Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Qadiani, the founder of the Ahmadiyya movement, made numerous claims throughout his life that often directly contradicted his previous statements. These contradictions expose his deception and the inconsistency of his self-proclaimed divine revelations. Below are twelve of his most glaring contradictions, along with references from his own writings.
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Claim About Being a Reformer (Mujaddid) vs. Later Claim of Prophethood
Initial Claim: Mirza Qadiani first stated that he was merely a Mujaddid (reformer) and not a prophet.
“I am not a prophet; rather, I am a reformer.” (Hamamatul Bushra, Page 79)
Contradictory Claim: Later, he declared himself a prophet.
“God has told me that I am a prophet and messenger.” (Tajalliyat-e-Ilahiya, Page 25)
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Claim That No Prophet Can Come After Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) vs. His Own Prophethood
Initial Claim: He accepted the finality of Prophethood.
“The door to prophethood is permanently closed. No new prophet can come.” (Izala Auham, Page 533)
Contradictory Claim: Later, he claimed to be a prophet himself.
“I am a Prophet and Messenger.” (Haqiqat-ul-Wahi, Page 28)
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Claim of Receiving No New Revelation vs. Claiming Divine Revelations
Initial Claim: He initially denied receiving any new revelations.
“I do not receive any new Shariah or law-bearing revelations.” (Aina-e-Kamalat-e-Islam, Page 383)
Contradictory Claim: Later, he claimed his revelations were on par with Quranic revelations.
“My revelations are like the verses of the Quran.” (Haqiqat-ul-Wahi, Page 91)
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Claim of Not Being Jesus (Messiah) vs. Later Claim of Being Jesus
Initial Claim: He denied being Jesus.
“I am not Jesus, nor do I have any connection with him.” (Izala Auham, Page 586)
Contradictory Claim: Later, he declared himself the second coming of Jesus.
“I am the Promised Messiah, the second coming of Jesus Christ.” (Tazkira, Page 300)
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Claim of Not Being the Mahdi vs. Later Claim of Being the Mahdi
Initial Claim: He initially rejected the idea of being the Mahdi.
“I am not the Mahdi who is awaited by the Muslims.” (Izala Auham, Page 200)
Contradictory Claim: Later, he claimed to be the Mahdi.
“I am the Mahdi sent by Allah for the guidance of mankind.” (Haqiqat-ul-Wahi, Page 112)
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Claim That Jihad Is Obligatory vs. Claim That Jihad Is Forbidden
Initial Claim: He supported the obligation of Jihad.
“Jihad is a fundamental duty of Muslims.” (Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya, Page 45)
Contradictory Claim: Later, he declared Jihad forbidden.
“Jihad is no longer necessary in this era.” (Tadhkirah, Page 505)
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Prophecy That His Opponents Would Be Destroyed vs. Opponents Living Longer
Initial Claim: He claimed his opponents would be divinely destroyed.
“All my opponents will perish within my lifetime.” (Haqiqat-ul-Wahi, Page 200)
Contradictory Reality: Many of his opponents outlived him, including Abdullah Atham.
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Claim That His Marriage to Muhammadi Begum Was Inevitable vs. It Never Happened
Initial Claim: He prophesied that Muhammadi Begum would become his wife.
“God has decreed that Muhammadi Begum will be my wife.” (Tazkira, Page 177)
Contradictory Reality: She never married him and remained with her actual husband.
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Claim of Receiving Arabic Mastery from God vs. His Poor Arabic
Initial Claim: He boasted of divine knowledge of Arabic.
“No one can match my Arabic as it is divinely inspired.” (Noor-ul-Haq, Page 55)
Contradictory Reality: His Arabic books contain numerous grammatical errors.
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Claim That His Writings Were Free From Mistakes vs. Later Corrections
Initial Claim: He claimed his books had no errors.
“My writings are flawless because they are divinely guided.” (Haqiqat-ul-Wahi, Page 150)
Contradictory Reality: His later editions contained multiple corrections, proving errors.
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Claim of Being Blessed With Perfect Health vs. Suffering from Severe Illnesses
Initial Claim: He claimed divine protection from diseases.
“God has promised me excellent health.” (Tadhkirah, Page 320)
Contradictory Reality: He suffered from diabetes, dysentery, and paralysis before dying prematurely at 68.
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Claim That He Would Live for 80 Years vs. Dying at 68
Initial Claim: He claimed divine assurance of long life.
“I will live for at least 80 years, as per divine revelation.” (Al-Bushra, Page 23)
Contradictory Reality: He died at the age of 68, proving his claim false.
Conclusion
These twelve contradictions, found within Mirza Qadiani’s own books, reveal the inconsistency and fabrication behind his self-proclaimed revelations. No true prophet of God would make such contradictory claims over his lifetime. His shifting positions on fundamental matters—ranging from prophethood to jihad, divine revelations to health—clearly expose him as a false claimant.
