Intro
It seems that in 1886, MGA was busy sending letters all over the world about his “Barahin-i-Ahmadiyya” and how it would contain 300 arguments. MGA seems to have also sent a letter to Henry Steel Olcott and the “Theosophist” magazine and society, which was operating out of Madras, India (edition of Sep-1886). Alexander Russel Webb (who was also a member of the Theosophical society) read this article (see the scans in the below) and began sending letters to MGA from the USA. How much did MGA pay for this advertisement? MGA was lying about having 10,000 rupees. This entire scenario was posted in the Ahmadiyya Gazette of 2017 and written by Dr. Tahir Ijaz.
In 1893 (Feb-25), Webb’s mission was published in The New York Times of Sat, Feb 25, 1893 ·Page 1. In this, Webb admits to still being a member of the Theosophical society, and still a follower of Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, often known as Madame Blavatsky, was a Russian and American mystic and writer who co-founded the Theosophical Society in 1875. She gained an international following as the primary founder of Theosophy as a belief system. Webb alleged that Theosophy and esoteric Muhammadanism are almost identical. Webb then says that practical Muhammadanism is different. The newspaper also alleged that Webb was a Jeweler in Chicago and that Webb is supposed to build a mosque in America with 150,000 from the Muslims of Madras, India.
In 1894 (Mar-23), the Putnam County Leader of Fri, Mar 23, 1894 ·Page 2 told the world that Mohammed Alexander Russell Webb will speak in St. Louis next Sunday afternoon (Apr-2) at the Grand Opera House. Webb was a follower of “Theosophy” and a fast friend of Eugene Field. Webb discussed polygamy at the Great Conference of Religions in 1893 in Chicago.
In 1894 (Nov-16), via The Jewish Voice of Fri, Nov 16, 1894 ·Page 6, reports on Mohammed Alexander Russel Webb’s lecture (“Why I am a Mussalman”) at the Unity Club that was abruptly cut short on account of indisposition. Reverend E.A. Coil read out the remainder of the speech as best as he could. It was not a good speech. Theosophical beliefs and Unitarian beliefs are also discussed and represented at this conference.
In 1912 (via Fanusie), an enthusiastic American Theosophist hailed the Teachings of Islam, a collection of Ghulam Ahmad’s writings translated specifically for a European and American readership as a well-written and admirable presentation of Islam, suited to attract and not repel Christian and Jews. He wrote, we have read with pleasure and profit a small volume entitled The Teachings of Islam, which has been sent us from the office of The Review of Religions, Punjab, India. To us it seems the best and most attractive presentation of the Faith of Muhammad which we have yet come across. It is the work of the late Mirza Ghulam Ahmad and has been most admirably translated from Urdu by Muhammad Ali of Qadian. Few are the passages to which the broad-minded Christian or Jew need take exception, and many are the stimulating thoughts and expositions which would find an echo in the hearts of lovers of God in any religion…Admirably calculated to appeal to the student of comparative religion, who will find exactly what he wants to know as to Muhammadan doctrines on souls and bodies, the three worlds, divine existence, moral law and much else (See “Opinions on the Teachings on Islam”, The Review of Religions, July 1912, Volume XI, NO. 7, 290).
In 1913 (May-24), via the Folkestone Herald of Sat, May 24, 1913 ·Page 7, it is reported that next Saturday evening (May-31), Khwaja Kamaluddin is scheduled to speak (8:30PM) about “Islam and Theosophy”, at Bouverie chambers, tickets are at the door.
In 1913 (May-31), Folkestone Herald of Sat, May 31, 1913 ·Page 6 reports that Khwaja Kamaluddin is scheduled to give a lecture at the “Theosophical Society” at their “Folkestone Lodge”. The lecture will be given on Saturday, May-31 at 8:30pm. The name of the lecture is “Islam and Theosophy”. On Sunday, June-1, Khwaja Kamaluddin will give a lecture on “Woman in Islam”. Khwaja Kamaluddin is presented as the leader of Islam in the UK. The British Government has more Muslims than any other group of minorities.
In 1913 (Jun), via the Folkestone Herald of Sat, Jun 07, 1913 ·Page 9 reports that Khwaja Kamaluddin recently gave a lecture on “Islam and Theosophy”, Captain Bargrave Deane presided. In this lecture, Kamaluddin alleged that Allah called his true believers as “Theosophists” in the Koran (a total lie). On Sunday, Kamaluddin gave a lecture on “Woman in Islam”.
In 1913 (Oct-11), the Folkestone Herald of Sat, Oct 11, 1913 ·Page 6 reports that Khwaja Kamalduddin will be giving a lecture at the “Theosophical Society” on Saturday, Oct-18, at 8:30PM on “The Life of Mahommad, the Prophet” (See also Folkestone Herald of
Sat, Oct 18, 1913 ·Page 7).
In 1913 (Oct-25), via the Folkestone Herald of Sat, Oct 25, 1913 ·Page 10, reports that Khwaja Kamaluddin gave a lecture at the Forkestone Theosophical Society on “Life of Mohammad”, Mr. J. Huxtable presided (See also Folkestone Herald of Sat, Oct 18, 1913 ·Page 7).
In 1913 (Nov-8), via Folkestone Herald of Sat, Nov 08, 1913 ·Page 6 reports that the lecture of Khwaja Kamaluddin at the “Theosophical Society” which was scheduled for 11-18-26 is cancelled.
In 1913 (Dec-6), via the Folkestone Herald of Sat, Dec 06, 1913 ·Page 6, Khwaja Kamaluddin is scheduled to give a lecture at “The Theosophical Society” at “Bouverie Chambers”, Bouverie Road East on Saturday Dec-13-1913 on the topic of “Sufeism”. Admission is free.
In 1913, (Dec-20), via the Folkestone Herald of Sat, Dec 20, 1913 ·Page 10, Khwaja Kamaluddin is scheduled to give a lecture on “Sufeism”. This will be held at a meeting of the “Theosophical Society held at Bonverie Chambers on Saturday evening. Kamal uddin rambled about nothing, (see scan in the below).
In 1922, Mufti Muhammad Sadiq gave a lecture at the rooms of Grand Rapids Lodge Theosophical Society.
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1885
https://www.alhakam.org/witnessing-islams-truth-henry-steel-olcott-and-charles-bradlaugh-invited-to-qadian-by-hazrat-mirza-ghulam-ahmad/
The Cork Constitution of 8 June 1885, reporting on the invitation he received from the Promised Messiahas, wrote:
“Mr Bradlaugh has received a curious invitation, which many people will probably hope he may accept, Mirza Gulam Ahmad who says that he has been commissioned by the Almighty, has sent the junior member for Northampton by registered letter an invitation to visit the Punjab, there to be converted to Islamism, and he offers to guarantee Mr Bradlaugh 200 rupees per month with food and lodging. Mr Bradlaugh has the invitation under his serious consideration.”
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1886
MGA announced (as published by The Theosophist):
“Now, if you do not come [here], you will, yourself, be answerable to God. After awaiting your arrival for three months, the statement of your indifference will, ipso facto, be noted in the book as stated above, but in case you do come, and fail to behold any heavenly signs during your stay with me for the time specified, you shall be paid Rs. 200 per mensem (besides food and accommodation), which will be supplied free to all) as compensation to cover your damages, or as a recovery of fine in default of my promise. If you deem this sum inadequate to your dignity, I am even ready to pay as damages or fine for unfulfilling promise, whatever suitable sum you propose yourself, proportionate to your rank, if it be but not beyond my means.”
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Feb-25
The New York Times of Sat, Feb 25, 1893 ·Page 1
“Muhammad Webb’s Mission,” New York Times, Feb. 25, 1893.
In 1893 (Feb-25), Webb’s mission was published in The New York Times of Sat, Feb 25, 1893 ·Page 1. In this, Webb admits to still being a member of the Theosophical society, and still a follower of Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, often known as Madame Blavatsky, was a Russian and American mystic and writer who co-founded the Theosophical Society in 1875. She gained an international following as the primary founder of Theosophy as a belief system. Webb alleged that Theosophy and esoteric Muhammadanism are almost identical. Webb then says that practical Muhammadanism is different.
The newspaper also alleged that Webb was a Jeweler in Chicago and that Webb is supposed to build a mosque in America with 150,000 from the Muslims of Madras, India.
Scans
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1894
Mar-23
the Putnam County Leader of Fri, Mar 23, 1894 ·Page 2
https://www.newspapers.com/image/862650655/?match=1&clipping_id=new
In 1894 (Mar-23), the Putnam County Leader of Fri, Mar 23, 1894 ·Page 2 told the world that Mohammed Alexander Russell Webb will speak in St. Louis next Sunday afternoon (Apr-2) at the Grand Opera House. Webb was a follower of “Theosophy” and a fast friend of Eugene Field. Webb discussed polygamy at the Great Conference of Religions in 1893 in Chicago.
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Nov-16
The Jewish Voice of Fri, Nov 16, 1894 ·Page 6
Nov 16, 1894, page 6 – The Jewish Voice at Newspapers.com™
https://www.newspapers.com/image/569084382/?match=1&terms=Mohammed%20Webb
In 1894 (Nov-16), via The Jewish Voice of Fri, Nov 16, 1894 ·Page 6, reports on Mohammed Alexander Russel Webb’s lecture (“Why I am a Mussalman”) at the Unity Club that was abruptly cut short on account of indisposition. Reverend E.A. Coil read out the remainder of the speech as best as he could. It was not a good speech. Theosophical beliefs and Unitarian beliefs are also discussed and represented at this conference.
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May-24
In 1913 (May-24), via the Folkestone Herald of Sat, May 24, 1913 ·Page 7, it is reported that next Saturday evening (May-31), Khwaja Kamaluddin is scheduled to speak (8:30PM) about “Islam and Theosophy”, at Bouverie chambers, tickets are at the door.
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1913
May-31
Folkestone Herald of Sat, May 31, 1913 ·Page 6
https://www.newspapers.com/image/792700548/?match=1&terms=Khwaja
In 1913 (May), Folkestone Herald of Sat, May 31, 1913 ·Page 6 reports that Khwaja Kamaluddin is scheduled to give a lecture at the “Theosophical Society” at their “Folkestone Lodge”. The lecture will be given on Saturday, May-31 at 8:30pm. The name of the lecture is “Islam and Theosophy”. On Sunday, June-1, Khwaja Kamaluddin will give a lecture on “Woman in Islam”. Khwaja Kamaluddin is presented as the leader of Islam in the UK. The British Government has more Muslims than any other group of minorities.
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1913
Jun-7
the Folkestone Herald of Sat, Jun 07, 1913 ·Page 9
In 1913 (Jun), via the Folkestone Herald of Sat, Jun 07, 1913 ·Page 9 reports that Khwaja Kamaluddin recently gave a lecture on “Islam and Theosophy”, Captain Bargrave Deane presided. In this lecture, Kamaluddin alleged that Allah called his true believers as “Theosophists” in the Koran (a total lie). On Sunday, Kamaluddin gave a lecture on “Woman in Islam”.
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1913
Oct-11
the Folkestone Herald of Sat, Oct 11, 1913 ·Page 6
In 1913 (Oct), the Folkestone Herald of Sat, Oct 11, 1913 ·Page 6 reports that Khwaja Kamalduddin will be giving a lecture at the “Theosophical Society” on Saturday, Oct-18, at 8:30PM on “The Life of Mahommad, the Prophet”.
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1913
Oct-25
In 1913 (Oct-25), via the Folkestone Herald of Sat, Oct 25, 1913 ·Page 10, reports that Khwaja Kamaluddin gave a lecture at the Forkestone Theosophical Society on “Life of Mohammad”, Mr. J. Huxtable presided.
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1913
Nov-8
Folkestone Herald of Sat, Nov 08, 1913 ·Page 6
In 1913 (Nov), via Folkestone Herald of Sat, Nov 08, 1913 ·Page 6 reports that the lecture of Khwaja Kamaluddin at the “Theosophical Society” which was scheduled for 11-18-26 is cancelled.
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1913
Dec-6
the Folkestone Herald of Sat, Dec 06, 1913 ·Page 6
https://www.newspapers.com/image/792532786/?match=1&clipping_id=new
In 1913 (Dec-6), via the Folkestone Herald of Sat, Dec 06, 1913 ·Page 6, Khwaja Kamaluddin is scheduled to give a lecture at “The Theosophical Society” at “Bouverie Chambers”, Bouverie Road East on Saturday Dec-13-1913 on the topic of “Sufeism”. Admission is free.
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1913
Dec-20
the Folkestone Herald of Sat, Dec 20, 1913 ·Page 10
https://www.newspapers.com/image/792720365/?match=1&clipping_id=new
In 1913, (Dec-20), via the Folkestone Herald of Sat, Dec 20, 1913 ·Page 10, Khwaja Kamaluddin is scheduled to give a lecture on “Sufeism”. This will be held at a meeting of the “Theosophical Society held at Bonverie Chambers on Saturday evening. Kamal uddin rambled about nothing, (see scan in the below).
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100 Years Ago… – Lecture on Islam, a mosque in Paris and a poem in praise of God by MM Sadiq Sahib
100 Years Ago… – Lecture on Islam, a mosque in Paris and a poem in praise of God by MM Sadiq Sahib
The Moslem Sunrise, April 1922
Hazrat Mufti Muhammad Sadiqra (1872-1957)
To whom it may concern
“At the rooms of Grand Rapids Lodge Theosophical Society Dr MM Sadiq gave a most illuminating lecture on the subject, ‘What Islam Really Is,’ which was the subject requested or formulated by his audience. The doctor unmistakably cleared up the old superstitions in regard to his religion and gave us a new view of it. It is a pleasure to recommend Dr Sadiq to all who are interested in Truth.
“Respectfully, Erma T Mclouth, FTS. Grand Rapids, Michigan, 7 November 1921.”
No VP system
For the information of our readers abroad, we beg to state that there is no VP system between India and America and all orders for American books and goods must be accompanied with the approximate price in Indian currency notes sent in registered envelopes (not insured).
Mirza Kabir-ud-Din Ahmad
[Mirza Kabir-ud-Din Ahmad is] a volunteer evangelist of Ahmadia Movement who is always ingenious in carrying the word of God to every corner of the society and around Lucknow, the old capital of Mughal kings of Hindustan. We give below an extract from his article specially written for this journal, [The Moslem Sunrise], on [Jehad]:
Jehad
“Islam never allowed the use of the sword for spreading the religion. On the other hand, it strictly prohibits compulsion in matters of faith. It has the plain injunction in the Quran, ‘There shall be no compulsion in religion.’
“When the idolators of Arabia, exasperated at the progress of Islam, came down upon them the Moslems in Medina to extirpate them, only then the Moslems took up the swords to defend their women and children and themselves from aggressing enemy.
“The Moslem battles were, therefore, not undertaken for gaining converts, but to protect innocent Moslem lives.
“It must also be stated here that permission for self-defence and murdering the enemies of Islam was not given to the Moslems until the Arabs had, on account of their excessive oppressions and outrages and innocent bloodshed, rendered themselves culpable and liable to be punished with death. But a clemency was even then shown to such of them as embraced Islam. The unity of religion established the relation of brotherhood and all past wrongs were forgotten. It is here that some opponents of Islam have stumbled and from this they have drawn the conclusion that their new religion was forced upon the unbelievers. In fact, the case is just the reverse of what the objectors have thought.
“The Islamic truths had been brought home to them and they well understood the futility of idol worship, therefore His Mercy offered them an opportunity, even after the sentence was justly pronounced against them, for imploring His pardon and the forgiveness of their sins.
“Islam had to grapple with many difficulties. Religious prejudice was so strong at the time that if a member of any tribe adopted the faith of Islam, he was either put to death or threatened with it, and persecution was so severe that life seemed a burden to him. Islam had, therefore, to face the difficulty of establishing freedom of religious exercises and for this noble object it had to undertake wars. It is deplorable that even in these days of civilization and peace, the barbarous prejudiced nominal Christians cannot conceal their hereditary enmity towards others.
“The recent wanton and unprovoked attacks of the Italians and the Balkan states on the poor Muhammadans in Tripoli and Turkey, accompanied with barbarous slaughter, and the cruel treatment meted out to the poor helpless Moslem women and children coupled with the pope’s declaration of the Holy War have reminded us of the Crusades of the middle ages. While some Christian nations in the East aggressively practicing Jehad, while the poor Moslem is being slaughtered for being a Moslem, the Christian writers are still busy in writing articles to say that Islam preached Jehad.
“However, as a British subject, I must express my thankfulness to the British Government for the religious freedom we are all enjoying in India.”
East meets West
Our learned Sister Rahatullah has been married to our dear brother Mr Mustafa Taha, Ahmadi, with the dowry of 51 dollars and we honestly hope and pray that this marriage will be as successful and happy as many others between the Eastern and Western lovers have been. Allah bless Mr and Mrs Taha with a blissful married life, the sun of love shining through. May joy, peace and happiness be their lot through life, and may we some day meet them both with good Bashir at our headquarters in India.
Love knows no limits of East or West.
Marry the boy you find the best.
West meets East and East meets West.
A mosque in Paris
The cornerstone of the Moslem Mosque has been laid in Paris in sight of Notre Dame Cathedral. It is to occupy whole block dominated by the municipality in the old historic quarters of Paris. The institute will have a library, hotel and Turkish bath in addition to the mosque. […]
I love the Maker
I love the Maker when I see what He has made.
From flowers the praises of the Gardener I recall –
Through every beauty doth my love pervade.
My love, my Lord, my wondrous All-in-All.
Wondrous His beauty, who made the beauteous face –
Wondrous His wisdom, who made man so wise –
How great is He, who planted through His grace,
The seed of His great love in man to rise.
The world is full of nights and full of days.
The nights are dark, but the glad days are bright –
When it is day, I revel in the sun’s warm rays,
When darkness falls, I kindle my inward light.
So, I am never in the dark, for with my clear searchlight,
Which has been granted [to] me through His grace,
I search to find rare pearls and diamonds bright,
And, searching, find my prizes, though they’re somewhat scarce.
Pearls there are in words – diamonds in deeds.
In roses, and in rosy faces everywhere they are.
But best of all, the lofty mind that leads
All to Heaven’s bliss, from both near and far.
I admire those minds of old and new,
From Adam to Noah, Abraham and Moses,
Elijah, David and all the Prophet Hebrew
Muhammad[sa], the Master-mind, and lowly Jesus.
Buddha, Zoroaster, Krishna Celestial –
All spring from the One Great and Good Guardian.
So taught my Master the latest of them all
The Prophet Ahmad[as] of Quadian in Hindustan.
Mufti Muhammad Sadiq, Ventor, IW. December 1917.
[The degree of the Doctor of Orientalistic Sciences]
Oriental University
Washington, DC
Classical, Commercial, Agricultural, Engineering and Psychic Science Colleges, Theological, Philosophical, Medical, Law and Art Schools, Theomonistic and Oriental Seminaries.
To all to whom these presents shall come
Greeting
Be it known that, by the authority of the State of Virginia and the United States of America, in academic jurisdiction vested in us, we hereby confer upon:
Mufti Muhammad Sadiq
who has satisfied the requirements of this University School, the degree of:
Doctor of Orientalistic Sciences
according to the ancient and universal custom of adding dignity to general merit, as with all the rights, privileges and honors, so with all the duties pertaining to this distinction.
In Testimony Whereof, the Board of Trustees by their President and Secretary, and by the Dean of the Oriental University’s Orientalistic Seminary hereunto have subscribed and have affixed the corporate seal in the City of Washington, DC, this second day of January in the year … one thousand nine and twenty-two.
Oriental University
Seal
District of Columbia
HP Holler, PhD STD, President M Liferock, PLD, Dean
Makine Maroon, DC M Burtrum Crabill, DOPC, Secretary JB Holland, PLG MB Geo De Salij, DD
(Transcribed by Al Hakam from the original in The Moslem Sunrise, April 1922)
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Links and Related Essay’s
Henry Steel Olcott – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Steel_Olcott
100 Years Ago… – Lecture on Islam, a mosque in Paris and a poem in praise of God by MM Sadiq Sahib
100 Years Ago… – Lecture on Islam, a mosque in Paris and a poem in praise of God by MM Sadiq Sahib
The Early Legacies of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad and the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement in America
Who is Mufti Muhammad Sadiq (1872-1957)? – ahmadiyyafactcheckblog
Click to access lahore-ahmadiyya-in-america-bowen.pdf
Mirza Ghulam Ahmad and Henry Steel Olcott – ahmadiyyafactcheckblog
https://x.com/AlHakamWeekly/status/1577636912973627395
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