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Cover, Introduction and Table of Contents: [IE] [NS] [Download it! (Size: 139 KB)] Pages 1 to 100: [IE] [NS] [Download it! (Size: 740 KB)] Pages 101 to 200: [IE] [NS] [Download it! (Size: 1.22 MB)] Pages 201 to 300: [IE] [NS] [Download it! (Size: 1.21 MB)] Pages 301 to 400: [IE] [NS] [Download it! (Size: 807 KB)] Pages 401 to 500: [IE] [NS] [Download it! (Size: 650 KB)] Pages 501 to 604 and then 646 to end: [IE] [NS] [Download it! (Size: 994 KB)] Pages 489 to 604: [Also available in text form] Pages 605 to 645: [See in text form] Table of Contents: Foreword Inscription on the headstone of the grave Metaphorical and literal meaning Different terms - but with the same truth The meaning of Khatam an-Nabiyyin The question of belief (iman) or unbelief (kufr) Foreword to the First Urdu Edition I: An Important Note II. A Letter to the Qadian Section Introduction to the First Urdu Edition III. An Announcement IV. Introduction Partial prophethood is not perfect prophethood Question of abrogation in the writings of the Founder What is left of the blessings of prophethood? Muhaddath is a prophet in the metaphorical sense Door of Gabriel's descent with revelation is closed No change was made in the Founder's views in 1901 The Founder's earlier writings were never abrogated A Clarification Alleged mistake by the Founder about his prophethood The Founder never said he was a real prophet Notes and References (I to 56) Chapter - I The Real Object of Prophethood: Divine promise for the uplift of humanity All prophets brought guidance from God Moses and all the prophets were bearers of guidance The real object of prophethood is purification Purification means perfection The most perfect and the Last of all the guides Conception of guidance is wider than that of Shariah Prophethood is a gift and not an acquisition Acquisition of excellence by effort is not prophethood The Founder's belief on the issue The prophet's self-purification Prophets are impeccable (ma'sum) Knowledge of God is attained through prophets Nubuwwah of Israelite prophets Self-purification means man's perfection The views of Shah Wali Allah The views of Imam Ibn Hazm The views of Imam Fakhar ud-Din al-Razi The views of Al-Ghazzali Two conditions for prophethood Notes and References (63 to 78) Chapter - II Prophetic Revelation: Meaning of revelation Different kinds of revelation God speaks to man in many ways Quranic Revelation was by descent of Gabriel Gabriel brought revelation to all the prophets The Holy Prophet's revelation before his advent Revolution wrought by the prophetic revelation Gabriel brought revelation to all prophets Descent of Gabriel to prophets with revelation Revelation to Mary was not prophetic Descent of Gabriel without revelation Gabriel's company with the Holy Prophet before the Call Further clarification from Hadith Revelation of Moses result of Gabriel's descent Testimony of the Founder on the issue A prophet follows his own revelation The terms prophet (nabi) and follower (ummati) Prophetic revelation a verifier of previous revelations Possessor of prophetic revelation is a leader Aaron was also the possessor of command A prophet is a follower of revelation Duty of a prophet regarding communication of revelation Revelation of a prophet can alter the previous shariah Testimony of the Quran regarding alteration Revelation of a prophet completes guidance Prophetic revelation is recited in prayers It is essential to believe in prophetic revelation Every prophet brings a book Evidence of the Founder in this regard Prophets whose books are not known Israelite prophets who did not possess any book Prophetic revelation possesses excellences Notes and References (81 to 163) Chapter - III Finality of Prophethood: Significance of Finality of Prophethood The Holy Prophet Muhammad appeared for the world The Holy Prophet was appointed for the world No other prophet appeared for the world Faith in the previous scriptures First reason for Finality of Prophethood Second reason for Finality of Prophethood Prophethood was not further necessary Chain of prophethood has been cut off The significance of Khatam an-Nabiyyin Meaning of the expression Khatam an-Nabiyyin The Holy Prophet becamme Khatam an-Nabiyyin Finality of Prophethood according to Hadith Claimant to prophethood is a liar Corner-stone of the house of prophethood Saying of Aishah explained No other prophet in this ummah Other reports about Finality of Prophethood Another hadith explained: prophets are brothers Door of prophethood is closed A prophet is raised by God only No authority for new meaning of Khatam an-Nabiyyin Quranic verses analysed Quran the last of Books (Khatam al-Kutub) A prophecy is no proof Discussion in books by the Founder Appendix to Chapter III Notes and References (169 to 226) Chapter - IV Muhaddath and Mujaddid: Siddiq (truthful) and Shahid (faithful) Siddiq and Shahid is of the rank of muhaddath Distinction between prophet and reformer The term Muhaddath as explained in Hadith Other Imams about the office of muhaddath Explanation of the office of a muhaddath No contradiction regarding a muhaddath Literal meaning of muhaddath Ranks of muhaddath Is prophethood continued? Mujaddids -- Reformers Notes and References (235 to 268) Chapter - V Termination of Prophethood: Promise of Mubashshirat in the Quran Significance of Mubashshirat (good news) Ru'ya means revelation granted to saints One of the forty-sixth part of prophethood Literal meaning of the word nabi Use of the word nubuwwah in its literal sense Prophethood has ended but mubashshirat remains The Founder adhered to one principle only from the beginning to the end Prophethood attained through discipleship is muhaddathiyyah Meaning of being Sahib-i Khatam (Possessor of Seal) Meaning of zilli nubuwwah Ummati nabi (follower prophet) is a muhaddath Prophethood in the terminology of Islamic Shariah Abundance of communion and communication The kind of prophethood continued is muhaddathiyyah Good news is essence of prophethood? Mubashshirat is not real object of prophethood Mubashshirat are only helpers Mubashshirat remains after the cessation of prophethood Mubashshirat (good news) granted to the Founder Abundance of Divine communion and communication Difference as recognised by the Founder Proof from Haqiqat al-Wahy Abundance of communication Abundance of communication called prophethood in the sense of muhaddathiyyah Use of the word prophet in the sense of muhaddath No change in the claim Definition of prophethood by Mirza Mahmud Ahmad Manifestation of the Unseen The Founder chose the word nubuwwah (in the literal sense) Notes and References (273 to 367) Chapter - VI Prophethood and the Founder of the Ahmadiyya Movement: Founder did not claim to bring 'guidance' (hidayah) Gabriel did not bring revelation to the Founder Prophetic and non-prophetic revelations Notes and References (378 to 387) Chapter - VII The Term Prophethood in the Founder's Writings: Views of other Muslim sages Prophethood in its literal sense The Founder was no claimant to prophethood Prophet in the real and metaphorical sense Explanation of reality and metaphor by Mirza Mahmud Ahmad Perfect and partial prophet Prophethood by way of zill and baruz Notes and References (391 to 426) Chapter - VIII Characteristics of Promised Messiah: Mention of distinction about the Promised Messiah A solitary reference Prophethood described as metaphorical The Founder received the title 'prophet' Prophet here means muhaddath A prophecy in the Hadith Founder's work was same as that of other Mujaddids Thousands of auliya and 'a follower and a prophet' Notes and References (430 to 445) Chapter - IX Mirza Mahmud Ahmad's other Arguments about Prophethood: Prophets' definition of prophethood Terminology of Islam Arguments of Mirza Mahmud Ahmad briefly reviewed Mirza Mahmud Ahmad's views about the Founder Opponents' views were the same in 1891 Founder's reply applies to Mirza Mahmud Ahmad as well The Founder didn't change belief about prophethood First statement Second statement: change occurred in 1901 The Founder about abrogation Evidence of Mirza Mahmud Ahmad's followers Mirza Mahmud Ahmad's own earlier views Notes and References (447 to 483) The Supplement Appendix to the Supplement: Correction of an Error Index to The Supplement Top Books Section > Prophethood in Islam [English Rendering of: 'An-Nubuwwat fil-Islam'] by Maulana Muhammad Ali Sahib 'E-mail' this page to a friend! 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