Intro
In a recent stream, Maulvi Razi allegedly quoted MGA on Istighatha (1:14:19)(See the recent Adnan Rashid vs. Daniel Haqiqatjou debate). Razi alleges that “Istighatha” is in the Quran (see 8:9). Razi also quoted 28:15 (28:16 in the Qadiani Quran) in terms of “Istighatha”. Razi also mentioned a dua of Muhammad (saw), wherein the same root word was used. Razi alleges that in “Fiqh ul Maseeh”, it is written that MGA was against praying “Istighatha” to anyone other than Allah. Razi quoted MGA again, however, he failed to give the reference. Check out my essay on MGA and praying at graves herein.
In 1923, via Seeratul Mahdi, (Riwayat number 579, page 544 of a newer edition, narrated by Khwaja Abdul Rahman Kashmiri to Mirza Bashir Ahmad and thus authenticated), and via this video by a former-Ahmadi (2:39 time stamp), it seems that via a poetical phrase (sherry), MGA was asking Muhammad (Saw) for help (See the clip on TikTok and Twitter). It should be noted that Maulvi Razi and other Ahmadi’s have been accusing Muslims of believing in Istighatha, however, we have discovered that MGA also worshipped at graves and approved of his own worship. MGA also believe in “wilayatـe takwini”.
In Aug-2025, an Ahmadi on TikTok allegedly named Nur (@Ahmadi_muslim)(from Kababir, Israel), spoke to Brother Omar, Arise and Warn, Sher-e-Khuda and Ibn Hajar about the fire that cooled for Ibrahim (as)(see 21:69) and Istigatha/Wilayat-e-Takwini/Tasarruf and “ma ana aelai wa sahabee” (what me and my companions are upon).
In 2026 (Jun), in the debate between Sheikh Israr Rashid and Maulvi Razi, Maulvi Razi alleged that Ahmad Rida Khan had violated many teachings of Islam (27:12 time stamp). Maulvi Razi went further and alleged that in the book, “Anwar-e-Shariat”, it was written that Eisa (As) failed and this was why he would physically descend in the latter days. However, Sheikh Israr Ahmad pointed out that this book was not written by Ahmad Rida Khan. At 20:30, Maulvi Razi alleged that Ahmadi’s are against practices like “Istigatha“. At 26:53, Maulvi Razi confesses that Ahmadi’s do takfeer of “Barelvi’s” over “Istigatha”. Maulvi Razi quoted a writing of Ahmad Rida Khan, wherein Rida Khan praised Abdul Qadir Jilani.
In 2026 (Jun-27), Zia Rasool Ameeni explained how MGA accused Eisa (as), Musa (as) and Idris (as) of failing in their missions (nakaam)(22:09 time stamp and 23:02). Zia Rasool Ameeni quoted Malfuzat-2, page 98, Zia Rasool also quoted RK-21, page 58, Rk-10, page 248, Malfuzat-2, page 106, RK-5, page 200, in RK-3, page 300, MGA alleged that Idris (as) also failed (nakaam). In some of these quotes, MGA famously quoted the line “Eli, Eli lama sabachthan” (My God, my God..”) and alleged that the prayer of Eisa (as) was rejected.
In 2026 (Jun-27), Sheikh Israr Rashid explained how Hajar Asqalani, Suyuti, Ibn Kathir, Qurtubi and others all believed in “Tawasul and Istigatha” (34:13 time stamp). Zia Rasool Ameeni explains how in Darus Sameen (persian, page 576), MGA has a poem wherein he asked for help from Muhammad (Saw)(35:25 time stamp). Zia Rasul Ameeni gave 3-4 additional refs.

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