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the Reformer of this century suffered the same fate as had been suffered by many of his predecessors. 17. THE ANTI MUJADDID LOBBY. The rejection of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad as the Reformer of the 14th century Hijra stems from varying and contradictory views prevalent within the Muslim society. One school of thought, the supporters of the Constitution of Pakistan deny the feasibility of any divinely appointed reformer after the absolute and unqualified finality of the. Prophethood of Muhammed, peace be upon him. "18. The anti Reformer lobby, which incidentally appears to have changed its beliefs and attitudes since the Constitutional Amendment of the. Constitution of Pakistan, believe that: 'after the advent of Islam, religion having been perfected and completed, thereafter only scholars of Islam are required to save the edifice of Islam from decay and defend it against any onslaught which might be directed against it by its enemies and innovators. 19. However, if this opinion is assumed to be correct, then one finds the sponsors of this view guilty of double standards since they not only accept as genuine Hazrat Imam Jalalud Din Suyuti's claim as the Reformer of the 9th century Hijra but also acknowledge the validity of the list of former. Reformers compiled by the revered Imam. 20 They also believe that the title of Mujaddid was rightly conferred upon another saint of the Ummah,. Hazrat Imam Sheikh Alf Thani. '21. This duplicity of standard by the supporters of the Constitution of. Pakistan begs some very pertinent questions. If on the basis of the 17. Shadid, D. M: Chosen Saints of God and the Bigoted Mullas 18. Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan: Clause 3. Article 260. Constitutional. Amendment (Second Amendment) Act 1974 19. Hasan, S: The Truth About Ahmadiyyat: pg 2 20. Ibid: pg 1 108 21. lbid: pg 2