Intro
In 1882-1884, MGA spoke ill of the “Wujudi’s”, MGA specifically said that because they fail to recognize the eternal distinction between the Creator and the created. They have been grievously misled by their dubious visions which are often experienced in a condition
of imperfect devotion or result from austerities which induce a type of insanity, or when someone who, in a condition of intoxication or ecstasy—which is a type of insanity—overlooks the difference between the spirit of God and spirit of man in respect of powers, faculties, perfections, and holiness (See “Barahin-i-Ahmadiyya”, V-4, online English edition, page 254).
In 1897, MGA and his team of writers quoted 2:255 of the Quran (2:256 in the Kadiani Koran) and alleged that this verse disproves the “Wujudi’s”. MGA alleged that “Wahdat-ul Wujud” is an ideology that has gone far from the truth and has failed to grasp the attributes of God (See Malfuzat-1, online English edition, pages 111-112, via Report on the Jalsa Salana of 1897, p. 130-167)(Read about MGA and Tauhid herein). On page 190, MGA alleged that “Wujudi’s” are unaware of matters divine, and have failed to understand the true meaning of divine nearness (See Malfuzat-1, online English edition, pages 190, via Al-Hakam, vol. 5, no. 29, dated 10 August 1901, pp. 1-2). MGA inferred that the “Wujudi’s” believe that that every dog and donkey in the world is Allah (See Malfuzat-1, online English edition, pages 196, via Al-Hakam, vol. 5, no. 30, dated 17 August 1901, pp. 1-3).
In 1901, MGA and his team of writers quoted 53:3 of the Quran (53:4 in the Kadiani Koran) and connected it with the concept of Wahdat-e-Wujudi [Unity of Being]. MGA alleged that the person who discards the mantle of their human nature and cloaks themselves under the mantle of divinity, so as to become a reflection of the divine, fulfills 53:3 of the Quran (53:4 in the Kadiani Koran). MGA alleges that some Sufi’s are ignorant of this and have went into an error and have went too far and then considered themselves to be God. MGA also quoted 53:8 of the Quran (53:9 in the Kadiani Koran) and alleged that when “Wahdat-e-Wujud” is achieved, Allah comes close to his servant. MGA then argues that until one keeps the attributes of Allah Almighty in the forefront of their heart and honours them, and shows a reflection of them in one’s own state and morals how can one be admitted in the presence of God? (See Malfuzat-2, online English edition, page 129, via Al-Hakam, vol. 5, no. 10, dated 17 March 1901, pp. 1-4).
In 1901, MGA spoke ill of the “Wujudi’s”. MGA said that the Wujudis claim to have allegedly discovered the secrets of God, although this is utterly false and disrespectful. MGA quoted 6:103 of the Quran (6:104 in the Kadiani Koran) and argued that eyes cannot reach Allah, MGA then quoted 42:11 of the Quran (42:12 in the Kadiani Koran) and alleged that there is nothing like Allah. MGA argued that instead of trying to be God, it would have been better for them to strive to become a Messiah. MGA alleged that the Wujudi sect have overstepped the bounds of respect. MGA alleged that those who believe in this concept known as Unity of Being (wahdat-e-wujud) are extremely insolent and arrogant. They do not correct their mistakes; and how would they when, God forbid, they consider their own selves to be God? (See Malfuzat-4, online English edition, via Al-Hakam, vol. 5, no. 36, dated 30 September 1901, pp. 1-3).
In 1905, MGA and his team of writers made a distinction between “Wahdat-e-Wujudi” [Unity of Being] vs. “Wahdat-e-Shuhudi” [Unity of Manifestation]. MGA called “Wahdat-e-Wujudi” [Unity of Being] as incorrect and “Wahdat-e-Shuhudi” [Unity of Manifestation] as incorrect. MGA argued that “Wujudi’s” think of themselves as God, whereas the “Shuhudi’s” only believe themselves as being a manifestation of God. MGA called “Wujudi’s” as atheist. MGA also mentions how some followers of Abdul Qadir Jilani have created a sect (Qadri) which are in reality “Wujudi’s” (aka Atheist)(See Malfuzat-7, online English edition, page 390, via Al-Hakam, vol. 9, no. 35, p. 5–12, dated 10 October 1905).
In 1905 (Sep-Oct), MGA commented on the Sufi’s and their extreme beliefs. Specifically that of “Wahdut al-wujud”. MGA specifically mentioned the Muslims of Doaba (Bist Jalandhar) and explained how they are mostly Wujudi’s. MGA alleged that these “Wujudi’s” are part of a “Ibahadi” sect. MGA alleged that these people think that they are God themselves. MGA then explains “Wahdat-e-Shuhudi” [Unity of Manifestation] and alleges that this is slightly different than “Wahdut al-wujud”. The fact is that there are two doctrines: Wujudis and Shuhudi.
Wujudis, like philosophers, have understood God to be nothing besides man, or that there is nothing besides God. However, Shuhudis are distinct from them and they are in the right. They
came to know that God exists from the predominance of love and manifestation of Divine attributes. They annihilated their own existence and being in front of His Existence and Being,
and they became the embodiment of من تو شدم تو من شدی [I became you and you became me—two hearts united in one being]. In truth, from among the fruits of love, annihilation of one’s being is essential. There can be no objection against it. Rather, this appears to be validated by the Holy Quran. This is verily that state which is called fana fillah [self-annihilation into Allah], but this is not the state of the Wujudis. Their situation is—in a manner of speaking—as if doctors explaining, they have seen God Almighty. That is why they themselves also become God (See Malfuzat-7, online English edition, page 390, via Al-Hakam, vol. 9, no. 35, p. 5–12, dated 10 October 1905).
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1882-1884
“Barahin-i-Ahmadiyya”, V-4, online English edition, page 254
In 1882-1884, MGA spoke ill of the “Wujudi’s”, MGA specifically said that because they fail to recognize the eternal distinction between the Creator and the created. They have been grievously misled by their dubious visions which are often experienced in a condition
of imperfect devotion or result from austerities which induce a type of insanity, or when someone who, in a condition of intoxication or ecstasy—which is a type of insanity—overlooks the difference between the spirit of God and spirit of man in respect of powers, faculties, perfections, and holiness (See “Barahin-i-Ahmadiyya”, V-4, online English edition, page 254).
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1897
Report on the Jalsa Salana of 1897, p. 130-167
Malfuzat-1, online English edition, pages 111-112 and 190,
https://files.alislam.cloud/pdf/Malfuzat-1.pdf
In 1897, MGA and his team of writers quoted 2:255 of the Quran (2:256 in the Kadiani Koran) and alleged that this verse disproves the “Wujudi’s”. MGA alleged that “Wahdat-ul Wujud” is an ideology that has gone far from the truth and has failed to grasp the attributes of God (See Malfuzat-1, online English edition, pages 111-112, via Report on the Jalsa Salana of 1897, p. 130-167). On page 190, MGA alleged that “Wujudi’s” are unaware of matters divine, and have failed to understand the true meaning of divine nearness (See Malfuzat-1, online English edition, pages 190, via Al-Hakam, vol. 5, no. 29, dated 10 August 1901, pp. 1-2). MGA inferred that the “Wujudi’s” believe that that every dog and donkey in the world is Allah (See Malfuzat-1, online English edition, pages 196, via Al-Hakam, vol. 5, no. 30, dated 17 August 1901, pp. 1-3).
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1901
Malfuzat-2, online English edition, page 129
Al-Hakam, vol. 5, no. 10, dated 17 March 1901, pp. 1-4
Click to access Malfuzat-2.pdf
Mirza Ghulam Ahmad and 53:3 of the Quran (53:4 in the Kadiani Koran)
In 1901, MGA and his team of writers quoted 53:3 of the Quran (53:4 in the Kadiani Koran) and connected it with the concept of Wahdat-e-Wujudi [Unity of Being]. MGA alleged that the person who discards the mantle of their human nature and cloaks themselves under the mantle of divinity, so as to become a reflection of the divine, fulfills 53:3 of the Quran (53:4 in the Kadiani Koran). MGA alleges that some Sufi’s are ignorant of this and have went into an error and have went too far and then considered themselves to be God. MGA also quoted 53:8 of the Quran (53:9 in the Kadiani Koran) and alleged that when “Wahdat-e-Wujud” is achieved, Allah comes close to his servant. MGA then argues that until one keeps the attributes of Allah Almighty in the forefront of their heart and honours them, and shows a reflection of them in one’s own state and morals how can one be admitted in the presence of God? (See Malfuzat-2, online English edition, page 129, via Al-Hakam, vol. 5, no. 10, dated 17 March 1901, pp. 1-4).
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1901
Malfuzat-4, online English edition
Al-Hakam, vol. 5, no. 36, dated 30 September 1901, pp. 1-3
https://files.alislam.cloud/pdf/Malfuzat-4.pdf
In 1901, MGA spoke ill of the “Wujudi’s”. MGA said that the Wujudis claim to have allegedly discovered the secrets of God, although this is utterly false and disrespectful. MGA quoted 6:103 of the Quran (6:104 in the Kadiani Koran) and argued that eyes cannot reach Allah, MGA then quoted 42:11 of the Quran (42:12 in the Kadiani Koran) and alleged that there is nothing like Allah. MGA argued that instead of trying to be God, it would have been better for them to strive to become a Messiah. MGA alleged that the Wujudi sect have overstepped the bounds of respect. MGA alleged that those who believe in this concept known as Unity of Being (wahdat-e-wujud) are extremely insolent and arrogant. They do not correct their mistakes; and how would they when, God forbid, they consider their own selves to be God? (See Malfuzat-4, online English edition, via Al-Hakam, vol. 5, no. 36, dated 30 September 1901, pp. 1-3).
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1905
Malfuzat-7, online English edition, page 390
Al-Hakam, vol. 9, no. 35, p. 5–12, dated 10 October 1905
https://files.alislam.cloud/pdf/Malfuzat-7.pdf
In 1905 (Sep-Oct), MGA commented on the Sufi’s and their extreme beliefs. Specifically that of “Wahdut al-wujud”. MGA specifically mentioned the Muslims of Doaba (Bist Jalandhar) and explained how they are mostly Wujudi’s. MGA alleged that these “Wujudi’s” are part of a “Ibahadi” sect. MGA alleged that these people think that they are God themselves. MGA then explains “Wahdat-e-Shuhudi” [Unity of Manifestation] and alleges that this is slightly different than “Wahdut al-wujud”. The fact is that there are two doctrines: Wujudis and Shuhudi.
Wujudis, like philosophers, have understood God to be nothing besides man, or that there is nothing besides God. However, Shuhudis are distinct from them and they are in the right. They
came to know that God exists from the predominance of love and manifestation of Divine attributes. They annihilated their own existence and being in front of His Existence and Being,
and they became the embodiment of من تو شدم تو من شدی [I became you and you became me—two hearts united in one being]. In truth, from among the fruits of love, annihilation of one’s being is essential. There can be no objection against it. Rather, this appears to be validated by the Holy Quran. This is verily that state which is called fana fillah [self-annihilation into Allah], but this is not the state of the Wujudis. Their situation is—in a manner of speaking—as if doctors explaining, they have seen God Almighty. That is why they themselves also become God (See Malfuzat-7, online English edition, page 390, via Al-Hakam, vol. 9, no. 35, p. 5–12, dated 10 October 1905).
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Links and Related Essay’s
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wahdat_al-wuj%C5%ABd
Shaikh ‘Abdul-Qadir al-Jilani (also spelled as Abdul Qadir Jilaani) in Ahmadiyya literature–a study
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