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vi ? of Islam. Indeed, it is almost impossible to find any sect of Islam that has not been branded as ‘ k a firs ’ [disbelievers] by the so-called ‘ulema’ of some other sect. The publication of our response, as outlined in this book, demands attention in light of these recent events. In April 2016, copies of an English translation of Ludhianavi’s very same booklet entitled Qadianis: Difference with Other Non-Muslims were found along with other hate literature in a mosque in London. The BBC and other news outlets reported it widely, which now has many asking, both within and without the Muslim community, whether or not Ahmadis are indeed true Muslims. We pray this book helps clarify this issue, and sheds light on the dangerous practice of takf i r (labelling Muslims as disbelievers). Thanks are due to all those who have contributed towards the English translation of this book. The translation was completed under the supervision of Additional Wak a lat-e-Ta s n i f by Dr. Tahir Ijaz, assisted by Chaudhry Nuruddin Ahmad and Sadaf Ijaz. We are grateful for the valuable assistance provided by Munawar Ahmed Saeed, Abdul-Wahab Mirza, Syed Sajid Ahmad, Abdul-Quddus Arif, Ayyaz Mahmood Khan, Naser-ud-Din Shams, Naveed Ahmed Malik, and others. May Allah the Almighty reward them all. Munir-ud-Din Shams Additional Wak i lut-Ta s n i f London, June 2016