Published on Jun 10 2011 

‘Mujaddid of the Last Millennium’

Hudhur said that in his sermon of 27 May he had spoken about Ahmadiyya Khilafat in light of the Holy Qur’an, the prophecy of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) and the pronouncements of the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace). He had also wanted to say something with reference to coming of Mujaddid (Reformer/Revivalist) but the subject required some expounding, therefore Hudhur did not mention it then, but would speak on it today.

A while ago a child in Waqfe Nau class questioned Hudhur if Mujaddids will come in future. Hudhur feels this kind of question arises when it is discussed in families because a child could not come up with a question like this or some, who wish to create uneasiness among children and the youth pose such questions. Hudhur explained that the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) said that a Mujaddid will come at the turn of each century. Questions relating to this have arisen in the Jama’at at different times, not by sincere members but by those who wish to create discord. Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih II (may Allah be pleased with him) expounded this matter on various occasions. In the era of Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih III (may Allah have mercy on him) this issue was raised quite forcefully and he gave comprehensive discourse in response. Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih IV (may Allah have mercy on him) was also questioned about this. It is matter that is raised in minds time and again and the hypocritical have tried to create restlessness as to what is the difference between Mujaddidiat (the office/agency of a Mujaddid) and Khilafat. Craftily, the debate is initiated from an academic viewpoint but it is later discovered that the intention is quite different. This was especially found to be the case in the era of the third Ahmadiyya Khilafat.

God promised the Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) that after him Khilafat would be established and for this God would show tremendous signs of His power. Thus, God has always eliminated such disturbances. Today, this mischief is not present as it was in the third Ahmadiyya Khilafat, but questions continue to arise. Therefore Hudhur expounded the matter. There is no doubt that it is stated in hadith that at the turn of each century Mujaddids will rise to revive faith. In the Arabic wording of the hadith, plural noun can also be applied to the person or persons who would be Mujaddid. The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) has written on this subject on numerous occasions and Hudhur chose to present some extracts from these writings which clarify the matter of Mujaddids to come. The Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) wrote that God willed the garden of Islam to be evergreen and fresh, therefore at the turn of every century, He sent a person for the reformation and the ignorant contended with him. Yet, God did not abandon His way. In the latter-days, having found the Muslims in ignorance, God revived the religion of Islam. Other religions were not revived in this manner; people who lacked spirituality and were led by their selfish desires brought these faiths in decline.

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