1947) allegedly by the 2nd Qadiani-Ahmadi Khalifa is for sale. Ahmadi’s are reminded to pay Tahrik-e-Jadid (“The New Scheme”). A list of books for sale is also given and very similar to the list in the Muslim Sunrise magazine. 1 book by MGA: “The Teachings of Islam” aka “The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam”. 10 books by the Qadiani 2nd Khalifa, 2 by Mirza Bashir Ahmad, 3 by Zafrullah Khan, 1 book by Sufi M.R. Bengalee, 1 book by J.D. Shams, 1 book by Shaikh Nasir Ahmad, a book by Zahoor Ahmad Bajwa (missionary-in-charge in England), 2 books from A.R. Dard and 3 books by Khalil Ahmad Nasir.

Via the Muslim Sunrise of the 3rd Quarter-1956, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the missionary-in-charge of the USA. Khalil Ahmad Nasir gave 2141 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington D.C., 4448 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago, 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, 265 W. 30th St., NY, NY and at 927 N. Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, Ca. This edition has 1 book by MGA: “The Teachings of Islam” aka “The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam”. 11 books by the Qadiani 2nd Khalifa, 2 by Mirza Bashir Ahmad, 4 by Zafrullah Khan, 1 book by Sufi M.R. Bengalee, 1 book by J.D. Shams, 1 book by Shaikh Nasir Ahmad, a book by Zahoor Ahmad Bajwa (missionary-in-charge in England) and 2 books from A.R. Dard. A Qadiani-Ahmadi German/Dutch/English translation of the Quran is also available for sale as well as an english commentary of the Quran (this was very short and never went past Chapter 4 of the Quran) by the 2nd Khalifa and his team, this was started back in 1914 and never fully completed, instead, people in American used the Lahori-Ahmadi’s version of the Quran by Maulvi Muhammad Ali.
A speech by Professor Muhammad Aslam is reproduced which was delivered in Peshawar in April of 1956, this was for the Pakistan Philosophical Congress. Zafrullah Khan has an essay on “The Frontiers of Knowledge and Humanity’s First Hopes for the Future”. Shaikh Nasir Ahmad has an essay on “Our Daily Bread”.

Via the Muslim Sunrise of the 4th Quarter-1956, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the missionary-in-charge of the USA. Khalil Ahmad Nasir gave 2141 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington D.C., 4448 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago, 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, 265 W. 30th St., NY, NY and at 927 N. Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, Ca. This edition has 1 book by MGA: “The Teachings of Islam” aka “The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam”. 11 books by the Qadiani 2nd Khalifa, 2 by Mirza Bashir Ahmad, 4 by Zafrullah Khan, 1 book by Sufi M.R. Bengalee, 1 book by J.D. Shams, 1 book by Shaikh Nasir Ahmad, a book by Zahoor Ahmad Bajwa (missionary-in-charge in England) and 2 books from A.R. Dard. A Qadiani-Ahmadi German/Dutch/English translation of the Quran is also available for sale as well as an english commentary of the Quran (this was very short and never went past Chapter 4 of the Quran) by the 2nd Khalifa and his team, this was started back in 1914 and never fully completed, instead, people in American used the Lahori-Ahmadi’s version of the Quran by Maulvi Muhammad Ali.
Shaikh Nasir Ahmad has an essay about “Ahmadiyya in Spain”, he complains about how the Spanish Government banned the distribution of the “Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam”.

Ahmadiyya in Waukegan. Abdur Nur, Abdul Karim’s oldest son, looks to be about 2-3 years old in this picture.

This photo was taken at the 1956 Jalsa Salana in Cleveland, Ohio. From left to right: Unknown, Al-Haj Hanif Ahmad aka Little Hanif, Abdullah Muhammad, the father of Mariyum Muhammad Bey Steward Ward of Chicago, Mubarik Ahmad of Milwaukee, Unknown, Abdul Malik, founding member of the Milwaukee Jamaat.

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1957
US Ahmadiyya 50th Jalsa Salana (alislam.org)

In 1957, Khalil Ahmad Nasir publishes, “Muhammad in the Bible” (also available on google books)(on alislam.org too) from the American Fazl Mosque as well as 2 other books, “The Status of Women in Islam” and “Biblical Background of Islam”.

Via the Muslim Sunrise of the 1st Quarter-1957, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the missionary-in-charge of the USA. Khalil Ahmad Nasir gave 2141 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington D.C., 4448 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago, 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, a new location in NY, at 118 W. 87th St., NY, NY and at 927 N. Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, Ca. This edition has 1 book by MGA: “The Teachings of Islam” aka “The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam”. 11 books by the Qadiani 2nd Khalifa, 2 by Mirza Bashir Ahmad, 4 by Zafrullah Khan, 1 book by Sufi M.R. Bengalee, 1 book by J.D. Shams, 2 books by Shaikh Nasir Ahmad, a book by Zahoor Ahmad Bajwa (missionary-in-charge in England), 2 books from A.R. Dard and 3 books by Khalil Ahmad Nasir. A Qadiani-Ahmadi German/Dutch/English translation of the Quran is also available for sale as well as an english commentary of the Quran (this was very short and never went past Chapter 4 of the Quran) by the 2nd Khalifa and his team, this was started back in 1914 and never fully completed, instead, people in American used the Lahori-Ahmadi’s version of the Quran by Maulvi Muhammad Ali. Zafrullah Khan’s speech on July-26-1955 at the Islamic Renaissance Conference, Harvard Summer School, Cambridge, Massuchusetts (and previously quoted in the Muslim Sunrise of the First Quarter-1956) is given. Another essay of Zafrullah Khan’s is given, “Islam and International Relations”. A book on Islam by the famous Laura Veccia Vaglieri is available for purchase from the Ahmadiyya headquarters in the USA, 2141 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington D.C.

Via the Muslim Sunrise of the 2nd Quarter-1957, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the missionary-in-charge of the USA. Khalil Ahmad Nasir gave 2141 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington D.C., 4448 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago, 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, at 118 W. 87th St., NY, NY and at 927 N. Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, Ca. This edition has 1 book by MGA: “The Teachings of Islam” aka “The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam”. 11 books by the Qadiani 2nd Khalifa, 2 by Mirza Bashir Ahmad, 4 by Zafrullah Khan, 1 book by Sufi M.R. Bengalee, 1 book by J.D. Shams, 2 books by Shaikh Nasir Ahmad, a book by Zahoor Ahmad Bajwa (missionary-in-charge in England), 2 books from A.R. Dard and 3 books by Khalil Ahmad Nasir. A Qadiani-Ahmadi German/Dutch/English translation of the Quran is also available for sale as well as an english commentary of the Quran (this was very short and never went past Chapter 4 of the Quran) by the 2nd Khalifa and his team, this was started back in 1914 and never fully completed, instead, people in American used the Lahori-Ahmadi’s version of the Quran by Maulvi Muhammad Ali. A speech by Khalil Ahmad Nasir at Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa (on March-18-1957) is reproduced, the title is, “The Most Distinctive Contribution of Islam”. In a book review, the Qadiani’s alleged that Salaboohoo (4:157 of the Quran) meant “killed via Crucifixtion”. Shaikh Nasir Ahmad gave speech at Oct-8-1956 at the Oriental Institute of Vienna University in Austria, it is reproduced. A book on Islam by the famous Laura Veccia Vaglieri is available for purchase from the Ahmadiyya headquarters in the USA, 2141 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington D.C.

Via the Muslim Sunrise of the 3rd Quarter-1957, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the missionary-in-charge of the USA. Khalil Ahmad Nasir gave 2141 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington D.C., 4448 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago, 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, at 118 W. 87th St., NY, NY and a new location at 1440 N. Curson St. Los Angeles, Ca. This edition has 1 book by MGA: “The Teachings of Islam” aka “The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam”. 11 books by the Qadiani 2nd Khalifa, 2 by Mirza Bashir Ahmad, 4 by Zafrullah Khan, 1 book by Sufi M.R. Bengalee, 1 book by J.D. Shams, 2 books by Shaikh Nasir Ahmad, a book by Zahoor Ahmad Bajwa (missionary-in-charge in England), 2 books from A.R. Dard and 3 books by Khalil Ahmad Nasir. A Qadiani-Ahmadi German/Dutch/English translation of the Quran is also available for sale as well as an english commentary of the Quran (this was very short and never went past Chapter 4 of the Quran) by the 2nd Khalifa and his team, this was started back in 1914 and never fully completed, instead, people in American used the Lahori-Ahmadi’s version of the Quran by Maulvi Muhammad Ali. A new Ahmadiyya mission in the Netherlands is announced, they seem to have bought a residential property and began calling it the Mubarak Mosque. A speech by Zafrullah Khan (from March 26-1957), the speech is entitled, “Toward Understanding the Middle East”. The 2nd Qadiani-Ahmadi Khalifa has an essay wherein he tries to refute a book by Christians (Constance E. Padwick and E. M. Mitchell), however, these books were supported by the British Government and even circulated in Africa.

Via the Muslim Sunrise of the 4th Quarter-1957, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the missionary-in-charge of the USA. Khalil Ahmad Nasir gave 2141 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington D.C., 4448 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago, 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, at 118 W. 87th St., NY, NY and a new location at 1440 N. Curson St. Los Angeles, Ca. This edition has 1 book by MGA: “The Teachings of Islam” aka “The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam”. 11 books by the Qadiani 2nd Khalifa, 2 by Mirza Bashir Ahmad, 4 by Zafrullah Khan, 1 book by Sufi M.R. Bengalee, 1 book by J.D. Shams, 2 books by Shaikh Nasir Ahmad, a book by Zahoor Ahmad Bajwa (missionary-in-charge in England), 2 books from A.R. Dard and 3 books by Khalil Ahmad Nasir. A Qadiani-Ahmadi German/Dutch/English translation of the Quran is also available for sale as well as an english commentary of the Quran (this was very short and never went past Chapter 4 of the Quran) by the 2nd Khalifa and his team, this was started back in 1914 and never fully completed, instead, people in American used the Lahori-Ahmadi’s version of the Quran by Maulvi Muhammad Ali. A new Ahmadiyya temple/mosque in Hamburg, Germany is opened in July-1957. Zafrullah Khan gave a speech at Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine, on March 7, 1957, this is reproduced.

Photo taken in Cleveland, Ohio 1957.

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1958

Via the Muslim Sunrise of the First Quarter-1958, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the missionary-in-charge of the USA. Khalil Ahmad Nasir gave 2141 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington D.C., 4448 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago, 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, at 118 W. 87th St., NY, NY and a new location at 1440 N. Curson St. Los Angeles, Ca. This edition has 1 book by MGA: “The Teachings of Islam” aka “The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam”. 11 books by the Qadiani 2nd Khalifa, 2 by Mirza Bashir Ahmad, 4 by Zafrullah Khan, 1 book by Sufi M.R. Bengalee, 1 book by J.D. Shams, 2 books by Shaikh Nasir Ahmad, a book by Zahoor Ahmad Bajwa (missionary-in-charge in England), 2 books from A.R. Dard and 3 books by Khalil Ahmad Nasir. A Qadiani-Ahmadi German/Dutch/English translation of the Quran is also available for sale as well as an english commentary of the Quran (this was very short and never went past Chapter 4 of the Quran) by the 2nd Khalifa and his team, this was started back in 1914 and never fully completed, instead, people in American used the Lahori-Ahmadi’s version of the Quran by Maulvi Muhammad Ali. For the first time ever, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is listed as having a PhD (see page 32).

Via the Muslim Sunrise of the 2nd Quarter-1958, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the missionary-in-charge of the USA. Khalil Ahmad Nasir gave 2141 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington D.C., 4448 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago, 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, at 118 W. 87th St., NY, NY and a new location at 1440 N. Curson St. Los Angeles, Ca. This edition has 1 book by MGA: “The Teachings of Islam” aka “The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam”. 11 books by the Qadiani 2nd Khalifa, 2 by Mirza Bashir Ahmad, 4 by Zafrullah Khan, 1 book by Sufi M.R. Bengalee, 1 book by J.D. Shams, 2 books by Shaikh Nasir Ahmad, a book by Zahoor Ahmad Bajwa (missionary-in-charge in England), 2 books from A.R. Dard and 3 books by Khalil Ahmad Nasir. A Qadiani-Ahmadi German/Dutch/English translation of the Quran is also available for sale as well as an english commentary of the Quran (this was very short and never went past Chapter 4 of the Quran) by the 2nd Khalifa and his team, this was started back in 1914 and never fully completed, instead, people in American used the Lahori-Ahmadi’s version of the Quran by Maulvi Muhammad Ali. Khalil Ahmad Nasir is listed as having a PhD.

Via the Muslim Sunrise of the 3rd Quarter-1958, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the missionary-in-charge of the USA. Khalil Ahmad Nasir gave 2141 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington D.C., 4448 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago, 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, at 118 W. 87th St., NY, NY and a new location at 1440 N. Curson St. Los Angeles, Ca. This edition has 1 book by MGA: “The Teachings of Islam” aka “The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam”. 11 books by the Qadiani 2nd Khalifa, 2 by Mirza Bashir Ahmad, 4 by Zafrullah Khan, 1 book by Sufi M.R. Bengalee, 1 book by J.D. Shams, 2 books by Shaikh Nasir Ahmad, a book by Zahoor Ahmad Bajwa (missionary-in-charge in England), 2 books from A.R. Dard and 3 books by Khalil Ahmad Nasir. A Qadiani-Ahmadi German/Dutch/English translation of the Quran is also available for sale as well as an english commentary of the Quran (this was very short and never went past Chapter 4 of the Quran) by the 2nd Khalifa and his team, this was started back in 1914 and never fully completed, instead, people in American used the Lahori-Ahmadi’s version of the Quran by Maulvi Muhammad Ali. Khalil Ahmad Nasir is listed as having a PhD. Zafrullah Khan delivered a speech at the Sixteenth Congress of the International Association for Religious Freedom in Chicago, IIinois, on August 10, 1958.

Via the Muslim Sunrise of the 4th Quarter-1958, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the missionary-in-charge of the USA. Khalil Ahmad Nasir gave 2141 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington D.C., 4448 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago, 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, at 118 W. 87th St., NY, NY and a new location at 1440 N. Curson St. Los Angeles, Ca. This edition has 1 book by MGA: “The Teachings of Islam” aka “The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam”. 11 books by the Qadiani 2nd Khalifa, 2 by Mirza Bashir Ahmad, 4 by Zafrullah Khan, 1 book by Sufi M.R. Bengalee, 1 book by J.D. Shams, 2 books by Shaikh Nasir Ahmad, a book by Zahoor Ahmad Bajwa (missionary-in-charge in England), 2 books from A.R. Dard and 3 books by Khalil Ahmad Nasir. A Qadiani-Ahmadi German/Dutch/English translation of the Quran is also available for sale as well as an English commentary of the Quran (this was very short and never went past Chapter 4 of the Quran) by the 2nd Khalifa and his team, this was started back in 1914 and never fully completed, instead, people in American used the Lahori-Ahmadi’s version of the Quran by Maulvi Muhammad Ali. Khalil Ahmad Nasir is listed as having a PhD. Wilfred Cantwell Smith’s “Islam in Modern History” is discussed. A man named Mr. Matthew J. Ritchie sent some questions to the Muslim Sunrise in terms of Zafrullah Khan’s in the previous edition.  Zafrullah Khan refused to answer the questions posed by Mr. Matthew J. Ritchie and deferred to the Muslim Sunrise to answer him. Zafrullah Khan also seems to have written the forward to “Islam and the Modern Age: An Analysis and an Appraisal” by Ilse Lichtenstadter.

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1959
US Ahmadiyya 50th Jalsa Salana (alislam.org)

Via the Muslim Sunrise of the First Quarter-1959, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the missionary-in-charge of the USA. Khalil Ahmad Nasir gave 2141 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington D.C., 4448 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago, 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, at 118 W. 87th St., NY, NY and a new location at 1440 N. Curson St. Los Angeles, Ca. This edition has 1 book by MGA: “The Teachings of Islam” aka “The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam”. 11 books by the Qadiani 2nd Khalifa, 2 by Mirza Bashir Ahmad, 4 by Zafrullah Khan, 1 book by Sufi M.R. Bengalee, 1 book by J.D. Shams, 2 books by Shaikh Nasir Ahmad, a book by Zahoor Ahmad Bajwa (missionary-in-charge in England), 2 books from A.R. Dard and 3 books by Khalil Ahmad Nasir. A Qadiani-Ahmadi German/Dutch/English translation of the Quran is also available for sale as well as an English commentary of the Quran (this was very short and never went past Chapter 4 of the Quran) by the 2nd Khalifa and his team, this was started back in 1914 and never fully completed, instead, people in American used the Lahori-Ahmadi’s version of the Quran by Maulvi Muhammad Ali. Khalil Ahmad Nasir is listed as having a PhD. An essay by Dr. Zafrullah Khan (Vice President of the International Court of Justice) entitled, “Islam and International Relations”.

Via the Muslim Sunrise of the 2nd Quarter-1959, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the missionary-in-charge of the USA. Khalil Ahmad Nasir gave 2141 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington D.C., 4448 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago, 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, at 118 W. 87th St., NY, NY and a new location at 1440 N. Curson St. Los Angeles, Ca. This edition has 1 book by MGA: “The Teachings of Islam” aka “The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam”. 11 books by the Qadiani 2nd Khalifa, 2 by Mirza Bashir Ahmad, 4 by Zafrullah Khan, 1 book by Sufi M.R. Bengalee, 1 book by J.D. Shams, 2 books by Shaikh Nasir Ahmad, a book by Zahoor Ahmad Bajwa (missionary-in-charge in England), 2 books from A.R. Dard and 3 books by Khalil Ahmad Nasir. A Qadiani-Ahmadi German/Dutch/English translation of the Quran is also available for sale as well as an English commentary of the Quran (this was very short and never went past Chapter 4 of the Quran) by the 2nd Khalifa and his team, this was started back in 1914 and never fully completed, instead, people in American used the Lahori-Ahmadi’s version of the Quran by Maulvi Muhammad Ali. Khalil Ahmad Nasir is listed as having a PhD. Wilfred Cantwell Smith’s “Islam in Modern History” is discussed again. The work of Ilse Lichtenstadter is appreciated and discussed again.

Via the Muslim Sunrise of the 3rd Quarter-1959, Khalil Ahmad Nasir is the editor of the Moslem Sunrise, as well as the missionary-in-charge of the USA. Khalil Ahmad Nasir gave 2141 Leroy Place, N.W., Washington D.C., 4448 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago, 2532 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, at 118 W. 87th St., NY, NY and a new location at 1440 N. Curson St. Los Angeles, Ca. This edition has 1 book by MGA: “The Teachings of Islam” aka “The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam”. 11 books by the Qadiani 2nd Khalifa, 2 by Mirza Bashir Ahmad, 4 by Zafrullah Khan, 1 book by Sufi M.R. Bengalee, 1 book by J.D. Shams, 2 books by Shaikh Nasir Ahmad, a book by Zahoor Ahmad Bajwa (missionary-in-charge in England), 2 books from A.R. Dard and 3 books by Khalil Ahmad Nasir. A Qadiani-Ahmadi German/Dutch/English translation of the Quran is also available for sale as well as an English commentary of the Quran (this was very short and never went past Chapter 4 of the Quran) by the 2nd Khalifa and his team, this was started back in 1914 and never fully completed, instead, people in American used the Lahori-Ahmadi’s version of the Quran by Maulvi Muhammad Ali. Khalil Ahmad Nasir is listed as having a PhD. Lots of pages are missing, the entire essay of Shaikh Nasir Ahmad is missing.

In 1959, after the publishing of the Muslim Sunrise of the 3rd Quarter-1959, Dr. Khalil Ahmad Nasir seems to have been relieved of his duties as missionary of the Ahmadiyya Movement, although he seems to be fairly young (like 50-ish). He seems to have stayed in America along with his children, in 1975 he wrote an article for the Moslem Sunrise of the 3rd Quarter-1975, he even mentions how Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali was also living in America in 1975 along with his wife and children.

Maulawi Ghulam Yasin takes over as Missionary-In-Charge of the USA.
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1960
US Ahmadiyya 50th Jalsa Salana (alislam.org)
This Ahmadiyya publication gives these chanda stats (See page 73):

Per Ahmadiyya records, $11,351 was collected in the USA.
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1959–1963

In 1959, Maulawi Ghulam Yasin became the missionary-in-charge in the USA, he stayed in this job until 1963. He goes missing thereafter. Abdur Rahman Bengali (1963-1972) arrived in USA in 1963 and worked in Pittsburgh. He gave his life while serving the cause of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA on 16 May 1972, in Dayton, Ohio. Major Abdul Hamid (1963 -1979) arrived in USA in 1963. He worked in Dayton where he built the first mosque of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in USA in the traditional design with a minaret. lie also served in New York. before returning to the Headquarter, in Rabwah. Pakistan.
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1963

In 1963, which coincided with the arrival of the first ever “in-residence” Qadiani-Ahmadi missionary, Abdul Hameed (also spelled Major Abdul Hamid)(see the Moslem Sunrise of 1976, Jalsa edition). Major Abdul Hamid was the head Qadiani-Ahmadi Maulvi from 1963 to 1967.

The first Ahmadiyya purpose-built temple/masjid opened in 1963 in Dayton, Ohio. At this point in time, the Ahmadiyya Movement in the USA owned 2 residences (which they were calling Mosques), one in Chicago (on Wabash Ave) and another residence in Washington D.C. (The American Fazl Mosque). Major Abdul Hamid was the Qadiani-Ahmadi Maulvi in-charge of all the black people.

When Maulvi Abdur Rahman Khan Bengali (aka A.R. Khan Bengali) arrived in Pittsburgh in 1963, he told the press that there were 2 million in the whole world and about 50 in Pittsburgh. (See The Pittsburgh Press, Thu, Oct 03, 1963 ·Page 60). He also alleged that there were 1000+ Ahmadi’s in America and most Ahmadi’s were not formal Ahmadi’s since they don’t pay chanda.
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1964-1966

Maulvi Shukar ilahi Hussain was missionary-in-charge USA (1944-1966), he quit soon thereafter.
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1965
US Ahmadiyya 50th Jalsa Salana (alislam.org)
This Ahmadiyya publication gives these chanda stats (See page 73):

Per Ahmadiyya records, $14,114 was collected in the USA.

Qadiani-Ahmadi Maulvi A.R. Khan gave a speech at the Sheraton-Jefferson hotel in St. Louis, MO (see the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Sat, Jul 30, 1966 ·Page 5).
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1966

Allegedly, the 19th Jalsa Salana USA was held at the newly built Temple-Mosque in Dayton, Ohio, on September 3 and 4,1966 (See 50th Jalsa Souvenir). Ahmadi’s from Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Youngstown, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Detroit, Madison, Milwaukee, Chicago, St. Louis and Tennessee attended. Brs. Syed Abdur Rahman, Muhammad Sadiq, Ahmad Shaheed, Bashir Afzal, Muhammad Qasim, Dr. Bashiruddin Usama. Dr. B.A. Munir, and Missionaries, namely Major Abdul Hamid, Syed Jawad Ali and A.R. Khan Bengalee, in the three Sessions presided over by Brs. Ahmad Shahid, Syed Abdur Rahman and Bashir Afzal, respectively. The Conference ended with prayer and a farewell address by the Missionary-in-Charge.
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1967

Click to access Souvenir-USA-50th-Jalsa-June-1998.pdf

Maqbool Ahmad Qureshi arrived in the USA on 6 Sept 1967 and was immediately working as the Missionary-in-charge in the USA. He worked as missionary-in-charge until 1971.

The Ahmadiyya Gazette of 1967 quotes MGA in Malfuzat about Hell and Heaven being on Earth. October 15, 1967 is announced as an Ahmadiyya day of Tabligh.

Maulvi Abdur Rahman Khan Bengali (aka A.R. Khan Bengali) told the Pittsburgh Press that the Ahmadiyya Movement in the USA had 4 circles of operation in the USA, he was working in the circle of Pittsburgh, Youngstown, Cleveland and Detroit. He also told the Pittsburgh Press that Ahmadiyya was against Communism and that it was Atheistic. Maulvi Abdur Rahman Khan Bengali alleges that the Old and New Testament (bible) are authentic teachings, he also says that there will be new prophets whenever the need arises. Maulvi Abdur Rahman Khan Bengali alleges that there are barely 50 Ahmadi’s in all of Pittsburgh, PA and they don’t pay chanda, pray or fast properly. Again, he calls Communism as anti-God and one of the biggest evils in society.

In The Pittsburgh Press, Mon, May 22, 1967 ·Page 26, Maulvi Abdur Rahman Khan Bengali (aka A.R. Khan Bengali) said that the Ahmadiyya Movement didn’t oppose the America’s war policy in Vietnam and also opposed Cassius Clay (aka Muhammad Ali) for being anti-war.

In the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette of Thu, Nov 02, 1967 ·Page 12, Maulvi Abdur Rahman Khan Bengali (aka A.R. Khan Bengali) announced his departure from Pittsburgh, enroute to Pakistan.
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1968

Syed Jawad Ali is mentioned in the Ahmadiyya Gazette of July-1968 as a jamaat secretary and someone Ahmadi’s should contact for help getting to the USA Jalsa of 1968 in Dayton, Ohio.

Per the Ahmadiyya Gazette of Sep-1968, Syed Jawad Ali regularly gets “The Teachings of Islam” from London and distributes it. He also helped organize the Jalsa of 1968, which was held in Dayton, Ohio. There were four sessions. Three of them were held on Saturday. The first session was presided by Br. Ahmad Shaheed, Ameer of Pittsburgh. The second one was presided by Br. Bashir Afzal, Ameer of New York, and Consultative Meeting, the 3rd one was presided by the Chief Missionary himself on Sunday the fourth session was presided by Dr. Khalil Ahmad Nasir.

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1969

Allegedly, the USA Jalsa was held on August 30 & 31 at Dayton Ohio at the Ahmadiyya temple therein. Missionary-in-Charge, Maqbool A. Qureshi organized and chaired the event. The Jalsa consisted of 5 Sessions. including Speeches, Mission Reports, Auxilliary Meetings and Panel Discussions.

The main speakers were, Br. Maqbool A. Qureshi (Missionary in Charge), Muhammad Qasim (Dayton) Munir Ahmad (St. Louis,). Syed Jawad Ali, Bashir Afzal (New York), Dr. Bashiruddin Usama (Cleveland), Ahmad Shaheed (Pittsburg), Abul Kalam (Pittsburg), Yahya Abdullah (Baltimore). Abdul Karim (Chicago), Abid Hanif (Boston), Dr. Khalil A. Nasir (New York), Munir Hamid, (Philadelphia), Ahmad Wasim (Cleveland), Hanif Ahmad (Milwaukee), Muhammad Sadiq (New York.). Rashid Ahmad (St. Louis), Abdur Rahman (Balti more) and Fazl Omar (Waukegan).

Ahmadiyya sources allege that in 1969, Maulvi Abdur Rahman Khan Bengali (aka A.R. Khan Bengali) was the Missionary-In-Charge in the USA (See page 82). In 1969 the Missionary in Charge, U.S.A. Maulvi A.R. Khan Bengali, appointed Mr. Munir Hamid of Philadelphia to hold the office of First National Qaid The organization had ten different departments as advised by Khalifatul Masih II. The local branches were established and Khuddam started implementing the national programs in local majalis (See the 1989 Khuddam Souvenir).
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1970
US Ahmadiyya 50th Jalsa Salana (alislam.org)
This Ahmadiyya publication gives these chanda stats (See page 73):

Per Ahmadiyya records, $31, 685 was collected in the USA.

Ahmadiyya elders (A.R. Zafr, education secretary) at the Dayton Mosque had joined the Coalition of Black Liberation, however, this was quickly shut down by the Pakistani’s via Maulvi Abdur Rahman Khan Bengali (aka A.R. Khan Bengali). A.R. Zafr says that he is working with Project Cure and most of the Ahmadi’s in Dayton are part of this drug-rehab program (see The Journal Herald of Sat, Aug 22, 1970 ·Page 1).
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1971
The untold story of black Muslims in America: Pioneering African-American Ahmadi Muslim converts, St Louis (alhakam.org)
“Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam”, Ahmadiyya Gazzette, 1971, p. 4

Aside from socialising, education was a key part of this chapter; Sister Aziza particularly recalls The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam and Where Did Jesus Die? as key texts that were frequently read by the early members – the former had to be read before taking allegiance. Her husband was fundamental in American Islam. Rashid Ahmad was the first African-American missionary to study in Rabwah, Pakistan, before returning to America. His long-time friend, Percy Smith, enquired about Islam on his own return, accepting the Movement soon after. He had been on his own journey and would host popular jazz musicians in California at his house to discuss spirituality and religion. He became a staunch proselytiser in his own right in St Louis, later re-locating and taking the name Saeed Ahmad. He would send letters, pass handbills and visit people’s homes to spread the message of Islam. He even sent a cablegram to Pakistan in repudiation of a false statement published in Lahore.

Maulvi Abdur Rahman Khan Bengali (aka A.R. Khan Bengali) slaughtered a goat for Eid and alleged that there were 500 Ahmadi’s in Dayton (out of which 200 are active), virtually all of whom are black, however, they have no connection with the Black Muslims via Elijah Poole. The Dayton Daily news alleges that the vast majority of black converts to Ahmadiyya were formerly Baptist or Methodist (See Dayton Daily News, Sun, Feb 07, 1971 ·Page 6).

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1972

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Major Sharif Ahmad Bajwa takes over as the Missionary-in-Charge and Ameer of the Ahmadiyya Community in the USA. Abdur Rahman Bengali (1963-1972) arrived in USA in 1963 and worked in Pittsburgh. He gave his life while serving the cause of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA on 16 May 1972, in Dayton, Ohio.

This photo was in Philadelphia

Ahmadiyya in Hawaii
Via the Honolulu Star-Bulletin of Wed, Apr 12, 1972 ·Page 14.

A man named Muhammad Ali alleged to be a Qadiani-Ahmadi.

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Click to access Souvenir-USA-50th-Jalsa-June-1998.pdf

Muhammad Siddique Shahid Gurdaspuri (1973-1977) started spiritual education and training classes. He expanded the activities and strengthened the organizational structures of the local chapters. Among the many missionary efforts that embellished his tenure. The highlight was the blessed visit of Hadhrat Khalifallll Masih Ill in 1976. It was the first visit of a Khalifa to USA. Mian Muhammad Ibrahim (1973-1981) mainly served in Dayton and was instrumental in organizing the first delegation from USA to the International Jalsa Salana.

Per the Moslem Sunrise of Jan-Feb-1974, there was a 7-man delegation to Rabwah from the USA, this was the first time something like this had ever happened. Members of the 7-man delegation were Rashid Ahmad (leader), Abid Haneef (Boston), Abdur-Raqib Wali (Boston), Abdul Kareem of Boston, Fazal Omar of Waukegan, Hasan Hakeem of Waukegan, Ill and Alhaji Abdur Rahim Zafar of Dayton later joined the delegation in Rabwah.

Photo’s
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1974

Rashid Ahmad was an Ahmadiyya missionary and the Jamaat President for the entire USA. In the below, he can be seen with Abdul Raqib Wali (I love him and his family). This photo is from Sep-1974, and the Ahmadiyya Jalsa was attended by 350 American’s and Canadian’s at Wheelock College in Boston.

The Ahmadi Children’s Summer Camps were held in both Lothian, Maryland and Athens, Ohio.
In this photo: 2nd row from front starting from right – Sis. Aliyya Aziz, Sis. Najma Rafat, Sis. Mubaraka, Sis. Rashidah Saeed, Sis. Saleema Wali, Sis. Moneerah Ahmad, Sis. Munsurah Rafat. Men in back: Br. Ansar, Br. Daud Aziz, Br. Abdullah Aziz, Br. Habibullah Aziz, Br. Basharat Sabur, Br. Abdullah Ali. Picture of St. Louis Jamaat probably from ’73-’74.

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1975
US Ahmadiyya 50th Jalsa Salana (alislam.org)
This Ahmadiyya publication gives these chanda stats (See page 73):

Per Ahmadiyya records, $56,199 was collected in the USA.

Masud Ahmad Jehlami (1975-1978; 1980-1982) worked as a missionary in New York from 1975 to 1978. He came back to New York as missionary in USA in November 1980 and remained till February 1982.

In 1959, after the publishing of the Muslim Sunrise of the 3rd Quarter-1959, Dr. Khalil Ahmad Nasir seems to have been relieved of his duties as missionary of the Ahmadiyya Movement, although he seems to be fairly young (like 50-ish). He seems to have stayed in America along with his children, in 1975 he wrote an article for the Moslem Sunrise of the 3rd Quarter-1975, he even mentions how Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali was also living in America in 1975 along with his wife and children.

Mubaraka Malik was an Ahmadi and one of the founding members of the Milwaukee Jamaat. She was a community activist as well as a notable in the Republican Party. This particular photo was secured from President G.R. Ford’s Presidential Library by Maulvi Yahya Luqman. It is or should be common knowledge that Mubaraka Malik presented a deviant Holy Qur’an to the then President of the United States, Gerald R. Ford (See also, 50th souvenir Jalsa USA).

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1976
In 1976, during his USA tour and at the USA Jalsa, Mirza Nasir Ahmad claimed 10 million Ahmadi’s – ahmadiyyafactcheckblog

In January of 1976, another American delegation of Ahmadi’s went to Qadian and Rabwah and met the Khalifa. Mirza Wasim Ahmad can be seen herein. There were 43 people (men and women), Maulvi Mian Ibrahim can be seen, Abdul Sami was also there. There is photo with African-American-Ahmadi women who were in Qadian. They slept in MGA’s house and everything.

Photo’s
 

In the summer of 1976, Mirza Nasir Ahmad visited the USA, this was part of a bigger tour. He started touring  on July 20, 1976 from Rabwah and returned to Rabwah on October 20, 1976 (see page 76). Two of his sons, Mirza Luqman Ahmad (seen in Dayton) and Mirza Anas Ahmad (seen in New Jersey). It should be noted that Mirza Nasir Ahmad bold face lied and told all the newspapers that he interacted with that there were 10 million Ahmadi’s in the world. He was in America from July 25th to Aug 20th, 1976. He then finished his tour in Europe.

Ahmadiyya sources allege that Mirza Nasir Ahmad landed in the USA on July 25th and in Washington D.C., he gave the Friday Sermon on 7-30-1976 at the American Fazl Mosque in Washington D.C. He then travelled to Dayton (on Aug-1 to Aug-3rd)(on Aug-2, he held a press conference at the Biltmore Towers)(Ahmadiyya sources allege that there are 100 Ahmadi’s in Dayton in 1976, another newspaper was told that there are 100 Ahmadi families), and finally at Madison New Jersey for the Jalsa Salana-USA (held the weekend of Aug 6th, see page 15), which was a historic event for the brainwashed Qadiani’s (allegedly 600 showed up, see page 15). Mirza Nasir Ahmad lambasted the organizers of the Jalsa…he was not happy in his Jalsa speech, he said that they did things that would force him to kick them out of Ahmadiyya (on Aug-6th). On Aug-7th, Mirza Nasir Ahmad gave the concluding address. Ahmadiyya sources confirm that there were only 7 mosques in the USA by 1976. The 29th annual USA-Jalsa Salana was held at Drew University, which was in Madison, New Jersey (held the weekend of Aug 6th, see page 15). Abid Haneef dined with Mirza Nasir Ahmad (see the photo in the below), Rashid Ahmad too. No photo’s of Azhar Haneef at all. M. M. Ahmad was also there and Mirza Nasir Ahmad also gave a speech at the World Bank. Rashid Ahmad was there too. Ahmadiyya sources allege that there are 3000 Ahmadi’s in the USA in 1976 (See page 5)(A newspaper in NY said that there were only 1000 Ahmadi’s in the USA, see page 40). The Washington Star was told that Ahmadi’s had never broken any laws in the USA (a total lie, Mufti Muhammad Sadiq fled from the police in 1923 and never showed up to court)(See the Philadelphia Inquirer of Friday, Aug-31, 1923).

After the USA-Jalsa in Madison, New Jersey, he went to Toronto (Aug 8–11th)(at the Inn on the Park)(his speech in Toronto can be found herein, page 33).

The week of Aug-17-1976, Mirza Nasir Ahmad gave press conferences at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel and Drew University (See page 22). He then left American on Aug-20-1976.

In the below, you will find 2 newspaper reports, one by the New York Post (aug-9th) and the other is from the The Daily Record of Aug 8th, 1976 (see page 26). In both instances, the Khalifa tells newspapers that there are 10 million Ahmadi’s in the world, which is a total lie. Mirza Nasir Ahmad also claims that the literacy in Rabwah is 100%, whereas the rest of Pakistan is at 1%.
We have shown how the Mirza family has falsely claimed millions of converts and etc over the years. As we continue to do research, we will continue to post more information. We recently found newspaper articles from 1976, wherein the Khalifa, Mirza Nasir Ahmad gave information about his Ahmadiyya Community, since he was in the USA for the annual Jalsa. In both instances, Mirza Nasir Ahmad repeated the Ahmadiyya census number as 10 million.  In fact, at the Rabwah Jalsa of 1969/1970, just 7 years earlier, Mirza Nasir Ahmad had also claimed 10 million. Furthermore, at the National Assembly questioning in 1974, Mirza Nasir Ahmad gave the number of Ahmadi’s as 10 million. Mirza Tahir Ahmad tried to rectify this mistake by Mirza Nasir Ahmad, however, it was a smoke screen, Mirza Tahir Ahmad continued along the same line of deception, by 1993, he was asking Ahmadi’s to pray for the number of converts to double and to continue to double. By 2002, Mirza Tahir Ahmad claiming a Jamaat of almost 200 million people.

Photo’s



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1977
A Trip Down Memory Lane – 25 Photos that Shaped Ahmadiyyat in America (youtube.com)

The 30 annual USA Jalsa Salana was held in St. Louis. As you can see, barely 60 men showed up. Syed Muhammad Saddiq (aka Muhammad Siddique Shahid Gurdaspuri) can be seen, he was the missionary-in-charge (39:00 time stamp). Mian Muhammad Ibrahim can also be seen. Abid Haneef can be seen, however, none of his sons are in this photo, were they even in attendance? Yahya Shareef can also be seen, he was a Jewish convert (the only white Ahmadi in the USA). Abdur-Raqib Wali can also be seen. Yusuf Lateef, a famous Jazz player can also be seen. Muzaffar Ahmad Zafar was also there.

Photo

Maulanaa Ataullah Kaleem (1977 -1983) published 40.000 copies of the I loly Quran
with Engli~h translation. Thousands of brochures and 18 books and booklets on Islam and
Ahmadiyyat were printed and distributed. The Synopsis of Religious Preaching (Parts I, II
and Ill) were authored by him. He started the Urdu journal Al-Noor and enlarged the
Ahmadiyya Ga1ette to ih present si7C. His propagational interviews were broadcasted live
on Manhattan and East Saint Louis Cable TV and published in The Detroit News, Detroit
Free Press. The Community Carrier, and the Canton Observer. He spoke to students al several colleges and universities. The building for the mosque in Philadelphia was purchased
in his time. Similarly, the land for the mosque in Chicago was purchased, and the mosque
in Tuscon. Ari/Ima was inaugurated. Maulana Kaleem is currently serving as Missionary
in Charge in Germany.

Abdur Rashid Yahya (1977- 1981 ; 1986-1994) worked in USA as a missionary from July 1977 to May 1981. He returned for a second tenure m June 1986 and served till 1994 and disappeared, he seems to be the father of Qasim Rashid.

Khuddam Ijtima, St. Louis about 1977-78. These brothers were from Dayton, Ohio, Chicago, Milwaukee, Kenosha, WI and St. Louis, MO. The missionary in the picture was Mian Ibrahim of Dayton. Hafiz Nurruddin is the only boy I recognize. The boy with glasses was from St. Louis. I believe he is now deceased. Al Hajj Abdul Hakeem standing second to last in the front row. Mushin Rashid, (my children’s dad) is seated first in the front row. Ali Aziz is there too. That is Hafiz Nasiruddin yawning. That is me aka Jamil Ahmad on the far right side looking off into the distance. That’s Fahim with his eyes close. The boy sitting at the end to the left is Jawad Wali, the son of Ahmad Wali, a former barber at Pyramid Barbershop. Unfortunately, both father and son are deceased. The brother standing on Ahmad Hanif’s right is Jamil, a longtime member of the StL Jamaat. Habbib shefeek sitting in second row on the far right wearing a striped shirt. Aminullah Ahmad and Abdul Khabir Haqq are there too. The light skinned Brother is Brother Ismael. He was a Convert from Waukegan that was friends with a lot of the Waukegan brother. He was great friends of My father and came to the Waukegan Mosque with Bro. Muhammad Sadiq, Mustafa Abdullah and Abdul Jeelani, the tall brother in the back. I think he is now deceased.  The tallest brother in the back is Abdul Jeelani. He is alive and an active member of the Zion Jamaat. Derrick N. Johnson, I was born in 71′ and I am in that photo. I am guessing I was 6 or 7 at the time. Munir Ahmad is my grandfather and was president of the St.Louis Jamat for many years.
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1978

Syed Mir Mahmud Ahmad Nasir (1978-1982) served a\ Missionary-in Charge
from O\embcr 1978 for l\\ o year\. He \erved tn California for another year. He reprc-.cnted the Ahmad1n a J amaat at the U n11cd at ions Conference of World
Religions. His cxtendmg the Quranic invitation to come to the common denominator
nf ”orshipping One God was received with appreciation. At the conclusion of its hist<nic meeting he was asked to lead the international representatives in collective
prayer He returned to Pakistan in March 1982. Hadhrlll Klhalifatul Masih Ill (RT)
graced the sOll of America once again in 1980 while Syed Mir Mahmud Ahmad asir
“;1s Missionary-in-Charge.
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1979

By 1979, the Ahmadiyya Movement was claiming to have only 5 mission houses and 4 mosques in the country. However, at least 2 of the 4 alleged mosques are residential properties (the property on Wabash in Chicago and the residential property in Washington D.C. aka the American Fazl Mosque). The 3rd being the Ahmadiyya temple/mosque in Dayton, Ohio. The 4th is thus unknown.

Ahmadi’s from American visited Qadian

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1980
US Ahmadiyya 50th Jalsa Salana (alislam.org)
This Ahmadiyya publication gives these chanda stats (See page 73):

Per Ahmadiyya records, $218,359 was collected in the USA.
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1980
Ahmadiyya colluded with the World Bank (1980) – ahmadiyyafactcheckblog

Mirza Nasir Ahmad traveled to Spain, where he laid the foundation stone of the Basharat Mosque in Pedro Abad. This is where he coined the famous slogan, “Love for All, Hatred for None”. The mosque was inaugurated posthumously in 1982 and was the first purpose-built mosque in Spain since the Reconquista and the Fall of Granada in 1492.

He also visited, England, West Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Holland, England, Nigeria, and Ghana. The trip started on June 26, 1980 and ended on October 28, 1980.

2 October 1980: Hazrat Khalifatul Masih III (rh) inaugurated the Bradford Mission House in the UK

He arrived in Canada on September 4, 1980. In Canada, he stayed for 10 days in Toronto and Calgary. On September 11, 1980, he left Calgary by air for San Francisco, he chose the Hotel Amfac (See the Khilafat centenary of 2008). After staying for four days in the
West Coast region, on September 15, 1980. Mirza Nasir Ahmad and his team flew to Washington D.C. and met many jamaat members. On September 19, 1980, Mirza Nasir Ahmad gave the Khutbah Juma at the Ahmadiyya American Fazl Mosque in Washington D.C. (See pages 79-80). On this trip, Mirza Nasir Ahmad met Azhar Haneef’s father, Abid Haneef. Azhar Haneef didn’t show up, nor did his siblings. How many did he have anyways? Why are they all missing?

In this picture, the 3rd Ahmadiyya Caliph of the #Ahmadiyya #Muslim Community Mirza Nasir Ahmad in Washington D.C., during his 1980 tour of #America, meeting World Bank officer Manfred B. Bentgon, at a reception held in His Holiness’ honor. Who is Manfred Bentgon?  We have no idea as of yet.

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1981
US Ahmadiyya 50th Jalsa Salana (alislam.org)
This Ahmadiyya publication gives these chanda stats (See page 73):

Per Ahmadiyya records, $338, 023 was collected in the USA.

                                                   1980–1981                  
1—–Wassiyyat—————————$70,974
2—Chanda Aam————————-$115,314
3—Chanda Jalsa-Salana————–$97
4—Tehrik-e-Jadid————————$9,472
5—Waqf-e-Jadid————————–$4,496
6—Zakat————————————–$3,024
7—Others————————————$128, 073
8—Mosque Fund————————-$6,573
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Total——————————————–$338, 023
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1982

In 1982, Abdul Raqeeb Wali organized and chaired the first ever West Coast Jalsa Salana. Anwar Khan was there too, it was held in SF.

At the 1982 Jalsa Salana at Rabwah, Mirza Tahir Ahmad (the 4th Qadiani-Ahmadi Khalifa) announced that 5 New Mosques in the US (New York, Los Angeles, Washington, Chicago, and Detroit) were in the works (See the Ahmadiyya Gazette of March-2006). 
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1983
US Ahmadiyya 50th Jalsa Salana (alislam.org)
In 1983, in Detroit, Michigan, an Ahmadi was murdered, then the Ahmadi mission house was set on fire – ahmadiyyafactcheckblog

In the USA, $44, 833 was collected (See page 77) for Tahrik-e-Jadid.

In 1983, in Detroit, Michigan, an Ahmadi was murdered, then the Ahmadi mission house was set on fire. The 1983 USA Jalsa was cancelled by Oakland University. The university seems to have cancelled the Ahmadiyya Jalsa just a few days before it was supposed to begin. They cancelled it based on this internal murder. Mirza Tahir Ahmad then ordered the Jamaat to hold a 1-day convention.

Photo’s

In November of 1983, Sheikh Mubarak Ahmad was transferred by Mirza Tahir Ahmad (4th Qadiani Khalifa) to the USA as the Amir and Missionary-in- Charge of the Ahmadiyya Jamaat in the United States and served in this capacity until his retirement in 1991. He had served in the UK as Missionary-in-Charge since 1979.

Khurram Shah, Shahid Abassi, Raqib Wali, Hidayt Shah, Anwar Shah, Khadim Shah and Shahid Shah can be seen in this photo. Sheikh Mubarak Ahmad must have visited California in 1983 (See The 1989 Khuddam Souvenir, page 39).

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1985
US Ahmadiyya 50th Jalsa Salana (alislam.org)
This Ahmadiyya publication gives these chanda stats (See page 73):

Per Ahmadiyya records, $603,786 was collected in the USA.
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1986
US Ahmadiyya 50th Jalsa Salana (alislam.org)

In the USA, $63, 179 was collected (See page 77) for Tahrik-e-Jadid.

In 1986 an Ahmadi youth was murdered in Zion, Illinois. His name was Fahim Ahmad and he was the son of an Ahmadi couple, Mr. and Mrs. Hanif and Nafia Ahmad (Laeeqa Ahmad was Fahim’s stepmother). The murderer was a Caucasian man, Joey Isbell, who was harassing young black boys in Shiloh Park. He was shaking the bikes as the boys were riding them and flashing a gun at them. Fahim said that he was not afraid of him nor his gun. The murderer then shot him at point blank range with a .357 caliber gun. Fahim died on the spot. He was 16 years old. (see the testimony of Rashid Ahmad his book, “Perseverance”).
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1987
US Ahmadiyya 50th Jalsa Salana (alislam.org)

In the USA, $91, 616 was collected (See page 77) for Tahrik-e-Jadid and $4,496 was collected for Waqf-e-Jadid (See page 78). _____________________________________________________________________________________________
1988
US Ahmadiyya 50th Jalsa Salana (alislam.org)

In the USA, $102, 448 was collected (See page 77) for Tahrik-e-Jadid and $8,618 was collected for Waqf-e-Jadid (See page 78).
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1989
US Ahmadiyya 50th Jalsa Salana (alislam.org)

In the USA, $98, 373 was collected (See page 77) for Tahrik-e-Jadid and $11,898 was collected for Waqf-e-Jadid (See page 78).
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1990
US Ahmadiyya 50th Jalsa Salana (alislam.org)
This Ahmadiyya publication gives these chanda stats (See page 73):

Per Ahmadiyya records, $2,044,582 was collected in the USA. $128,933 was collected (See page 77) for Tahrik-e-Jadid and $11,231 was collected for Waqf-e-Jadid (See page 78).
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US Ahmadiyya 50th Jalsa Salana (alislam.org)

In the USA, $119, 691 was collected (See page 77) for Tahrik-e-Jadid and $22,143 was collected for Waqf-e-Jadid (See page 78).
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1992
US Ahmadiyya 50th Jalsa Salana (alislam.org)

In the USA, $154, 988 was collected (See page 77) for Tahrik-e-Jadid and $50,342 was collected for Waqf-e-Jadid (See page 78).

(Ahmadiyya Muslim Mosques Around The World – A Pictorical Presentation. Ahmadiyya Muslim Community; Khilafat Centenary Edition. 2008. ISBN 978-1882494514)

The Ahmadiyya Movement allegedly buys a mission house property in St. Louis. Munir Ahmad and Abdul Hakim Shahid can be seen in this photo.

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1993
US Ahmadiyya 50th Jalsa Salana (alislam.org)

In the USA, $192, 279 was collected (See page 77) for Tahrik-e-Jadid and $89,513 was collected for Waqf-e-Jadid (See page 78).
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1994

In the USA, $198, 051 was collected (See page 77) for Tahrik-e-Jadid and $136,404 was collected for Waqf-e-Jadid (See page 78).
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1995
US Ahmadiyya 50th Jalsa Salana (alislam.org)
This Ahmadiyya publication gives these chanda stats (See page 73):

Per Ahmadiyya records, $3,001,039 was collected in the USA. In the USA, $218, 059 was collected (See page 77) for Tahrik-e-Jadid and $169,896 was collected (See page 77) for Waqf-e-Jadid.
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1996
US Ahmadiyya 50th Jalsa Salana (alislam.org)

In the USA, $268,559 was collected for Waqf-e-Jadid (See page 78) and $261, 542 for Tahrik-e-Jadid.
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1997
US Ahmadiyya 50th Jalsa Salana (alislam.org)
This Ahmadiyya publication gives these chanda stats (See page 73):

Per Ahmadiyya records, $5, 214, 177 was collected in the USA.

                                                      1996-1997
1—–Wassiyyat—————————$727,296
2—Chanda Aam————————-$1,447,396
3—Chanda Jalsa-Salana————$173,511
4—Tehrik-e-Jadid————————$537,540
5—Waqf-e-Jadid————————-$866, 749
6—Zakat———————————— $43, 892
7—Others————————————$492, 315
8—Mosque Fund————————-$925, 478
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Total——————————————$5, 214, 177
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1998
US Ahmadiyya 50th Jalsa Salana (alislam.org)

This Ahmadiyya publication gives these chanda stats (See page 73):

1954-1955:::: 20,676
1959-1960:::: 11,351
1964-1965:::: 14,114
1969-1970:::: 31, 685
1974-1975:::: 56,199
1979-1980:::: 218,359
1984-1985:::: 603,786
1989-1990:::: 2,044,582
1994-1995:::: 3,001,039
1998-1999:::: 6,110,000

                                                      1980–1981                   1996-1997
1—–Wassiyyat—————————$70,974                         $727,296
2—Chanda Aam————————-$115,314                      $1,447,396
3—Chanda Jalsa-Salana————–$97                               $173,511
4—Tehrik-e-Jadid————————$9,472                           $537,540
5—Waqf-e-Jadid————————–$4,496                           $866, 749
6—Zakat————————————–$3,024                             $43, 892
7—Others————————————$128, 073                       $492, 315
8—Mosque Fund————————-$6,573                            $925, 478
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Total——————————————–$338, 023                       $5, 214, 177

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1999
US Ahmadiyya 50th Jalsa Salana (alislam.org)

In the USA, 700k was collected (See page 77) for Tahrik-e-Jadid and $900,000 was collected for Waqf-e-Jadid (See page 78).

Per Ahmadiyya records, $6,110,000 was collected in the USA as Chanda.
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Indianapolis’ Ahmadi Muslims in the 1920s and 1930s | Invisible Indianapolis (wordpress.com)

Indianapolis’ Ahmadi Muslims in the 1920s and 1930s

APRIL 12, 2017 / PAUL MULLINS

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