Detailed Rulings Concerning the Qadianis

Question

(1) Are both groups of the Qadiani religion — the Lahori and the Mahmudi — kafirs, or only one of them? (2) Why did the group of Mirza [Ghulam Ahmad] become kafir, whereas they believe in all the articles of Iman Mufassal (the detailed declaration of faith)? (3) Is it permissible to give daughters in marriage to Qadianis and to take [brides from them], to keep them included in one’s own community, to take part oneself in their mourning and wedding [gatherings], or to invite them on behalf of the biradari (a…

Answer

This much you also know: that Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Qadiani has been declared a kafir (takfir), and that this takfir was pronounced by the pious ulama of the Ahl al-Haqq (the people of truth). You also know that at present the Qadianis have two parties: one believes Mirza Ghulam Ahmad to be a prophet, the other regards him as a mujaddid (renewer of religion)

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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