Hadhrat Chaudhry Maula Bakhsh Sahib Bhatti Sialkoti
(1865 -1916)
Life Transformation on Accepting Ahmadiyyat
Al-fazl - July 26, 2004, Page 2, Column 1
Al-fazl - July 26, 2004, Page 2, Column 1
Notes from the diary of Ch. Maula Bakhsh sahib (RA) regarding
his Bai'at at the hands of the Promised Messiah (AS)
Ch. Maula Bakhsh sahib was born in 1865. He did his bai'at on September 28, 1900 and
died on November 2, 1916. He was a sincere, courageous and a passionate preacher.
He made a plaque for the Minarat-ul-Masih for huge sums of money.
He published two books: 1. Efham-ul-Khaseem ma'a Ikhtibar-e-Ibrahim, 2. Ahmad Rasool.
Dr. Mohammad Shah Nawaz Khan sahib(Retired Major and Medical Missionary to Sierra Leone) was his son.
Tareekh-e-Ahmadiyyat, Vol. 2.
Announcement of Bai'at
Al-Hakam, Qadian, October 10, 1900, Page 7
Al-Hakam, Qadian, October 10, 1900, Page 7
Ch. Maula Bakhsh sahib standing behind
the Promised Messiah (AS)
(The Group Photo was probably taken around the time of Maulvi Abdul Karim sahib Sialkoti's demise in October 1905)
From Right to Left:
On chairs: (1) Hadhrat Munshi Abdul Aziz Dehlvi, (2) Hadhrat Dr. Muhammad Ismail Goryani, (3) Hadhrat Masih-e-Maud (AS),
(4) Dr. Mirza Yaqoob Baig, (5) Hadhrat Mirza Niaz Baig Kalanvi.
Standing: (1) Unknown, (2) Hadhrat Shiekh Yaqoob Ali Turab, (3) Unknown, (4) Hadhrat Chaudhry Maula Bakhsh Sialkoti,
(5) Unknown, (6) Hadhrat Dr. Faiz Ali Sabir
Sitting on Floor: (1) Unknown, (2) Hadhrat Chaudhry Rustam Ali, (3) Hadhrat Munshi Aroray Khan,
(4) Hadhrat Munshi Karam Ali Katib, (5) Hadhrat Ch. Fazal Din
On chairs: (1) Hadhrat Munshi Abdul Aziz Dehlvi, (2) Hadhrat Dr. Muhammad Ismail Goryani, (3) Hadhrat Masih-e-Maud (AS),
(4) Dr. Mirza Yaqoob Baig, (5) Hadhrat Mirza Niaz Baig Kalanvi.
Standing: (1) Unknown, (2) Hadhrat Shiekh Yaqoob Ali Turab, (3) Unknown, (4) Hadhrat Chaudhry Maula Bakhsh Sialkoti,
(5) Unknown, (6) Hadhrat Dr. Faiz Ali Sabir
Sitting on Floor: (1) Unknown, (2) Hadhrat Chaudhry Rustam Ali, (3) Hadhrat Munshi Aroray Khan,
(4) Hadhrat Munshi Karam Ali Katib, (5) Hadhrat Ch. Fazal Din
Minaratul-Masih
Photograph taken during the 100th Jalsa Salana, Qadian, 1991
(Courtsey of Mr. Mahmood Ahmed Bhatty) The Marble Plaque
The above photograph was taken by Shaikh Haris Ahmad sahib Aajiz: Khadim Maula Bakhsh Bhatti Ahmadi, Sakin Chawinda, Haal Reader, District Sialkot. English Translation: Humble servant Maula Bakhsh Bhatti Ahmadi, resident of Chawinda, presently Reader, District Sialkot. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Battle of Chawinda in the War of 1965 between India and Pakistan is the second largest tank battle in history after the Battle of Kursk in World War II |
Foundation laying ceremony of Minaratul-Masih on Friday, March 13, 1903.
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An example of supreme financial sacrifice
set by another companion of the Promised Messiah (AS) from Sialkot,
Hadhrat Munshi Shaadi Khan sahib Sialkoti (RA)
Al-Fazl July 20, 1949, page 6
(Hikayat-e-Saleheen - page 113)
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(Hikayat-e-Saleheen - page 113)
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Ch. Maula Bakhsh Sahib was the lead for security clearance
from the train to the carriage outside the Jhelum railway station.
The Ahmadis and the police created a way through the crowd when
the Promised Messiah (AS) reached Jhelum by train at 2 pm on Jan 16, 1903
for his court appearance in a false case.
The Promised Messiah (AS) was accompanied by
Sahibzada Abdul Latif Shaheed (RA) (The Martyr of Kabul) and
Chaudhry Muhammad Ahsan Sahib (RA).
Narrated by Hadhrat Mian Abdur Razzaq sahib Sialkoti (RA).
Register Riwayat Suhaba, Vol 10, Page 136
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The discovery of Promised Messiah's letters and responses to the questions raised
by Ch. Maula Bakhsh sahib shall be a very valuable addition to
the "Maktubat-e-Ahmad" and "Fatawa Hadhrat Masih-e-Maud (AS)"
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The Promised Messiah's letter to Ch. Maula Bakhsh
Asking him to find and send two servants,
one for household chores and the other for various other errands
Dated: May 30, 1903
(Courtesy of Professor Naseera Shahnawaz)
Ch. Maula Bakhsh Sahib sitting on the left hand side of
the Promised Messiah (AS).
Hadhrat Mirza Shareef Ahmad sahib (RA), the grandfather of Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad Sahib, Khalifatul Masih V is in Promised Messiah's lap.
(The Group Photo was probably taken around the time of Maulvi Abdul Karim sahib Sialkoti's demise in October 1905)
From Right to Left:
On chairs: (1) Unknown, (2) Hadhrat Ch. Maula Bakhsh Sialkoti, (3) Hadhrat Masih-e-Maud (AS) with Mirza Shareef Ahmad,
(4) Hadhrat Shiekh Nur Ahmad (Owner of Riaz-e-Hind Press, Amratsir), (5) Mistry Faiz Ahmad of Jammu.
Standing: (1) Unknown, (2) Dr. Mirza Yaqoob Baig, (3) Hadhrat Mufti Fazl-ur-Rehman (Son-in-law of Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih I),
(4) Hadhrat Pir Manzoor Muhammad, (5) Hadhrat Hakim Fazl Din Bhervi.
Sitting on Floor: (1) Hadhrat Hakim Shamsudin Sialkoti, (2) A relative of Pir Sirajul Haq Naumani, (3) Hadhrat Pir Sirajul Haq Naumani, (4) Muhammad Yaqoob s/o Hakim Muhammd Hussain of Lahore, (5) Hadhrat Hakim Muhammad Hussain of Lahore.
On chairs: (1) Unknown, (2) Hadhrat Ch. Maula Bakhsh Sialkoti, (3) Hadhrat Masih-e-Maud (AS) with Mirza Shareef Ahmad,
(4) Hadhrat Shiekh Nur Ahmad (Owner of Riaz-e-Hind Press, Amratsir), (5) Mistry Faiz Ahmad of Jammu.
Standing: (1) Unknown, (2) Dr. Mirza Yaqoob Baig, (3) Hadhrat Mufti Fazl-ur-Rehman (Son-in-law of Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih I),
(4) Hadhrat Pir Manzoor Muhammad, (5) Hadhrat Hakim Fazl Din Bhervi.
Sitting on Floor: (1) Hadhrat Hakim Shamsudin Sialkoti, (2) A relative of Pir Sirajul Haq Naumani, (3) Hadhrat Pir Sirajul Haq Naumani, (4) Muhammad Yaqoob s/o Hakim Muhammd Hussain of Lahore, (5) Hadhrat Hakim Muhammad Hussain of Lahore.
The Promised Messiah's acknowledgment receipt of Rs.100 on
January 13, 1904 sent by Ch. Maula Bakhsh sahib
(Courtesy of Professor Naseera Shahnawaz)
The Promised Messiah (AS) wrote a lecture titled "ISLAM"
It was read in a grand gathering on November 2, 1904 at Sialkot
Introduction to the book
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The First Edition of
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Promised Messiah's Visit to Sialkot from Oct. 27, 1904 to Nov. 3, 1904
His lecture has been published and can be acquired from Ch. Maula Bakhsh sahib Bhatti Ahmadi
Al-Hakam Oct. 31, 1904, Page 14, Columns 3 & 4
Found on March 2, 2014 at the Khilafat Library, Rabwah by Dr. Farid Ahmad
His lecture has been published and can be acquired from Ch. Maula Bakhsh sahib Bhatti Ahmadi
Al-Hakam Oct. 31, 1904, Page 14, Columns 3 & 4
Found on March 2, 2014 at the Khilafat Library, Rabwah by Dr. Farid Ahmad
A page from the History of Ahmadiyyat on the blessed journey of
the Promised Messiah (AS) to Sialkot in October 1904
Tareek-e-Ahmadiyyat, Vol 2, Pages 359 - 370
The Daily Al-Fazl, Rabwah, November 19, 2005, Pages 3 - 5
The Blessed Funeral Prayers
The funeral paryers of Ramzan Bibi sahiba wife of Ch. Maula Bakhsh sahib were offered in absentia by the Promised Reformer, Hazrat Musleh Maud (RA) From the article published by Maj. Dr. Shah Nawaz Khan sahib under the title, "Meri Walida Marhooma" in Al-Fazl July 21, 1950, Vol. 4, No. 168, page 6 column 4. She expired on January 25, 1950 at 8 pm in Sialkot. She was buried in the the graveyard of Imam Sahib. Her tombstone was placed in "Bahishti Maqbara, Qadian" May the mother and the daughter rest in eternal peace. Amen!. |
The funeral prayers of the mother-in-law of Ch. Maula Bakhsh sahib, Daulat Bibi wife of Ch. Nihala Aala sahib were offered by the Promised Messiah (AS) The above announcement was published under the title "Mutafarrak Baatain" by the editor Al-Hakam, Hadhrat Sheikh Yaqoob Ali Turaab sahib (The First Historian of Ahmadiyyat). Al-Hakam May 31, 1905, Vol. 9, No. 19, page 7, column 4.
The previous Friday from the date of publication, turns out to be the May 26th, 1905 when the funeral prayers were offered. ( Courtesy of Maulana Ghulam Misbah Baloch sahib ) |
The Blessed Gift from the Promised Messiah (AS)
A note from the diary of Ch. Maula Bakhsh sahib (RA)
Hadhrat Maulvi Abdul Karim Sialkoti Sahib (RA)
The Great Orator and Preacher of Jamaat Ahmadiyya
died in Qadian, India on Wednesday, October 11, 1905
The First Ahmadi to be buried in Bahishti Maqbara (The Heavenly Graveyard)
Below is a note from the diary of Ch. Maula Bakhsh sahib on the demise and burial of Hadhrat Maulvi Abdul Karim Sialkoti sahib (RA)
A letter of Ch. Maula Bakhsh sahib inquiring about the
"QASR PRAYER" from the Promised Messiah (AS)
Dated: January 13, 1906
(Courtesy of Professor Naseera Shahnawaz)
The two photographs above show the original format of the letter by Chaudhry Maula Bakhsh sahib and
The Promised Messiah's (AS) response.
The Promised Messiah's (AS) response.
A rare Gem of the History of Ahmadiyyat
(Courtesy of Professor Naseera Shahnawaz)
Hadhrat Mufti Mohammad Sadiq sahib's letter to
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Page 3 of the diary of the Promised Messiah (AS)
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A Letter by The Promised Messiah (AS)
with his Dream and Revelations of April 20, 1907
(Courtesy of Professor Naseera Shahnawaz)
Footnote by the compiler of Tadhkira Note by Hadhrat Maulana Jilal-ud-Din Shams (RA): This humble one has seen this letter which is with Major Doctor Shah Nawaz. Dr. (Shah Nawaz) says that he received this letter from his father, Chaudhry Maula Bakhsh. (English Translation, footnote 1155, page 946) (Urdu Translation, footnote 4, page 604) Read in Tadhkira Translation in English |
On the back side of the letter, The Promised Messiah (AS) inquires about the names of the cities in the East and North of Punjab according to the map. |
The Holy Envelope lovingly addressed to Ch. Maula Bakhsh sahib by
the Promised Messiah (AS)
Signed by the Promised Messiah (AS) on November 13, 1907, it left Kadian on November 14, 1907
and reached Sialkot on November 15, 1907 at 9:30 AM
(Courtesy of Professor Naseera Shahnawaz)
The Holy Letter inside the Holy Envelope
(1). An urgent need of Rs.100 for "LANGAR KHANA"
(2). The Promised Messiah's wish that if a sufficient amount could come from Sialkot on a monthly basis, the huge responsibility of "LANGAR KHANA" will be shouldered
Dated: November 13, 1907
The Jalsa Salana Qadian, 1907
The Holy Page of the Revelations of the Promised Messiah (AS)
in April 1908
(Courtesy of Professor Naseera Shahnawaz)
Read in Tadhkira with Urdu Translation
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Historic correction for the future editions of Tadhkira
The discovery of the above page after 102 years, with his revelations of April 1908,
handwritten by the Promised Messiah (AS) himself,
two corrections can be made to the future editions of Tadhkira.
(1). Bimaar bohat hi cheekhain maarti hey instead of Bimaar bohat hi cheekhain maarta hey.
(2). Rehmat aur Fazl ka makaam - Shukr ka makaam instead of Rehmat aur Fazl ka kalaam - Shukr ka kalaam.
Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih V (ABA) has been informed about the unearthing of this historical treasure
on Friday, December 31, 2010
handwritten by the Promised Messiah (AS) himself,
two corrections can be made to the future editions of Tadhkira.
(1). Bimaar bohat hi cheekhain maarti hey instead of Bimaar bohat hi cheekhain maarta hey.
(2). Rehmat aur Fazl ka makaam - Shukr ka makaam instead of Rehmat aur Fazl ka kalaam - Shukr ka kalaam.
Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih V (ABA) has been informed about the unearthing of this historical treasure
on Friday, December 31, 2010
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Allama Dr. Sir Muhammad Iqbal
(The Poet-Philosopher of the East)
favoring
Ch. Maula Bakhsh sahib's arguments
Hadhrat Chaudhry Sir Muhammad Zafrullah Khan sahib once narrated to Mr. Mahmood Ahmed Bhatty s/o Maj. Dr. Shah Nawaz Khan, an incident that happened in the Kutchery (District Courts) of Sialkot. Once a non-Ahmadi Muslim clergy went into debate on a religious issue with Hadhrat Ch. Maula Bakhsh sahib. When the discussion got prolonged, they took the matter before Allama Dr. Sir Muhammad Iqbal sahib, who was present there at that time. After listening to both sides he passed his judgement in favor of Ch. Maula Bakhsh sahib and declared that his arguments carry much more weight than the other person's point of view.
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Ch. Maula Bakhsh sahib's letter of Nov. 15, 1908 to the editor of Al-Badr,
Hadhrat Mufti Muhammad Sadiq sahib (RA)
informing him about his new appointment and his inability to attend the Jalsa Salana
due to the extra workload in the month of December.
He intends to send an amount equal to his travel and other expences between Qadian and Sialkot so that it becomes an incentive for others to follow who may be in similar situations like his.
Published in Al-Badr Nov. 19, 1908, No. 2, Vol. 8, Page 2, Column 1
Ch. Maula Bakhsh's letter regarding his inability to attend
the Jalsa Salana of Dec. 1908
despite his intentions and prior assurances to his friends
Published in Al-Hakam Dec. 18, 1908, No. 20, Vol. 12, Page 3, Column 1 & 2
(Courtesy of Maulana Ghulam Misbah Baloch sahib)
The editor of Al-Hakam, Hadhrat Sheikh Yaqoob Ali Turaab sahib (RA) under the title
"The Problem of Apostasy and the obligation of Muslim Rajputs" wrote that
"Ch. Maula Bakhsh Bhatti is the first Ahmadi Rajput voice raised in response to the appeal
for rectifying the situation. He is passionate and sincere and wholeheartedly devoted
to the cause of uplifting Rajputs from their decadence.
He has also written a very poignant poem "Dard Nama" on the sad state of their affairs."
Al-Hakam Jan. 21, 1910, No. 2, Vol. 14, Page 6, Column 3.
The Letter of Ch. Maula Bakhsh sahib,
Dated Feb. 27, 1910,
published in Al-Hakam March 14, 1910, No. 9, Vol. 14, Page 9, Column 3
in response to a letter questioning
"Why Ahmadi Rajputs are Silent?"
Al-Hakam Februray 21, 1910, Page 5, Column 1
(Courtesy of Maulana Ghulam Misbah Baloch sahib)
Prevention of Apostasy among the Rajputs
Al-Hakam March 7, 1910, No. 8, Vol. 14, Page 7, Column 3
Detailed Minutes of the Meeting of the Association of Ahmadi Rajputs held at the vast ground of Jalsa Salana Qadian on March 25, 1910 from 8 pm till 11 pm
"Tareek-e-Saroaa" by Mr. Rana Muhammad Khan, Ch. 3, Pages 253 -257
"Tareek-e-Saroaa" by Mr. Rana Muhammad Khan, Ch. 3, Pages 253 -257
An association is created for tabligh to the Rajputs
Published in Al-hakam, April 14/28, 1910, page 7
Association of Indian Muslim Rajputs
was established on March 27, 1910 for the propagation of Islam among the Rajputs. Its president was Ch. Ghulam Ahmad Kathgari and
Ch. Maula Bakhsh sahib Bhatti Sialkoti was its secretary.
Tareekh-e-Ahmadiyyat Vol. 3.
Jalsa Ahmadiyya Sialkot 1911
Master Ghulam Muhammad Sahib B.A. & Chaudhry Maula Bakhsh Sahib
dutifully and selflessly performed their responsibilities of food preparation and serving the guests
at the two day Jalsa from morning till night.
Akhbar Badr Qadian Shareef - October 12, 1911
Page 5-6, Vol. 10, No. 46-47
(Retrieved from the Khilafat Library on April 17, 2014)
Master Ghulam Muhammad Sahib B.A. & Chaudhry Maula Bakhsh Sahib
dutifully and selflessly performed their responsibilities of food preparation and serving the guests
at the two day Jalsa from morning till night.
Akhbar Badr Qadian Shareef - October 12, 1911
Page 5-6, Vol. 10, No. 46-47
(Retrieved from the Khilafat Library on April 17, 2014)
Request for prayers by Ch. Maula Bakhsh sahib for his wife's recovery to health
Courtesy of Ghulam Misbah Baloch sahib (from a coincidental meeting with Dr. Farid Ahmad)
at the Kilafat Library Rabwah - March 4, 2014
Courtesy of Ghulam Misbah Baloch sahib (from a coincidental meeting with Dr. Farid Ahmad)
at the Kilafat Library Rabwah - March 4, 2014
Akhbar FAROOQ Qadian Darulaman - October 28, 1915
Akhbar FAROOQ Qadian Darulaman - November 4, 1915
Akhbar FAROOQ Qadian Darulaman - November 25, 1915
The book "AHMAD Rasool",
inferred, collated and compiled from the Ahmadiyya literature and published by
Ch. Maula Bakhsh sahib in January 1916, to be freely distributed among
the persons belonging to the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement
(Those who do not believe the Promised Messiah to be a Prophet and an institution of Khilafat after him)
This was a written debate between Ch. Maula Bakhsh sahib and Sh. Maula Bakhsh sahib to be later adjudicated by the Poet-Philosopher of the East, Dr. Muhammad Iqbal but Sh. Maula Bakhsh sahib could not compile his arguments in time, hence Ch. Maula Bakhsh sahib published his arguments for everyone to judge for themselves.
(Retrieved from the Markazi Ahmadiyya Library, Qadian on Dec. 28, 2013 by Dr. Farid Ahmad)
Uploaded on the Web on April 21, 2014 - The 76th Death Anniversary of Allama Iqbal
The Back cover - Recto and Verso
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The Front cover - Recto and Verso
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Request for prayers for the health of Ch. Maula Bakhsh Bhatti sahib
Al-fazl Qadian, Nov. 7, 1916, Vol 4, No. 36, Page 402, Column 1
(Published 5 days after his death)
Retrieved from the Markazi Ahmadiyya Library Qadian - December 30, 2013
Ch. Maula Bakhsh sahib s/o Ch. Ameer Bakhsh
left this earthly abode on Thursday, November 2, 1916 at 8:30 pm
(Courtesy of Mr. Mahmood Ahmed Bhatty and Air Cdre. (R) Rashid Ahmad Bhatti)
Photocopied from the original at the Khilafat Library, Rabwah
Courtesy of Maulana Ghulam Misbah Baloch sahib (Murabbi-e-Silsila) |
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Hadhrat Musleh Maud (RA) had a dream on March 26, 1946
He saw in that dream that he has come again to this world after many centuries and took over the command of an Ahmadi army from some other 6 or 7 generals on horseback as they have been lead astray of the path of truth on which he had put the Jamaat firmly. On his way to Sialkot, he met Ch. Maula Bakhsh sahib as an officer in the army and asked him to bring his forces to join his ranks,
which Ch. sahib very happily did.
(Al‐Fazl, April 3, 1946, Pages 3–4)