Lovefast 9: Ahmadiyyas - Islam's 'JWs'
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Day 9 of 30
By ABC (Applied Biblical Christianity)
Inspired by today's entry in the 30 Days of Prayer booklet, but with a UK twist!
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Ahmadiyyas - Islam's 'JWs'
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The Ahmadiyya Muslims are named after Mirzā Ghulām Ahmad who started the movement in 1889 in India. The followers are also known as Ahmadis.
Today they have grown to an estimated 10 million in over 200 countries. Most orthodox Muslims consider the Ahmadiyyas to be a 'sect' like Christians do with JWs. They have numerous aspects in common with the Jehovah Witnesses, such as central leadership, tight rules for members, expected to take an active part in the community, called to share their faith, not accepted by other Muslims.
Mirzā Ghulām Ahmad claimed to have been the promised Messiah through a spiritual second-coming of Jesus. This and many other of their unique teachings are explained and questioned from a Christian perspective in an evangelistic way at: christianityexplained.net/Ahmadiyyas/
Ahmadis are very open to discussions with people of other faiths. They like taking part in “Meetings for Better Understanding” (MBU) initiated by Christians. God is at work among them and some have become Christians: e.g. Nabel Quereshi (nabeelqureshi.com) and Foozie (youtube.com/watch?v=LWqHxEaUXyk&t=23s).
Someone who prays for Muslims encouraged us:
In a vision I saw you drilling holes in the foundation of the mosque. One day it suddenly collapsed! Keep on drilling by sharing the Good News with these precious people. Your work is not in vain!
Prayer for the day
Lord we ask that through the Meetings for Better Understanding taking place across this country your light would shine on the hearts of people from an Ahmadiyya background.
Daily action
Please note: actions were written before the COVID-19 pandemic. Please consult the latest advice from your local public health authority or government and adhere to any current restrictions on travel or social situations.
Find out more about Ahmadiyya's here and read about MBUs here. And think and pray about starting them in your area.
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