An Islamic religious movement founded in 19th-century India, also called Ahmadiyyah, whose followers believe in a spiritual interpretation of Islamic prophecy.
From Arabic, named after Ahmad (the praised one), a title for Muhammad. The movement was formally established by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad in 1889 in Punjab.
The Ahmadiyya have one of the most interesting stories in modern religion—they're Muslims who believe their founder was a messiah figure, which mainstream Islam rejects, leading to fascinating theological debates and real persecution in some countries.
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