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THE PROMISED MESSIAH AND MAHDI. Promised Messiah and called him a 'Kafir'. His reply was, "I do not designate anyone who believes in Kalimah as a Kafir, unless by rejecting me and calling me a Kafir, he himself becomes a Kafir". He never took the lead to call anyone Kafir. . As regards these fatwas are concerned, one must remember that there are fatwas of Kufr (disbelief) against most sects, given by its opponents. If due to these fatwas, one is to be labelled nonMuslim, most Muslims will not escape this label. It is a point to ponder. . As regards the use of expression Zurrayatul Baghaya about his opponents it is alleged that it means the progeny of prostitutes. It is apparent from his writings that he had meant 'the progeny of the wicked' and not the progeny of prostitutes. . OBJECTION NO. 9:. The founder of the Ahmadiyya Movement was disrespectful towards Hadhrat Isa (Jesus) and has reviled him in his writings. . ANSWER: islam. The Promised Messiah was not disrespectful towards Jesus. . He believed him to be a true prophet of God. He only criticized Jesus as he is presented in the Gospels as a retaliation of Christian criticism of the Holy Prophet. Views of Founder of the Ahmadiyya Movement regarding Jesus will be apparent from following quotations of his. He has repeatedly used expressions of honor, love and affection for. Jesus. 1) "I call Allah, the Glorious, to witness that in the revelation vouchsafed to me He has clearly informed me that Hadhrat Masih, peace be on him, was without a doubt, a human being, like other human beings; that he was a true Prophet of God and was His. Messenger and His Elect. " (Hujjatul Islam, p. 9) 2) "It is my belief that the Messiah was a true Prophet and. Messenger and was beloved of God but was not God. (Hujjatul Islam, p. 31) 3) "Hadhrat Isa, peace be on him, was, no doubt, a beloved. Prophet of God and possessed the highest qualities. He was virtuous 169