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In a recent video, Shams ud Din RB explains how in this video of Mirza Tahir Ahmad (and Hadi Ali Chaudhary) says that the Ahmadiyya Jamaat has never objected to the use of “Ashraf Thanvi Rasul Ullah” (naozobillah). Mirza Tahir Ahmad says that this happened in a Roya and thus, it shouldn’t be an issue. Shams ud Din seems to have streamed about this topic herein. Further, Muslims have been saying this all along, in this video, Mufti Tariq Masood explains how this was a dream, not in reality. This was a dream by a follower of Ashraf Ali Thanvi and not in reality. Thus, it was treated as such and was never believed in.

Shams ud Din explains how Maulvi Razi has been going around social media asking Muslims to give Fatwa’s on Deobandi’s and Barelvi’s for the alleged crime of shirk via the “Ashraf Thanvi Rasul Ullah” (naozobillah). However, Mirza Tahir Ahmad said there was nothing wrong in it. Maulvi Razi even called as “Gumra” (lost), whereas Mirza Tahir Ahmad refused to say as such (see the clip on TikTok and Twitter). Mirza Tahir Ahmad went on to say that seeing things like this in Roya is not Haraam. Shams ud Din RB and his team did a longer stream on this topic herein.

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Via Hidden Treasure, Maulvi Jalal-ud-Din Shams in his introduction to the book said: “On June 7, 1897, the eldest son of MGA, Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad (who later became the Second Caliph) completed the first reading of the Holy Quran. This occasion was celebrated with great rejoicing and a number of Ahmadis from outside Qadian also came to take part in this function.”

To celebrate the occasion, MGA wrote the historic poem called Mahmud Ki Amin. To this day, the followers of MGA recite verses from this poem on the occasion when their children complete the first reading of the Holy Quran, as well as on other occasions (See Hidden Treasures).

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I was able to obtain the PHD work (2008)(“Fard Muhammad in Historical Context: An Islamic Thread in the American Religious and Cultural Quilt”) of Dr. Fatimah Fanusie and have written a thorough review herein. In conclusion, Fanusie was biased, academically dishonest and didn’t give any references in key areas like newspapers from Fiji which she allegedly saw. This is a case of a zealous follower of W.D. Muhammad (Elijah Muhammad’s son) attempting to bend history to prove that her religion (NOI) was correct.

It should be noted that on May 10-2012, Fatimah Fanusie boasted about having solved the case of WD Fard (aka Wallace Farad aka Master Fard)(via this same dissertation), and alleged that he was in-fact Maulana Muhammad Abdullah, which was also the belief pioneered by W.D. Muhammad. In the same video, Fanusie (at 2:40) says that Master Fard Muhammad was sent to America on a secret underground Lahori-Ahmadi assignment in 1930 (no refs given, in fact, none of this was verified through any source). At 3:10, Fanusie explains how Wallace Farad (aka Master Fard) claimed to be the Islamic Mahdi and Christian Messiah. At 5:26, Fanusie alleges that there are ‘newspaper articles about an Ahmadiyya missionary arriving in Fiji in 1927 (no refs given in the video, nor does it exist in her dissertation). At 4:10, Fanusie accuses the Lahori-Ahmadi’s of doctoring-up fake documents about Maulana Muhammad Abdullah in 1992 when he died. At 4:24, Fanusie alleges that Maulana Muhammad Abdullah went to Fiji in 1930, but then when you go and look at the actual newspapers and the files in Canberra, Australia, the UK or anywhere else…she then alleges that Indian workers were heavily documented by the British, since they had to be watched for sedition. At 4:51, Fanusie alleges that Maulana Muhammad Abdullah was in Fiji in 1927-1928, but he isn’t there consistently, he then returns in 1934. Which contradicts the official Ahmadiyya (Lahori) records. At 6:00, Fanusie accuses the Lahori-Ahmadi’s of a cover-up job, in terms of when Maulana Muhammad Abdullah arrived in Fiji. Check out my tiktok with combined clips herein. In another video she talks about the same thing, that Lahori-Ahmadis created Elijah Muhammad, at the 4:41 mark.

It should be noted that Dr. Fatimah Fanusie seems to be a religious follower of W.D. Muhammad and his brand of NOI, as opposed to the minister Farrakhan and his sect. She even thanked W.D. Muhammad in her acknowledgements. Thus, her dissertation is a biased attempt to legitimize the teachings and business model of W.D. Muhammad.

In her dissertation, Fanusie alleged that WD Fard=Maulana Muhammad Abdullah and alleged to have perused the Fiji Blue Book for the Year, the Fiji Royal Gazette, the Journal of the Legislative Council of Fiji the Debates of the Legislative Council of Fiji, Report on Education in Fiji, Handbook of the Colony and other published official documents of the British Colonial Government between 1874 and 1944 (See page 305). Fanusie also alleges to have consulted several unpublished official records including the Australian Archives in Canberra and archives of the Home and Territories Department and the Prime Minister’s Department. The Fiji Times and Herald hold similarly relevant information for this research. Collectively these records are surprisingly detailed and often pay close attention to political, social and economic activities of Fiji Indian migrants, particularly the Islamic community. Finally, Fanusie alleges that Muhammad Abdullah may have spent time in several other Pacific Islands as well as Hawaii where the opportunity to observe the exploitation of Indian. However, none of these sources are ever given!

On page 310 of her dissertation, Fanusie alleges that this dissertation suggests the possibility that Fard Muhammad and Muhammad Abdullah were one and the same individual and alleges to have looked at government documents, journals, newspapers, private papers, ship passenger manifests, immigration records, and interviews. However, none of this info was given.

Dr. Fatimah Fanusie did research work in Kolkata, India was facilitated through the U.S.-India Research Initiative, spearheaded by Anita Nahal, whose advice and support was critical in preparatory stages and throughout the duration of the trip. However, it is unclear what she learned from this experience.

Dr. Fatimah Fanusie seems to be trying to prove that the NOI (specifically the teachings of W.D. Muhammad) are within the Islamic framework and should be accepted as an Islamic movement, not a political one (See page 1, “Fard Muhammad in Historical Context: An Islamic Thread in the American Religious and Cultural Quilt” (PhD diss., Howard University, 2008). On page 95, Fanusie argues that Ahmadi’s are Muslims.

Khalid Sheldrake is mentioned 13 times. Alexander Webb is mentioned 72 times. Fanusie mentioned “Dowie” only once (See page 140). Check out my essay on Malcolm X and the Ahmadiyya Movement herein.

In 2024, she connected with a semi-famous Qadiani-Ahmadi named Qasim Rashid and gave him an interview. Check out Yasir Qadhi explaining how Ahmadiyya infiltrated the USA in the 1930’s herein (17:35 timestamp).

Continue reading “Fatimah Abdul-Tawwab Fanusie, “Fard Muhammad in Historical Context: An Islamic Thread in the American Religious and Cultural Quilt” (PhD diss., Howard University, 2008)–review by Dr. Shah” →

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On June-27-2025, the Qadiani-Ahmadi Maulvi Team (on salary, paid mullahs in the UK) did a live stream on their True Islam UK channel.

—13:10, Ibrahim Ikhlaf quoted Izala Auham (1890-1891) and had argued that Ahmadi’s believe in the “Finality of Prophethood” in a stronger way than any other group. However, this is a quote from before 1901 and thus, not academically honest.

Continue reading “LIVESTREAM: Q&A – Khatm-e-Nubuwwat in Law: Justice or Injustice?—Review by Dr. Shah” →

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Edward Donaldson was allegedly born on Feb-26-1900 and died on Apr-19-1982 (see 
“W.D. Fard’s First Footsteps in America: The Trail in Oregon” by Anton Batey and Kevin Morris, 2025).

In Feb-1926, Edward Donnaldson and Wallie Ford were arrested for selling dope worth $5000 (See Los Angeles Evening Post-Record of Mon, Feb 15, 1926 ·Page 8) consisting of morphine, cocaine and bottled opium at a restaurant at 3rd and Flower St, Los Angeles. Wallie Ford is described as a well-known restaurant man and petty politician. Edward Donnaldson is described as a confederate. Wallie Ford and Edward Donnaldson were arrested for violating the California State Narcotic Act (See the 1907 Poison Act). Wallie Ford was caught selling an undercover police agent drugs worth $225 at 3rd and Fremont St, Los Angeles (see also The San Bernardino County Sun of Tue, Feb 16, 1926 ·Page 2 and 13)(The Pasadena Post of Mon, Feb 15, 1926 ·Page 3)(See also “W.D. Fard’s First Footsteps in America: The Trail in Oregon” by Anton Batey and Kevin Morris)(See also “Fueron Confiscados $5,000.00 Valor de Drogas Heroicas,” Heraldo de Mexico, February 17, 1926, 8).

The 1927 Case of People v. Ford (see “W.D. Fard’s First Footsteps in America: The Trail in Oregon” by Anton Batey and Kevin Morris (2025), Donaldson is mentioned.

Edward Donaldson was mentioned in the famous FBI reports on Fard of the late 1950’s-early 1960’s, however, the details of his arrest were redacted with black ink (See the scans)(found online herein, 13/122 and 14/122 of the PDF of Fard-3, 26/122 of the PDF, Fard-6. 29 and 30/115 in Fard-7. See also on 32/117 in Fard-5. Nevertheless, he is mentioned as a criminal partner of WD Fard (aka Wallace Ford) in the late 1950’s (not before) and someone who took money from an undercover police officer, Donaldson and Wallace Ford (aka WD Fard) were both allegedly arrested.

In the late 1990’s, Karl Evanzz wrote “The Messenger: The Rise and Fall of Elijah Muhammad” and suggested that WD Fard had an associate named Edward Donaldson. Karl Evanzz allegedly obtained the criminal record of Edward Donaldson from the California State Archives Division. Karl Evanzz alleged that Edward Donaldson was a waiter at the Pacific Avenue Cafe’ and met WD Fard in Los Angeles and both were con-artists and criminal type of people. However, he gave no references.

Via ancestry.com, https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8833/records/175998?tid=&pid=&queryId=308a09e1-52a3-4954-971a-79a9c1ed273a&_phsrc=zhj5&_phstart=successSource

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The 2025 USA Jalsa for Ahmadi’s has barely 1000 men and boys in attendance, #JalsaUSA #JalsaConnectUSA #JalsaSalana #JalsaConnect (See my tweet), these stats are total lies. The Jalsa was held at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, which has 3 rooms available for rent, Theatre: 2,880 persons, Banquet:1,680 persons (Ahmadi’s used this room for lunch) and Classroom: 1,560 persons. We don’t think the Ahmadiyya Movement used the classrooms. Nevertheless, the max capacity of both men and women in the Theatre is 2,880=1440 men and 1440 women.

Nevertheless, on July-6-2025, in his annual concluding address (45:06 time stamp), Mirza Maghfoor Ahmad announced attendance as 9713, of which there were 4974 men and 4739 women (See on TikTok). 430 International guests from 22 countries, 293 non-Ahmadi guests and 30k online viewers (all lies). Admittedly, the number is /3=3237/2 (men and women) =1600, so immediately, the number has dropped. The number is most likely 1600 men/boys or so, per my calculations.

The theme of this Jalsa was getting Ahmadi’s to pay more money. In the introductory speech, Mirza Maghfoor Ahmad read a letter from the 5th Khalifa, his younger brother, Mirza Masroor Ahmad. In this short speech, he blamed Ahmadi’s for letting Ahmadi’s in America go astray over the past 75 years, he also added to it and reminded Ahmadi refugees to pay more chanda. In reality, the attendance was most likely 2000, men, women and children.

—Qasim Rashid gave a silly speech on the life of Maulvi Abdul Karim Sialkoti and the book, “Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam”. Qasim Rashid specifically mentioned that roughly 30% of Ahmadi’s in America are members of the Wasiyyat scam. Curiously, Qasim Rashid quoted 2:4 of the Quran (2:5 of the Kadiani Koran)? However, this seems to be a mistake, he seems to be quoting 62:3 (62:4 in the Kadiani Koran). At 25:00, Qasim Rashid told Ahmadi’s to ask themselves if they have submitted to Khilafat or not? Qasim Rashid told Ahmadi’s obey Mirza Masroor Ahmad and even paying for Khalifa’s and in-love with them.

—Salam Bhatti mentioned at 17:00 how Mirza Masroor Ahmad wanted 50% of the USA Jamaat to pay 10% of their wealth monthly via the Wasiyyat scam. Salam Bhatti also mentioned how only 33% of American Ahmadi’s are paying the Wasiyyat scam and more people need to join ASAP.

—Muhammad Ahmad Chaudhary in his silly speech, alleged that Mirza Basheer ud Din Mahmud Ahmad wrote that Islam supported capitalism in his famous book, “The Economic System of Islam” (1945)(8:11 time stamp). Muhammad Ahmad Chaudhary alleged that Mirza Basheer ud Din Mahmud Ahmad wanted Ahmadi’s to stop hoarding their wealth and essentially pay more chanda. Muhammad Ahmad Chaudhary talked about Hwy-280 and Hwy-101 and the stark contrast between the two. At 21:20, he mentioned the Wasiyyat scam. Muhammad Ahmad Chaudhary alleged that pledging 10% monthly and 30% of your assets at death sets a person the path to “Siratul Mutaqeem” (from Surah Fatiha). At 31:46, and grudgingly, Muhammad Ahmad Chaudhary alleged only 33% of Ahmadi’s in the USA are enrolled in the Wasiyyat scam. Muhammad Ahmad Chaudhary alleged that the Wasiyyat scam could create a modern capital economy and simultaneously provide Ahmadi’s with a path to heaven.

—Atif Mian was missing. At the 1:11 time stamp in this video, Ahmadiyya sources allege that 10,000 people attended the 2025 USA Jalsa (a lie).

—Maulvi Azhar Haneef gave a speech on Sunday, July-6-2025 on “Intrigues against Early Khilafat & the Role of Khilafat-e-Ahmadiyya in Restoring Islam to its Glory”. In this speech, he accused Muslims of failing to unite and blamed their plight in Gaza and other Muslim countries as punishment for not accepting the Ahmadiyya Khilafat (17:40 time stamp). Maulvi Azhar Haneef alleged that Muslims have failed to unite with their Petro dollars and etc. etc. Maulvi Azhar Haneef argued that Muslims had went stray since Umar (ra) was assassinated (1000+ years ago). At 19:26, he says that in 1926 when the Ottoman Sultanate died out, that is when the true Khilafat (that of the Mirza family) began. Maulvi Azhar Haneef was so bold he alleged that Tahrik-e-Jadid has eliminated poverty (19:56 time stamp) and illiteracy in the world (a total lie). At 27:31, Maulvi Azhar Haneef explains how in 1956, the 2nd Qadiani-Ahmadi Khalifa sent a message to the USA Ameer for Qadiani’s, Dr. Khalil Ahmad Nasir and asked him to translate the book Wasiyyat into English (See the Ahmadiyya Gazette of the First Quarter-1956). Maulvi Azhar Haneef implores Ahmadi’s to pay 10% of their monthly income and 30% of your assets when you die. At 30:08, Maulvi Azhar Haneef doesn’t understand why more Ahmadi’s haven’t signed up for Wasiyyat. Maulvi Azhar Haneef argued that Wasiyyat is vital for Islam and society. At 31:31, Maulvi Azhar Haneef argued that Wasiyyat is not a financial scheme! At 32:01, Maulvi Azhar Haneef argued that Wasiyyat would make this world, as a world of peace. At 35:46, Maulvi Azhar Haneef argued that Wasiyyat in the USA has a 50% membership target and it has not been reached. At 36:55, Maulvi Azhar Haneef alleges that the 2nd Qadiani-Ahmadi Khalifa said that Wasiyyat comprises in itself the whole social and economic system of Islam. At 37:50, he begs Ahmadi’s to give Mirza Masroor Ahmad the gift of signing up for Wasiyyat. Maulvi Azhar Haneef says that Ahmadi’s have failed in this regard and chased the dunya! At 38:21, Maulvi Azhar Haneef begs Ahmadi’s to convince other Ahmadi’s to sign up for Wasiyyat. At 41:34, Maulvi Azhar Haneef mentioned Khwaja Kamal-ud-Din and alleged that the Khwaja didn’t understand Wasiyyat. At 47:18, he alleged that Maulvi Nur ud Din said that when a nation loses righteousness, then Allah’s punishment comes, however, he says that Ahmadi’s are saved from this punishment, since they accepted MGA and thus not deserving of divine wrath. He also mentioned the recent death of Abdur Raqib Wali. In conclusion, Maulvi Azhar Haneef alleged that if you pay 10% monthly chanda (via Wasiyyat) and 30% of your assets at death, you will be protected by divine wrath.

–Maulvi Irshad Malhi was in attendance. Harris Zafar was also there.

–Mansoor Qureshi (Sadr Majlis Ansarullah) had a speech on the famous 73 sects and how Ahmadi’s were declared Non-Muslim in 1974.

–Munum Naeem gave a silly speech about Humanity First and spoke about “The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam” (17:12 time stamp).

–Maulvi Syed Shamshad Nasir gave an Urdu only speech wherein he reiterated the comments of Mirza Maghfoor Ahmad (President of the USA Ahmadiyya Jamaat of Qadiani’s) which were made in terms of Ahmadi refugees who have recently settled in the USA (24:47 time stamp)(See on TikTok). Maulvi Syed Shamshad Nasir said that these Ahmadi refugees told the United Nations that they didn’t have religious freedom in Pakistan and needed asylum (he attempted to publicly absolve the Ahmadiyya Community from apparent legal responsibility in human trafficking). Maulvi Syed Shamshad Nasir even asserts that technically, Ahmadi’s can’t even say the Kalima in Pakistan. Maulvi Syed Shamshad Nasir says that Ahmadi’s can’t believe in God. Maulvi Syed Shamshad Nasir says that now that these Ahmadi refugees are in America, this Kalima should be even louder. If you were in Pakistan (25:33), and you were scared to read the Kalima, scared of “Ghair Ullah” (“other than Allah”), but you come here (USA) and partake in the love of “Ghair Ullah” (“other than Allah”) and then totally forget this Kalima. Among you there must be some whose elders (buzurgun) took bait at the hand of MGA, they were hand-in-hand! And MGA grabbed their hand and had a spiritual moment with them (khuda talla kee wadaniyat kee taleez per la kara gee gay). Among you there are also those, who separated their children from the hands of that same Messiah (MGA). And now you are standing with your children at the door of “Ghair Ullah” (“other than Allah”)(26:06). Your elders (buzurgun) saw the Noor (light) of Allah, however, your (Ahmadi refugees) off-spring are already entrapped by Satan. Maulvi Syed Shamshad Nasir then says that he hopes this never happens (why did he say it then?). Maulvi Syed Shamshad Nasir says that he prays to Allah that this never happens, however, you look around in the surrounding area, you see that Ahmadi’s have worried been making their children as their God (this is punjabi sarcasm, he means that Ahmadi’s have made their children as God). He says that these Ahmadi’s have thus forgot all about the real God. Maulvi Syed Shamshad Nasir then says that he quotes the final words of Mirza Maghfoor Ahmad wherein he said that he doesn’t know if this is of any benefit (implying that it’s too late to save most Ahmadi’s). There was another note, it was about MGA, and some quote no one has ever heard of wherein MGA said that he knows that some Ahmadi’s are not believing in all Ahmadi beliefs like Tauhid and other disagreeable with other specific arguments. MGA also alleged that if a man isn’t fair with his brother and steals his Haq (Haq Mar), then MGA doubts that person’s belief in Tauhid….

In the inspection part of the video, Waseem Khan and Amjad Khan are spotted as well as Intisar Malhi.

Politicians in attendance were (introduced by Amjad Khan):

1–an openly Gay person, Scott Weiner (Democrat)
2–Danny Avula (Mayor, City of Richmond, Va).
3–Dr. Ghazala Hashmi (Democrat)
4–Kannan Srinivisan (Democrat)
5–Saddam Salim (Democrat)
6–Schuyler VanValkenburg (Democrat)
7–Joshua Cole (Democrat)
8–Chris Van Hollen sent a video message (Democrat)
9–Professor Heather Ferguson 

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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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In 1985, via the “Garvey Papers” by Hill, a man named George Farr was pointed out as a member of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) in San Francisco (See the scans in the below). However, it seems that Robert A. Hill didn’t give the proper references. The Naval intelligence reports are a dead end. 

In this book, “Garvey Papers“, there seems to be a weekly report by J.J. Hanigan (a commandant, 12th Naval District, in a letter to the Director of Naval intelligence)(Dated as 12-3-1921) wherein he reports of one of his informants having met George Farr and described him as a well-educated Negro. The informant alleged that Farr was working at a Korean lunch type of food place on Pacific St. (near Kearny). However, this informant also says that George Farr spoke like an American educated Hindu, he didn’t speak English like the Negroes in the South. This informant also says that George Farr looks like a Hindu, not like a Negro. Interestingly, a letter by Duse’ Mohammed was also mentioned in this report. However, the Ahmadiyya connection is not made at all. Farr was reported as living in the “Chicago Hotel”, on Pacific St near Grant Ave. This hotel is reported as the center of Negro activity in SF. This hotel has a bad reputation with drugs and Chinese lottery.

In the late 1990’s, Karl Evanzz wrote “The Messenger: The Rise and Fall of Elijah Muhammad” and suggested that W.D. Fard may have been George Farr, a local Garveyite leader in early 1920’s San Francisco (See page 402)(see the scans in the below). Karl Evanzz alleged that George Farr might have also have been involved with the Theosophical Society. According to Knight, there is no record of a George Farr in Theosophical lodges in San Francisco (See Michael Muhammad Knight, The Supreme Wisdom Lessons: A Scripture of American Islam, pp. 70). However, judging from the scant references to George Farr anywhere, and the potential subversive activities he was involved in (attracting the Office of Naval Intelligence’s attention), it is likely that “George Farr” was just an alias (Via Bilal Muhammad)(See Dannin too). Evanzz also quoted Jonathan West’s “Madame Blavatsky’s Baboon”, pages 88-89. Evanzz also quoted “W. B. Yeats Selected Poetry” by A. Norman Jeffares in terms of a Florence Farr, who might be related to George Farr. However, I checked and didn’t see anything. Edward Donaldson is involved in this story too (See Karl Evanzz wrote “The Messenger: The Rise and Fall of Elijah Muhammad”. Karl Evanzz also connected George Farr with Mohini Mohun Chatterji and even alleged that George Farr was working as their “advanced man” (an employee who makes arrangements and handles publicity).

In 2005, Gomez quoted Karl Evanzz and mentioned the story of George Farr.

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We just passed the day of Ashura wherein fasting on this day erases sins going back 1-2 years (via different Islamic rulings). However, MGA never fasted on Ashura, nor has it ever been mentioned in Ahmadiyya circles.

In Sunni Islam, ninth and tenth of Muharram are days for voluntary fasting, strongly encouraged by Sunni jurists. While not endorsed by all Sunni scholars, Ashura is further viewed as a day of thanksgiving (shukr) to God, a joyous occasion, celebrated through pious acts and acceptable expressions of delight. Ashura is thus an important festival for many Sunnis, in contrast to the Shia, who mourn on this day the slaughter of Muhammad’s grandson, Husayn ibn Ali, and his small retinue in the Battle of Karbala in 680.

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