Fatwa no. 18971 Please explain to me the difference between the last of all Prophets and Messengers, Muhammad (peace be upon him), `Isa (Jesus - peace be upon him), and Mirza Ghulam Ahmad. There is great confusion concerning these three people among the residents of the Central Area in our country; and I want to know the truth as soon as possible to inform my community about it and guide the people to it.

A: The question is about `Isa and Muhammad (peace be upon them) and Ghulam Al-Qadyany, the liar. `Isa (peace be upon him) is `Isa ibn Maryam (Mary), a Slave and Messenger of Allah, His Word which He bestowed on Maryam, and a spirit created by Him. Allah sent `Isa to the Children of Israel, confirming the Tawrah (Torah) that had come before him and bearing the glad tidings of the Prophethood of Muhammad (peace be upon him) after him. He called to Allah and delivered His Message, but the Jews disbelieved in him and even attempted to kill and crucify him. Allah saved him from them and raised him to heaven. (Part No. 2; Page No. 441) Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the last of all Prophets; he is Muhammad ibn `Abdullah ibn `Abdul-Muttalib ibn Hashim, who belongs to the progeny of Isma`il ibn Ibrahim, the Khalil (beloved, close elect) of Allah (peace be upon them). Allah sent him to all mankind as a bearer of glad tidings, a warner, a caller to Allah by His Leave, and a lamp spreading light. Allah has obligated all the people to obey and follow Prophet Muhammad. Whoever does not follow him and believe in him is a Kafir (disbeliever) who shall dwell in Hell Fire forever, even if they are Jewish or Christian. This is because Allah abrogated all the other religions when Islam was revealed and obligated all mankind to obey Prophet Muhammad until the Day of Resurrection. No Prophet will come after him because he is the last of all Prophets.As for Ghulam Ahmad Al-Qadyany, he was a liar who claimed to be a Prophet. Unfortunately, some people believed his lies and followed him; that was why the Muslims regarded him and whoever followed him as Kafirs, and called them Al-Qadyaniyyah. Also, Muslims have ruled that Islam is free of this order and its followers, because there is no Prophet after Muhammad (peace be upon him).May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.