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In 1904 (Nov-4), Maulana Bashir Ahmad Minto was born. His father, Mian Aziz Ullah was a well-known lawyer of Rawalpindi, and a devoted follower of the Founder of the Ahmadiyya Movement. Mian Aziz Ullah’s legal services rendered in the famous Karam Din Bhinwala case against the Founder of the Ahmadiyya Movement in the Jhelum Civil Court won the appreciation and admiration of the Promised Messiah (See the Lahori-Ahmadi website).
In the 1920’s, Maulana Minto got education in Aligarh `India` and England. After doing his M.A., he became a lecturer at the Edwards College, Peshawar `now in Pakistan; then in India`. But his zeal for religion, which he had inherited from his illustrious father, Mian Aziz Ullah, prompted him to resign the lectureship and join the band of Ahmadi preachers and in response to the appeal of the Late Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Ali, devoted his life for the cause of religion. His first assignment was as Personal Assistant to the Late Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Ali, the Ameer and President of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement (See the Lahori-Ahmadi website).
In 1930 (Feb-18), he seems to also be Mohammed Basheer, who was living in Hollywood (Los Angeles area, Southern California) and desired to build a mosque there to serve the immigrant Muslim community. His views on converting non-Muslims are not mentioned, nor is his Ahmadi sectarian affiliation (Qadiani or Lahori). See “Mosque of Islam May Rise Here,” Los Angeles Times, February 18, 1930, A3 (See Bowen, A History of Conversion to Islam in the United States, Volume 1, White American Muslims before 1975, page 287). This was also reported in the Los Angeles Evening Post Record of Feb-18-1930 (see scan in the below) and Lincoln Nebraska State Journal of 2-27-1930 (see scans in the below).
In 1936-1938, he manned the Poona Mission in India (See the Lahori-Ahmadi website).
In 1944, he was sent to Hubli in South India as a Lahori-Ahmadi Missionary (See the Lahori-Ahmadi website).
In 1947 (Oct-28), nevertheless, he has no history in any Lahori-Ahmadi newspapers or magazine (that I have found) until 1947, when he moves to San Francisco and creates the “Moslem Society of the USA” (incorporated). 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. See Bashir Ahmad Minto, “Muslim in America in Danger of Conversion,” Light, July 24, 1949, 8; The Secretary, “Annual Report of the Muslim Society of u.s.a.,” Light, January 24, 1951, 7; incorporation records of the Moslem Society of the u.s.a., Inc., dated October 28, 1947, on file with the State of California (See Bowen, A History of Conversion to Islam in the United States, Volume 1, White American Muslims before 1975).
In 1947 (Dec-23), Bashir Ahmad Minto wrote a letter to the editor and mentioned the Palestine Problem (See The San Francisco Examiner of Tue, Dec 23, 1947 ·Page 8).
In 1948 (Jan-12), Bashir Ahmad Minto writes about how Muslims are being persecuted in Kashmir (See the Oakland Tribune of Mon, Jan 12, 1948 ·Page 28).
In 1948 (Mar-27), Bashir Ahmad Minto seems to be scheduled to give a talk on the “Religion of Islam” at the First Unitarian Church (See The Berkeley Gazette of Sat, Mar 27, 1948 ·Page 5).
In 1949 (Dec-22-28), Bashir Ahmad Minto was working as the President of the Moslem Society of the USA Inc. San Francisco (See The Fresno Bee of Wed, Dec 28, 1949 ·Page 26)(See also The Modesto Bee of Mon, Dec 26, 1949 ·Page 20)(The Sacramento Bee of Thu, Dec 22, 1949 ·Page 46).
In 1950 (Apr-25), (via a civil ceremony), Princess Fathia of Egypt with a coptic Christian Riyad Ghali at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco, California, United States. Imam Bashir Ahmed Minto performed the fake-Nikkah ceremony 24 May 1950. This is strange since he married a Muslim woman to a Christian man, which is not typically allowed in Islam.
In 1951 (Jan-24), Bashir Ahmad Minto wrote The Secretary, “Annual Report of the Muslim Society of u.s.a.,” Light, January 24, 1951, 7.
In 1951 (May-12), Bashir Ahmed Minto is scheduled to speak at the Unitarian Fellowship Church (See The Times-Herald of Sat, May 12, 1951 ·Page 4)(See also The Times-Herald of
Sat, May 19, 1951 ·Page 4).
In 1951 (Jul-14), Imam Bashir A. Minto indirectly admitted to being an Ahmadi when he scheduled a speech on the life of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad at the headquarters of the Moslem Society of the United States, 870 Castro St, San Francisco on July-15-1951 (See the San Francisco Examiner of Sat, Jul 14, 1951 ·Page 6).
In 1952 (Jan-13 to Jan-27), the Sunday Oregonian of Sun, Jan 20, 1952 ·Page 13 reports that Bashir Ahmad Minto was at the University of Oregon on Jan-19-1952 and he spoke at a World Conference as a leader of Islam. Bashir Ahmad Minto is the President of the Moslem Society of San Francisco. Minto spoke about “The Prophet Muhammad” (Saw)(See also The Register-Guard of Wed, Jan 23, 1952 ·Page 1)(See also The Oregon Daily Journal of Sun, Jan 20, 1952 ·Page 11)(See also The Register-Guard of Sun, Jan 20, 1952 ·Page 4)(See also The Register-Guard of Sun, Jan 27, 1952 ·Page 10)(See also The Oregon Daily Journal of Sun, Jan 13, 1952 ·Page 8)(See also The Register-Guard of Fri, Jan 25, 1952 ·Page 1)(See also The Register-Guard of Tue, Jan 22, 1952 ·Page 4)(See also The Register-Guard of Mon, Jan 14, 1952 ·Page 16)(See also The Oregonian of Thu, Jan 24, 1952 ·Page 7)(See also Statesman Journal of Sun, Jan 27, 1952 ·Page 1)(See also Statesman Journal of Sat, Jan 19, 1952 ·Page 8)(See also The Register-Guard of Thu, Jan 24, 1952 ·Page 3).
In 1952 (Feb-21), the Register-Guard of Thu, Feb 21, 1952 ·Page 8 mentioned some of the work of Bashir Ahmad Minto (See also The Register-Guard of Tue, Feb 12, 1952 ·Page 4).
In 1952 (Jun-4), the last mention of Bashir Ahmad Minto is from the Oakland Tribune of Wed, Jun 04, 1952 ·Page 28. Bashair Ahmed Minto scheduled to give a free public lecture on “Islam and Western Culture”. This is sponsored by the American Academy of Asian Studies” at 8pm, Friday at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco. He seems to have totally disappeared thereafter (See also San Francisco Chronicle of Sat, Jun 07, 1952 ·Page 6)(See also The Register-Guard of
Mon, Jun 16, 1952 ·Page 8).
In 1952 (Aug-9), the San Francisco Chronicle of Sat, Aug 09, 1952 ·Page 11 reports that Imam Bashir Ahmad Minto will be giving a speech on “Ethics in Islam” at the Moslem Society at 870 Castro street. Minto is President of the Moslem Society.
In 1952 (Aug-30), the San Francisco Chronicle of Sat, Aug 30, 1952 ·Page 22 reports that the Lahori-Ahmadi’s will be celebrating Eid ul Adha at their Moslem Society in SF, at 870 Castro. Every Sunday at 3PM, there seem to be speeches, a speech by Sami Judah will also be given.
In 1952 (Nov-15), a Spanish newspaper mentioned Minto (See La Opinión of Sat, Nov 15, 1952 ·Page 5).
In 1952 (Dec-20), The Province of Sat, Dec 20, 1952 ·Page 9 of Vancouver, B.C., Canada reports that Bashir Ahmad Minto is in Vancouver (See also The Province of Fri, Dec 19, 1952 ·Page 5)(See The Vancouver Herald of Mon, Dec 22, 1952 ·Page 13).
In 1953 (Sep-19), the San Francisco Chronicle of Sat, Sep 19, 1953 ·Page 9, reports that Bashir Ahmad Minto of the Moslem Society at 870 Castro and will give a speech.
In 1953 (Oct-3), the San Francisco Chronicle of Sat, Oct 03, 1953 ·Page 13 reports that Jm Akbar (secretary of the Moslem Society, USA) will deliver a public lecture tomorrow at 3PM at the Moslem Society at 870 Castro St. Akber will speak on the “Promised Prophet”. Sufi classes are open too!
In 1954 (Jan-2), the Daily Independent Journal of Sat, Jan 02, 1954 ·Page 28, Bashir Ahmad Minto, President of the Moslem Society of the USA in SF will speak on “Beliefs on Islam” at Painters Hall in the morning.
In 1954 (Sep-18), the News Journal of Sat, Sep 18, 1954 ·Page 12 published an essay by Bashir Ahmad Minto on the topic of “Unity of God”, President of the Moslem Society of the USA at 870 Castro St, SF.
In 1955 (May-21), Bashir Ahmad Minto was mentioned in the San Francisco News of Sat, May 21, 1955 ·Page 3 as being part of an inter-religious group (See San Francisco Chronicle of Sun, May 22, 1955 ·Page 10)(See Redwood City Tribune of Sat, May 28, 1955 ·Page 4)(See also The San Francisco Examiner of Wed, Jun 15, 1955 ·Page 11).
In 1955 (Aug-5), Maulana Muhammad Abdullah’s was given the vacant position as imam of the Muslim Society of the USA (msusa), a Lahore-Ahmadi satellite organisation first established at 870 Castro Street, San Francisco, California in October 1947. Prior to leaving for America, Abdullah organised a fund-raising event for the proposed construction of a Lahore-Ahmadi masjid in San Francisco that secured £1675.90 of donations from Suva, Nausori and Labasa. On 21st July 1955, Abdullah with two other Fiji Moslems boarded the British luxury liner, S.S. Oronsay at Port Suva for two weeks before debarking on 4 August 1955 at Port Francisco. Almost immediately, the trio’s arrival aroused the attention of The Modesto Bee and New Herald newspaper that announced, “Three Moslems Plan to Build a Mosque”. (See Imam Abdullah and American Islamic Movements, “Three Moslems Plan to Build sf Mosque”, The Modesto Bee and News-Herald, Aug 5, 1955, p. 5).
In 1956 (Jan-14), The Register-Guard of Sat, Jan 14, 1956 ·Page 3 reports that there will be a Parliament of World Religions at the University of Oregon. A man named A.R. Sahu Khan (acting President of the Moslem Society of the USA). A.R. Sahu Khan was born in Suva, Fiji, was educated in Suva and even started a business in Suva. Since 1926, A.R. Sahu Khan has engaged in Islamic Activity on the island. In 1934, he became the editor of “The Message of Islam”. In 1935, he became the manager of the Vunimono Muslim school in Rewa. For the last 11 years, he has been the President of the Moslem Association of Fiji. A.R. Sahu Khan is currently working as the acting President of the Moslem Society of the USA during the current absence of Bashir Ahmad Minto. A.R. Sahu Khan plans to return to Fiji in Feb-1956. Travelling with A.R. Sahu Khan is the famous Mohammed Abdullah (head teacher of an elementary school near Suva). Mohammed Abdullah is working on a project wherein he can help Fijian students come to the USA.
In 1961-1964, Bashir Ahmad Minto was in-charge of Lahori-Ahmadi Mission in Lagos, Nigeria (See Lahori-Ahmadi website).
In 1965 (Jun), he was stationed in Rawalpindi. During scorching summer he would go to Murree for a couple of months not for recreation and rest but to conduct Jumu’ah `Friday` prayers, deliver public lectures and other religious performances. Though nearing eighty, he was still energetic and talked with usual vigour and spontaneity. His speeches and sermons though delivered in simple and plain words were scholarly and thought-provoking (See Lahori-Ahmadi website).
In 1984 (Aug-26), Maulana Bashir Ahmad Minto died in Rawalpindi (See Lahori-Ahmadi website). The inclement weather and shortage of time could not deter his admirers and friends from Lahore, Wazirabad, Sialkot, Nowshera, Peshawar, Murree and suburbs of Rawalpindi `cities of Pakistan` from attending his Janaza prayers at Masjid Mubarak on the 27th August 1984. Mirza Abdul Latif Shahid Jama’at’s Missionary from Lahore led the prayers. Maulana Manto was a prominent and devoted missionary. He fulfilled his pledge to serve the cause of religion with sincerity, perseverance and determination. His missionary work among the untouchables in South India and his tour of West Indies in the late fifties, especially to Trinidad, leaves everlasting impressions of his zeal and missionary acumen.
In 1989, on page 194, Richard Brent Turner mentioned Minto and made mistakes. Richard Brent Turner alleged that Minto came to the USA in 1949, however, it was 1947. Richard Brent Turner also alleges that Maulana Muhammad Abdullah took over this mission in 1959, it was actually 1955.
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son ————Nazir Ahmad
daughter—-Mujahida
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1904
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In 1904 (Nov-4), Maulana Bashir Ahmad Minto was born. His father, Mian Aziz Ullah was a well-known lawyer of Rawalpindi, and a devoted follower of the Founder of the Ahmadiyya Movement. Mian Aziz Ullah’s legal services rendered in the famous Karam Din Bhinwala case against the Founder of the Ahmadiyya Movement in the Jhelum Civil Court won the appreciation and admiration of the Promised Messiah (See the Lahori-Ahmadi website).
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1920’s
In the 1920’s, Maulana Minto got education in Aligarh `India` and England. After doing his M.A., he became a lecturer at the Edwards College, Peshawar `now in Pakistan; then in India`. But his zeal for religion, which he had inherited from his illustrious father, Mian Aziz Ullah, prompted him to resign the lectureship and join the band of Ahmadi preachers and in response to the appeal of the Late Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Ali, devoted his life for the cause of religion. His first assignment was as Personal Assistant to the Late Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Ali, the Ameer and President of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement (See the Lahori-Ahmadi website).
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1930
Feb-18
The Los Angeles Times
In 1930, The Los Angeles Times of Feb-18-1930 reports that an Ahmadi missioner named Mohammed Basheer was living in Hollywood (Los Angeles area, Southern California) and desired to build a mosque there to serve the immigrant Muslim community. His views on converting non-Muslims are not mentioned, nor is his Ahmadi sectarian affiliation (Qadiani or Lahori). See “Mosque of Islam May Rise Here,” Los Angeles Times, February 18, 1930, A3 (See Bowen, A History of Conversion to Islam in the United States, Volume 1, White American Muslims before 1975, page 287). This was also reported in the Los Angeles Evening Post Record of Feb-18-1930 (see scan in the below) and Lincoln Nebraska State Journal of 2-27-1930 (see scans in the below). Mohammed Basheer alleges to live at 1723 Whitley Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028. Interestingly, he mentioned Moorish architecture. This is important because of the connections of the Ahmadiyya Movement and Noble Drew Ali and Moorish Science Temple. Mohammed Basheer also alleged that 100’s of Muslims (Indian’s, Japanese, Chinese, Phillipino’s, Persians, Syrian’s and Egyptians) are willing to work together to get a mosque built. He also alleged that there were 226 million Muslims in the world and that the Koran was translated into 40 languages.
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1936
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From 1936 to 1938, he manned the Poona Mission in India (See the Lahori-Ahmadi website).
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1944
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In 1944, he was sent to Hubli in South India as a Lahori-Ahmadi Missionary (See the Lahori-Ahmadi website).
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1947
Jul-24
See Bashir Ahmad Minto, “Muslim in America in Danger of Conversion,” Light, July 24,
1949, 8; The Secretary, “Annual Report of the Muslim Society of u.s.a.,” Light, January 24,
1951, 7; incorporation records of the Moslem Society of the u.s.a., Inc., dated October 28,
1947, on file with the State of California. (See Bowen, A History of Conversion to Islam in the United States, Volume 1, White American Muslims before 1975).
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1947
Dec-23
The San Francisco Examiner
Tue, Dec 23, 1947 ·Page 8
Bashir Ahmad Minto wrote a letter to the editor and mentioned the Palestine Problem.
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1948
Jan-12
Oakland Tribune
Mon, Jan 12, 1948 ·Page 28
Bashir Ahmad Minto writes about how Muslims are being persecuted in Kashmir.
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1948
Mar-27
The Berkeley Gazette
Sat, Mar 27, 1948 ·Page 5
Bashir Ahmad Minto seems to be scheduled to give a talk on the “Religion of Islam” at the First Unitarian Church.
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1949
Dec-22
The Sacramento Bee
Thu, Dec 22, 1949 ·Page 46
In 1949, Bashir Ahmad Minto was already working as the President of the Moslem Society of the USA Inc. San Francisco.
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1949
Dec-26
The Modesto Bee
Mon, Dec 26, 1949 ·Page 20
In 1949, Bashir Ahmad Minto was already working as the President of the Moslem Society of the USA Inc. San Francisco.
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1949
Dec-28
The Fresno Bee
Wed, Dec 28, 1949 ·Page 26
In 1949, Bashir Ahmad Minto was already working as the President of the Moslem Society of the USA Inc. San Francisco (See The Fresno Bee of Wed, Dec 28, 1949 ·Page 26).
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1950
Apr-25
Egyptian wedding in San Francisco – British Pathé
Princess Fathia of Egypt – Wikipedia
Allegedly on April-25-1950 (via a civil ceremony), Princess Fathia of Egypt with a coptic Christian Riyad Ghali at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco, California, United States. Imam Bashir Ahmed Minto performed the fake-Nikkah ceremony 24 May 1950.
The marriage produced three children:
- Rafik Ghali (29 November 1952)
- Rayed Ghali (born 20 May 1954)
- Ranya Ghali (born 21 April 1956)
Following family and financial problems due to bad investment, the marriage ended in 1973. On 10 December 1976, Riyad Ghali shot and killed his ex-wife and he unsuccessfully tried to commit suicide.[2] He died on 12 July 1987.[3]
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1951
Jan-24
The Secretary, “Annual Report of the Muslim Society of u.s.a.,” Light, January 24, 1951, 7.
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1951
May-12
The Times-Herald
Sat, May 12, 1951 ·Page 4
Bashir Ahmed Minto is scheduled to speak at the Unitarian Fellowship Church.
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1951
May-19
The Times-Herald
Sat, May 19, 1951 ·Page 4
Bashir Ahmed Minto gave a talk at the Unitarian Fellowship Church.
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1951
July-14
The San Francisco Examiner
Sat, Jul 14, 1951 ·Page 6
Ahmadiyya Topic of Moslem Society
“The Founder of the Ahmadiyya Movement” will be the topic for the discourse by Imam Bashir A. Minto at tomorrow’s 3:00 p/m/ service at the Moslem Society of the United States, 870 Castro St, San Francisco. The movement, of which the local society is a branch, is established through many European countries, including England, Holland and Albania.
Imam Minto will speak of Ahmed, his life and the conditions and opposition under which he founded his religion; and of the present work and success of the Movement””.
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1952
Jan-20
The Sunday Oregonian of Sun, Jan 20, 1952 ·Page 13
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In 1952 (Jan-20), the Sunday Oregonian of Sun, Jan 20, 1952 ·Page 13 reports that Bashir Ahmad Minto was at the University of Oregon on Jan-19-1952 and he spoke at a World Conference as a leader of Islam. Bashir Ahmad Minto is the President of the Moslem Society of San Francisco. Minto spoke about “The Prophet Muhammad” (Saw).
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1952
Feb-21
The Register-Guard of Thu, Feb 21, 1952 ·Page 8
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In 1952 (Feb-21), the Register-Guard of Thu, Feb 21, 1952 ·Page 8 mentioned some of the work of Bashir Ahmad Minto.
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1952
Jun-4
Oakland Tribune
Wed, Jun 04, 1952 ·Page 28
Bashair Ahmed Minto scheduled to give a free public lecture on “Islam and Western Culture”. This is sponsored by the American Academy of Asian Studies” at 8pm, Friday at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco.
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1952
Aug-9
San Francisco Chronicle of Sat, Aug 09, 1952 ·Page 11
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In 1952 (Aug-9), the San Francisco Chronicle of Sat, Aug 09, 1952 ·Page 11 reports that Imam Bashir Ahmad Minto will be giving a speech on “Ethics in Islam” at the Moslem Society at 870 Castro street. Minto is President of the Moslem Society.
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1952
Aug-30
San Francisco Chronicle of Sat, Aug 30, 1952 ·Page 22
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In 1952 (Aug-30), the San Francisco Chronicle of Sat, Aug 30, 1952 ·Page 22 reports that the Lahori-Ahmadi’s will be celebrating Eid ul Adha at their Moslem Society in SF, at 870 Castro. Every Sunday at 3PM, there seem to be speeches, a speech by Sami Judah will also be given.
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1952
Dec-20
The Province of Sat, Dec 20, 1952 ·Page 9
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In 1952 (Dec-20), The Province of Sat, Dec 20, 1952 ·Page 9 of Vancouver, B.C., Canada reports that Bashir Ahmad Minto is in Vancouver.
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1953
Sep-19
San Francisco Chronicle of Sat, Sep 19, 1953 ·Page 9
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In 1953 (Sep-19), the San Francisco Chronicle of Sat, Sep 19, 1953 ·Page 9, reports that Bashir Ahmad Minto of the Moslem Society at 870 Castro and will give a speech.
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1953
Oct-3
San Francisco Chronicle of Sat, Oct 03, 1953 ·Page 13
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In 1953 (Oct-3), the San Francisco Chronicle of Sat, Oct 03, 1953 ·Page 13 reports that Jm Akbar (secretary of the Moslem Society, USA) will deliver a public lecture tomorrow at 3PM at the Moslem Society at 870 Castro St. Akber will speak on the “Promised Prophet”. Sufi classes are open too!
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1954
Jan-2
Daily Independent Journal of Sat, Jan 02, 1954 ·Page 28
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In 1954 (Jan-2), the Daily Independent Journal of Sat, Jan 02, 1954 ·Page 28, Bashir Ahmad Minto, President of the Moslem Society of the USA in SF will speak on “Beliefs on Islam” at Painters Hall in the morning.
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1954
Sep-18
News Journal of Sat, Sep 18, 1954 ·Page 12
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In 1954 (Sep-18), the News Journal of Sat, Sep 18, 1954 ·Page 12 published an essay by Bashir Ahmad Minto on the topic of “Unity of God”, President of the Moslem Society of the USA at 870 Castro St, SF.
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1955
May-21
The San Francisco News of Sat, May 21, 1955 ·Page 3
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In 1955 (May-21), Bashir Ahmad Minto was mentioned in the San Francisco News of Sat, May 21, 1955 ·Page 3 as being part of an inter-religious group.
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1955
May-28
Redwood City Tribune of Sat, May 28, 1955 ·Page 4
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In 1955 (May-28), the Redwood City Tribune of Sat, May 28, 1955 ·Page 4 reports that Bashir Ahmad Minto will be representing Islam at an inter-faith event.
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1956
Jan-14
The Register-Guard of Sat, Jan 14, 1956 ·Page 3
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In 1956 (Jan-14), The Register-Guard of Sat, Jan 14, 1956 ·Page 3 reports that there will be a Parliament of World Religions at the University of Oregon. A man named A.R. Sahu Khan (acting President of the Moslem Society of the USA). A.R. Sahu Khan was born in Suva, Fiji, was educated in Suva and even started a business in Suva. Since 1926, A.R. Sahu Khan has engaged in Islamic Activity on the island. In 1934, he became the editor of “The Message of Islam”. In 1935, he became the manager of the Vunimono Muslim school in Rewa. For the last 11 years, he has been the President of the Moslem Association of Fiji. A.R. Sahu Khan is currently working as the acting President of the Moslem Society of the USA during the current absence of Bashir Ahmad Minto. A.R. Sahu Khan plans to return to Fiji in Feb-1956. Travelling with A.R. Sahu Khan is the famous Mohammed Abdullah (head teacher of an elementary school near Suva). Mohammed Abdullah is working on a project wherein he can help Fijian students come to the USA.
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In 1961-1964, Bashir Ahmad Minto was in-charge of Lahori-Ahmadi Mission in Lagos, Nigeria (See Lahori-Ahmadi website).
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1965
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Since June 1965, he was stationed in Rawalpindi. During scorching summer he would go to Murree for a couple of months not for recreation and rest but to conduct Jumu’ah `Friday` prayers, deliver public lectures and other religious performances. Though nearing eighty, he was still energetic and talked with usual vigour and spontaneity. His speeches and sermons though delivered in simple and plain words were scholarly and thought-provoking. His death has deprived us of an elderly missionary, who worked for the cause of religion and Ahmadiyyat for about half a century. May Allah shower His choicest blessings on the departed soul and grant patience and fortitude to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss. Our condolences go to his son Nazir Ahmad, daughter Mujahida and his other relations, admirers and well-wishers.
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1984
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In 1984 (Aug-26), Maulana Bashir Ahmad Minto died in Rawalpindi (See Lahori-Ahmadi website). The inclement weather and shortage of time could not deter his admirers and friends from Lahore, Wazirabad, Sialkot, Nowshera, Peshawar, Murree and suburbs of Rawalpindi `cities of Pakistan` from attending his Janaza prayers at Masjid Mubarak on the 27th August 1984. Mirza Abdul Latif Shahid Jama’at’s Missionary from Lahore led the prayers. Maulana Manto was a prominent and devoted missionary. He fulfilled his pledge to serve the cause of religion with sincerity, perseverance and determination. His missionary work among the untouchables in South India and his tour of West Indies in the late fifties, especially to Trinidad, leaves everlasting impressions of his zeal and missionary acumen.
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It is with a sorrowful heart that we record the death of Maulana Bashir Ahmad Manto, our esteemed and venerable missionary in Rawalpindi on 26th August 1984. The inclement weather and shortage of time could not deter his admirers and friends from Lahore, Wazirabad, Sialkot, Nowshera, Peshawar, Murree and suburbs of Rawalpindi `cities of Pakistan` from attending his Janaza prayers at Masjid Mubarak on the 27th August 1984. Mirza Abdul Latif Shahid Jama’at’s Missionary from Lahore led the prayers. Maulana Manto was a prominent and devoted missionary. He fulfilled his pledge to serve the cause of religion with sincerity, perseverance and determination. His missionary work among the untouchables in South India and his tour of West Indies in the late fifties, especially to Trinidad, leaves everlasting impressions of his zeal and missionary acumen. Since June 1965, he was stationed in Rawalpindi. During scorching summer he would go to Murree for a couple of months not for recreation and rest but to conduct Jumu’ah `Friday` prayers, deliver public lectures and other religious performances. Though nearing eighty, he was still energetic and talked with usual vigour and spontaneity. His speeches and sermons though delivered in simple and plain words were scholarly and thought-provoking. His death has deprived us of an elderly missionary, who worked for the cause of religion and Ahmadiyyat for about half a century. May Allah shower His choicest blessings on the departed soul and grant patience and fortitude to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss. Our condolences go to his son Nazir Ahmad, daughter Mujahida and his other relations, admirers and well-wishers. Maulana Bashir Ahmad Manto was born on 4th November 1904. His father, Mian Aziz Ullah was a well-known lawyer of Rawalpindi, and a devoted follower of the Founder of the Ahmadiyya Movement. Mian Aziz Ullah’s legal services rendered in the famous Karam Din Bhinwala case against the Founder of the Ahmadiyya Movement in the Jhelum Civil Court won the appreciation and admiration of the Promised Messiah. Maulana Manto got education in Aligarh `India` and England. After doing his M.A., he became a lecturer at the Edwards College, Peshawar `now in Pakistan; then in India`. But his zeal for religion, which he had inherited from his illustrious father, Mian Aziz Ullah, prompted him to resign the lectureship and join the band of Ahmadi preachers and in response to the appeal of the Late Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Ali, devoted his life for the cause of religion. His first assignment was as Personal Assistant to the Late Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Ali, the Ameer and President of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement. From 1936 to 1938, he manned the Poona Mission in India. In the early part of 1944, he was sent to Hubli in South India as a Muslim Missionary. In May 1947, he was commissioned to San Francisco Muslim Mission in the U.S.A. During this period, he also visited Trinidad, Guyana and Suriname and organised Ahmadi Jama’ats to maintain regular Missionary centres. He remained in the States till 1955, when he came back to Pakistan. From 1961 to 1964 he was in-charge of Muslim Mission in Lagos, Nigeria.
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Links and Related Essay’s
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The Light (24 July 1949) — www.alahmadiyya.org
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