History of the Ahmadiyya

The Ahmadiyya movement began in 1889 in India, founded by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, who claimed to be the promised Messiah and Mahdi, guiding Muslims back to moral and spiritual renewal. Unlike mainstream Islam, which generally rejects these claims, Ahmadis emphasize peaceful propagation of faith, community service, and interfaith understanding. Over time, they expanded globally, establishing mosques, educational institutions, and humanitarian initiatives. Despite facing theological and social disputes, especially from some Muslim groups who consider their beliefs heretical, the Ahmadiyya community persists worldwide, advocating for peace, tolerance, and spiritual revival within Islamic teachings.