Seeing the Other: Understanding Islam
A podcast on recent issues sparked by the controversial law passed by Portuguese legislature banning the face covering (burca) in the country.
Polygamy
by Sheikh Mushir Hussain Kidwai of Gadia Summary Publication Information Download PDF This booklet discusses the law of conditional polygamy from an Islamic perspective and responds to the Christian critics on this subject. Islam has been grossly misrepresented as regards its marriage laws. It has been alleged that it instituted […]
Hysteria: Historical Evolution and Modern Perspectives
Presented by Zia H Shah MD Introduction Hysteria, once a diagnostic label steeped in gendered assumptions, has undergone a remarkable evolution in medical and psychological thought. Historically regarded as a […]
The Prophethood Claim of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad: Lahori vs. Qadiani Perspectives — Qadiani Position
Presented by Zia H Shah MD with the help of ChatGPT Introduction Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian (1835–1908) – founder of the Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam – claimed to […]
Lahori vs Qadiani Ahmadi Views on Mirza Ghulam Ahmad’s Prophethood Claims — Lahori Defense
Presented by Zia H Shah MD with the help of ChatGPT Abstract The Ahmadiyya Muslim movement split into two branches – the Lahori Ahmadis and the Qadiani Ahmadis – largely […]
Ted Talk: Bridging Faith and Hate: Lessons from Racial Healing and Ahmadi–Muslim Dialogue
Presented by Zia H Shah MD Abstract: Relations between marginalized communities and majority groups can transform profoundly over time. The journey of Black and white Americans – from the horrors […]
Ahmadi Muslims and Their Relations with Other Muslims: Theological, Social, and Pragmatic Approaches
Presented by Zia H Shah MD Introduction: Ahmadi Muslims are followers of Islam who believe that the Promised Messiah (Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian) has already arrived, distinguishing them […]
Critique of Sectarian Monopolies on the Quran: From Ismaili Claims to Inclusive Scholarship
Epigraph وَلَوْ أَنَّمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ مِن شَجَرَةٍ أَقْلَامٌ وَالْبَحْرُ يَمُدُّهُ مِن بَعْدِهِ سَبْعَةُ أَبْحُرٍ مَّا نَفِدَتْ كَلِمَاتُ اللَّهِ ۗ إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَزِيزٌ حَكِيمٌ And if all the trees that are in the […]
Testing nuclear weapons: Chekhov’s Law, five terrible catastrophes and a Quranic prophecy
6th November 2025 Yusuf Taiwo, Student, Jamia Ahmadiyya International Ghana Nowadays, the risk of nuclear war is ever-increasing, with the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists stating that the Doomsday Clock, which illustrates how […]
Global Overview of Self‑Driving Cars (2024–2025)
Presented by Zia H Shah MD Introduction After years of predictions and false starts, autonomous vehicles (AVs) are finally transitioning from experimental prototypes to real services in 2024–2025. Industry insiders […]
Imamate and Revelation in Twelver vs. Ismaili Shi’ism
Presented by Zia H Shah MD Twelver Shi’ite Views on Imams and Divine Guidance In Twelver (Ithnā‘asharī) Shī‘ism, the Twelve Imams are revered as infallible, divinely guided leaders, but not […]
Guidance of the Ahmadiyya Khulafa: Divine Revelation, Inspiration, or Pious Insight?
Presented by Zia H Shah MD Introduction: Khilafat and Divine Guidance in Ahmadiyya Islam The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community believes that its system of Khilafat (Caliphate) is divinely established and guided. […]
The Quran as Spiritual Software: Personal Reflection, Consistency, and Inner Harmony
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD Introduction Muslims regard the Quran as far more than just a holy book – it is often likened to spiritual software guiding […]
Book Review: Revelation, Rationality, Knowledge and Truth
Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD Mirza Tahir Ahmad: Life, Leadership, and Intellectual Legacy Biography of Mirza Tahir Ahmad (1928–2003) Early Life and Education: Mirza Tahir Ahmad was […]
Differences Between a Regular Leader and a Cult Leader
Presented by Zia H Shah MD Abstract Abstract: A regular leader and a cult leader differ profoundly in how they wield authority, tolerate dissent, and are perceived by their followers. […]
Shaikh, Peer, Khalifah, Imam: Teacher, Psychoanalyst, Cult Leader or Priest in Islam?
Promoted post: Organized Religion in Shia and Minority Sunni Sects: History, Psychology, and Mainstream Sunni Critique … Presented by Zia H Shah MD Prophet Muhammad’s Role in Islam: Teacher and Guide, […]
Ban on hijab in West – Islamophobia disguised as freedom
1st November 2025 Shahood Asif, Lecturer Jamia Ahmadiyya International, Ghana A few weeks ago, the ruling Brothers of Italy Party introduced a new bill in the Italian parliament, ostensibly aimed at tackling what […]
Ahmadiyya Declares Eye Donation Campaign at Ansarullah National Gathering in Indonesia
Blood Donation Declaration carried out by the Indonesian Ahmadiyah Congregation in Tangerang City. TANGERANG—The Indonesian Ahmadiyya Congregation (JAI) held an eye donor declaration. The event coincided with the National Ijtima (Ijtima) of Ansarullah JAI in Tangerang City on November 1-2, 2025. Suherman, the Ahmadiyya Eye Donor Coordinator for the Greater […]
Mamdani’s victory is a rebuke to the failed strategies of the Democratic party
OpinionZohran Mamdani Moira Donegan The Democratic party appears listless and unprincipled, unwilling to fight because they do not believe in anything. Zohran Mamdani is the opposite of thisWed 5 Nov 2025 05.30 GMTShare Reports of the death of the Democratic party seem to have been greatly exaggerated. On Tuesday night, Zohran […]
Zohran Mamdani Becomes NYC’s First Muslim Mayor After Big Victory
Associated Press November 5, 2025 New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani votes at a voting site on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Olga Fedorova) New York. Zohran Mamdani was […]