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
Last updated: 2025/06/05 07:51
