The Future of Ahmadiyyat — Page 11
‑ 11 ‑ invoke peace and blessings on him, reside in London. There are thousands in America who, from the depths of their hearts, believe in him and every week I receive letters of devotion and sincerity from them. He has followers in Java and Sumatra and there are thousands in West Africa who also believe in his claim. In a recent census, his followers numbered 25,000 in just one West African state. Similarly, his adherents have thrived in East Africa, Egypt, Syria, Palestine, Arabia, Italy, Iran, China, Japan, Russia, West America and Argentina. Thus there is no territory or country on earth where his message has not reached, but 50 years before today no one could have guessed that he would achieve such magnificent success. However, this did not come without hardship. He faced severe opposition from friends and foes alike, from the authorities and from the general public.