Hazrat Musleh Ma’ud, Mirza Bashir-ud-Deen Mahmood Ahmad(ra) was the Promised Son and the second Khalifa of the Promised Messiah(as), the Holy Founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. Born in accordance with a mighty prophecy of the Promised Messiah(as), he was gifted with knowledge, both secular and divine. His understanding of the Holy Quran and Islamic matters was immense. He wrote a detailed commentary covering several chapters of the Holy Quran. His books and lectures are replete with points of wisdom and understanding. He was the prince of exposition—both in writing and speech. He was filled with the light Divine.
In 1914, at the age of 25, he was elected as Khalifa, that is, successor, to the Promised Messiah(as). For 52 years he led the Community and served the causes for which it was established. He inspired and motivated his followers’ spiritual development; he spoke and wrote in defence of Islam; and he established institutions to propagate Islam all over the world.