Ahmadiyyat - The Renaissance of Islam — Page 275
THE RENAISSANCE OF ISLAM 275 the bulk of the Muslims to whom it lent its moral support. The Ahrar ranged themselves on the opposite side. Feelings rose high and the Ahrar became the subjects of opprobrium and execration on the part of the mass of the Muslims. They rapidly lost favour and were no longer trusted or respected. Their original leadership has passed on and they drag along as a despised remnant.