Reformer of the Fourteenth Century — Essence of Islam Vol. 4

14 Sep, 2026 Essence of Islam 0

Essence of Islam Book Cover by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (AS)

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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 Reformer of the Fourteenth Century, presenting profound spiritual insights and scriptural verities.

Book Series: Essence of Islam (Volume 4)
Author: Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian (AS)
Section: Part 3: Status of the Promised Messiah (as)
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ders through him until people understand that God exists. I announce openly that if a person, whether Asian or European, comes to stay in my company, he will soon discover the truth of my statements.
[Kitab-ul-Bariyyah, Ruhani Khaza’in, vol. 13, p.18]
[Essence of Islam, Vol. 4, p. 30]

When the thirteenth century drew to a close and the beginning of the fourteenth century approached, I was informed by God Almighty, through revelation that I am the Reformer of the fourteenth century. I received the revelation: That is, God has taught you the Qur’an and has expounded its true meanings to you so that you should warn these people—who through generations of neglect and not having been warned have fallen into error—of their evil end, so that the way of those offenders may be made manifest who do not desire to follow the right path after it has been openly declared. Tell them: I have been commissioned by God and am the foremost of believers.
[Kitab-ul-Bariyyah, Ruhani Khaza’in, vol. 13, pp. 201-202, footnote]
[Essence of Islam, Vol. 4, p. 30]

According to His unchanging law that whenever darkness prevails, God Almighty attends to the support of the Muslims and appoints some special Status of the Promised Messiahas servant of His, who is chosen for the purpose of the revival of Islam and for the good of the people, this humble one has been raised at the turn of the century having been awarded the title of Mujaddid [Reformer of the age] by God Almighty. I have been granted such knowledge and resources for stamping out the evils that were spreading in the world as cannot become available to anyone unless these are bestowed by the special favour of God.
[Karamat-us-Sadiqin, Ruhani Khaza’in vol. 7, p. 45]
[Essence of Islam, Vol. 4, p. 30]

When God Almighty, observing the condition of the world and finding the earth filled with every type of disobedience, sin and misguidance, appointed me for the propagation of the truth and the reform of people and the time was…..the end of the thirteenth and the beginning of the fourteenth century, then I—in obedience to this command—sent forth the call through written announcements and speeches, that I am that person, who was to come from God at the turn of the century for revival of the faith. The purpose was that I should re-establish the faith which had disappeared from the earth, and pull mankind towards reform and righteousness and truthfulness through the power and strength that God had bestowed upon me and through the magnetic power of His hand. I was also destined to correct their doctrinal errors and to reform their conduct.
[Essence of Islam, Vol. 4]
[Essence of Islam, Vol. 4, p. 31]

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