Ahmady

Ahmadi refers to an adherent of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, a religious movement within Islam founded in 1889 by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad in Qadian, India.

Ahmadis consider Mirza Ghulam Ahmad to be the promised Messiah and Mahdi, whose advent was foretold in Islamic scripture. Mainstream Muslims, however, generally do not recognize Mirza Ghulam Ahmad as a prophet or Messiah after Muhammad, believing in the finality of Muhammad's prophethood. This difference in belief is the central point of contention between Ahmadi Muslims and other Muslim denominations.

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community emphasizes peace, tolerance, love, and understanding. It actively engages in charitable activities, humanitarian work, and interfaith dialogue. They translate and disseminate Islamic teachings globally.

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community has faced persecution in several Muslim-majority countries due to their beliefs, particularly in Pakistan where they are legally declared non-Muslims. Despite this persecution, the community has continued to grow and spread worldwide.

Ahmadis adhere to the five pillars of Islam, but interpret some Islamic doctrines differently from mainstream Sunni and Shia Muslims. They believe that jihad should primarily be waged through peaceful means such as writing and preaching.