A Primer of Religious Knowledge — Page xv
Foreword is a translation of one of the earliest books written primarily for children and new converts in the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. Hadrat H ak i mul-Ummah (Sage of the Ummah) Maul a n a Ha fi z al- Ha j N oor -ud-D ee n Khalifatul Masih Ira wrote this book in Urdu, and it was first published in May 1906, during the blessed era of the Promised Messiah, peace be upon him. One of the significant features of the life of Hadrat Hakeem Maulawi N oor -ud-D ee n Khalifatul Masih Ira was his dedication to education—particularly religious educa- tion—of the next generation. Throughout his life, he was committed to teaching and education, often at his own expense, imparting his invaluable insights. He continued this tradition even after becoming Khalifatul Masih. The book lays out the method of calling the Adh a n, and the timings, etiquette, and manners of the five daily Prayers. The author also briefly mentions the articles of faith and