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Study Guide: The Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement: Origins, Doctrines, and Global Reach

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The Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement: Origins, Doctrines, and Global Reach Study Guide

The 1914 Schism and Its Causes

The Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement for the Propagation of Islam emerged as a distinct faction from the broader Ahmadiyya movement in 1914.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement for the Propagation of Islam constituted a distinct branch originating from the principal Ahmadiyya community in 1914.

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The schism that led to the formation of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement was primarily precipitated by consensus on administrative matters following the death of Hakim Nur-ud-Din.

Answer: False

Explanation: The split was caused by ideological and administrative disagreements, not consensus, following the death of Hakim Nur-ud-Din.

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Adherents of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement profess allegiance to the Ahmadiyya Caliphate established subsequent to Hakim Nur-ud-Din's death.

Answer: False

Explanation: A fundamental aspect of the schism was the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement's rejection of the Caliphate established after Hakim Nur-ud-Din's passing.

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Mirza Basheer-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad succeeded Hakim Nur-ud-Din as the leader of the Ahmadiyya movement in Qadian in 1914.

Answer: True

Explanation: Following Hakim Nur-ud-Din's death in 1914, Mirza Basheer-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad was chosen to lead the movement in Qadian.

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Maulana Muhammad Ali led the group that remained loyal to the new leadership in Qadian after the 1914 split.

Answer: False

Explanation: Maulana Muhammad Ali led the faction that opposed the new leadership in Qadian, forming the basis of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement.

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Maulana Muhammad Ali was a key figure who supported the succession of Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad in 1914.

Answer: False

Explanation: Maulana Muhammad Ali was a principal opponent of Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad's succession, leading the group that formed the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement.

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What event triggered the formation of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement in 1914?

Answer: Ideological and administrative differences following the death of Hakim Nur-ud-Din.

Explanation: The formation of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement in 1914 was precipitated by ideological and administrative disagreements that arose after the death of Hakim Nur-ud-Din.

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Who was chosen to lead the Ahmadiyya movement in Qadian in 1914 after Hakim Nur-ud-Din's death?

Answer: Mirza Basheer-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad

Explanation: Following Hakim Nur-ud-Din's death in 1914, Mirza Basheer-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad was selected to lead the movement in Qadian.

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Which key figure led the opposition to Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad's succession in 1914, leading to the split?

Answer: Maulana Muhammad Ali

Explanation: Maulana Muhammad Ali was the principal leader of the opposition to Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad's succession, which resulted in the movement's division.

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Which of the following was NOT a core disagreement leading to the formation of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement?

Answer: The correct method for performing Salat (prayer).

Explanation: Disagreements centered on prophethood, the status of non-acceptors, and leadership authority; the method of prayer was not a core issue in the schism.

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Theological and Doctrinal Differences

The Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement posits that Mirza Ghulam Ahmad's prophetic status should be understood in a strictly technical sense, analogous to the classification of earlier prophets within Islamic tradition.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement interprets Mirza Ghulam Ahmad's prophetic status as primarily Sufistic or mystical, rather than strictly technical in the conventional Islamic sense.

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Adherents of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement affirm Mirza Ghulam Ahmad's role as the promised Messiah and Mahdi.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement recognizes Mirza Ghulam Ahmad as the promised Messiah and Mahdi, alongside his role as a reformer (*Mujaddid*).

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Core disagreements leading to the formation of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement included the theological status attributed to Muslims who did not accept Mirza Ghulam Ahmad.

Answer: True

Explanation: The differing views on the status of non-Ahmadi Muslims constituted a significant point of contention during the schism.

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Maulana Muhammad Ali believed Mirza Ghulam Ahmad's experiences qualified him as a prophet in the technical sense of Islamic terminology.

Answer: False

Explanation: Maulana Muhammad Ali interpreted Mirza Ghulam Ahmad's experiences as akin to sainthood (*walāyah*), not technical prophethood as defined in Islamic terminology.

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The Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement rejects the belief in the absolute cessation of prophethood after Muhammad.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement upholds the doctrine of the absolute finality of prophethood after Prophet Muhammad.

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Mahmud Ahmad considered Mirza Ghulam Ahmad's messianic claims to be qualitatively similar to those of earlier saints.

Answer: False

Explanation: Mahmud Ahmad viewed Mirza Ghulam Ahmad's role as distinct from earlier saints, considering it to possess a unique prophetic quality.

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The Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement classifies Muslims who did not accept Mirza Ghulam Ahmad as *kafirs* (disbelievers).

Answer: False

Explanation: The Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement generally rejects the indiscriminate application of the term *Kafir* to Muslims who did not accept Mirza Ghulam Ahmad.

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Mahmud Ahmad considered Muslims who did not accept Mirza Ghulam Ahmad to technically fall into the category of disbelief.

Answer: True

Explanation: Mahmud Ahmad held the view that rejection of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad constituted a technical category of disbelief.

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Dr. Zahid Aziz, a Lahori Ahmadi scholar, considers the hijab and beard as essential Islamic tenets.

Answer: False

Explanation: Dr. Zahid Aziz classifies the hijab and beard as cultural practices rather than essential Islamic tenets, contrasting with other interpretations.

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Many pioneer Lahori Ahmadi Muslims deny the virgin birth of Jesus.

Answer: True

Explanation: A significant number of early Lahori Ahmadi Muslims did not affirm the virgin birth of Jesus.

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The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community considers the belief in Jesus' virgin birth as a non-essential aspect of Islam.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community regards the belief in Jesus' virgin birth as a fundamental tenet of Islam.

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Maulana Muhammad Ali served as the first Amir (President) of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement from 1914 until his death in 1951.

Answer: True

Explanation: Maulana Muhammad Ali held the position of the first *Amir* of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement from its inception in 1914 until his passing in 1951.

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The central theological debate concerned whether Mirza Ghulam Ahmad's claims constituted sainthood (*walāyah*) or technical prophethood.

Answer: True

Explanation: A primary theological divergence revolved around the interpretation of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad's status as either a saint (*walāyah*) or a prophet in a technical sense.

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The Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement rejected the application of the term *Kafir* to Muslims who did not accept Mirza Ghulam Ahmad.

Answer: True

Explanation: The movement generally opposed the indiscriminate labeling of non-Ahmadi Muslims as disbelievers (*Kafir*), distinguishing between neutrality and opposition.

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The Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement repudiated the idea of a *khilāfah* (caliphate) after Mirza Ghulam Ahmad's death.

Answer: True

Explanation: A key theological stance of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement was the rejection of the concept of a *khilāfah* (caliphate) following Mirza Ghulam Ahmad's demise.

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Adherents of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement believe Mirza Ghulam Ahmad was a *Mujaddid* (reformer).

Answer: True

Explanation: The Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement affirms Mirza Ghulam Ahmad's role as a *Mujaddid* (reformer), in addition to his status as the promised Messiah and Mahdi.

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The Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement viewed Mirza Ghulam Ahmad's prophethood as exclusively Sufistic and mystical.

Answer: True

Explanation: The movement's interpretation posits Mirza Ghulam Ahmad's prophethood as primarily Sufistic and mystical, distinguishing it from a technical prophetic role.

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What is the primary theological distinction made by the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement regarding Mirza Ghulam Ahmad's prophetic status?

Answer: His prophetic status was exclusively Sufistic and mystical, not technical.

Explanation: The Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement interprets Mirza Ghulam Ahmad's prophetic role as primarily Sufistic and mystical, differentiating it from a technical definition of prophethood.

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How did Maulana Muhammad Ali interpret Mirza Ghulam Ahmad's prophetic experiences?

Answer: As akin to sainthood (*walāyah*), not technical prophethood.

Explanation: Maulana Muhammad Ali viewed Mirza Ghulam Ahmad's prophetic experiences as analogous to sainthood (*walāyah*), rather than technical prophethood.

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What is the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement's stance on the finality of prophethood after Prophet Muhammad?

Answer: They uphold the absolute cessation of prophethood after Muhammad.

Explanation: The movement adheres to the doctrine of the absolute finality of prophethood after Prophet Muhammad, asserting no new prophets can emerge.

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According to the source, how did Mahmud Ahmad view Muslims who did not accept Mirza Ghulam Ahmad?

Answer: As technically falling into the category of disbelief (*Kafir*).

Explanation: Mahmud Ahmad considered those who rejected Mirza Ghulam Ahmad to technically fall under the category of disbelief, although he used the term broadly.

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What is the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement's view on the hijab and beard compared to the mainstream Ahmadiyya Muslim Community?

Answer: They are considered 'cultural practices' rather than essential tenets.

Explanation: Scholars like Dr. Zahid Aziz within the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement classify the hijab and beard as cultural practices, differing from the mainstream community's view of them as essential.

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What is the Lahore Ahmadiyya perspective on the virgin birth of Jesus?

Answer: Many deny it occurred and state Mirza Ghulam Ahmad did not object to differing opinions.

Explanation: Many early adherents of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement denied the virgin birth of Jesus and noted Mirza Ghulam Ahmad's tolerance for differing views on this matter.

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Who served as the first Amir (President) of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement?

Answer: Maulana Muhammad Ali

Explanation: Maulana Muhammad Ali served as the inaugural *Amir* of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement, holding the position from 1914 until his death in 1951.

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What is the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement's stance on the virgin birth of Jesus compared to the mainstream Ahmadiyya Community?

Answer: The Lahore group denies it, while the mainstream group affirms it.

Explanation: The Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement generally denies the virgin birth of Jesus, whereas the mainstream Ahmadiyya Community considers it a fundamental tenet.

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Organizational Structure and Governance

The administrative framework of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement is structured around a council designated as the *Anjuman*, presided over by an *Amir*.

Answer: True

Explanation: The movement is administered by the *Anjuman* (Council), led by an *Amir* (President), functioning in lieu of a Caliphate.

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Mirza Ghulam Ahmad's treatise 'Al-Wasiyyat' established the *Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya* (Central Ahmadiyya Council).

Answer: True

Explanation: The treatise 'Al-Wasiyyat' indeed formalized the establishment of the *Sadr Anjuman Ahmadiyya* as the movement's administrative body.

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The Lahore Ahmadiyya interpretation of 'The Will' suggested Mirza Ghulam Ahmad designated a single leader with absolute authority.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Lahore Ahmadiyya interpretation held that 'The Will' designated the Central Ahmadiyya Council as the successor, favoring a collective leadership structure.

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The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community (Mahmud Ahmad's faction) believed Mirza Ghulam Ahmad intended a system of divinely ordained caliphate.

Answer: True

Explanation: The majority Ahmadiyya Community, under Mahmud Ahmad, maintained that Mirza Ghulam Ahmad intended a succession based on a divinely appointed caliphate.

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Dr. Abdul Karim Saeed Pasha is the current Amir of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement.

Answer: True

Explanation: Dr. Abdul Karim Saeed Pasha currently serves as the *Amir* of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement.

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The Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement favored a leadership structure where a single leader held absolute authority over the *Anjuman* (Council).

Answer: False

Explanation: The movement advocated for a collective leadership model, vesting authority in the *Anjuman* (Council) rather than a single leader with absolute power.

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The *Anjuman* (Council), led by an *Amir* (President), serves as the administrative body for the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement.

Answer: True

Explanation: The *Anjuman* (Council), headed by an *Amir*, functions as the primary administrative entity for the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement.

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The Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement believes decisions made by the majority of the *Anjuman* (Council) are paramount and binding.

Answer: True

Explanation: The movement holds that decisions reached by the majority vote within the *Anjuman* (Council) are binding and authoritative.

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Which administrative body governs the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement in place of a Caliphate?

Answer: The *Anjuman* (Council), headed by an *Amir*

Explanation: The movement is administered by the *Anjuman* (Council), led by an *Amir*, as it does not recognize the Ahmadiyya Caliphate.

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What was the Lahore Ahmadiyya interpretation of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad's treatise 'Al-Wasiyyat'?

Answer: It designated the Central Ahmadiyya Council as his successor.

Explanation: The Lahore Ahmadiyya interpretation of 'Al-Wasiyyat' was that Mirza Ghulam Ahmad designated the Central Ahmadiyya Council as his successor, emphasizing collective administration.

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What is the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement's view on the binding authority of decisions made by the *Anjuman* (Council)?

Answer: Decisions reached by the majority are paramount and binding.

Explanation: The movement asserts that decisions made by the majority of the *Anjuman* (Council) are binding and cannot be overturned by any individual leader.

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What was the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement's interpretation of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad's role regarding the movement's leadership structure?

Answer: He established the Central Ahmadiyya Council as his successor.

Explanation: The movement's interpretation is that Mirza Ghulam Ahmad designated the Central Ahmadiyya Council as his successor, establishing a collective leadership structure.

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Global Reach and Community Activities

The Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement convenes annual conferences referred to as *jalsas*.

Answer: True

Explanation: The movement holds annual conferences, known as *jalsas*, for community updates and discussions.

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The Shah Jahan Mosque in Woking, UK, was managed by the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement from 1914 until the mid-1960s.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Shah Jahan Mosque in Woking, United Kingdom, was under the administration of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement from 1914 through the mid-1960s.

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Maulana Muhammad Ali translated the Qur'an into French for the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement.

Answer: False

Explanation: Maulana Muhammad Ali is recognized for translating the Qur'an into English, not French, for the movement.

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The Berlin Mosque, constructed between 1924 and 1927, is associated with the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Berlin Mosque, built between 1924 and 1927, is indeed associated with the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement.

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Hugo Marcus translated an Arabic-German edition of the Qur'an published in 1939.

Answer: True

Explanation: Hugo Marcus is credited with translating an Arabic-German edition of the Qur'an that was published in 1939.

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The Ontario Ahmadiyya Anjuman Isha'at Islam Lahore operates the Toryork Mosque in North York, Canada.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Toryork Mosque in North York, Canada, is operated by the Ontario Ahmadiyya Anjuman Isha'at Islam Lahore.

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The primary newsletter published by the Canadian branch of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement is called 'The Islamic Herald'.

Answer: False

Explanation: The primary newsletter of the Canadian branch is titled 'The Islamic Sunrise'.

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There are five mosques in Trinidad and Tobago that adhere to the principles of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement.

Answer: True

Explanation: Five mosques in Trinidad and Tobago follow the teachings of The Ahmadiyya Anjuman Ishaat-i-Islam Lahore.

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The main hubs for the Lahore Ahmadi Movement in the USA include Dublin, Ohio; Hollis, New York; and Newark, California.

Answer: True

Explanation: Key locations for the Lahore Ahmadi Movement in the USA are registered in Dublin, Ohio; Hollis, New York; and Newark, California.

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The Ahmadiyya Anjuman Ishaat Islam Lahore Inc. in Columbus, Ohio, is recognized for its publication activities.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Ahmadiyya Anjuman Ishaat Islam Lahore Inc., based in Columbus, Ohio, is noted for its significant publication and propagation efforts.

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The international administrative headquarters of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement are located in Lahore, Pakistan.

Answer: True

Explanation: The global administrative center for the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement is situated in Lahore, Pakistan.

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The Shah Jahan Mosque in Woking played a role in the early 20th century Islamic presence in Britain.

Answer: True

Explanation: Managed by the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement for decades, the Shah Jahan Mosque was a significant site for Islamic presence in Britain during the early 20th century.

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For how long did the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement manage the Shah Jahan Mosque in Woking, UK?

Answer: From 1914 until the mid-1960s.

Explanation: The Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement administered the Shah Jahan Mosque in Woking from 1914 until the mid-1960s.

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Who is credited with translating the Qur'an into English for the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement?

Answer: Maulana Muhammad Ali

Explanation: Maulana Muhammad Ali undertook the translation of the Qur'an into English for the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement.

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Which mosque, built between 1924 and 1927, is associated with the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement?

Answer: The Berlin Mosque

Explanation: The Berlin Mosque, constructed from 1924 to 1927, is affiliated with the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement.

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What is the name of the primary newsletter published by the Canadian branch (Ontario Ahmadiyya Anjuman Isha'at Islam Lahore)?

Answer: The Islamic Sunrise

Explanation: The principal newsletter issued by the Canadian branch of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement is titled 'The Islamic Sunrise'.

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Which of the following is a main hub for the Lahore Ahmadi Movement in the USA?

Answer: Hollis, New York

Explanation: Hollis, New York, is identified as one of the primary locations or hubs for the Lahore Ahmadi Movement within the United States.

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Which organization in Columbus, Ohio, is noted for its publication activities supporting the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement?

Answer: The Ahmadiyya Anjuman Ishaat Islam Lahore Inc.

Explanation: The Ahmadiyya Anjuman Ishaat Islam Lahore Inc., located in Columbus, Ohio, is recognized for its publication activities supporting the movement.

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Demographics, Statistics, and Identification

Adherents of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement are colloquially identified as 'Lahori Ahmadis' by members of the majority Ahmadiyya community.

Answer: True

Explanation: Followers of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement are indeed colloquially known as Lahori Ahmadis.

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Estimates indicate that the global adherents of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement may number up to 30,000.

Answer: True

Explanation: Available estimates suggest a worldwide population of up to 30,000 Lahori Ahmadis.

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In 2001, Germany had approximately 600 adherents of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement.

Answer: False

Explanation: In 2001, Germany had approximately 60 adherents to the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement, not 600.

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In Indonesia, the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement is known as the *Majelis Ahmadiyah Indonesia* (MAI).

Answer: False

Explanation: In Indonesia, the movement is identified as the *Gerakan Ahmadiyyah Indonesia* (GAI), not *Majelis Ahmadiyah Indonesia*.

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The *Gerakan Ahmadiyyah Indonesia* (GAI) had over 700 members in the 1980s.

Answer: True

Explanation: The *Gerakan Ahmadiyyah Indonesia* (GAI) reported a membership of 708 individuals during the 1980s.

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Reliable worldwide statistics for the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement are readily available and widely published.

Answer: False

Explanation: Comprehensive and reliable global statistics for the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement are not widely published.

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The Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement represents approximately 2% of the total Ahmadiyya population worldwide.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement constitutes less than 0.2% of the global Ahmadiyya population.

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The term *ghayr mubāyiʿīn* is used by the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement to refer to the majority Ahmadiyya group.

Answer: False

Explanation: The term *ghayr mubāyiʿīn* is used by the majority Ahmadiyya group to refer to adherents of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement, signifying 'non-initiates'.

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The term 'Qadiani' is used by the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement to refer to themselves.

Answer: False

Explanation: The term 'Qadiani' is typically associated with the majority Ahmadiyya group; the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement identifies as Lahori Ahmadis or uses *ghayr mubāyiʿīn* for the other group.

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How does the majority Ahmadiyya group refer to adherents of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement?

Answer: *Ghayr mubāyiʿīn* (non-initiates)

Explanation: The majority Ahmadiyya community refers to adherents of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement as *ghayr mubāyiʿīn*, signifying 'non-initiates' or those outside the caliph's allegiance.

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What is the estimated global population of Lahori Ahmadis?

Answer: Up to 30,000

Explanation: Estimates suggest the global population of Lahori Ahmadis ranges up to 30,000 individuals.

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In Indonesia, the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement is known by which name?

Answer: *Gerakan Ahmadiyyah Indonesia* (GAI)

Explanation: Within Indonesia, the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement is identified as the *Gerakan Ahmadiyyah Indonesia* (GAI).

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What proportion of the total Ahmadiyya population does the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement represent globally?

Answer: Less than 0.2%

Explanation: Globally, the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement constitutes less than 0.2% of the total Ahmadiyya population.

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What does the term *ghayr mubāyiʿīn* mean in the context of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement?

Answer: Those outside of allegiance to the caliph.

Explanation: The term *ghayr mubāyiʿīn*, used by the majority Ahmadiyya group, signifies 'non-initiates' or those outside the allegiance to the caliph, referring to Lahore Ahmadis.

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