Stories from Early Ahmadiyyat — Page v
Foreword Storytelling remains one of history’s most relished pas- times. It inspires its audience to imagine, aspire and dream. Over time, however, elements of exaggeration and fabrication creep in to create a more exhilarating episode, resulting in greater myth than matter of fact. Stories of early Ahmadiyyat share unique aspects of both. They are strictly based on facts, but their fascinat- ing outcomes, against all odds, dazzle the mind. The real- ity is that they prove the existence of the Unseen Lord and the support He provides to those who strive in His cause, irrespective of the opposition they face. Stories from Early Ahmadiyyat is a children’s book to remind our youth of the humble origins of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at at a time when they have grown accustomed to seeing its tremendous interna- tional progress and advancement. This success did not come without the sacrifices of humble men and women who trusted in their Lord and the Promised Messiah as whom He sent. Essentially, this book seeks to inspire our youth to adopt the path of righteousness regardless of the obsta- cles and temptations that lie in their way, in the hopes