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Foreword The two books H ikāyāt-e-Shīrīń (Pleasant Stories) and Wāqi‘āt- e-Shīrīń (Pleasant Anecdotes) were compiled by Mirza Khalil Ahmad Qamar from the auspicious verbal narratives of Hadrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian (peace be upon him), the founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, which he pre- sented in his blessed meetings and gatherings from time to time. The goal of the series of stories given in this book is for the youth to develop a love and appreciation for the faith inspiring events related to revered personalities mentioned in these books. It is also hoped that the examples of righteousness found in these pages inspire the reader to cultivate a personal relationship with the Almighty Allah. These books were originally published in Urdu which have been combined under the title of. We are grateful to Dr Mahmud Ahmad Nagi and Dr Wajeeh Bajwa of USA for preparing the English translation which was reviewed by Qamar Ahmad Zafar and Syed Sajid Ahmad. Final review and