The process of translating and reviewing these spiritual treasures contained in the writings of the Promised Messiah (as) is a formidable challenge. In Wakalat-e-Tasnif, Rabwah, the English translation of Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya, Part V was initially performed by Raja Ata-ul-Mannan who was assisted by Dhulqarnain Bharwana and Kashif Imran. The late Chaudhary Muhammad Ali, Wakilut-Tasnif, Rabwah reviewed the final version. The English Translation completed by Wakilut-Tasnif, Rabwah was very thorough and reflected a deep understanding of the works of the Promised Messiah (as). May Allah reward their efforts abundantly, and grant a lofty station in Paradise to the late Chaudhary Muhammad Ali for his valuable contributions.
As with Parts I, II, III, and IV, the English rendering of Part V was reviewed by Additional Wakalat-e-Tasnif. During this review, other English translations were also consulted, particularly from The Sunrise magazine by Qazi Abdul Hamid and the Essence of Islam by Muhammad Zafrulla Khan (ra).
The above-mentioned translations were diligently reviewed and validated against the original text written by the Promised Messiah (as). The entire review followed the process that was established by Hazrat Khalifatul-Masih V (aba). My humble self was blessed with the opportunity to seek his guidance, obtain approval of the final translation as needed, and convey his decisions to the reviewers and other departments as necessary. Relevant queries were continually routed to and from the Arabic and Persian Desks in London, the Research Cell, Wakalat-e-Tasnif, and Nazarat Isha‘at in Rabwah, Pakistan.
From the English Translation Section of Additional Wakalat-e-Tasnif, the review process was led by al-Haj Munawar Ahmed Saeed. I would also like to acknowledge the contributions of Dr. Waseem Ahmad Sayed, Dr. Khalil Mahmood Malik, Naser-ud-Din Shams, and Jaleel Ahmad Akbar who assisted in the revision process.
The supporting team that contributed to this immense task included Faraz Hussain, Hassan Faiyaz Khan, Naveed Ahmed Malik, Abdul-Wahab Mirza, and Attiya Mirza. I would also like to acknowledge the contributions of Sabahat Ahmad Cheema who helped me in Additional Wakalat-e-Tasnif.
May Allah the Almighty reward all of these individuals as well as their families and the other devotees of the Promised Messiah (as) working in the departments mentioned above for their sacrifices in this noble endeavour, and may He bless them abundantly in this world and in the Hereafter. Amin.
Al-Haj Munir-ud-Din Shams
Additional Wakilut-Tasnif
London
July 2018