Mirza Ghulam Ahmad bibliography

Mirza Ghulam Ahmad is known to have produced a vast amount of literature. He wrote over eighty books, many of which extend to hundreds of pages. Apart from his books, he is also known to have composed poetry in three different languages, namely Persian , Urdu and Arabic . His writings contain the exposition and explanation of the teaching which he claimed to have received from God. A wide range of subjects are also dealt with such as mysticism and the intricate issues of Islamic theology (often expressing his own interpretation or infusing them with new meanings). Many of his works bear a polemic and apologetic tone. A few of his books were distributed globally during his lifetime. His essay entitled “ The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam ” was well received by many intellectuals including Leo Tolstoy of Russia. Initially his books were published separately but after his death, his complete works were collected under the leadership of Mirza Nasir Ahmad , the third successor of Ghulam Ahmad. His writings were compiled in the twenty-three volume corpus known as Roohani Khazāin (Spiritual Treasures) which includes all his books, pamphlets, and various periodicals and articles he wrote before his claim, known as Porani Tehrirėn (Old Writings). His complete announcements and advertisements were collected in the Majmooa Ishtiharat (Collection of Advertisements). Only a small number of his books have been translated into English. His letters have been compiled in seven volumes as Maktoobat-e-Ahmadiyya and his complete discourses or sayings have been compiled in ten volumes known as the Malfoozat .

Author: Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian(1835-1908) Mirza Ghulam Aḥmad (February 13, 1835 – May 26, 1908) was a religious figure from India , and the founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community . He claimed to be the Mujaddid (divine reformer) of the 14th Islamic century , the promised Messiah (" Second Coming of Christ "), and the Mahdi awaited by the Muslims in the end days . He declared that Jesus ( Isa ) had in fact survived the crucifixion and later died a natural death, after having migrated towards Kashmir and that he had appeared in the spirit and power of Jesus. Ghulam Ahmad is known to have produced a vast amount of literature. He wrote more than ninety books, many of which extend to hundreds of pages. His written works often contain both prose and poetry in three different languages, Urdu , Arabic and Persian , though primarily the former. His writings contain the exposition and explanation of Islamic teachings, often reinterpreted. A wide range of subjects are also dealt with such as mysticism and the intricate issues of Islamic theology . His writings always used the Qur'an to elaborate and give meanings to various ideas. Many of his books bear a polemical and apologetic tone in favour of Islam . Several of his books were distributed internationally during his lifetime. His essay entitled The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam (originally presented at a conference of religions held in Lahore in December 1896 and later published as a book) was well received by various intellectuals including Leo Tolstoy of Russia. His works were collected under the leadership of Mirza Nasir Ahmad , the third khalifa of Ghulam Ahmad. Most of his writings were compiled in the twenty-three volume corpus known as Roohani Khazāin (Spiritual Treasures) which includes his books, pamphlets, and various periodicals. His announcements and advertisements were collected in the Majmooa Ishtiharat (Collection of Announcements) with only a small number of his books being translated into English. His letters have been compiled into three volumes known as Maktoobat e Ahmad and his complete discourses or sayings have been compiled in 5 volumes known as the Malfoozat .

Wikipedia bibliography Author: Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian(1835-1908) Mirza Ghulam Aḥmad (February 13, 1835 – May 26, 1908) was a religious figure from India , and the founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community . He claimed to be the Mujaddid (divine reformer) of the 14th Islamic century , the promised Messiah (" Second Coming of Christ "), and the Mahdi awaited by the Muslims in the end days . He declared that Jesus ( Isa ) had in fact survived the crucifixion and later died a natural death, after having migrated towards Kashmir and that he had appeared in the likeness of Jesus. Ghulam Ahmad is known to have produced a vast amount of literature. He wrote more than ninety books, many of which extend to hundreds of pages. His written works often contain both prose and poetry in three different languages, Urdu , Arabic and Persian , though primarily Urdu. His writings contain the exposition and explanation of Islamic teachings, often reinterpreted. A wide range of subjects are also dealt with such as mysticism and the intricate issues of Islamic theology . His writings always used the Qur'an to elaborate and give meanings to various ideas. Many of his books bear a polemical and apologetic tone in favour of Islam . Several of his books were distributed internationally during his lifetime. His essay entitled The Philosophy of the Teachings of Islam (originally presented at a conference of religions held in Lahore in December 1896 and later published as a book) was well received by various intellectuals including Leo Tolstoy of Russia. His works were collected under the leadership of Mirza Nasir Ahmad , the third khalifa of Ghulam Ahmad. Most of his writings were compiled in the twenty-three volume corpus known as Rūhānī Khazā᾽in (Spiritual Treasures) which includes his books, pamphlets, and various articles. His announcements and advertisements were collected in the Majmu'a Ishtihārāt (Collection of Announcements) with only a small number of his books being translated into English. His letters have been compiled into 4 volumes known as Maktūbāt-e-Ahmad (Letters of Ahmad) and his complete discourses or sayings have been compiled in 10 volumes known as the Malfūzāt (Spoken Words). All works were initially diligently hand composed by calligraphers (کاتب). Nazarat Ishaat Pakistan based in Rabwah , and Nazarat Nashro Ishaat , Qadian, India have been the key organizations responsible for preserving , composing and publishing the works in hand composed and computerized versions. Zamindar Newspaper , Munshi Siraj ud Deen, India, August 16, 1906 Ahmadiyya Muslim Community - Introducing the Books of the Promised Messiah (as) "روحانی خزائن (حضرت مرزا غلام احمد قادیانی، مسیح موعود و مہدی معہودؑ)" . alisl.am (in Urdu) .