The presented work, Unity of God and the Teachings of Muhammad (sas), is a translated address delivered by Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Deen Mahmood Ahmad Khalifatul-Masih II (ra) on 2 June 1929, during the second Jalsa Seerat-un-Nabi (sas) held in Qadian. The original text of the speech, titled توحید باری تعالیٰ کے بارہ میں آنحضرتؐ کی تعلیم can be located in volume 10 of Anwarul ‘Uloom. The lecture is divided into two primary sections: first, the Holy Prophet’s (sas) teachings and emphasis on the Unity of God, and second, his teachings and practices regarding non-Muslims.
This succinct lecture provides a profound exploration of the critical concepts of Tauheed, or the Unity of God. As part of a series celebrating the noble character of the Holy Prophet of Islam (sas), the speaker skilfully highlights the central message that was conveyed throughout the history of religion: belief in One God. The speaker then advocates the universality of God, emphasising the importance of respecting the core teachings of the Holy Quran, which hold that divine messengers were sent to all people. By doing so, the speaker suggests that we can become better humans and better neighbours who not only comprehend the message of divine scriptures but also embrace the virtues of all faiths. Finally, the speaker illustrates how we can achieve peace, irrespective of our religious beliefs, by following the Holy Prophet’s (sas) conduct with others.
This lecture was translated into English by the translation committee headed by Hadi Ali Chaudhary in Jama‘at Ahmadiyya Canada.
It was translated by Usman Shahid who also oversaw the project. We are grateful to Fazal Masood Malik, Mujeeb Ahmad, Zakaria Virk, Shazia Rahman, Aziz Ahmad, and Amer Safir for their valuable contributions.
May Allah grant them all the best of rewards. Ameen!
Munir-ud-Din Shams
Additional Wakilut-Tasneef
London, United Kingdom
June 2023