Storytelling remains one of history's most relished pastimes.
It inspires its audience to imagine, aspire and
dream. Over time, however, elements of exaggeration
and fabrication creep in to create a more exhilarating
episode, resulting in greater myth than matter of fact.
Stories of early Ahmadiyyat share unique aspects of
both. They are strictly based on facts, but their fascinating
outcomes, against all odds, dazzle the mind. The reality
is that they prove the existence of the Unseen Lord
and the support He provides to those who strive in His
cause, irrespective of the opposition they face.
Stories from Early Ahmadiyyat is a children's book
to remind our youth of the humble origins of the
Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at at a time when they have
grown accustomed to seeing its tremendous international
progress and advancement. This success did not
come without the sacrifices of humble men and women
who trusted in their Lord and the Promised Messiah as
whom He sent.
Essentially, this book seeks to inspire our youth to
adopt the path of righteousness regardless of the obstacles
and temptations that lie in their way, in the hopes
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that they will witness the same signs and miracles today
that were manifested yesterday-signs and miracles that
will, one day, be the stories inspiring tomorrow's youth,
inshaa'Allah.
