Genealogy — Essence of Islam Vol. 4

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In this discourse from Essence of Islam (Volume 4), Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (AS), the Promised Messiah and Mahdi, expounds upon Genealogy, presenting profound spiritual insights and scriptural verities.

Book Series: Essence of Islam (Volume 4)
Author: Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian (AS)
Section: Part 2: Family and Personal Background
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FAMILY AND PERSONAL BACKGROUND My genealogy runs as follows: My name is Ghulam Ahmad, son of Mirza Ghulam Murtada Sahib, son of Mirza ‘Ata Muhammad Sahib, son of Mirza Gul Muhammad Sahib, son of Mirza Faid Muhammad Sahib, son of Mirza Muhammad Qa’im Sahib, son of Mirza Muhammad Aslam Sahib, son of Mirza Muhammad Dilawar Sahib, son of Mirza Alah-Din Sahib, son of Mirza Ja‘far Beg Sahib, son of Mirza Muhammad Beg Sahib, son of Mirza ‘Abdul Baqi Sahib, son of Mirza Muhammad Sultan Sahib, son of Mirza Hadi Beg Sahib, who is our common ancestor.
[Kitab-ul-Bariyyah, Ruhani Khaza’in, vol. 13, p. 172, sub-footnote]
[Essence of Islam, Vol. 4, p. 1]

Family History1 My family history is as follows: My name is Ghulam Ahmad and my father’s name was Ghulam Murtada and my grandfather’s name was ‘Ata Muhammad and my great grandfather’s name was Gul Muham- 1 The remaining part of the chapter is a continuous narration; headings have been added by the Publisher. [Publisher]
[Essence of Islam, Vol. 4]
[Essence of Islam, Vol. 4, p. 1]

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