Pathway to Paradise — Page 20
PATHWAY TO P ARADISE 20 important distinction between Ahmadis and other Muslims is Ahmadi’s acceptance of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (peace be on him) as the Promised Messiah, and his Divine mission to revive faith in Allah, the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) and t he Holy Qur’an. Ahmadi Muslims have the same kind of enthusiasm for Islam as the early followers of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him). They are devoted to the service of Islam and the spread of its teachings throughout the world. Ahmadis believe th at the Promised Messiah’s mission was also to cleanse Islam of the errors and superstitious customs that had crept in over fourteen centuries, and they practice Islam the way it was practiced at the time of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him). There are three areas where the beliefs of Ahmadi Muslims differ from that of other Sunni Muslims. These are: 1. The Interpretation of the Finality of Hazrat Muhammad’s Prophethood In the Holy Qur’an (see 33:41), Allah bestowed the title “Khatam - al - Nabiyyin”(the Seal of Prophets) on the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him). Non - Ahmadi Muslims interpret the verse to mean that there can be no prophet of any kind after Hazrat Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be on him), that the door of revelation has closed forever and that Allah will never speak directly to His servants again. Ahmadi Muslims, on the other hand believe that Allah reveals Himself and speaks to His created beings and will