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In a recent attempt at damage control, a paid employee/agent of the Mirza family (Asif Basit) knowingly lied about the publishing dates of 2 books of MGA (and his team), they are Barahin-i-Ahmadiyya V-5 and Nuzul ul Maseeh (1909). Barahin-i-Ahmadiyya V-5 was published posthumously on October 15, 1908 (See Muhammad Ali, “Prophethood in Islam [1915], the supplement, see for the years of 1908). However, Qadiani sources are purposely vague, take a look at the references herein for the age prophecy, they purposely avoid a proper conversation. In a new book wherein they summarize the books of MGA, they simply give the year of 1908 (see page 395), and they claim that the book was written in 1905. However, that is a calculated lie. Why did Asif Basit perpetuate this obvious lie? Furthermore, in Nuzul ul Maseeh (1909), the age of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad’s father (Mirza Ghulam Murtaza) contradicts all of MGA’s previous utterances on the topic.

Asif Basit also quotes “Ijaz-e-Ahmadi” (1902), technically, the appendix of Nuzul ul Maseeh (1909) was published in 1902 inside of “Ijaz-e-Ahmadi”. MGA and his team seem to have said that he as the same age as Athim in 1893, i.e., 64. However, this makes no sense, since in 1893, per MGA (See Nishan asmani {1892}, page 14–17) he was barely 53. Was MGA and his team referring to MGA’s age in 1902 as 64, or roughly 64, which is semi accurate, since MGA was either 62-63 in 1902. Is this another case of a mis-translation?

Asif Basit starts off this diatribe with the argument that MGA factually made a statement that he had his first revelation in 1865, (See Arba‘in (1900), no. 3, first edition, pp. 29–30, Ruhani Khaza’in, vol. 17, pp. 418–419 and Appendix Tohfah Golarhviyyah (1900-1902), p. 19, Ruhani Khaza’in, vol. 17, p. 66, See Tadhkirah) Asif Basit then mixes it with another argument of MGA that he was 40 when he got his first revelations (See see Nishan asmani {1892}, page 14–17). Asif doesn’t solve this issue at all.

Interestingly, Asif Basit created a window/bracket of 12 years (74-86) and placed MGA within that bracket. However, this is comical, this is a huge window, and purposely created to shroud the errors and lies of MGA and his team on this topic. Asif Basit did bring up the clear statements of MGA in Kitaab-ul- Bariyyah (RK, v. 13, p. 177)(1898) wherein MGA said that he was born in 1839 or 1840 and barely had hair on his face in 1857 and was either 16 or 17 therein. Moreover, in that quotation, (via the Lahori-Ahmadi translation and Nuzhat Haneef‘s translation), MGA said he was born in the latter part of Sikh rule, not the last days of Ranjit Singh. However, Asif Basit scoffed at them and refused to accept them. Asif also purposely ignored MGA’s comments in Nishan asmani {1892}, page 14–17, wherein MGA clearly writes in 1891, that he is 51 years old and began receiving divine revelations at age 40, (11 years ago, 1891-11=1880).

Continue reading “Asif Basit gets caught lying about the publish date of Barahin-i-Ahmadiyya V-5 (1908) and Nuzul ul Maseeh (1909)” →

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On a recent live stream, Shams ud Din interviewed an ex-Qadiani-Ahmadi Maulvi in Pakistan named Mujahid Hussain. Mujahid Hussain even served time in a Pakistani prison for his work with the Ahmadiyya Movement, in fact, it was in prison wherein he learned about he falsity of Ahmadiyya. He was married with kids at the time too, when he got out of prison, he left his wife and kids and Ahmadiyya and started a new life as a Muslim. Mujahid Hussain has also interviewed on Zaitoon Fm live.

Continue reading “Meet Mujahid Hussain, an ex-Qadiani-Ahmadi Maulvi, now a Muslim!” →

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In 1882, (via Barahin-i-Ahmadiyya-4, online English edition, pages 40 and 392), MGA and his team of writers quoted 10:16 of the Quran (10:17 of the Kadiani Koran) and alleged that he had already lived 40 years among the people of the Punjab. This was repeated and emphasized after MGA died in 1909 [Nuzulul-Masih, p. 212, Ruhani Khaza’in, vol. 18, p. 590, printed and published in 1909, after MGA died](See also the 2009 online edition of Tadhkirah, page 112-113)(See online English edition of Nuzulul-Masih, page 265)(See also RK, v-15, p. 283, Tiryaqul-Qulub).

In 1891, MGA fabricated revelations and alleged that he would live until he was 80 (See Tadhkirah [2018] edition, Izala-e-Auham, pp. 632–635, Ruhani Khaza’in, vol. 3, pp. 441–443).

In 1892, MGA’s famous prophecy that he would live 40 additional years after 1881-1822, just like it was prophesied in the hadith in terms of the Messiah, (see Nishan asmani {1892}, page 14–17).

In 1897, MGA mentioned this “Age Prophecy” as his 36th prophecy (See Siraj-e-Munir, online English edition, page 145).

In 1897-1898, MGA alleged that he was born in 1839 or 1840 [RK, v. 13, p. 177, Kitaab-ul- Bariyyah] during the last part of the Sikh period, and in 1857, he was 16 years [of age] or in his 17th year. And his beard and mustache had not yet started. MGA also alleged that his age was about 34 or 35 when his  father passed away [RK, v. 13, p. 192, Kitaab-ul- Bariyyah].

In 1898, MGA said he was an old man of 60 years (See “The Kashf-ul-Ghita”, see page 5 and page 13, online English edition).

In 1900, MGA alleged that he would live to 80 or thereabouts (See Arba’in, online English edition, page 55)(Arba‘in, no. 3, first edition, pp. 29–30, Ruhani Khaza’in, vol. 17, pp. 418–419 and Appendix Tohfah Golarhviyyah, p. 19, Ruhani Khaza’in, vol. 17, p. 66, See Tadhkirah).

In 1901, Mirza Khuda Bakhsh is well-known for writing, Asl-e-Musaffa (Vol. 1)(published in 1901) and Asl-e-Musaffa (Vol. 2)(both of these books compromised 1400 pages, it was published during the life of MGA), which contain details about the advent of MGA and the prophecies and signs that MGA claimed for himself. Interestingly, in this book, it is clearly written how MGA was born in 1839/1840, later on, when MGA died early, Ahmadiyya editors went back and changed MGA’s year of birth to 1835.

In 1899-1902, MGA is claiming that God has ordered him to announce before all those who are opposing him that he has been living amongst them for forty years. MGA said that this was mentioned in page 512 of Baraheen e Ahmedia (Barahin-i-Ahmadiyya-4, online English edition, pages 40 and 392). If we find the exact date of that revelation we deduct forty years from that date we will find his date of birth year (See RK-15, p. 283, Tiryaqul-Qulub). MGA and his team of writers quoted 10:16 of the Quran (10:17 of the Kadiani Koran) and alleged that he had already lived 40 years among the people of the Punjab. This was repeated

In 1902, MGA mentioned his prophecy of living until 80 (See RK, v. 19, p. 93; approx. middle of the page; Tohfat-un-Nadwah, Via Nuzhat Haneef).

In 1903, MGA mentioned his prophecy of living until 80 or perhaps more (See RK, v. 19, p. 239; near the top; Mawaahib-ur-Rahmaan [Arabic and Persian], Via Nuzhat Haneef)(See page 18, online English edition).

In 1904, Noorudin publishes his own biography entitled, “Nur ud Din”, in this book, he writes that MGA was born in 1839.

In 1904, Maulvi Abdul Karim wrote an essay entitled, “The Sinless Prophet”, in this essay, he also quotes 10:16 and refers to the Barahin i Ahmadiyya, however, he doesn’t call it Brahin i Ahmadiyya vol. 4, he simply called it the Barahin i Ahmadiyya. He also claims that the verse says, “I have lived among you a great part of my life before my claim to prophethood”. However, this is incorrect. It should be:  “”I have indeed lived among you a whole lifetime before this.””, furthermore, this is the middle sentence of 3 sentences which compromise 10:16. Maulvi Abdul Karim seems to be negligent in reporting the proper wording of the verse (See ROR of June-1904).

In 1906, Maulvi Muhammad Ali writes an article about MGA in the English-ROR and clearly writes that MGA was born in either 1839-1840 (See ROR of June 1906, page 229).

In 1906-1907, via Haqiqatul Wahi, MGA wrote under sign No-11 (page 250), allegedly the book of Daniel computes to 1290 Hijra and tells the world that the Messiah would appear in 1290 A.H. (1873 C.E.) and his life would extend per Daniel to 1335 (1916-1917 C.E).

In 1907, MGA was alleging that Allah would extend his age to defeat his opponents who say that MGA will die in 14 months after July-1907 (See al-Badr, 10 November 1907, pp. 5-7).

In 1908 (May) As soon as MGA died, the Ahmadiyya editing team began changing his year of birth. In the Review of religions for June 1908 (english)(see pages 235-238), they began trying to backdate MGA’s year of birth, since they knew that MGA died abruptly and failed his prophecy.

In 1908 (Oct), Ahmadiyya editors purposely edited (and added to) Braheen-e-Ahmadiyya Vol-5 as they were desperately trying to make MGA look older so as to fulfill the “age-prophecy”, they then published it in October of 1908. BA5 was never written by MGA, it was his editors who inserted the information in BA5 trying to show that MGA was 70 by 1905 (in fact, Dard, in his famous biography of MGA writes that the BA5 was written in 1905, which is a lie). Furthermore, they also inserted the part wherein MGA claims “5 years more or less of 80″. Thus, they created a window of age from 74 to 85.

In 1909, Nuzul ul Masih was published, he mentioned the age prophecy (See Nuzulul-Masih, p. 212, Ruhani Khaza’in, vol. 18, p. 590, see also the 2009 online english edition of Tadhkirah)(See online English edition of Nuzulul-Masih, page 265).

In 1915, in an article written by Matthew Arnold, aka M. Arnold, it is stated that MGA was born in 1839, the Ahmadiyya community seems to have copied and pasted his article, however, they added a note that MGA’s year of birth was earlier than 1839 (See 1915 June ROR). 

In 1916, the Khalifa wrote exactly this in 1916 in his short autobiography on his father’s life.

In 1918, After the split of 1914, Muhammad Ali wrote a book (1918) about MGA and continued to write that MGA was born in either 1839 or 1840.

In 1946, the Moslem Sunrise used 1837 and later 1836 and finally 1835 after 1946.

In 2024, Check out Bro Imtiaz’s video on this topic herein and his presentation.
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Technically, the history of the Ahmadiyya Movement started in 1903, the Detroit English News of June 27, 1903 reported on MGA and his death threat to Alexander Dowie.

In 1920, Mufti Muhammad Sadiq arrived in America and immediately heard about Shia-Muslims from Syria in Detroit and how they had NO imam or NO organization. These were mostly workers at Ford’s Factory in Highland Park. By June-1920, Mufti Muhammad Sadiq was invited to Detroit (Al Bayan, 26 June 1920, p. 3, 26 Court St, Brooklyn, NY) to meet the Shia-Muslims therein and devise a plan.

By 1921, Mufti Muhammad Sadiq was ran out of Detroit by Shia and Sunni Muslims. He ran to Chicago and had enough money to buy a residence which he converted into a makeshift temple.

In roughly 1922, Mufti Muhammad Sadiq was back in Detroit and delivered five lectures in Detroit at the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) meetings; out of the 40 converts, one of them, Mufti Sahib said, was an enthusiastic young man with the name Rev. B.D. Sutton. Rev. BD Sutton converted to Qadianism and became an enthusiastic Ahmadiyya preacher, with the new name of Sheikh Abdus Salam, he was one of at least 40 pan-Africanist Garveyites that joined the movement following Sadiq’s five lectures to the Universal Negro Improvement Association in Detroit. After his conversion, Mufti Muhammad Sadiq made him a “sheikh”, as he continued to give out this title. Reverend BD Sutton took the Muslim name, Sheikh Abdus Salam and was appointed the leader of that congregation (The Moslem Sunrise, Issue I, 1923, p. 167), in the same edition Mufti Muhammad Sadiq cites Sheikh Abdus Salam and Sheikh Ahmad Din (both African American’s and both given financial deals) as prolific prostelytizers (The Moslem Sunrise, Issue 2-3, 1923, p. 190). Sheikh Salam went on to become one of the principal preachers in Detroit. He was described as “busy bringing others to the fold of Islam”. (The Moslem Sunrise, Issue 2-3, 1923, p. 190). Sheikh Abdus Salam aka Rev. B.D. Sutton totally disappeared soon thereafter.

1924–1929 was a dead era for Qadianism in Detroit. However, in 1930, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali began alleging that there were some Ahmadi’s in Detroit.

In the Moslem Sunrise of Oct-1931/Jan-1932, Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali alleges that there is a Qadiani-Ahmadi mission house at 537 Hendrie St. Detroit, this was written in every single edition until the Moslem Sunrise of Oct-1935, roughly 3 years. By 2010, it seems that the Qadiani-Ahmadi’s in the Detroit area moved into 1730 W. Auburn Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309 and built their temple.

From 1932 to 1956, Ahmadiyya seems to have been totally dead in Detroit.

Syed Jawad Ali worked as an Ahmadiyya secretary in the USA (1954-1960; 1963-1971). It is alleged that he founded the Detroit mission in 1956.

In 1978, the Ahmadiyya either began renting or bought a residence at Wyoming Avenue (See the Ahmadiyya Gazette of Sep-1983)(in 2024, it’s an open lot with no building). 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). In March 2002, the Ahmadiyya Movement had to sell the land because of the state’s plan to build a freeway ramp on that site (See the Ahmadiyya Gazette of March-2006). In September 2002, we purchased a new parcel of land. On June 25, 2005, Mirza Masroor Ahmad graciously prayed on the Foundation Stone for the new site. On December 17, 2005, Mohtaram Ameer Sahib USA laid the Foundation Stone at the new site. Thus, construction of this mosque (the first Ahmadiyya Muslim ‘Community Center’ in the US) finally got underway. To complete this construction in a timely manner, we need to urgently raise the requisite funds. While we are leaving no stone unturned locally, Mohtaram Ameer Sahib has kindly allowed us to raise $250,000 nationally.

In 1983, there was arson at the Ahmadiyya temple located at 8218 Wyoming Avenue (in 2024, it’s an open lot with no building). This is terms of the murder of Dr. Muzaffar Ahmad. It seems that this location was sold and the new location of 1730 W. Auburn Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309 became the Ahmadiyya temple.

Since roughly 2021-2022, Murrabi Farran Rabbani is the head Maulvi in-charge of the Detroit Temple of Ahmadi’s.

In 2025, Muslim TikToker @maziii_313 accidentally walked into a Qadiani-Ahmadi temple in Detroit (Rochester Hills aka Masjid Mahmoud) a few days ago to read his Taraweeh prayers. As you can see, there were barely 6 worshippers being led by a kid (see the clip on tiktok and twitter). This proves that Ahmadiyya is totally dead in Detroit and other parts of America. You can read about the full history of Ahmadiyya in the USA herein.

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The father of Nuruddin Aneesa and Qudsia Hayes made the 1st converts to what is now the Zion Jamaat. Those converts were, Fazli Omar, Al-Haj Ahmad Khalid, Muhammad Sadiq and another brother who now live in AZ (See Qudsia Hayes’ facebook account).

The first National ljtema of Lajna lmaillah USA was held in 1989 in Zion, Illinois.

By 2024, Soofi Tahir Ahmed (@tahirsoofiahmed) is the Director, Food Security HFUSA, MA USA National Director, Zion Chapter President.

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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 in 1974 (See also, 50th souvenir Jalsa USA). This was a 1st in the history of Jamaat Ahmadiyya USA.

Abdul Malik came to know about Islam/Ahmadiyyat in 1946. For two years he would drive from Milwaukee, through “Jim Crow” cities/counties, to Ahmadiyya HQ in Chicago. At the Ahmadiyya HQ in Chicago he received lessons and orientation into Qadianism from the then Chief Missionary, Khalil Ahmad Nasir (this might not be true, it might have been someone else). He was not allowed to sign biat until he completed reading and receive testing on certain books. After two years he signed bait and was given permission to start a mission in Milwaukee. There is an interesting tid-bit about Abdul Malik. For three years he was tutored by Chaudhry Sir Muhammad Zafrullah Khan. When Sir Muhammad Zafrullah Khan was Pakistan’s Ambassador in the UN, Abdul Malik was his driver. There are other tid-bits about him that we are just uncovering. Once I interview the person concerned I can report those findings. At this point, it can be said that Abdul Malik impacted a lot of people, on all levels, and in profound ways. All as a result of his acceptance of Islam/Ahmadiyyat and the resulting influences of Allah, Khalil Ahmad Nasir and Sir Muhammad Zafrullah Khan.

Sister Mubarika Malik was GOP 5th District Republican Congressional candidate. She met with President Ford to discuss national problems.

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In a recent stream, Bro Imtiaz explained how MGA connected his birth to the year 6000 (at the (See 2:15:00 to 2:51:00 time stamp). Tohfah Golarhviyyah, pp. 93–95, Ruhani Khaza’in, vol. 17, pp. 251–252, see Also, the 2009 online english edition of Tadhkirah). Bro Imtiaz highlighted how MGA argued that the current life cycle started with the current Adam (as), and 4739 lunar years later, Muhammad (saw) completed his mission (mazala). Thus, year 4739=632 C.E.= 11 (hijri) and thus, 6000=1882 C.E.=1300 A.H. Moreover, Imtiaz proved that 4728= 1 Hijri. Thus, MGA was born 6000-11=5989. 5989-4728=1261 (hijri), and this is the year that MGA was born, which is 1845. Bro Imtiaz also showed a reference from the Tashhiz al-Adhan of 1908 wherein the Ahmadi writers/editors admitted that the 6000th year was 1270 in MGA’s theory. Bro Imtiaz than showed a reference from the Urdu Review of Religions of 1922 which stated that 1260 (1844) Hijri is the year of MGA’s birth.

Allegedly, in 1903, MGA quoted 22:47 (22:48 in the Qadiani Quran)(See page 46-47) and argued that this verse proved his theory that the world would last 7000 years (see page 41 of Lecture Lahore). MGA also argued that this wasn’t the only “Adamic-cycle” and there were many more to come.

In 1915, MGA made the argument that this cycle of existence was in fact 6000 years, however, this wasn’t the only cycle, and there were most likely many more to come (See “Minan ur Rahman”, page 12 {1915}).

In the Nation of Islam, they believe that their God permitted the white race to rule the Earth for 6000 years, a period that is almost at an end (See Gardell 1996, pp. 59, 148; Tinaz 1996, p. 197; Acevado, Ordner & Thompson 2010, p. 139). They got this belief from Ahmadi’s in America like Mufti Muhammad Sadiq, Maulvi Muhammad Din and Maulvi Muhammad Yusuf Khan. 

Continue reading “In 1900-1902, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad said that he was born 11 years before the dawn of the 6000th year of Earth (the 6th millennium)” →

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Munir Hamid converted to Qadianism when he was barely 15. Thus, Mr. Munir Hamid of Philadelphia was a pioneer member of the Qadiani’s in America. However, just like all other African-American-Qadiani’s, his children aren’t interested in Ahmadiyya. Someone who alleges to be his son (Tariq Hamid) did comment in the bottom, however, where are the rest? Is Tariq Hamid a chanda paying member? What is his rank in Ahmadiyya?

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 of the USA jamaat. The organization had ten different departments as advised by the 2nd Qadiani-Ahmadi Khalifa. The local branches were established and Khuddam started implementing the national programs in local majalis.

In 2002, he was working as the Assistant Vice President of Ahmadiyya jamaat in the USA and seems to have worked in that capacity until he died.

He died in 2009 and was eulogized by Mirza Masroor Ahmad. See his some of funeral herein.

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When Mufti Muhammad Sadiq was allowed into American in 1920 (they only allowed deviants), the Pittsburgh Post covered the story. See the full history of Ahmadiyya in the USA herein.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In January of 1934, Yusuf Khan was published in the Cleveland Call and Post, January 6, 1934, 4;, via Bowen) and talked about Ahmadiyya missions in Pittsburgh and Braddock. Under the heading “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.

In May-1934, via the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, May 12, 1934 ·Page 2, there is a report of Ahmadiyya activity at the Pittsburgh Mosque by Sheikh Saadi Malik. It seems that Sheikh ilm Deen paid a visit on Apr-29 and reported about this project with the Steubenville mosque project. Sheikh Farook, Brother Rasool and Shaikh Yoonus Waheed were in attendance. The Ahmadi’s of the South Side are being taught by Shaikh Wali Dod. Dr. M.Y. Khan will be back in the city soon.

Via the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, May 19, 1934 ·Page 2, there is a report of Ahmadiyya activities by Sheikh Saadi Malik. It seems that Dr. M.Y. Khan returned to his old address at 1800 Center Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, Sheikh Rasool and Sheikh Farook were there and working as Master of ceremonies. Dr. Khan announced that his new headquarter will be in Cleveland.

Via the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, May 26, 1934 ·Page 2, there is a report of Ahmadiyya activity by Sheikh Saadi Malik. On Sunday night, Shaikh Wali Dod spoke, Brother Kadeer and Shaikh Abdullah Farook were the master of ceremonies.

Via the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Jun 09, 1934 ·Page 2, there is a report of Ahmadiyya activity by Sheikh Saadi Malik. On Sunday night, May-20, Brother Jumul Azeem, Brother Kadeer and Shaikh Farook spoke.

Via the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Jul 14, 1934 ·Page 2, Sheikh Saadi Malik wrote a report about Ahmadiyya activity. 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 1800 Center Ave, Pittsburgh. His name is Abdul Mohammed Ibn 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.

Via the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Jul 21, 1934 ·Page 2, Sheikh Saadi Malik wrote a report about Ahmadiyya activity. It is mentioned that the mosques at Colombus, Youngstown, Pittsburgh (including Braddock?) and Philadelphia are working together. A new missionary from Egypt is coming to tend to this flock of new ex-Ahmadi’s.

Via the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Jul 28, 1934 ·Page 2, there is a report of Ahmadiyya activity in Pittsburgh by Saadi Malik. On Sunday night, July-22, Shaikh Nasir Ahmad was aroused via instruction from Philadelphia and the new Imam Abdul Mohammad. Shaikh Akmal (Saeed Akmal) of Braddock was the master of ceremonies. Shaikh Nasir Ahmad spoke and will also speak this upcoming Monday night. A man named Shaikh Ahmad is also mentioned as someone who is planning to tour with Shaikh Nasir Ahmad.

Via the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Aug 11, 1934 ·Page 2 and 5, there is a report of activity by Saadi Malik. These don’t seem to be Ahmadi’s anymore. At the Central Mosque of Pittsburgh, on Sunday night, July-29, a brother from Philadelphia, Hakeem Abdul Muhammad gave some lectures. On Aug-5, Brother Saleh, Brother Rasool, Shaikh Akmal and Shaikh Farook. On Tuesday night, July-31, Shaikh Nasir Ahmad returned from Philadelphia, enroute to Cleveland, he is expected back on Aug-12.

Via the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Aug 18, 1934 ·Page 2, there is a report of activity by Saadi Malik. There was a meeting at the head mosque, on Sunday night, Aug-12-1934, Bro Muhammad (not the one from Philadelphia) and Shaikh Nasir Ahmad gave talks. A Moslem parade will be held soon. The old method of reports will be changed. There is now a Supreme Council, who will write the reports and receive monies. This was a noticeable change for the better.

Via the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Sep 1, 1934 ·Page 2, there is a report of activity by Saadi Malik. On Sunda night, Aug-19, Abid Haque was the master of ceremonies, some of the speakers were Jumal Azeem, Shaikh Abdullah Farook. Shaikh Abdullah Farook said that Islam was the only way to escape degradation for a negro.

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