The Outset of Dissension in Islam — Page 1
1 بِسْم ِ اللّٰه ِ الرَّحْمٰن ِ الرَّحِیْم ِ. 2 نَحْمَدُہ وَنُصَلِّی ْ عَلی ٰ رَسُوْلِه ِ الْکَرِیْم ِ. A lecture delivered by Hadrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih II ra , Head of the Worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Jam a ‘ at (1914-1965), delivered on 26 th February 1919 in a gathering at the ‘Martin Historical Society, Islamiyyah College, Lahore’, Pakistan NECESSITY OF BEING FAMILIAR WITH ISLAMIC HISTORY A short while ago I received the news, with great pleasure, that a society has been established in the Lahore Islamiyyah College in which those who are acquainted with historical facts will present their research. I was overjoyed by this, as familiarization with history acts as a great stimulant in the progress of nations. A nation that is unacquainted with its historical accounts can never advance towards progress. Knowledge of the circumstances of one’s forefathers guides a person to many higher objectives. Thus, when I came to know of the establishment of this society, I was pleased by the thought that lectures on Islamic history would be delivered alongside other lectures on various historical topics. These lectures would 1. In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful [Publishers] 2. We praise Allah and invoke blessings upon his Noble Messenger [Publishers]