Prophet or Mujaddid?
A Study of the Claims of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian — Founder of the Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam
by Maulana Muhammad Ali (Translated from ‘Tahrik-e-Ahmadiyyat‘ by Sheikh Muhammad Tufail)
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Summary
This book discusses the claims of the Founder of the Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam — Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian. The question whether his claim was that of a Reformer (Mujaddid) or a Prophet is examined.
Publication Information
Publisher: Ahmadiyya Anjuman Ishaat-e-Islam Lahore, Lahore (West Pakistan)
Date of Publication: 1st Edition: July 1951; 2nd Edition: March 1957; 3rd Edition: August 1965
Date of Publication: 1st Edition: July 1951; 2nd Edition: March 1957; 3rd Edition: August 1965
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Table of Contents:
- Chapter 1: Strange Resemblance
- Chapter 2: Refutation
- Chapter 3: By Way of Metaphor:
- Prophethood — With a Code or Without!
- Chapter 4: Anathema of Heresy:
- Did he not know the Difference?
- Distinguishing Characteristics between a Prophet and a Muhaddath [Inspired Saint]
- None of the Followers or Opponents of the Founder has proved his Definition of Muhaddath to be Wrong
- Chapter 5: A Few Objections Cleared
- Chapter 6: Terms Explained:
- Majazi Nabi [Metaphorical Prophet]
- Zilli Nabi [Shadow or Reflection of a Prophet]
- Baruzi Nabi [Manifestation of a Prophet]
- Ummati Nabi [Follower Prophet]
- Ghair Tashri‘i Nabi [Prophet without a Code]
- Juz‘i Nabi [Partial Prophet]
- Lughwi Nabi [Prophet in Literal Sense]
- Chapter 7: Mujaddid (Renovator or Reformer):
- Mujaddid is appointed by God
- Authenticity of the ‘Hadith of Mujaddid’
- Claims of other Mujaddids
- Chapter 8: The Mujaddid of the 14th Century:
- Who else is the Mujaddid?
- Muslims must cooperate with the Mujaddid
- Chapter 9: Mujaddid’s Task


