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Ahmadiyya

|Ah-ma-di-yya|

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/ˌɑːməˈdiːjə/

Islamic revival movement

Etymology
Etymology Information

'Ahmadiyya' originates from Arabic, specifically the name 'Ahmad,' referring to the founder Mirza Ghulam Ahmad.

Historical Evolution

'Ahmad' transformed into the term 'Ahmadiyya' to denote the followers of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to the followers of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, and this meaning has remained consistent.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a religious movement within Islam, founded in the late 19th century by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad in India, emphasizing the revival of Islam and the belief in the Messiah.

The Ahmadiyya community has a strong presence in many countries around the world.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/06/05 07:51