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Islam and the Quran

44 Is negativity towards Ahmadi Muslims
justified?

egative thinking towards Ahmadi Muslims is a case
Nof extremism exercised by the ulema. It should be
understood that calling oneself a Muslim is a prerogative
the individual alone. No person has the authority to
designate another person as ‘Muslim’, nor does anyone
have the right to excommunicate someone from Islam.
According to a tradition, narrated on the authority of
Anas ibn Malik, the Prophet of Islam said:

Whoever prays like us and faces our qiblah
… is a Muslim and is under God’s and His
Apostle’s protection. So, do not betray
God by betraying those who are in His
protection. (Sahih al-Bukhari, hadith no.
391)

If a person performs prayer facing the Kabah, then
according to the above tradition he will be regarded as
a Muslim. The claims of the beliefs of Ahmadi Muslims
are subject to academic discussion and should be
discussed in a peaceful, intellectual and academic manner.
Unfortunately, the ulema have made this issue a topic of
confrontation instead of using it as an opportunity for
intellectual exchange.

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