The Qadian Diary — Page ii
About the Author Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad MA ra was the son of the founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad as of Qadian. Born on April 20 1893, he passed his matriculation with distinction in 1910, before completing a Masters degree in Arabic in 1916. Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad ra was a renowned religious scholar and writer. His notable works include The Life & Character of the Seal of Prophets , an extensive biography of the Holy Prophet of Islam sa , and Our God , an expansive study into the question of the existence of God. He was also a prolific public speaker and would regularly deliver an address at the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community’s annual gathering, the Jalsa Salana. Alongside his scholarly pursuits, Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad ra devoted his life to the work of the community and served the movement with distinction in various capacities from the age of 18, including as the editor of the Review of Religions and the newspaper Alfazl , and as Nazir Amoor-e-Ama, Nazir Taleem, and acting Nazir-e-Aala.