The Ahmadiyya movement is considered one of the most influential and important Muslim socio religiou...........

Modern Indian History Socio-religious reform Movements

The Ahmadiyya movement is considered one of the most influential and important Muslim socio-religious movements in India founded by Mirza Ghulam Ahmed. Which of the following is correct about this movement

1. Founder of movement also claimed that he was endowed with the powers of prophethood.

2. He also strongly spoke against the increasing influence of the Christian missionaries in Punjab and its surrounding areas.

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1 only

2 only

Both 1 & 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

he Ahmadiyya movement is considered one of the most influential and important Muslim socio-religious movements in India. The movement was started by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad in Punjab. He was a well educated and literate person and he started to proclaim a mission as Masih Maw`ud (promised Messiah), restorer and Mahdi (guide). He also claimed that he was endowed with the powers of prophethood. The main targets of the Ahmadiyya movement were a few well-known Sunni Ulama of the Deoband and the Ahl-i Hadith movements that were increasingly influential among Sunnis in the region. Mirza Ghulam Ahmad also strongly spoke against the increasing influence of the Christian missionaries in Punjab and its surrounding areas. Mirza Ghulam Ahmad and his followers described them as a distinct religious community. They also claimed themselves to be the only upholders of `true Islam`.

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