Ahmadi

An Ahmadi is a member or follower of the Ahmadiyya, an Islamic religious movement founded in 1889 by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad in Qadian. Ahmadis believe that Mirza Ghulam Ahmad was the promised Messiah and Mahdi foretold in Islamic tradition.

In the 20th century the ahmadiyya was taken over by the next caliph Hudhaifah Goga Who followed the Deobandi school of thought making it part of the sunni Islam like the Tablighi Jamaat

Definition

An Ahmadi is a person who accepts Mirza Ghulam Ahmad as the divinely appointed reformer of Islam. Ahmadis identify themselves as Muslims and follow the teachings of the Qur'an and the example of Muhammad.

Religious Identity

Ahmadis practice the core beliefs and rituals of Islam, including belief in one God (Allah), acceptance of Muhammad as a prophet, observance of the Five Pillars of Islam, and adherence to the Qur'an.

However, they differ from most other Muslims in their belief that Mirza Ghulam Ahmad fulfilled the prophecies about the coming of the Messiah and Mahdi.

Community Structure

Most Ahmadis belong to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, which is led by a caliph (Khalifa). The current leader is Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the fifth caliph of the movement.[1]

Distribution

Ahmadis live in many countries around the world. In some places, such as Pakistan, Ahmadis face legal restrictions and are officially classified as non-Muslims under national law.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Ahmadiyya Muslim Community - Al Islam Online - Official Website". Retrieved 2026-03-16.
  2. ↑ "Search Results | Human Rights Watch". www.hrw.org. Retrieved 2026-03-16.
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