The Promised Son — Page v
Preface This book was prepared under the guidance of Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad, Khalifatul-Masih IV rta by Rashid Ahmad Chaudhry with the help of the Children’s Book Commitee. The script was acquired by Additional Wakalat-e-Tasneef a few years after the demise of Rashid Ahmad Chaudhry from his children. Some slight modifications have been made to the original text for the sake of historical accuracy and style. These books for children are being prepared to provide an appreciation for some of the most revered personalities in the history of our Jama’at. They commemorate the profound faith and immense sacrifices of these people, the reading of which will naturally nurture a love and appreciation for them in the hearts of our children and future generations. It is also hoped that the examples of righteousness found in these pages will inspire children to cultivate a personal rela- tionship with Allah, our Creator, Sustainer, and Guide. This particular book is a brief look into the life of Khalifatul-Masih II, Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad ra. The Khilafat of Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad ra was full of great achievements and his birth fulfilled the Promised Messiah’s as prophecy concern- ing the ‘Promised Son’.