Safeguarding the Doctrine of the Finality of Prophethood and Our Responsibility

Allah Almighty, after all the Prophets and Messengers, sent the Holy Prophet صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم  to this world as the last of Prophets, thereby concluding the chain of prophethood and messengership. It is impossible for anyone to attain prophethood during the time of the Prophet صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم or after him until the Day of Judgement. This is such a fundamental doctrine of Islam that anyone who denies it, or harbours even the slightest doubt about it, incurs disbelief and leaves the fold of Islam.

This doctrine is known as the Doctrine of the Finality of Prophethood (Aqeedah Khatm-e-Nubuwwat), and safeguarding it is an essential requirement of every Muslim's faith. When this doctrine is preserved, religion and faith remain secure; but any weakness in it poses a threat to one's faith.

From the time of the Holy Prophet صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم until now, Muslims have safeguarded this doctrine, and اِنْ شَــآءَالـلّٰـه , they will continue to do so until the end of time, for this belief is among the essentials of religion. Moreover, it is directly related to the Holy Prophet صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم . Thus, preserving this doctrine is akin to serving him, and its reward in the Hereafter will be his intercession and entry into Paradise. اِنْ شَــآءَالـلّٰـه !

In the current era, Qadiyanis do not regard the Holy Prophet صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم as the final Prophet of Allah Almighty; rather, they believe Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian to be a prophet. This belief constitutes a denial of the Holy Qur'an, Hadith, and the consensus of the Ummah. For this reason, the esteemed clerics issued a fatwa declaring them disbelievers, and they were officially declared disbelievers in the Constitution of Pakistan. It was also legislated that Qadiyanis cannot refer to themselves as Muslims, nor are they permitted use any Islamic symbols. However, the Qadiyanis do not adhere to this law. By adopting Islamic names, constructing their places of worship in the style of masjids and naming them as such, presenting the Holy Qur'an as their religious book, and portraying themselves as Muslims, they are deceiving unsuspecting members of the Muslim public and drawing them into their Qadiani ideology.

To thwart this conspiracy of the Qadiyanis, it is our responsibility, at whatever level we may be, to strengthen the belief in the Doctrine of the Finality of Prophethood among the Muslim populace. We must strive wholeheartedly to safeguard this doctrine, so that the public becomes aware of it and remains protected from the fallacies of the Qadiani creed.

· If you are the head of the household, inform your spouse, children, siblings, and other family members about the Doctrine of the Finality of Prophethood by explaining that 'Sayyidunā Muḥammad صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم is the last Prophet of Allah Almighty; no new prophet will come after him.' Also inform them that, in this era, Qadianis do not believe Prophet Muḥammad صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم to be the last Prophet. If any Qadiani attempts to mislead you into accepting Mirza Ghulam Ahmad as a prophet, invites you to their place of worship, or offers you financial assistance, immediately distance yourself from them and avoid any form of conversation or association with them, otherwise, it may be dangerous for your faith.

· If you are a religious scholar, emphasise the importance of the Doctrine of the Finality of Prophethood to those around you using evidence from the Holy Qur'an, Hadith, and logical reasoning. For this purpose, arrange lectures, seminars, conferences, and courses. If possible, prepare a short booklet of two to four pages and distribute it widely among the public, even door-to-door. Likewise, in light of modern needs, create short video clips and posts, and make them viral on your social media accounts to raise awareness of the Doctrine of the Finality of Prophethood. This will help ensure that social media users remain firmly grounded in this belief and protected from misguidance.

· If you are a Pir or a spiritual custodian, emphasise to your circle of followers and disciples the importance of remaining firmly grounded in the Doctrine of the Finality of Prophethood and avoiding the Qadiani lobby. For this purpose, arrange for regular sessions at the Khanqah in which the significance of this doctrine is explained using references from the Holy Qur'an, Hadith, and rational arguments.

· If you are an Imam, raise awareness among the congregants in your masjid regarding the Doctrine of the Finality of Prophethood. To do this, explain the importance of this doctrine in sermons delivered on various occasions. In particular, organise a Doctrine of the Finality of Prophethood Conference on the 7th of September, and inform the congregants that the Qadianis, who deny this doctrine, were declared disbelievers in the Constitution of Pakistan on 7th September 1974, and that no form of association should be maintained with them, and so on.

· If you are a Qārī, inform the children in your madrasa about the Doctrine of the Finality of Prophethood. Educate them about the Qadianis, and emphasise the importance of staying away from them. Organise competitions among the children in the form of question-and-answer sessions based on the Holy Qur'an, Hadith, and logical arguments concerning the doctrine, so that this belief becomes firmly rooted and strengthened in their minds.

· If you are a Naʿat reciter recite authentic poetry related to the Doctrine of the Finality of Prophethood during Naʿat sessions. Inform the attendees about this doctrine and encourage them to remain distant from the Qadiani disbelievers. Similarly, periodically share poetry, short clips, or posts about the Finality of Prophethood on your social media accounts to help propagate awareness of this essential belief.

· If you are a teacher, inform your students about the Doctrine of the Finality of Prophethood and urge them to stay away from the Qadiani lobby. Impress upon the students that no matter how many arguments a Qadiani may present, or even if they offer financial assistance, scholarships, or temptations such as opportunities to send you abroad, you must not be swayed by any of it and must never abandon this doctrine.

· If you work at a company, office, or shop, inform your Muslim colleagues about the Doctrine of the Finality of Prophethood and encourage them to do their part to preserve this essential aspect of Islamic creed. as well.

· Similarly, raise awareness about the Doctrine of the Finality of Prophethood in your neighbourhood and among friends, and encourage them to avoid the Qadiani lobby.

· We are currently living in the age of social media; therefore, for the protection of the Doctrine of the Finality of Prophethood, share authentic content related to it on your social media accounts. This will help the general public gain knowledge about this doctrine and protect them from adopting misguided and false beliefs. Furthermore, refrain from reading, listening to, or spreading any incorrect statements about the Doctrine of the Finality of Prophethood on social media.

Note: Socialising with Qadianis, eating and drinking with them, maintaining relationships, buying and selling with them, accepting free medicines from them, sharing in their sorrows or joys, or inviting them to share in one's own sorrows or joys is unlawful and forbidden. Similarly, appointing them as teachers or having children educated by them is also unlawful and forbidden.[1]

May Allah Almighty grant us the ability to safeguard the Doctrine of the Finality of Prophethood and remain steadfast upon this doctrine until our last breath.

اٰمِیْنْ بِجَاہِ خاتَمِ النّبیّٖن صلَّی اللہُ عَلَیْہ ِوَاٰلِہٖ وَسَلَّمَ