# Ahmadiyya

> Islamic revival movement originating in the Indian subcontinent

**Wikidata**: [Q171764](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q171764)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahmadiyya)  
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## Summary

Ahmadiyya is an Islamic revival movement founded in 1889 in Qadian, British India, by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad [1]. It originated as an organization aimed at defending and propagating Islam through peaceful means, emphasizing spiritual and moral reformation [1]. The movement emerged in response to religious and social challenges faced by Muslims during the late 19th century [1].Ahmadiyya claims to represent the revival of Islam in its original form, with Mirza Ghulam Ahmad declaring himself the Promised Messiah and Mahdi [1]. The organization is structured around a caliphate, with its leader, the Khalifatul Masih, serving as the spiritual successor to Ahmad [1]. It operates globally, with its headquarters relocating to London, United Kingdom, in 1984 [1].The movement is known for its missionary activities, establishing branches in over 200 countries and translating the Quran into numerous languages [1]. Ahmadiyya emphasizes the separation of mosque and state, advocating for religious freedom and interfaith dialogue [1]. Its followers, known as Ahmadis, adhere to the Five Pillars of Islam and the Six Articles of Faith while promoting nonviolence and humanitarian efforts [1].


## References

1. [Source](http://alislam.org/introduction/index.html)
2. Integrated Authority File
3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
4. BBC Things
5. Quora
6. National Library of Israel
7. HMML Authority File