The Afghan Martyrs - Ahmadiyya Muslim Community

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The Afghan
Martyrs
THE TRAGIC TALE OF THE FIRST
MARTYRS OF AHMADIYYAT
IN KABUL, AFGHANISTAN
B. A. RAFIQ
©B. A. RAFIQ
Ftrst Edition 1995
Published by:
B. A. Rafiq
17 Merton Road,
London SW18 SST
Printed by:
Raqeem Press
Islamabad, Tilford,
Surrey GUlO 2AQ (U.K.)
From The Holy Quran
'Think not of those, who have been slain in the cause of Allah, as
dead. Nay, they are living, in the presence of their Lord, and are
granted giftsfrom Him,' (3: 170)
'Say not of those who are killed in the cause of Allah that they are
dead; nay, they are living; only you perceive not.' (2: 155)
'And if you are slain in the cause of Allah or you die, surely
forgiveness from Allah and mercy shall be better than what they
hoard.' (3: 158)
lAnd those who leave their homes for the cause of Allah, and are
then slain or die, Allah will surely provide for them a goodly
provision. And surely Allah is the Best of providers.' (22:59)
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List of contents
Preface
1. The Eid ul Azhia sermon delivered by Hazrat Khalifa
tul Masih IV, may Allah support him.
Ancestral and academic prominence of the martyr of
Mghanistan.
The background of the martyrdom of Hazrat Sahibzada
Sahib.
The meritorious event of the martyrdom.
Dust storm of great ferocity and unanticipated calamity
of the spread of cholera.
Exemplary end of those responsible for the martyrdom.
Astonishing evidence of the act of Retribution.
Long term benevolence arising from human sacrifice.
A period of turbulence in the land of Kabul lasting for a
hundred years.
Solicitation for prayers for the Mghan nation.
Enormous sacrifices offered by Pakistani Ahmadies.
Pages 1-16
2. Afghanistan
Ameer Abdur Rahman Khan
Ameer Habeebulla Khan Pages 17-32
3. Compliments by the Promised Messiah (PBUH) upon
the sacrifice by the Martyr Page 33
4. Ancestral Background·
Education
His station
111
Acceptance of Ahmadiyyat Pages34-44
5. The Sahibzada's visit to Qadian
His Sentimants of Ghairat for the Promised Messiah
(PBUH)
Jehlum visited Pages 44-52
6. Departure from Qadian for Kabul
A narrative by Hazrat Maulana Ghulam Rasool Rajekee,
(MAPH)
Communication with the Ameer of Kabul
Arrest Pages 44-60
7. Written Debate with Afghan Divines
Conviction
Stoning to death
The day of Martyrdom
March to the place of execution
The first stone
Appearance of Divine signs after the event of martyrdom
Burial Pages 61-86
8. The pure person of Abdul Latif
9. Retribution for the atrocity.
The End of Sardar Nasrulla Khan
The End of Ameer Habeebul1a Khan
The End of Doctor Abdul Ghani PutUabi
The End of Mulla Abdur Razzaque Qazi
Pages 86-103
10. How did the children fare after the event of
Martyrdom? Pages 103-109
IV
11. Hadhrat Mulla Neymatulla The Third Person Who
Attained the Rank of a Martyr Pages 110-121
12. A Submission from Hadhrat Chaudhri Mohammad
Zafrullah Khan
Seeking pennission to go to Kabul. Pages 122-126
13. A Lesson Pages 126-127
14. A Shining Example By Sir Mohammad Zafrullah
Khan. Pages 128-130
15. The End of Amaanulla Khan the King of Afghanistan.
Pages 131-136
16. Comments of the Press on the Steadfastness Displayed by
Hadhrat Moulvi Neymatulla the Martyr. Pages 136-137
17. Hadhrat Moulvi Abdul Haleem and Hadhrat Qari Noor
Ali the fourth and the fifth who acheiveh martyrdom in
Afghanistan. Pages 138-144
18. Belief of the Jamaat Ahmadiyya concerning 'Jehad'
Pages 145-156
19. From "The Absolute Amir" by F. R. Martin
Pages 157-159
20. The Martyrdom of Hadhrat N eymatulla mentioned in
English Newspapers. Page 160
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Foreword
Mr. Bashir Ahmad Khan Rafiq deserve our sincere thanks for
presenting in a book-form on account of the lives and
achievements of four most distinguished Ahmadis from
Mghanistan who made the supreme sacrifice of laying down
their lives for the sake of Allah. Their martyrdom is a lasting
monumant in the struggle for truth and righteousness. The
nobility of their character and the steadfastness demonstrated by
these martyrs is an inspiring example of the spiritual and moral
revolution generated by the Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam.
The auther of " The Afghan Martyrs" is a senior member of
Ahmadiyya Jamaat who has devoted his life to the servi~e of
Islam. After a long and successful tenure at the Ahmadiyya
headquarters in Rabwah, he distinguished himself as Imam of
the London Mosque in the sixties and seventies. He has the
ability to express his views and ideas simply and effectively. He
has regularly written articles for English and Urdu journals and
published a number of books including "Truth about
Ahmadiyyaf' which is an essential reading for understanding the
attitude of Ahmadiyya Jamaat towards important issues raised by
its critics.
Brief accounts of lives and achievemants of Hadhrat Sahibzada
Abdul Latif and Hadhrat Mulla Neymatulla have been available
but little is known about Hadhrat Moulvi Abdul Haleem and
Hadhrat Qari Noor Ali. By compiling authentic information
about them, Mr. Bashir Ahmad Khan Rafiq has satisfied a long
standing need. This account assumes relevance and poignancy in
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view of the tempestuous history of Afghanistan since the
martyrdom of Hadhrat Sahibzada Abdul Latif in 1903 and the
political storms which continued to rage in that country.
I hope this book will be read by all those who value freedom to
profess and practice one's faith. May Allah bless and reward the
author for his noble effort. Amen.
London, Aftab Ahmad Khan
23 May, 1995. National Amir,
Ahmadiyya Muslim Association,
United Kingdom.
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