Tasnif Style Guide — Page xi
PREFACE The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community suffers no shortage when it comes to publications—not surprising when we see ourselves as the spiritual legacy of Hadrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the Sulṭānul-Qalam [King of the Pen], peace be on him. Throughout our 130 year history, several dozens of departments have collec- tively published millions upon millions of pages in the form of books, periodicals, magazines, newsletters, pamphlets, and MTA show scripts. However, as the Community grows from strength to strength, expanding its presence throughout the globe, there is a growing demand for our literature, underscoring the need to establish consistency and quality in our writing standards. In order to meet this demand, a committee was formed under the guidance and instruction of Hadrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalīfatul-Masīḥ Vaba. The following members were approved to discuss and deliberate upon a universal standard for our interna- tional publications: Munir-ud-Din Shams (Chairman) ■ ■ Abdul Quddus Arif " Amer Safir ■ " Ayyaz Mahmood Khan Bilal Tahir Hammad Khan