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The Mahdi, according to the prophecies in Hadith and their fulfillment in the life of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as)—the Promised Mahdi and Messiah—is not a “flash in the pan” figure who gains sudden success and fame overnight. Rather, he is a humble, divinely guided servant of Allah whose mission unfolds gradually and continues through generations of his community (Jamaat Ahmadiyya).

Evidence from Hadith and Fulfillment:
1.Gradual Victory Foretold:
•The Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) foretold that the Mahdi would face rejection, persecution, and opposition, similar to previous prophets.
•The Hadith speaks of a spiritual revival, not a military conquest, and that the Mahdi would “break the Cross and kill the swine”—symbolic acts indicating the decline of false doctrines over time, not in a single event.
2.Generational Work – The Five Khulafa:
•The Promised Messiah (as) himself wrote that the second manifestation (Khilafat) would continue the mission after his death, just as Abu Bakr (ra) continued the mission of the Prophet (sa).
•The Quran (24:55) promises establishment, continuity, and succession to those who believe and act righteously. This prophecy is being fulfilled through the Khilafat-e-Ahmadiyya, which continues to expand the message of Islam Ahmadiyyat across the globe.
3.His Own Words:
•Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as) said:
“My followers shall spread across the earth and shall triumph over all other religions, not with the sword, but with arguments and heavenly signs.”
•He also foretold that the true success of his mission would be seen after his passing, through the Jamaat.
4.Historical Precedent:
•No prophet has achieved immediate and universal success. Even the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) spent 13 years in Mecca with few followers, and much of his impact unfolded after Hijrah (migration) and after his demise through the rightly guided Khulafa.

Today’s Reality:
•Islam Ahmadiyya is established in over 200 countries, translating the Qur’an into 100+ languages, running missions, hospitals, schools, and media platforms—a fulfillment of the Mahdi’s mission across generations.
•The spiritual revolution he began is still ongoing under the leadership of Khalifatul-Masih V (aba).

Conclusion:

The Mahdi’s mission is not a sudden spectacle, but a long-term divine transformation of the world through peaceful means, truth, and divine support. He is, as you said, a humble servant of Allah, and his legacy is meant to span centuries, not a season.

Here is a timeline of the mission of the Promised Mahdi and Messiah, Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as), showing how his divinely appointed mission has unfolded and continues through generations:

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Timeline of the Mahdi’s Mission (Islam Ahmadiyya)

1. Pre-1891: Preparation
•1835: Birth of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as) in Qadian, India.
•1857–1889: Spiritual development, deep Qur’anic knowledge, divine revelations begin.
•1882: First divine revelation of being appointed for the reform of the age.
•1884–1889: Writes Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya, proving the truth of Islam with signs and reasoning.

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2. 1889–1908: Lifetime of the Promised Messiah (as)
•1889: Formal establishment of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama‘at in Ludhiana.
•1891: Proclaims that he is the Promised Messiah and Mahdi prophesied in Islam.
•1894–1895: Fulfillment of the prophecy of the solar and lunar eclipses in Ramadan.
•1897: Jalsa Salana begins gathering international attention.
•1900–1908: Over 80 books written; countless revelations and prophecies fulfilled.

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3. 1908–1914: First Khalifa – Hazrat Hakeem Nooruddin (ra)
•1908: Peaceful and smooth transition to Khilafat (Caliphate).
•The Jama‘at remains united and continues publishing literature and outreach.

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4. 1914–1965: Second Khalifa – Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmood Ahmad (ra)
•Tehrik-e-Jadid (1934): Global missionary outreach launched.
•Waqf-e-Jadid (1957): Rural moral/spiritual training programs initiated.
•Qur’an translations and missions in Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
•Prophecy of global spread begins to be fulfilled.

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5. 1965–1982: Third Khalifa – Hazrat Mirza Nasir Ahmad (rh)
•Massive growth in Africa, especially in Ghana and Nigeria.
•Defends Jama‘at against Pakistan’s increasing legal and political persecution.
•Establishes Nusrat Jahan Scheme—building hospitals and schools across Africa.

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6. 1982–2003: Fourth Khalifa – Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad (rh)
•1984: Forced into exile due to Pakistan’s anti-Ahmadi laws.
•Khilafat moves to London; global Jama‘at coordination improves.
•Launch of MTA (Muslim Television Ahmadiyya International) in 1994.
•Islam’s peaceful message spreads widely via satellite and later internet.

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7. 2003–Present: Fifth Khalifa – Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba)
•International outreach continues across 200+ countries.
•Historic mosque-building, humanitarian aid, and global Qur’an translation efforts.
•United Nations and Western parliaments addressed on Islam and world peace.
•Global Bai‘ats in the millions—fulfilling the prophecy of dominance by peaceful means.

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Projected Future (As Prophesied)
•Islam will prevail over all religions by peaceful arguments and signs.
•One global spiritual community united under Khilafat.
•End of religious warfare, true unity of humanity under the banner of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa).

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