New Religious Movements (Ahmadiyya)

By Kasim

  • Hakeem Noor-ud-Din is Born

    Hakeem Noor-ud-Din, a companion of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (founder of the Ahmadiyya movement) and the first Ahmadiyya caliph, is born in the city of Bhera in present day Pakistan.

  • Mirza Ghulam Ahmad is Born

    Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the founder of the Ahmadiyya movement, is born in the city of Qadian in present day India.

  • Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Goes to Sialkot

    Mirza Ghulam Ahmad goes to the city of Sialkot, Pakistan upon his father's wishes, and works as a clerk. He stays in Sialkot until 1868.

  • Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Returns to Qadian

    Mirza Ghulam Ahmad returned to Qadian, India, where he looked after estate affairs.

  • Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya is Published

    The first two parts of Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya, the first book written by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad are published.

  • Third Volume of Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya

    Mirza Ghulam Ahmad published the third volume of Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya.

  • Claim of Mujaddid

    Mirza Ghulam Ahmad claims that he is the Mujaddid (Centennial Reformer of Islam) of the fourteenth Islamic century.

  • Fourth Volume of Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya

    Mirza Ghulam Ahmad published the fourth volume of Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya.

  • Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Travels To Hoshiarpur

    Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, along with three of his companions, travels to the city of Hoshiarpur, india. It is during this time when he states that he has recieved a message from God.

  • Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Asks His Followers To Pledge

    Mirza Ghulam Ahmad announces that God has commanded his followers to take an oath and pledge allegiance to him (Ahmad).

  • Ahmadiyya Movement is Founded

    The Ahmadiyya movement is founded in Qadian when Mirza Ghulam Ahmad accepts an oath from his supporters in Ludhiana in present day India.

  • Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Claims To Be the Messiah and Mahdi

    Mirza Ghulam Ahmad says that he has been told by God that he is the promised Messiah (second coming of Christ) and Mahdi (Muslim leader who will restore religion and justice).

  • Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Says That He is the Messiah

    Mirza Ghulam Ahmad claims that God had told him he is the promised Messiah (second coming of Christ), and the Mahdi (Muslim leader who will restore religion and justice).

  • The Revealed Sermon

    Mirza Ghulam Ahmad delivers an hour long sermon during the Muslim holiday, Eid ul-Adha, where he expains the meaning and philosophy of sacrifice. This sermon is said to be a divine revelation.

  • Fifth Volume of Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya

    Mirza Ghulam Ahmad publishes the fifth and final volume of Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya.

  • Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Travels to Lahore

    Mirza Ghulam Ahmad travels to the city of Lahore, Pakistan with his family and companions after he claimed to have received revelations that informed him of his imminent death

  • Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Publishes A Message of Peace

    Mirza Ghulam Ahmad publishes his final book, A Message of Peace. In the book, he explains the gap between Hindus and Muslims and explains that Islam instills respect and reverence for each other's religious values.

  • Death of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad

    Mirza Ghulam Ahmad dies from natural causes at the age of 73. The place of death was the city of Lahore in present day Pakistan.

  • Hakeem Noor-ud-Din Becomes Caliph

    Hakeem Noor-ud-Din becomes the first Ahmadiyya caliph (leader) after the death of Mirza Ghulam Amhad.

  • Mirza Basheer-ud-Din Mahmood Ahmad Becomes Second Caliph

    Mirza Basheer-ud-Din Mahmood Ahmad, the eldest son of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, is elected as the second caliph and leader of the worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.

  • Rabwah Established as Headquarters

    Mirza Basheer-ud-Din Mahmood Ahmad established the city of Rabwah, Pakistan as the headquarters of the Ahmadiyya community.

  • Mirza Nasir Ahmad Becomes Third Caliph

    Mirza Nasir Ahmad is elected as the third Ahmadiyya caliph, the day after the death of the second caliph, Mirza Basheer-ud-Din Mahmood Ahmad.

  • Mirza Tahir Ahmad Becomes Fourth Caliph

    Mirza Tahir Ahmad is elected as the fourth caliph and head of the worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the day after the death of the third caliph, Mirza Nasir Ahmad.

  • Headquarters Moved to London

    The Ahmadiyya headquarters is moved to London, UK after Mirza Tahir Ahmad migrates to there.

  • Mirza Masroor Ahmad Becomes Fifth Caliph

    The fifth and current Ahmadiyya caliph (leader), Mirza Masroor Ahmad is elected.

  • Headquarters Moved to Tilford

    The Ahmadiyya headquarters is moved to the village of Tilford, UK,