Qadian Movement

The Qadian Movement, also known as Ahmadiyya, is a religious revival founded in the late 19th century in India by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad. It emphasizes peaceful propagation of Islam, emphasizes moral and social reform, and believes Ghulam Ahmad was a non-violent spiritual reformer and messianic figure, rather than a prophet like Muhammad. The movement promotes interfaith understanding and charitable work. While considered legitimate by its followers, mainstream Islam largely does not recognize it as part of orthodox Islam due to its unique beliefs about prophecy. The movement has established a global community focusing on education, humanitarian efforts, and religious dialogue.