Revival of Religion — Page 3
RE VIVAL OF RELIGION 3 diametrically opposed views. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community regards the prophecy of the advent of Christ as a figure of speech. It believes that the prophecies regarding the Imam Mahdi are also allegorical. We believe that the truly glorious import of these prophecies cannot be unders tood if they are taken at their face value. In complete contrast to this, the other sects of Islam insist on a literal fulfillment of these prophecies. This is the fundamental difference that distinguishes - and sets apart - the Ahmadiyya Community from other sects.