Did Hazrat Musleh Maud RA desire to attend obscene gatherings?

Introduction

Anti-Ahmadis lie and mistranslate a passage of Hazrat Musleh Maud (RA), Mirza Basheerudin Mahmud Ahmad. They allege that he wanted to attend an Opera to look at naked women. Those who claim this, only expose the vulgarity of their minds. The phrase that Musleh Maud RA stated is:

جہان یوروپین سوسائٹی عریانی سے نظر آئے

“On the way back, when we arrived at France, I asked Chaudhary Zafarullah Khan sahib to take me where the European society can be seen unconcealed.”

[Khutbat-e-Mahmood, 17 January 1934]

They claim that by this, Khaliufatul Masih II wanted to see naked women when there is no mention of such a thing in the source provided. They can only mistranslate the passage and claim it is saying “…show me a place where I can see European society ‘naked’” but it would not make sense grammatically. It is absurd!

1) Context of the Khutba (Sermon)

For the context of the non-Urdu speakers, we have translated the whole passage of the Khutba and added summary regarding what the Khutba was about.

Hazrat Musleh Maud RA is answering the question that some people pose i.e. if all religions and societies are very similar then what is the need to declare one superior over the other? He shows that despite apparent similarities, the differences in each culture and religion are polar extremes. He further clarifies that his intention for visiting such gatherings was to understand the state of affairs in European society, specifically that of the upper class. It was to show that even the so-called “most civilized” of societies has no comparison to an Islamic community.

[Translated by ChatGPT]

“If it is observed, there is no difference in Islamic teachings and those of other religions. Therefore, those who have not considered the details and their significance assert that all religions are the same and there is no difference among them. They see that all have given the command of remembering God, obedience, goodness, and piety. All have instructed prayers, fasting, pilgrimage, and almsgiving. So why ask one to be followed and not the other, call someone a liar and someone truthful, declare someone imperfect and someone perfect? Although everyone has imparted the same general teachings, there is a difference in the details, just as there is in the earth and the heavens.“

[Khutbat-e-Mahmood, 17 January 1934]

Musleh Maud RA further states the reason why Chaudhry Zafarullah Khan RA took him to the Opera.

“Chaudhry Sahib stated: ‘This is a place [of gathering] of the upper class society where, by looking, you can estimate how these people are.'”

[Khutbat-e-Mahmood, 17 January 1934]

Moreover, regarding his motives for traveling to Europe, he states:

“…for the purpose of personally assessing the religious situation in Europe, so that I can correctly evaluate it and help create a permanent scheme for the propagation of Islam in those countries.”

[Tareekh Ahmadiyyat page 9]

It is very clear that it was, in no way, for personal entertainment nor was it his desire to be entertained by such vulgarity. Simply put the purpose was to learn about the culture of different countries so that he can create specific tabligh missions in those countries.

2) Did Musleh Maud RA see Naked Women?

Once we expose the lies of Anti-Ahmadis, they take a step back and make another allegation. They claim that even if Khalifatul Masih II did not intend to see naked women, he did see them at the end of the day. This is yet another lie.

Musleh Maud RA states: “Since my vision is weak, I cannot see distant things well. When I looked, it seemed that there were hundreds of women sitting. I asked Chaudhary Sahib if they are naked? He replied that they are not.”

[Khutba-e-Mahmood 17 January 1934]

In the next sentence, Musleh Maud RA also describes the attire that he refers to as ‘naked’.

“In the same way, the evening dresses of those people are gowns. It is called a garment, but from it, every part of the body is seen [as if it’s] completely naked.”

It also shows that he went to the Opera to observe the attendees. There is no mention of any music, stage show or performers.

3) Prophecy of Muhammad (SAW) fulfilled

Zafarullah Khan RA explained that although they are dressed, they appear to be naked. This is in line with the prophecy of the Holy Prophet ﷺ:

صِنْفَانِ مِنْ أَهْلِ النَّارِ لَمْ أَرَهُمَا قَوْمٌ مَعَهُمْ سِيَاطٌ كَأَذْنَابِ الْبَقَرِ يَضْرِبُونَ بِهَا النَّاسَ وَنِسَاءٌ كَاسِيَاتٌ عَارِيَاتٌ مُمِيلاَتٌ مَائِلاَتٌ رُءُوسُهُنَّ كَأَسْنِمَةِ الْبُخْتِ الْمَائِلَةِ لاَ يَدْخُلْنَ الْجَنَّةَ وَلاَ يَجِدْنَ رِيحَهَا وَإِنَّ رِيحَهَا لَيُوجَدُ مِنْ مَسِيرَةِ كَذَا وَكَذَا ‏”

Two are the types of the denizens of Hell whom I did not see: people having flogs like the tails of the ox with them and they would be beating people, and the women who would be dressed but appear to be naked, who would be inclined (to evil) and make their husbands incline towards it. Their heads would be like the humps of the bukht camel inclined to one side. They will not enter Paradise and they would not smell its odour whereas its odour would be smelt from such and such distance.

[Sahih Muslim 2128]

4) Musleh Maud RA views on the Cinema

There are multiple fatawa of Musleh Maud RA where he expresses his displeasure about going to the cinema and singing. This also shows that his visit to the Opera wasn’t for entertainment purposes.

[Translated by ChatGPT]

The cinema’s purpose is having such a destructive impact on the morals of the nation that I believe even if there were no opposition from my side, every child and sincere believer would still avoid its influence. Some Ahmadis ask if there is anything objectionable in English films, and they request permission to watch them, although there is no English film that does not involve music, and playing music is strictly prohibited in Islam. This is evident from the following verse of the Holy Quran, which states that a person cannot become a true servant of Allah until they separate themselves from gatherings where music is played.

[Tafsir Kabir, Volume Six – Surah Al-Furqan – Pages 586, 587]

[Translated by Chat GPT]

Cinema business: Running a cinema is not inherently a bad thing. If it shows educational and factual films, then it is a useful entity. However, engaging in the profession of showcasing cinemas becomes highly undesirable and reprehensible when it involves the exhibition of morally corrupt films.

[Al-Fazl, August 6, 1963, Page 3]

[Translated by ChatGPT]

The Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “The person who claims that I have given permission to watch historical pictures is a liar. I have never said such a thing, nor is it mentioned in this letter. The wording is ambiguous. The permission I have given is to watch educational or scientific pictures produced by pure scientific institutions. For example, maps of jungles, rivers, or factories, or images of war that are informative and appropriate for children are permitted because they constitute knowledge.”

[Al-Fazl, April 25, 1943, Volume 31, Number 98, Page 2]

5) Character of Zafrullah Khan RA

The testimony of Dr. Javed Iqbal exonerates Zafarullah Khan RA from the vulgar allegation that he would take Musleh Maud RA to an indecent gathering.

Son of Allama Iqbal, Dr Javed Iqbal writes:

“Every evening, one had to attend some diplomatic party or dinner and spend a good time because this life was also a kind of luxurious life. After work, ambassadors and other dignitaries would get busy with drinking and revelry. Sir Zafarullah Khan was the only person who did not appear in such gatherings, but instead used the UN’s meditation room for his worship. Perhaps no one else used this worship room except him.”

[Apna Gareeban Chaak, pg. 105]

6) Perfect Islamic Jama’at

Under the Ahmadiyya Khilafat, Qadian was known for its exemplary Islamic society.

Allama Iqbal stated:

“In Punjab, the pure example of Islam has appeared in the shape of this Jama’at whose name is Qadiani sect.”

[Millt-e-Baiza Par Ek Imrani Nazar Page 18]

Conclusion

Anti-Ahmadis are not just liars but also have a hard time reading basic sentences. They are trying to attack the character of Khalifatul Masih II when even his enemies testified to the exemplary Islamic society that he created in Qadian.