 - 1. Ahmadi is a term that primarily refers to the followers of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, an Islamic movement founded in the late 19th century by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad in British India. Ahmad claimed to be the Promised Messiah and Mahdi, a reformer intended to revive the true teachings of Islam and unite its followers under the umbrella of a peaceful and progressive interpretation of the faith. Ahmadi Muslims emphasize the importance of love, peace, and tolerance, actively promoting interfaith dialogue and humanitarian efforts across the globe. The community faced significant challenges, including persecution and discrimination in various countries, particularly in Pakistan, where Ahmadis are officially deemed non-Muslims under the law. Despite these challenges, Ahmadis remain steadfast in their beliefs, promoting a message of understanding and compassion, advocating for human rights, and engaging in social service initiatives, thereby contributing positively to society while continuing to uphold their religious identity.
Who is the founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community?
A) Allama Iqbal
B) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
C) Mirza Ghulam Ahmad
D) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
- 2. What year was the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community established?
A) 1900
B) 1857
C) 1924
D) 1889
- 3. What is the primary scripture of Ahmadi Muslims?
A) The Quran
B) The Bible
C) The Gita
D) The Torah
- 4. What is the term for Ahmadi Muslims' belief in the second coming of Jesus?
A) Messianic prophecy
B) Ali's return
C) Christian resurrection
D) Ahmadi belief in Jesus
- 5. Ahmadi Muslims are often persecuted in which country?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) Turkey
C) Pakistan
D) Egypt
- 6. What is the name of the current Caliph of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community as of 2023?
A) Mirza Masroor Ahmad
B) Zafarullah Khan
C) Hakeem Noor-ud-Din
D) Mirza Mahmood Ahmad
- 7. Ahmadis believe that God communicates with humans through whom?
A) Prophets
B) Angels only
C) Sacred texts alone
D) The deceased
- 8. What is the name of the annual convention held by the Ahmadiyya Community?
A) Jalsa Salana
B) Hajj
C) Eid al-Fitr
D) Ghadir Khumm
- 9. The Ahmadiyya Community believes in the concept of Khilafat. What does Khilafat mean?
A) Leadership through monarchy
B) Caliphate
C) A democratic state
D) Religious dictatorship
- 10. Ahmadi Muslims primarily follow which type of religious law?
A) Islamic law (Sharia)
B) Roman law
C) Canon law
D) Hindu law
- 11. How do Ahmadis approach non-violence?
A) They ignore conflict.
B) They advocate for peaceful coexistence.
C) They promote division.
D) They support violence.
- 12. What is the significance of the annual convention known as Jalsa Salana?
A) It promotes sectarian division.
B) It fosters community and global unity.
C) It is a fund-raising event.
D) It is a political rally.
- 13. What is the purpose of the Ahmadiyya community?
A) To promote peace and understanding.
B) To establish a new religion.
C) To promote conflict.
D) To convert all Muslims.
- 14. Which city is considered the birthplace of the founder of the Ahmadiyya Community?
A) Lahore
B) Qadian
C) Karachi
D) Delhi
- 15. How do Ahmadis largely contribute to society?
A) Through humanitarian aid and education.
B) Through conflict and violence.
C) Through radicalization.
D) Through economic isolation.
- 16. What title is given to the leader of the Ahmadiyya community?
A) Khalifa
B) Mufti
C) Imam
D) Mawlana
- 17. What is the name of the Ahmadiyya women’s organization?
A) Women’s Muslim Association
B) Lajna Imaillah
C) Muslim Women’s League
D) Sisterhood of Islam
- 18. What is a fundamental Ahmadiyya principle regarding God?
A) God is one and unique.
B) God is a tribal deity.
C) There are multiple gods.
D) God's nature is unknowable.
- 19. What is another name for Ahmadis derived from Muhammad's alternative name?
A) Ahmadiyya
B) Islamia
C) Masihania
D) Muhammadiya
- 20. How many countries and territories had the Ahmadiyya community spread to by 2017?
A) 150
B) 210
C) 230
D) 180
- 21. What is the name of the movement formed by some early Ahmadis who dissented over Ghulam Ahmad's prophetic status?
A) Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement
B) Qadiani Movement
C) Masihania Movement
D) Islamia Movement
- 22. On what date did Mirza Ghulam Ahmad announce the name Aḥmadīyah for his movement?
A) 1 January 1899
B) 30 June 1889
C) 15 August 1905
D) 4 November 1900
- 23. What name did Mirza Ghulam Ahmad use to refer to the Ahmadiyya movement in his announcement?
A) Muslims of the Aḥmadīyah Section
B) Muhammad's Followers
C) Ahmadi Muslims
D) Muslims of the Muhammadan School
- 24. What does the name Muḥammad mean according to Mirza Ghulam Ahmad?
A) "The most praised"
B) "One who leads"
C) "The chosen one"
D) "The messenger"
- 25. According to Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, which name was destined to be the chief characteristic of Islam's progress in later times?
A) Muḥammad
B) Ibrahim
C) Aḥmad
D) Isa
- 26. What suffix is used to form the term 'Aḥmadīyah'?
A) -īya(t)
B) -ism
C) -ology
D) -ness
- 27. In which year did organised Ahmadiyya missionary activities start overseas?
A) 1905
B) 1920
C) 1899
D) 1913
- 28. Where was the first organized Ahmadiyya mission in the UK established?
A) Putney, London
B) Manchester, England
C) Birmingham, England
D) Oxford, England
- 29. Until when was the Ahmadiyya community influential in African-American Islam?
A) 1980s
B) Mid-1950s
C) Late 1970s
D) Early 1960s
- 30. Which continent is noted for having a large Ahmadiyya Muslim Community presence?
A) Asia
B) North America
C) Africa
D) Europe
- 31. Who was elected as the first successor and Caliph of the Ahmadiyya Community after Mirza Ghulam Ahmad's death?
A) Mirza Basheer-ud-Din Mahmood Ahmad
B) Maulana Muhammad Ali
C) Hakeem Noor-ud-Din
D) Khwaja Kamal-ud-Din
- 32. How long did Hakeem Noor-ud-Din's Caliphate last?
A) Almost 52 years
B) Six years (1908–1914)
C) Twenty years
D) Ten years
- 33. What major financial initiative was set up during Hakeem Noor-ud-Din's Caliphate?
A) An official treasury
B) A community bank
C) A savings club
D) A charity fund
- 34. What was the duration of Mirza Basheer-ud-Din Mahmood Ahmad's Caliphate?
A) Ten years
B) Almost 52 years (1914–1965)
C) Six years
D) Twenty years
- 35. How many countries had Ahmadiyya missions established by the end of Mahmood Ahmad's Caliphate?
A) 10 countries
B) 100 countries
C) 46 countries
D) 20 countries
- 36. What significant scheme was established by Mirza Nasir Ahmad following a tour of West Africa?
A) Nusrat Jehan Scheme
B) Humanity First
C) Waqfe Nau Scheme
D) Fazl-e-Umar Foundation
- 37. Which mosque did Mirza Tahir Ahmad establish as the new headquarters in London?
A) Al-Azhar Mosque
B) Masjid al-Haram
C) Fazl Mosque
D) Blue Mosque
- 38. Which fund was established by Mirza Tahir Ahmad for the victims of persecution?
A) Maryum Shaadi Fund
B) Syedna Bilal Fund
C) Humanity First
D) Waqfe Nau Fund
- 39. What is the direction of prayer for Ahmadis during Salah?
A) Kaaba
B) Mecca
C) Jerusalem
D) Makkah
- 40. Which Islamic tradition do Ahmadis align with regarding the acceptance of the four Rightly Guided caliphs?
A) Shi'a
B) Ibadi
C) Sufi
D) Sunni
- 41. What is the term used for strict adherence to a particular school of thought in Islamic jurisprudence?
A) Hadith
B) Fiqh
C) Taqlid
D) Sunnah
- 42. Which methodology do Ahmadis usually base their rulings on when the Quran and sunnah lack clear elaboration?
A) Maliki
B) Hanafi
C) Hanbali
D) Shafi'i
- 43. Which article in Islam concerns Ahmadi Muslims with the belief in all divine scriptures?
A) The second article
B) The third article
C) None of the articles
D) The first article
- 44. Which of the following is not considered a divine scripture by Ahmadi Muslims?
A) The Gospel
B) The Bible
C) The Quran
D) The Torah
- 45. Which of these is not recognized by Ahmadi Muslims as a divine scripture?
A) Bhagavad Gita
B) Torah
C) Gospel
D) Quran
- 46. Which of the following figures is NOT regarded as a prophet by Ahmadi Muslims?
A) Buddha
B) Zoroaster
C) Confucius
D) Krishna
- 47. Which pillar requires a pilgrimage to Mecca?
A) Shahadah
B) Zakah
C) Salat
D) Hajj
- 48. Which prophet is considered to have brought a new law according to Ahmadiyya belief?
A) Adam
B) Muhammad
C) Buddha
D) Krishna
- 49. What percentage of the world's Muslim population do Ahmadis represent?
A) Around 0.6-1.3%.
B) Less than 0.1%.
C) Exactly 5%.
D) More than 10%.
- 50. Who presides over the Majlis-ash-Shura at the international level?
A) The Amir of the Community
B) The second caliph
C) The caliph
D) The members of the council
- 51. Who founded Rabwah, Pakistan?
A) Mirza Ghulam Ahmad
B) The fifth caliph
C) The second caliph
D) Amir of the Community
- 52. How many mosques has the Community built under the council for 'The New Scheme'?
A) Over 500
B) Over 15,000
C) Over 30
D) Over 70
- 53. Into how many languages has the Quran been translated by the Community?
A) Over 15,000
B) Over 500
C) Over 70
D) Over 30
- 54. In what year was Jāmi’ah al-Ahmadīyya founded?
A) 1899
B) 1923
C) 1915
D) 1906
- 55. What was the original name of the institution that became part of Jāmi’ah al-Ahmadīyya?
A) Aligarh Muslim University
B) Madrassa Talim ul Islam
C) Darul Uloom Deoband
D) Jamia Millia Islamia
- 56. What is the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community's main centre for Islamic learning?
A) Jamia Nizamia
B) Jāmi’ah al-Ahmadīyya
C) Al-Azhar University
D) Quaid-e-Azam University
- 57. What is the title often given to missionaries of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community?
A) Rabbi or Cantor
B) Murrabi, Imam, or Mawlana
C) Pandit or Guru
D) Sheikh or Sayyid
- 58. Who directs the National Amila or the National Executive Body in each National Community?
A) The secretary for finance
B) The national president, called Amīr
C) The local community president
D) The general secretary
- 59. In what year did the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation officially declare that Ahmadiyya was not linked to Islam?
A) 1889
B) 1947
C) 2000
D) 1973
- 60. What term is often used pejoratively to refer to Ahmadis in Pakistan?
A) Qādiānī
B) Ahmadiyya
C) Mirza
D) Muslim
- 61. What is the term used for the national president in the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community?
A) President
B) General Secretary
C) Caliph
D) Amīr
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