The two books Hikayat-e-Shirin (Pleasant Stories) and Waqi‘at-e-Shirin (Pleasant Anecdotes) were compiled by Mirza Khalil Ahmad Qamar from the auspicious verbal narratives of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian (peace be upon him), the founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, which he presented in his blessed meetings and gatherings from time to time.
The goal of the series of stories given in this book is for the youth to develop a love and appreciation for the faith inspiring events related to revered personalities mentioned in these books. It is also hoped that the examples of righteousness found in these pages inspire the reader to cultivate a personal relationship with the Almighty Allah.
These books were originally published in Urdu which have been combined under the title of Pleasant Stories & Anecdotes. We are grateful to Dr Mahmud Ahmad Nagi and Dr Wajeeh Bajwa of USA for preparing the English translation which was reviewed by Qamar Ahmad Zafar and Syed Sajid Ahmad. Final review and formatting was done by Sabahat Ahmad Cheema of Additional Wakalat Tasnif. May Allah bless all the contributors. Amin.
All references from Malfuzat have been taken from the ten-volume 1984 edition.
I hope that this book shall be beneficial for the English readers, in particular youth of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.
Al-Haj Munir-ud-Din Shams
Additional Wakilut-Tasnif, London
November 2021