The Awaited Messiah
Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian
Editorial, December 2025
Prophet Muhammad, may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, foretold the advent of a Messiah in the Latter Days of Islam, also known as the Second Coming. But in misinterpreting the words of Prophet Muhammad, some Muslim scholars want us to believe that the Messiah will use force, destroying anyone who opposes him. Contrary to these misrepresentations, true Islam recognizes that the Messiah will only use logical reasoning and powerful arguments, never violence, to illustrate the true teachings of Islam. Likewise, true Islam recognizes that the Messiah can never attempt to bring harm to those who do not accept Islam.
According to extremists, the alleged bloody Messiah will literally exterminate all swine. True Islam recognizes that this is a metaphorical prophecy to signify that the Messiah will exterminate uncouth and impure conduct. Throughout the history of mankind, no prophet of God ever engaged in the bloody feats that extremists attribute to the Second Coming of the Messiah. The real task assigned to the awaited Messiah in this prophecy is to guide mankind lovingly towards peace and harmony.
That is why true Islam teaches that the awaited Messiah will be a peaceful prophet. He will rid the world of injustice and misguided beliefs through rational and logical arguments, not violence. This belief is in exact accordance with the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad: “I swear by Him Who has my life in His hand that the Son of Mary will indeed descend among you, and he will arbitrate with justice.” (Bukhari)
Over the last century, the literature produced by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and its outreach efforts have brought Muslims and their leadership closer to understanding and accepting True Islam principles. More Muslims believe in non-violent Jihad today than did a hundred years ago. More Muslims see terrorism with scorn and disgust now than did a century ago. More Muslim females go to school these days than did a hundred years ago. True Islamic principles are meant to prevail over distortions. “Verily, We Ourself have sent down this Exhortation, and most surely We will be its Guardian.” (Holy Qur’an, 15:9-10)
Syed Sajid Ahmad
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