Category Archives: Theology

Ahmadiyya and Nationalism

As an ex-Ahmadi I was always naïve to the organization that I paid 6.25% of my earnings to.  I never once questioned the dynamic of the organization in terms of loyalty to european colonialism or the lack of drive to … Continue reading

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The Last Avatar

In one of the many claims made by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, he declares himself the ‘Hindu avatar‘ awaited by the adherents of Hindusim. However, there seems to be an inconsistency in his claim. This particular contradiction highlights his understanding or … Continue reading

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Quran & the Meaning of Raf’a -2

In PART-1 we discussed the meaning of the word Raf’a in the light reputed works on Qur’anic lexicography and correct interpretation of the verses related to Eisa’ (A.S.) raf’a. Please refer back to part-1 and keeping in mind the original … Continue reading

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Quran & the Meaning of Raf’a -1

Ahmadis claim that the word Raf’a used in Qur’an with respect to Sayyidina Eisa (A.S.) means ‘rise in ranks’. This is what was said by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Qadiani himself and it is so translated by their leading ‘scholars’. Following … Continue reading

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Iqbal on the Idea of Finality of Prophethood

One of greatest Muslim philosophers and ideologues of all times, Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal, gave special attention to the idea Finality of Prophethood (Khatam Al-Nubuwwah) and at length wrote about its significance in the House of Islam. Here are some … Continue reading

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Quran, Hadith & Jesus’ (PBUH) alleged travel to Kashmir

Qadianis in their series of absurd arguments about Jesus (PBUH) claim that he went to Kashmir and died there. To your surprise, they even tend to use an ayah of the Quran and some Ahadith to prove his arrival in … Continue reading

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Hadith & Alleged Death of Jesus -10 (Two different descriptions?)

Tenth Qadiani argument answered in the following lines. They argue that; 1. In the Mi`raj the Messiah seen with Moses, Abraham, and other prophets, by the Holy Prophet, was described by him thus: a. “I saw Jesus. “I saw Jesus. … Continue reading

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Khatim vs. Khatam in the Holy Quran

This is a small research project that I conducted based on a hunch. Mirza Mahmud Ahmad claimed that the word Khatim had different meanings than Khatam based on the pronunciation of the word. I had a hunch that Mirza Mahmud … Continue reading

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Hadith & Alleged Death of Jesus -9 (Holy Prophet’s Discussion with Christian Delegation)

Here is another Qadiani argument and its refutation; “When a delegation of sixty men from (the Christian) people of Najran came to the Holy Prophet, their chief priest discussed with him the status of Jesus and asked him as to … Continue reading

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Focusing on the Crux of Islam

بسم الله الحمد لله و صلاة و سلام على رسول الله و على اله If you look at any page of the Qur’an, you will repeatedly see the topic of Tawheed (توحيد), the absolute uncompromising Oneness of Allah. This means … Continue reading

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