There is the following prophecy recorded in Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya about the progress of this Jama‘at:
Meaning that, initially it will be a seed which will send forth its sprout, which will then become stronger and then stand firm on its stems.
It was a great prophecy which was made twenty-five years ago before the inception of the Jama‘at, and was about its growth and progress. It was made at a time when there was no Jama‘at nor had anyone pledged allegiance to me; indeed, none of them even knew my name! Thereafter, the grace and bounty of God Almighty created this Jama‘at which today numbers more than even 300,000. I was like a small seed which was planted by the hand of God Almighty. I remained hidden for quite some time and then my advent took place and a great number of branches formed a bond with me. Thus, this prophecy was fulfilled entirely by the hand of God Almighty.