Who is Mr. Muhammad Yusuf Khan? A crooked Ahmadi Maulvi in the USA, 1921-1976?

Intro
Muhammad Yusuf Khan was the crooked Ahmadi Maulvi who directly caused the “Great Ahmadiyya schism of 1934-1936 in Pittsburgh and Cleveland” (See Dannin). He was caught red-handed exploiting African-American’s for Chanda money (see Bowen). His actions led to the failure of Ahmadiyya in America in its second wave (1928-1946).

He is mentioned in the ROR of March-1927 as the “Missionary-in-Charge” of the Chicago branch of Ahmadi’s. He made a run to British India in late 1927 and seems to have travelled with Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali from British-India to America (See my book review of Dannin). Some academics surmised that Maulvi Muhammad Yusuf Khan was expelled from the Ahmadiyya Movement in 1934, that is highly likely (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.

Muhammad Yusuf Khan submitted a photo of himself, Mufti Muhammad Sadiq and Maulvi Muhammad Din in the Aug-1927 edition of the Occult Digest. He alleges that there are 1400 Ahmadi’s in America. MGA is introduced as a “Prophet without law” and a “Promised Messiah”. Buddha, Rama, Krishna, Confucius and Zoroaster are presented as Prophets (See Michael Muhammad Knight, “The Supreme Wisdom Lessons” [2024], page 47).

M. Yusuf Khan is introduced is “The St. Louis Argus” newspaper of Fri, Oct 07, 1927 Page 2 has a sub-headline “Moslem Mission Here”, and his address is given as 2100 Carr St, St. Louis, MO. M. Yusuf Khan specifically speaks about all color’s being equal as his selling point. Services are held every Sunday at 8pm.

After Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali arrived in the USA in 1928, it was decided that he work on getting whites to convert to Ahmadiyya (he totally failed), whereas Muhammad Yusuf Khan would work with African-Americans (ex-members of the Moorish Science Temple).

In 1929, Muhammad Yusaf Khan began using the term “Sufi” in front of his name and he was in Dayton, Ohio giving free lectures on Islam (see Dayton Herald of Monday, March-18, 1929). This was after the arrival of Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali (summer-1928), who was working mainly out of Chicago. Thus, Sufi Muhammad Yusaf Khan began touring Ohio, Pennsylvania and etc.

Thus, in March of 1930, Muhammad Yusuf Khan moved to Pittsburgh and began teaching ex-members of the Moorish Science Temple (See the Moslem Sunrise of 1975). By 1930, Khan had been working as an Islamic missionary to U.S. blacks for ten years—longer, perhaps, than any other Islamic missionary in the U.S. at the time (see Bowen). He seems to have focused on converting African-American’s to Qadianiat, since white people didn’t care.

By 1932, he was doing great and had made a few African-American’s as Sheikh (Saeed Akmal and Sheikh Nasir Ahmad).

By 1933, Muhammad Yusuf Khan and Sheikh Nasir Ahmad were contacted by Wali Akram in Cleveland, wherein Akram was requesting an imam. Thus, Sheikh Nasir Ahmad and Sheikh Muhammad Omar (Omar Ahmad of Braddock?) began working in Cleveland as “teachers/imams” under Muhammad Yusuf Khan and with Wali Akram as the owner of the mission house/mosque (See the ROR of Sep-1933). In “The Cincinnati Post” of Thu, Feb 09, 1933 ·Page 2, the Ahmadiyya mission in Cincinatti is explained. They are operating out of a drab tenement house, a bare double room, at 928 W. 7th St. “Nearly” all the converts to Qadianism are negroes, which insinuates that some are not black and could be white. Some of the names of the new Ahmadi’s are interesting. The newspaper alleges that the muezzin used to be named Fox, but now his name is Noor-dad. Another convert is John Smith, who’s new name is Abu Saleh. Tom White has become Wali Mohammed. Jarrel is Ahmad and Jones is Ali. Dr. M. Yusuf Khan is their leader, he alleges to have graduated from the University of Chicago. His brother is also there and helping him and a Qadiani named Hajee Bashir Ahmad Malik (he was also mentioned in the Moslem Sunrise of 1930, see page 13). Some of the Ahmadiyya beliefs are also given, like Jesus (as) died in India and the huge difference in prophethood, how Muslims believe Muhammad (saw) to be the Final prophet appointed and Ahmadi’s don’t. Allegedly, Ahmadi’s don’t believe in polygamy. Most of the negro converts wear the Fez cap. Only 6 converts can read Arabic and most can’t even read English.

In January of 1934, Yusuf Khan was published in a local newspaper and seems to have arrived to work in Cleveland and is working with Wali Akram and Sheikh Nasir Ahmad and a whole bunch of African American’s who were former members of the Moorish Science Temple (Aka Walter Smith Bey)(See “My Message to the Moslems,” Cleveland Call and Post, January 6, 1934, 4;, via Bowen). He signed off his letter as M. Yusuf Khan. There is another article about “Youngstown Moslems” by Amtul Majeed, in this specific article, there seems to be a woman named Madame Begum who is giving speeches. The location in Youngstown Moslem is at 960 South Rigby St, Youngstown, Ohio. Bro Ali Mubarik and his sister Azeema Mubarik are also mentioned. Dr. M. Yusuf Khan is their leader. The 3rd article in this is about “Activities of The Braddock Mosque” by Abdullah Easa. Sheikh M. Omar, Ahmad Omar and Sheikh Akmal are also mentioned and gave speeches. They were taking new converts on Dec-25-1933 in 135 Linden Ave, Duquesne in Pittsburgh, PA. The first woman to join up was Mrs. Coleman, then Daniel Moore then Bro Coleman. At the end, Sheikh Akmal appointed Bro M. Rafeek as President and Bro Mataza as Vice President. The 4th article is about the Dayton Mosque, Sheikh Nazeer Elahi (his name is spelled as Shaikh Nazier Eliehee) is named as the Imam of the mosque. Dr. Y.M. Khan is their supreme leader. The 5th article is about Ahmadiyya in Cincinatti, Dr. M.Y. Khan is their leader by Y. Waheed.

However, Khan never claimed to have founded the Cleveland mosque, while he did claim this for several others in Ohio. There was another article in the same newspaper about the mosque itself, see “The Cleveland Mosque,” Cleveland Call and Post, January 13, 1934. Khan in fact appointed Nasir Ahmad to be head of the Cleveland mosque—suggesting that Khan was in control of the Cleveland mosque and not Ahmad or Akram; see Ahsan Elihee, “The Cleveland Mosque,” Cleveland Call and Post, January 13, 1934, 4. By March, “Dr. Khan to Make His Headquarters Here,” Cleveland Call and Post, March 3, 1934, 2, via Bowen).

In Jan-1934, via the Cleveland Call and Post (of Sat, Jan 20, 1934 ·Page 4), under the heading, “Activities of the Braddock Mosque by Abdullah Eesa, the people of the Cleveland “Head Mosque” were surprised by a lecture from Wali Mohammed aka the medicine man, Maulvi Muhammad Yusuf Khan also spoke. A photo of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad was given in the newspaper, Tuesday night, 7pm. The same newspaper mentions the news of the “Mother Mosque” as well, and how a man named Shaikh Wali Dod gave a speech and was referred to as God. This appeared on the “Religion” page of the newspaper and was a daily or bi-daily publication and MGA’s face appeared many times.

News from the Dayton Mosque via Sheikh Nazeer Elahi is also given, this is the Ahmadiyya mission, Dr. M.Y. Khan is listed as the missionary. However, simultaneously, Dr. M.Y. Khan is teaching the other 2 groups of Muslims, one by Brother Abdullah Farook. The other by Omar Mohammed who had recently returned, they both seem to be connected to Dr. M.Y. Khan and Brother Abdullah Farook.

Sheikh Nazeer Elahi gave a speech on “The Life of Mohammed”. The Ahmadiyya Mosque has recently moved to 216 Euclid Ave.

Interestingly, the Cleveland Mosque, which is ran by Sheikh Nasir Ahmed is mentioned and money was being collected for the travel expenses ($2) of the Ahmadiyya missionary, Dr. M.Y. Khan, who will allegedly represent them to the East. The Colombus Mosque by Rasheed Hosas is also mentioned, the rope of Allah is discussed.

The Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Jan 27, 1934 ·Page 4 mentions almost all the same data as
The Cleveland Call and Post, January 6, 1934, 4;, via Bowen).

By 1934, the local Cleveland newspapers were calling Muhammad Yusuf Khan as “The Head Moslem of Cleveland”. On Apr-1-1934, Muhammad Yusuf Khan returned from an import/export run to British India and immediately confronted Sheikh Nasir Ahmad (in Cleveland or Pittsburgh?) and accused him of having alleged ties to the Moorish Science Temple, which he characterized as “worthless” and “un-Islamic.” Rather than seeing the Moors and the Garveyites as links to a larger American audience, Dr. Khan challenged their influence. He vehemently opposed Freemasonry and insisted that membership in the Ahmadiyya Movement excluded other sectarian affiliations. (See Bismilla,” Cleveland Call and Post, April 21, 1934, 2; Dannin, Pilgrimmage, 38, via Bowen). Thus, in April of 1934, Sheikh Nasir Ahmad seems to have been ex-communicated by Muhammad Yusuf Khan in Cleveland, he then moved to Philadelphia and started working with Muslims therein. Just six weeks (by June of 1934) after Sheikh Nasir Ahmad’s departure, the Ohio River Valley Muslims got word of Ahmad’s success in Philadelphia (See Abdul Mohammad, “Philadelphia Mission,” Cleveland Call and Post, June 2, 1934, 2., via Bowen).

In Apr-1934, via “The Plain Dealer” of Mon, Apr 23, 1934 ·Page 5 mentions Muhammad Yusuf Khan. This is about the Cleveland Mosque. There are allegedly 400 members of the Cleveland Mosque. Muhammad Yusuf Khan is mentioned as the “head man” of the Ahmadia Moslems and he says that this mosque has left Islam and he will try to bring them back. The majority of the membership is Negro, with a few Indians and a few Arabs. This Cleveland Mosque is on the 3rd floor of a building at 5311 Woodland Ave, Cleveland and is simply called “Mosque”. Ahmadia people expect more prophets in opposition to Islam and deny holy wars. Ahmadi’s also allegedly don’t believe in polygamy. Khan is allegedly teaching the Quran, Arabic names have also been given out to new converts. Khan alleges to have 8 converts who have learned Arabic good enough to become Sheikh’s (missionaries) and he has already did that with the previous 22 students. Allegedly, the Pittsburgh Mosque is the same size as the Cleveland Mosque. Khan told the newspaper that there are 16 Ahmadi Mosques in the USA. Allegedly, the Cincinatti Mosque has 150 members, however, most locations have less than 100 members. There are other Ahmadiyya temples (mosques) in Chicago, Akron, Colombus, Dayton, Youngstown, Steubenville, Washington, Philadelphia, Indianapolis, Detroit, Braddock, Homestead and Duquesne, PA. Khan hopes to open a mosque in NY next year. The Cleveland Mosque was opened in 1932. Khan has been splitting his time between Pittsburgh and Cleveland. Khan told the newspaper that he came to the USA in 1921 as a chemistry student.

By July of 1934, the Muslims in Pittsburgh had totally ousted Muhammad Yusuf Khan (See Bowen). On July 14, an important announcement was made in the religion section of the Cleveland Call and Post, the local black newspaper:

“””The leaders of Vearianue [sic], or what is better known as Imams, gathered [in Pittsburgh] and formed a council, according to the Islamic teaching. We discharged the missionary, M.Y. Khan because of his failure to carry the work on in the right way. We, the members have been successful in making connection with the Moslem League, that we may be known throughout all the Moslem World. Our lecturer will cost just about half what it has been costing. The new
missionary will be located at … Pittsburgh. His name is Abdul Mohammed Iben Akbar. For any information, please write 18 South Sickel St., Philadelphia, Pa. Shaikh Nasir Ahmad has returned back to his mission in Philadelphia. We are making wonderful progress here in Philadelphia. Unity is our aim. May Allah guide us wherever we go.”” (Cleveland Call and Post, the local black newspaper of July-14-1934)(See Bowen).

The Vearianue, which was also known as both the Islamic Council and the Supreme Council, was led by Nasir Ahmad and was initially composed of twelve leading men from the Ohio-Pennsylvania community (because Philadelphia was now included, the region cannot be limited to the Ohio River Valley), and it soon acquired representatives from the Pittsburgh, Braddock, Youngstown, and Columbus Ahmadi missions (See Saadi Mliak, “Proceedings at the Pittsburgh Mosque,” Cleveland Call and Post, July 21, 1934, 2; Abdulla Eesa, “Bis-mil-lah,” Cleveland Call and Post, July 21, 1934, 2., via Bowen).

In August 1934, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali who had spent most of the last few years promoting Islam to whites in cities outside of the Ohio River Valley, attempted to win back the disgruntled members in Pittsburgh (Braddock Mosque). He publicly denounced Muhammad Yusuf Khan and pleaded with the mosques that had broken off to return under his leadership. (See “Moslem Activities in Braddock,” Cleveland Call and Post, August 4, 1934, 2, via Bowen).

Muhammad Yusuf Khan seems to have left Cleveland (and returned to British-India on an import-export run) by roughly Oct-1934 and in Nov-1934 he sent a letter to Wali Akram asking for travel funds (See Dannin, page 99 and 283). Akram refused! While Muhammad Yusuf Khan was gone, the imam that he had appointed Chaudhri Mohammed Ashraf was chased from the community, then Muhammad Yusuf Khan’s possessions were seized and auctioned to repay the Muslims for the hardships they had endured on his behalf. They had even bought him a car (See Dannin). At this point, Wali Akram stepped forward and wrote letters to the 2nd Qadiani-Khalifa in Qadian and told him how much of a crook Muhammad Yusuf Khan was. This prompted the 2nd Qadiani-Khalifa in Qadian to send in Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali to try to save Ahmadiyya in Cleveland. However, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali began requesting “back fees” for all the payments of chanda that had been missed.

In Jan-1935, Muhammad Yusuf Khan seems to have been stuck in India, the schism continues to brew in Cleveland. Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali travels to India in Dec-1935 and leaves the Chicago mission with no one in-charge. Even the Moslem Sunrise ceases to operate. While he is gone to India (1936), Wali Akram had totally leaves Ahmadiyya and had taken many pseudo-Ahmadi’s with him. At some point in 1936, while at Juma prayer, Wali Akram announced his independence from the Ahmadiyya Movement (Qadiani) in dramatic fashion, he had a dream. In roughly Oct-1936, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali heard about all of the turmoil and rushed to Cleveland where he found Wali Akram in the Mosque (mission house) giving Arabic lessons. Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali yelled out that this mission house was property of the Ahmadiyya Movement and anyone not loyal to Ahmadiyya should leave, practically the whole congregation left (See Hameeda Mansur, audiotape interview by author, Cleveland, Aug-25-1990, via Dannin).

Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali returned to America in Oct-1936 and the vast majority of his African-American converts had totally left Ahmadiyya teachers and were disgusted with the financial crimes of Ahmadi’s.

By 1937, his good friend, the famous Saeed Akmal (a fellow ex-ahmadi) wrote him a letter wherein he described himself as a Lahori-Ahmadi (See Dannin). By 1950, Ahmadiyya in the USA had totally failed, barely 200 members remained, 5 mission houses, NO MOSQUES.

It is unclear if Muhammad Yusuf Khan was ex-communicated by the Ahmadiyya Movement (see Ayesha Khan, page 41), he was publicly denounced, nevertheless, he shows up in local newspapers in 1937 in Cincinatti (see full ref in the below). He is mentioned again in 1938, 1942 and in 1943 was reportedly working in Pittsburgh again and Cincinatti, he seems to have been lecturing and teaching Islam as a rogue Ahmadi. We haven’t found any quotes in the ROR about him.

From 1944 to 1972 he is totally missing.

In 1973, he was living in Detroit and was the oldest member of the Qadiani-Ahmadi jamaat of the USA (See the Muslim Sunrise of Fall-1973, page 27).

In the Moslem Sunrise of 1975, he was alive and well and gave his life story, he had to be 70+ years old, his death and grave are unknown.

In 1976, the 3rd Qadiani-Ahmadi Khalifa, Mirza Nasir Ahmad visits the USA and Muhammad Yusuf Khan is nowhere to be found.

In 2024, he is mentioned in Michael Muhammad Knight’s research book, “The Supreme Wisdom Lessons”.

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1921
June

Al Fazl, 23 June 1921

Mufti Sahib is busy preaching Islam through lectures, exchange of letters and meetings.

When he returned to his office after delivering lectures in two cities, he met Mrs Beasley, a respectable woman who has already visited him three or four times before to examine and study Islamic beliefs.

On the evening of 8 May [1921], she brought another young lady named Mrs Milhau [ملھاؤ] with her, who wanted to meet with Mufti Sahib. She was satisfactorily conveyed the message of Islam and at the time of her departure, she was presented the book, [The Philosophy of the] Teachings of Islam, by Mufti Sahib. The latter is very keen on listening to Islamic matters. Hopefully, she will soon convert to Islam, insha-Allah!

Before leaving, Mrs Milhau invited Mufti Sahib to give a lecture at a special meeting of her friends, which was to take place on 9 May [1921] at eight o’clock in the evening. Consequently, Mufti Sahib reached precisely on the given time at the house where the lecture was to take place.

This house belongs to a revered philomath who invites special scholars to lecture in one of the two spacious rooms of his house every Monday. About 40 people were present in the gathering, all of whom were scholars and highly esteemed people.

Mufti Sahib, after explaining a few Islamic matters in his lecture, shed light on Salat and the need for divine revelation and propethood. He then conveyed the message of Prophet Ahmad^as and narrated some of his prophecies in detail.

The audience was very pleased to listen to them. At the end of the lecture, some tracts were distributed which were eagerly accepted by the participants and upon the conclusion of the meeting, they requested Mr Mufti to give another lecture in an upcoming meeting.

Humbly yours, Muhammad Yusuf Khan of Jhelum from America
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July
vol_01_july_1921-oct_1922.tif (muslimsunrise.com)

He is mentioned in the very first edition of the Moslem Sunrise on page 14 as someone who is helping Mufti Muhammad Sadiq in correspondence work.

He was mentioned again in the Moslem Sunrise of Oct-1921, his name is written as Mr. M Yusuf Khan. Mr. M Yusuf Khan is described as a young Indian Ahmadi who is helping Mufti Sadiq in correspondence work.

Muhammad Yusuf Khan alleges that he was a student who showed up in the USA in 1921 (however there are no records of him attending any college). He is mentioned in the very first edition (July-1921) of the Moslem Sunrise on page 14 as someone who is helping Mufti Muhammad Sadiq in correspondence work. He was mentioned in almost every single edition of the Moslem Sunrise until it was shut down in 1924.
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1922
Thesis – Ahmadi institutionalization (harvard.edu)

The Moslem Sunrise of Jan-1922 alleges that Mr. Yusuf Khan is working closely with Mufti Muhammad Sadiq in terms of correspondence work. A woman named Fatima Ayesh is also mentioned. The Moslem Sunrise (April-1922) alleges that Yusuf Khan is helping Mufti Muhammad Sadiq in Highland Park.

Mr. Muhammad Yusuf Khan is mentioned in the Moslem Sunrise of July-1922 (see page 112) by Mufti Muhammad Sadiq as he discussed the activities of his missionaries (these are honorary missionaries, not qualified missionaries) in the USA. Mr. Muhammad Yusuf Khan gave a lecture on Islam in a Church.

Mr. Muhammad Yusuf Khan is mentioned in the Moslem Sunrise of July-1922 (see page 112) by Mufti Muhammad Sadiq as he discussed the activities of his missionaries (these are honorary missionaries, not qualified missionaries) in the USA, specifically a speech he gave at Rockford, Michigan.
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1923

He is mentioned in the Moslem Sunrise of Apr. & July 1923 (see page 190 & 193) as having given 3 lectures in NY. His photo is given on page 193.

The Moslem Sunrise of Oct-1923 has his photo. His name is spelled in a strange way.

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1924–1925

He is living at the Ahmadiyya Headquarters at 4448 S. Wabash Ave, Chicago and touring around as much as possible.

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1926

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. 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.”

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.

From 1925 to 1928, he was the main Qadiani-Ahmadi missionary working in the USA (see Moslem Sunrise of 1976).

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1927

He is mentioned in the ROR of Feb-1927 (see pages 4-5) 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 mentioned in the ROR of March-1927 as the “Missionary-in-Charge” of the Chicago branch of Ahmadi’s.

Dr. Muhammad Yusuf Khan is mentioned in “The Chicago Defender” (Sat, Aug 06, 1927 ·Page 3) and how he was arrested by the Chicago police. The headline called him a Hindu, for telling people that he could heal them for money. The Ahmadiyya headquarter house at 4448 Wabash Ave is mentioned. The Chicago police had a warrant for his arrest for being a con-man (con-game) and obtaining money on a false pretense. Nevertheless, Dr. Muhammad Yusuf Khan made bail soon after his arrest, bail was $1000 and court was set for Saturday, 8-6-25. During the hearing, a former Ahmadi was accusing Dr. Muhammad Yusuf Khan of practicing medicine, which was illegal with out a license. The con-game charges stem from this Ex-Ahmadi accusing Dr. Khan of taking $20 from him and promising medical treatments. However, no treatments were given and the Ex-Ahmadi wants his money back now. Dr. Khan was represented by a lawyer named Dr. Jesse Wilcox, he argued that no such promise was ever made, this was only hearsay. The conclusion of the case is not given.

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“The Chicago Defender” (Sat, Aug 06, 1927 ·Page 3)

Aug-1927 edition of the Occult Digest

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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).
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1928
Who is Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali? – ahmadiyyafactcheckblog

Per Ahmadiyya sources, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman arrived in Chicago on 18 August 1928.

Dr. Yusuf Khan seems to be working as a missionary in Cincinatti (see page 13).
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1929
The Sunday Star” of 27 Jan 1929, Sun ·Page 26
Dayton Herald of Monday, March-18, 1929
Dayton Daily News of Fri, Mar 15, 1929 ·Page 49

In Jan-1929, Sufi Yusuf Khan had a paid advertisement with his photo and location of his 4 upcoming free lectures (See the “Evening Star” or maybe called “The Sunday Star” of 27 Jan 1929, Sun Page 26) at “The Playhouse”, 1814 N St. N.W., Good music. Subjects: Love Human and Divine, Sunday Night. Marriage and Divorce, Monday night. Sufi Yusuf Khan represents in the West the Sufi philosophy of India, Persia and Egypt, who sacred inner teachings are world known. His name is also written as M.Y. Khan.

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In Mar-1929, Sufi Khan Yusuf Khan, the master mind of India, is reported as giving free lectures at the Gibbons Hotel in Dayton, Ohio. He seems to be focusing on Sufism (See Dayton Daily News of Fri, Mar 15, 1929 ·Page 49)(Dayton Daily News of Fri, Mar 16, 1929 ·Page 43). There is a lecture are scheduled for Sunday, March-17, 1929 at 8 p.m. The subject for the lecture is “The Mystery of Silence and Breath Explained”. On Monday night, the lecture will be on “Know Yourself, Be Yourself”. A sufi sales pitch is then given. This was after the arrival of Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali (summer-1928), who was working mainly out of Chicago. Thus, Sufi Muhammad Yusaf Khan began touring Ohio, Pennsylvania and etc.

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Dayton Daily News of Fri, Mar 15, 1929 ·Page 49

Dayton Daily News of Fri, Mar 16, 1929 ·Page 43

In Mar-1929, Sufi M. Yusaf Khan is in Dayton, Ohio giving free lectures on Islam (see Dayton Herald of Monday, March-18, 1929) at the Gibbons Hotel and will speak tonight at 8 p.m. and the topic is “The Mystery of Silence and Breath Explained”. Additional lectures will be given at the same time, every single night, closing on Friday night and then classes will be organized. Sufism is presented.

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Dayton Herald of Monday, March-18, 1929

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1930
1930_iss_3.pdf (muslimsunrise.com)

Per Muhammad Yusuf Khan himself, he moved to Pittsburgh, PA in March of 1930 (See the Moslem Sunrise of 1975). In Pittsburgh, Muhammad Yusuf Khan converted Walter Smith Bey to Ahmadiyya and changed his name to Nasir Ahmad. Nasir Ahmad seems to have been involved in organizing the Uniting Islamic Societies of America initiative. Saaed Akmal also converted to Ahmadiyya in this era.

The Moslem Sunrise of July-1930 alleges that Dr. M.Y. Khan has been doing good/solid work in Cincinatti and Pittsburgh.

The Moslem Sunrise of Dec-1930 alleged that Dr. M.Y. Khan is a zealous missionary and working in and around Pittsburg, Washington and Cincinatti and with marvelous success. Dr. M.Y. Khan has an essay entitled “Beauties of Islam”. His name (Dr. M.Y. Khan) is written along with the official mailing address of 2222 Webster Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
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1931

In the Moslem Sunrise of Apr-1931/Jul-1931 his name (Dr. M.Y. Khan) is written along with the official mailing address of 2222 Webster Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.

In the Moslem Sunrise of Oct-1931/Jan-1932 his name (Dr. M.Y. Khan) is written along with the official mailing address of 2222 Webster Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
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1932

In the Moslem Sunrise of Oct-1931/Jan-1932 his name (Dr. M.Y. Khan) is written along with the official mailing address of 2222 Webster Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.

In the Moslem Sunrise of Apr-1932/Jul-1932 (published in Aug-1932) his name (Dr. M.Y. Khan) is written along with the official mailing address of 2222 Webster Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.

In June of 1932, Dr. M. Yusuf Khan was working out of Cincinatti, (see The Cincinnati Post of Thu, Jun 23, 1932 ·Page 14). Yusuf Khan seems to praise Ghandi, Khan alleges to have met with Ghandi in 1931 at the Round Table Conferences in the UK. Dr. Khan allegedly started the Qadiani community in 1928 in Cincinatti and now in 1932, he alleges to have 130 members, mostly Negro. N.A. Malik is in charge when Dr. Khan is not home. N.A. Malik is also mentioned in the Moslem Sunrise (See the Moslem Sunrise of Oct-1933/Jan-1933, Moslem Sunrise of Oct-1932/Jan-1933 and Moslem Sunrise of Apr-July-1932).

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Dr. M. Yusuf Khan appears in the Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph of Fri, Jul 08, 1932 ·Page 11. Maulvi Yusuf Khan recently spent 5 months Dec-1931 to April-1932 in India and has returned and gave a political opinion. He was there for the 1931 Jalsa Salana at Qadian. Dr. Khan’s mission can be found at 2222 Webster Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Maulvi Yusuf Khan alleges to have 300 negroes in his congregation. It is also stated how Ahmadi’s differ with mainstream Islam on who the last prophet is.

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He shows up in the Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph (of 11 Jul 1932, Mon Page 17) wherein he is described as Moslem missionary, he gives 4 photos of the Islamic prayer. Dr. M. Yusuf Kahn is mentioned extensively in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette of Mon, Aug 01, 1932 ·Page 13. This is at 222 Webster St in Pittsburgh, PA, this building used to be a grocery store. It is mentioned how Ahmadi’s have deviant beliefs, they don’t believe in polygamy, slavery and take Mirza Ghulam Ahmad as their prophet. Many of the negroes wear the Fez cap. Most of the negroes can barely read English. Dr. Kahn alleges that he graduated from the University of Chicago in 1921 with a degree in chemical engineering. Dr. Kahn alleges that he was born in Jhelum. The newspaper alleges that Dr. Kahn can be found on the 2nd floor of his small temple (mosque) in his study, discussing Indian politics to chemistry, and there also seems to be a young Indian man from Calcutta who is also sitting with Dr. Kahn, he seems to be a summer engineering student at Tech. This local Ahmadiyya temple (mosque) was established 2 years ago (1930). Dr. Kahn had just returned from India in the summer of 1932, which means he was in India for most likely Jan-July-1932. Dr. Kahn alleges to have Ahmadiyya mission-temples (mosques) in Youngstown, Cincinatti, Indianapolis, Detroit and Chicago.

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

Dr. M. Yusuf Kahn is mentioned extensively in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette of Mon, Aug 01, 1932 ·Page 13. This is at 222 Webster St in Pittsburgh, PA, this building used to be a grocery store. It is mentioned how Ahmadi’s have deviant beliefs, they don’t believe in polygamy, slavery and take Mirza Ghulam Ahmad as their prophet. Many of the negroes wear the Fez cap. Most of the negroes can barely read English. Dr. Kahn alleges that he graduated from the University of Chicago in 1921 with a degree in chemical engineering. Dr. Kahn alleges that he was born in Jhelum. The newspaper alleges that Dr. Kahn can be found on the 2nd floor of his small temple (mosque) in his study, discussing Indian politics to chemistry, and there also seems to be a young Indian man from Calcutta who is also sitting with Dr. Kahn, he seems to be a summer engineering student at Tech. This local Ahmadiyya temple (mosque) was established 2 years ago (1930). Dr. Kahn had just returned from India in the summer of 1932, which means he was in India for most likely Jan-July-1932. Dr. Kahn alleges to have Ahmadiyya mission-temples (mosques) in Youngstown, Cincinatti, Indianapolis, Detroit and Chicago.

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1933
Thesis – Ahmadi institutionalization (harvard.edu)

In the Moslem Sunrise of Oct-1932/Jan-1933 (published in March-1933) his name (Dr. M.Y. Khan) is written along with the official mailing address of 2222 Webster Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.

Muhammad Yusuf Khan was scheduled to speak in Cleveland (See “Moslem Mosque” at 5217 Wodland [sic] Ave. S.E. ,see “Mohammedan to Speak,” Cleveland Plain Dealer, January 30, 1933, 5)(See Bowen). The address should have been 5311 Woodland Ave, seems like a typo. Wali Akram was there and the location was rented, not a Mosque either, a mission house. Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali didn’t mention a branch in Cleveland until March-1935, and this was the mission house/mosque that was owned and operated by Wali Akram, the pseudo-Qadiani-Ahmadi. Dr. Muhammad Yusuf Khan, missionary of the Ahmadiyya Movement who arrived in America last week from Egypt.

Cleveland Plain Dealer, January 30, 1933

“Islam in Pittsburgh,” Moslem World 23 (1933): 90;

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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In “The Cincinnati Post” of Thu, Feb 09, 1933 ·Page 2, the Ahmadiyya mission in Cincinatti is explained. They are operating out of a drab tenement house, a bare double room, at 928 W. 7th St. “Nearly” all the converts to Qadianism are negroes, which insinuates that some are not black and could be white. Some of the names of the new Ahmadi’s are interesting. The newspaper alleges that the muezzin used to be named Fox, but now his name is Noor-dad. Another convert is John Smith, who’s new name is Abu Saleh. Tom White has become Wali Mohammed. Jarrel is Ahmad and Jones is Ali.

Dr. M. Yusuf Khan is their leader, he alleges to have graduated from the University of Chicago. His brother is also there and helping him and a Qadiani named Hajee Bashir Ahmad Malik (he was also mentioned in the Moslem Sunrise of 1930, see page 13). Some of the Ahmadiyya beliefs are also given, like Jesus (as) died in India and the huge difference in prophethood, how Muslims believe Muhammad (saw) to be the Final prophet appointed and Ahmadi’s don’t. Allegedly, Ahmadi’s don’t believe in polygamy. Most of the negro converts wear the Fez cap. Only 6 converts can read Arabic and most can’t even read English.

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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 also mentions how Sheikh Nasir Ahmad and Sheikh Muhammad Omar are working with him, both were Christian priests. Dr. Muhammad Yusuf also alleges that some Turks and Arab Muslims might have converted to Ahmadiyya and caused a stir.

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”.
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In the Moslem Sunrise of Oct-1933/Jan-1934 his name (Dr. M.Y. Khan) is written along with the official mailing address of 2222 Webster Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.

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“My Message to the Moslems,” Cleveland Call and Post, January 6, 1934, 4;

The Cleveland Mosque,” Cleveland Call and Post, January 13, 1934, 4.

Sheikh Nazeer Elahi gave a speech on “The Life of Mohammed”. The Ahmadiyya Mosque has recently moved to 216 Euclid Ave.

In Feb-1934, Dr. Yusuf Khan is mentioned in the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Feb 03, 1934 ·Page 2. Reports of activity are given. The first report is from Youngstown, Ohio by Amtul Majeed. Amtul tells us that a famous female teacher named Madame Begum has been out of town on a preaching tour but will return soon. Shaikh Haque has been the teacher at the Youngstown mission in her absence. On Sunday night, Sheikh Haque spoke about “When East meets West”. Signed off as Amtul Majeed, reporter. There is also a report from the Dayton Mosque, by Shaikh Nazeer Elahi. Shaikh Nazeer Elahi explains how on last Wednesday and Thursday nights, Dr. M. Yusuf Khan (their leader) was amongst the congregation in Dayton, Ohio. 9 people allegedly converted to Ahmadiyya. It is also reported that Shaikh Nazeer Elahi is about to leave on a preaching mission to Cincinatti. Sheikh Ashiq Ahmad (spelled as Sh. Ashiq Akmad) is also mentioned as part of the clergy. Bro Abdul Lateef is mentioned as someone who is helping vs. Christians. Akram Mustafa has been out sick. Signed off by Azeeza Bur Han, reporter. There is also a report on the Braddock Mosque by Abdullah Easa. Last Sunday, Jan-21-1934 at 7pm, Bro Hajee Malik gave a lecture on “Is Islam the Truest Religion to Follow”. Bro Abdullah Rasool also gave a lecture. On Tuesday evening, they attended the head mosque for an event at the school, lectures were given by Shaikh Akmal and Shaikh Abu Saleh. There is also a report from the Muslims of Akron. Their mosque has moved to 167 Bluff St. Shaikh Shuban is one of their main teachers. Signed off as Hameed Sarat, reporter.

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Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Feb 03, 1934 ·Page 2

By March, “Dr. Khan to Make His Headquarters Here,” Cleveland Call and Post, March 3, 1934, 2, via Bowen). Sheikh Nasir Ahmad has left.

Cleveland Call and Post, March 3, 1934, 2

Yusuf Khan must have went to India in early 1934 and returned to Chicago on Apr-1-1934 (See Dannin, page 38). He then visited India again and was running some type of hugely successful import/export business. However, this time, he was having poor African-American-Ahmadi’s paying for his travel. He left a man named Professor Ashraf (a totally unknown person) as in-charge. Thus, in at least Nov-Dec of 1934 and Jan-1935, Yusuf Khan was in British-India or travelling (See Dannin).

In Apr-1934, via the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Apr 07, 1934 ·Page 2, there is a photo of M. Yusuf Khan. This is about the Cleveland Mosque. The Ahmadiyya regional headquarter has been changed from Pittsburgh to 5311 Woodland Ave in Cleveland. The headquarters was in Pittsburgh for 4 years. Yusuf Khan alleges to have faced the bitterest opposition vs. Ahmadiyya. Yusuf Khan alleges that he has already created 11 men and 1 woman to go out and to tabligh. On March-29, the Moslems of Pittsburgh gave Yusuf Khan a farewell party (he was going to India on a trade run) wherein 300 people showed up. Shaikh Nasir Ahmad was there as well as well as Shaikh Abdul Wahab, Shaikh Abid Haque, Shaikh Saeed Akmal and Shaikh Abdul Farook. Shaikh Abdul Farook was made in-charge, with full authority in Pittsburgh. Yusuf Khan says that anyone who doesn’t pay their chanda for 3 months will be removed from the membership. There is another report in this newspaper from the “Mother Mosque”, during the week of March-25-1934, wherein it is stated that Rahmat Mahmood Sheikh Farook and Dr. Khan held a meeting. Eid was also held. Shaikh Nasir Ahmad from the Cleveland Mosque were also there. Sheikh Saeed Akmal from Braddock, Pittsburgh was also there. Shaikh Nasir Ahmad will be around and in-charge in Cleveland, signed off by Shaikh Saadi Malik.

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Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Apr 07, 1934 ·Page 2

In Apr-1934, Sufi M.Y. Khan (Foreign Minister and Moslem Missionary) was mentioned in the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Apr 21, 1934 ·Page 2. The article is entitled “Bismillah”. Sufi M.Y. Khan does Takfir of the Moorish Science Temple and says they are not Muslims. Sufi M.Y. Khan alleges to work for Mirza Basheer ud Din Mahmud Ahmad and can be found at 5311 Woodland Ave, Cleveland, Ohio.

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Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Apr 21, 1934 ·Page 2

In May of 1934, Dr. M. Khan is quoted in the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, May 12, 1934 ·Page 2. This is about the activities of the Braddock Mosque. Bro Ahmad Omar gave a speech on “Religion, the science of Life”. Bro Ahmad Abdullah and Akmal met in the city of Duquesne. Interesting, a man named “Saleh” gave 2 lectures on the Bible. Dr. Mohammed Ashraf is also mentioned as a new missionary from India. Sheikh Abid Haque spoke on Friday night. Dr. M. Khan was the keynote speaker. Sheikh Akmal was the master of ceremonies.

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Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, May 12, 1934 ·Page 2

In May of 1934, Dr. M.Y. Khan was mentioned in the “Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, May 19, 1934 ·Page 2. The newspaper alleges that Dr. M.Y. Khan has returned to his old location in Pittsburgh at 1800 Center Ave, he seems to have been ousted from the previous location. Shaikh Rasool and Shaikh Farook were also there. Dr. Khan explained to his membership that Cleveland would be the new headquarters. Signed off by Shaikh Saadi Malik.

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Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, May 19, 1934 ·Page 2

Muhammad Yusuf Khan is mentioned by the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal (of 17 Jun 1934, Sun Page 26) as the head Moslem in Cleveland, however, he seems to be giving new converts Muslim names, which is now causing fraud. This is same incident is mentioned in 10 additional newspapers around America. See also The Morning Call of Sun, Jun 17, 1934 ·Page 7. Sam Jackson changed to “Haroun-al-Raschid” and George Washington Smith turns up as Ben Ali” or something of the sort. Library officials were looking for George Jenkins and his name is Zanab Finesee. See also The Star Press of Tue, Jun 19, 1934 ·Page 3. See also The Spokesman-Review of Sun, May 20, 1934 ·Page 27 and Page 23. See also The Plain Dealer of Wed, Apr 25, 1934 ·Page 1. See The Duluth News Tribune of Thu, May 31, 1934 ·Page 7.

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Lubbock Avalanche-Journal of 17 Jun 1934, Sun ·Page 26

Allentown Morning Call of Sun, Jun 17, 1934 ·Page 7

The Plain Dealer of Wed, Apr 25, 1934 ·Page 1.

The Duluth News Tribune of Thu, May 31, 1934 ·Page 7.

However, it should be noted that even though M.Y. Khan was ousted from Pittsburgh, he moved to Cincinatti and began working therein. The leadership for the Pittsburg Mosque hired an Arab from Egypt, named Abdul Mohammed Ibn Akbar for half the price that they were previously paying M.Y. Khan. The new missionary will be located at 1800 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, PA. For any information, please write to 18 South Sickel St., Philadelphia, PA. Sheikh Nasir Ahmad has returned back to his own mission in Philadelphia. There is an article on “The Akron Mosque”, a man named St. Abdus Subhan gave a short lecture and several short talks by Bro Nasir Hicmat and sis Moleeks Shaun, Bro Hickmd, sis Shann, written by Wakeela Mula, reporter. There is another report on the Cincinatti Mosque, it is reported that they recently held a “Young People’s Islamic Program”, however, only women were speakers. This is a report by Dr. M.Y. Khan, who seems to be working with Prof. Malik and Mr. Ishaq Mohammad. They had all recently returned to Cincinatti from Pittsburgh. Dr. M.Y. Khan alleges that Prof. Malek is “in-charge” of the Cincinatti Mosque. Mr. Majid Hassan is also named as a speaker. Prof. Malek gave a speech on the death of Jesus Christ. Jamal Deen, reporter. Dr. Khan quickly reported to the newspaper about the progress of his cult and left of Cleveland. Prof. Malik (from the Cincinatti Mosque) is currently touring in Chicago. Jameel Geen, reporter. There is another report on the “Akron Mosque”, Sh. Subhan gave a speech, by Wakeel Mula.

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Cleveland Call and Post, the local black newspaper of July-14-1934, via Bowen

In July-1934, via the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Jul 21, 1934 ·Page 2, Ahmadiyya is not mentioned at all, Muhammad Yusuf Khan is not mentioned and nor is Sufi Bengalee. It seems that by July-1934, Ahmadiyya had been totally ousted. There was a series of essay’s entitled, “Among the Moslems” by Abdullah Easa. He starts with BIS-MIL-LAH, and alleges to see a bright future of Islam in the region. Abdullah Easa relates a major announcement from the Islamic Council and Maulvi Muhammad Yusuf Khan was removed (however, he is not named in this article) from the mosque. Abdullah Easa consoles the Moslems from Pittsburgh and other areas. Abdullah Easa alleges that old members who had left previously have now returned to the mosque. Abdullah Easa praises the Moslems of Ohio and specifically Colombus. Sheikh Hason is mentioned. Abdullah Easa mentions the council of 12 men. Bro Abdul Mohammad Ibn Akbar has been named as “Imam U1 Shareef in America”. Allegedly Bro Abdul Mohammad Ibn Akbar has connections to the Moslem world via Egypt, Africa, Palestine, Arabia and many other Moslem Governments. Abdullah Easa says that it is in the best interest of the council to join the Moslem League (of which an Ahmadi is the leader, Zafrullah Khan). Abdullah Easa announces that Sheikh Nasir Ahmad is heading the council. There is also a report from the Akron Mosque, on July-15, there was a social held at the house of Bro and Sis Moosa Raheem, at 185 McCoy Street, Akron, Cleveland. Bro’s. Sarle Subhan, Nasis Hiemat, Moosa Raheem and Sis. Bismala Shako gave a talk or a reading. Signed off by Wakeei Mula. There is 3rd article on “Proceedings at the Pittsburgh Mosque” by Saadi Malik. Saadi Malik alleges that there is new life in the Moslems of the region, from places like Colombus, Youngstown, Ohio, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, PA. Saadi Malik alleges that a missionary from Egypt is coming soon.

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Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Jul 21, 1934 ·Page 2

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.

Muhammad Yusuf Khan left for India again in roughly Oct-1934 (See Dannin).

He is not mentioned at all in the Moslem Sunrise of Nov-1934. The first Ahmadiyya Mosque in the USA was opened.

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.
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There seems to be no mention of him in any piece of literature.
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1937

He is mentioned by the The Cincinnati Enquirer (of 17 Apr 1937, Sat Page 16) as having gotten married to Najama Begum. Yusuf Khan gave his age as 37 and Najama’s as 33 and born in Virginia. He is described as the Missionary-in-charge of the Ahmadia Moslem mission in Cincinatti.

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1939

His photo and an ad about his lectures are given in The Cincinnati Enquirer (of 29 Apr 1939, Sat Page 2). The lectures seem to be about Sufi-ism.

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1942

He is mentioned by the Lexington Herald-Leader (of 21 Mar 1942, Sat Page 7) as Dr. Yusuf Khan and he is lecturing in Kentucky.

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1942

He is also mentioned in The Cincinnati Enquirer (14 Mar 1942, Sat Page 10) as someone who was born 42 years ago (born in 1900). He is also reported in other newspapers as giving lectures in Kentucky.

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1943

He is mentioned in the Monrovia News-Post (of 05 Aug 1943, Thu Page 2)(from California). It reports that Dr. M. Yusuf Khan is working out of Cincinatti and Pittsburgh, PA. It is also alleged that he was educated in England.

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1943
Thesis – Ahmadi institutionalization (harvard.edu)

In 1943, Sheikh Nasir Ahmad and Sheikh Wali Akram collaborated to hold the First All Moslem and Arab Convention in Philadelphia, a watershed movement in U.S. Islam. Both men were black Muslim leaders who had joined the Qadiani Ahmadiyya movement and received religious credentials, but ultimately left (largely over discontentment with discredited missionary Muhammad Yusuf Khan’s spiritual and financial exploitation of members), but continued to hold onto the more universalist and less discrete Lahori theology as they lead broader “Sunni” movements.
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1944
See Bowen
The Ahmadiyya Movement quoted by Patrick Bowen – ahmadiyyafactcheckblog
Muhammad Yusuf Khan fbi file, Report, 2/15/1944, Cincinnati file 14–69, 4.

Yusuf Khan had an African American wife.
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1950

Ahmad Shafeek, 6 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Hameed Shafeek has died. Reverend Wali Akram officiated.

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1953
Mar-28
Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Mar 28, 1953 ·Page 4

The Church of Faith, which is located at 5217 Woodland Ave, at the request of Bishop Johnson is allowing Dr. Yusuf Khan to speak.

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1953
Jun
Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Jun 06, 1953 ·Page 7

Dr. Yusuf Khan, minister of the Oriental Science Center.

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Jun
The St. Louis Argus of Fri, Jun 26, 1953 ·Page 17

Dr. and Mrs. Yusuf Khan, distinguished Counselors. Yusuf Khan and his wife, Shafeeka Khan are available for consultation. On Sunday, June-28 to Fri., July 3rd at 8pm at Mother Robinson’s Church at 3619 Cozens Ave.

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July
The St. Louis Argus of Fri, Jul 10, 1953 ·Page 17

Dr. Yusuf Khan has fake Islam for sale.

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Aug
The Black Dispatch of Sat, Aug 22, 1953 ·Page 11

Dr. Yusuf Khan is the minister of the Oriental Science Center in Cleveland. His wife is Egyptian.

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1953
Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Sep 05, 1953 ·Page 7

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1953
Dec
Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Dec 05, 1953 ·Page 5

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1954
New Pittsburgh Courier of Sat, Aug 07, 1954 ·Page 9

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1955
Atlanta Daily World of Tue, Nov 22, 1955 ·Page 7
Atlanta Daily World of Sat, Nov 19, 1955 ·Page 3
Atlanta Daily World of Thu, Nov 24, 1955 ·Page 2
Atlanta Daily World of Sat, Dec 10, 1955 ·Page 5
Atlanta Daily World of Sat, Dec 03, 1955 ·Page 5
Atlanta Daily World of Sat, Nov 26, 1955 ·Page 5

Come and hear Dr. Yusuf Khan (of Pakistan), a Divine Metaphysician and Spiritual Advisor at St. James Spriitual Church at 702 Ira St W.S. on Sunday Nov-20 thru Fri., Nov-25, at 8pm. Dr. Khan can be seen daily at 375 Angier Ave., N.E., 9Am to 12 Noon; 3PM to 7PM daily, Ph. AT. 2603.

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1956
Atlanta Daily World of Sat, Feb 11, 1956 ·Page 5
Atlanta Daily World of Sat, Jan 28, 1956 ·Page 5

Hear Dr. Yusuf Khan (of Pakistan), a Divine Metaphysician and Spiritual Advisor. Dr. Khan can be seen daily at 375 Angier Ave., N.E., 9Am to 12 Noon; 3PM to 7PM daily, Ph. AT. 2603.

Washington Afro American of Sat, May 05, 1956 ·Page 22

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1957
The Buffalo Criterion of Sat, Jun 22, 1957 ·Page 8
The Buffalo Criterion of Sat, Jun 08, 1957 ·Page 6
The Buffalo Criterion of Sat, Jun 01, 1957 ·Page 6
New Pittsburgh Courier of Sat, Mar 23, 1957 ·Page 13
The Buffalo News of Sat, Jul 13, 1957 ·Page 14 and 26

Dr. Yusuf Khan is working as a divine healer in Buffalo, Ny.

New Pittsburgh Courier of Sat, Mar 23, 1957 ·Page 13

The Buffalo Criterion of Sat, Jun 08, 1957 ·Page 6

The Buffalo Criterion of Sat, Jun 01, 1957 ·Page 6

The Buffalo News of Sat, Jul 13, 1957 ·Page 14

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1963
The Louisville Defender of Thu, Apr 25, 1963 ·Page 12
The Glasgow Daily Times of Thu, Apr 11, 1963 ·Page 4

Dr. and Mrs. M. Yusuf Khan of Detroit, Michigan were the guest of their niece and nephews, the family of Mrs. Marie Mason.

The Glasgow Daily Times of Thu, Apr 11, 1963 ·Page 4

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1973
Fall-1973.pdf (muslimsunrise.com)

He is mentioned in the Muslim Sunrise of Fall-1973 (see page 27).
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1975

In the Moslem Sunrise of 1975, he was alive and well and gave his life story, he had to be 70+ years old, his death and grave are unknown.
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1976

In 1976, the 3rd Qadiani-Ahmadi Khalifa, Mirza Nasir Ahmad visits the USA and Muhammad Yusuf Khan is no where to be found.

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2024

He is mentioned in Michael Muhammad Knight’s research book, “The Supreme Wisdom Lessons”.
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Links and Related Essay’s

100 Years Ago… – First Ahmadiyya mission in America, preaching to the famous & fellow missionaries abroad (alhakam.org)

Who is Mufti Muhammad Sadiq (1872-1957)? – ahmadiyyafactcheckblog

vol_01_july_1921-oct_1922.tif (muslimsunrise.com)

Muslim Sunrise 1976 Special Issue

Saeed Akmal (aka Walter Bellinger) is an ex-Ahmadi too – ahmadiyyafactcheckblog

Who is Sheikh Nasir Ahmad? Aka Walter Smith Bey, another Ex-Ahmadi – ahmadiyyafactcheckblog

Wali Akram is an Ex-Ahmadi too, he started the great Ahmadiyya schism in the USA, 1934-36 in Cleveland and Pittsburgh – ahmadiyyafactcheckblog

By 1950, Ahmadiyya in the USA had totally failed, barely 200 members remained, 5 mission houses, NO MOSQUES – ahmadiyyafactcheckblog

Robert Dannin and his writings on the Ahmadiyya Movement in the USA, Cleveland and Pittsburgh – ahmadiyyafactcheckblog

The Ahmadiyya schism in the USA (in Pittsburgh in 1934 and Cleveland in 1934-36) – ahmadiyyafactcheckblog

This history of #Ahmadiyya in the #USA – ahmadiyyafactcheckblog

https://ahmadiyyafactcheckblog.com/2023/09/27/this-history-of-ahmadiyya-in-the-usa-up-til-1979/

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