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THE HISTORY OF. THE. Review of Religions. A BRIEF GUIDE Lajna Ima’illah USA. THE REVIEW OF RELIGIONS – OUTLINE. NEED BEGINNING REACTION SAYINGS of the Promised Messiah (as) SUCCESS SUBSCRIPTION NEW ITEMS CONTACT. 1. NEED. Why was The Review of Religions needed?.
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THE HISTORY OF THE Review of Religions A BRIEF GUIDE LajnaIma’illah USA
THE REVIEW OF RELIGIONS –OUTLINE • NEED • BEGINNING • REACTION • SAYINGS of the Promised Messiah (as) • SUCCESS • SUBSCRIPTION • NEW ITEMS • CONTACT The Review Of Religions - A Brief Guide
1. NEED Why was The Review of Religions needed? The Review Of Religions - A Brief Guide
The Promised Messiah (as) SaID: “the sun rising from West means that the Western countries which had been engulfed by the darkness of infidelity and ignorance, will be illuminated by the sun of truth, and they will have a share of Islam …” The Review Of Religions - A Brief Guide
… my writings would spread amongst those people” (Izala-e-Auhaam) The Review Of Religions - A Brief Guide
2. Beginning Beginnings of The Review of Religions The Review Of Religions - A Brief Guide
1st Jalsa in 1891 at Qadian Darul Aman • Promised Messiah (as) invited participants to “put forward sound policies for the religious benefit of Europe and America” • 2nd Jalsa Salana: Members put forward their suggestions and it was decided that an English Magazine providing the true and beautiful teachings of Islam should be compiled and printed The Review Of Religions - A Brief Guide
1st Edition • On 15th January 1901, the Promised Messiah(as) formally announced the launch of The Review of Religions. • In January 1902the first edition was published in English from Lahore. • The Promised Messiah (as) would write articles specifically for the magazine, which were translated from Urdu into English. The Review Of Religions - A Brief Guide
3. Reaction Reaction to its launch The Review Of Religions - A Brief Guide
Tolstoy and The Review of religions • Hadhrat Mufti Muhammad Sadiq (ra) sent copies of the first few Review of Religions to Russia’s Leo Tolstoy, considered by many as the greatest novelist of the 19th century The Review Of Religions - A Brief Guide
Tolstoy’s letter in reply: “Dear friend! Your letter along with MirzaGhulam Ahmad’s picture and a sample of the magazine Review of Religions has been received. To engage in the proof of the death of Christ or in the investigation of his tomb, is a futile effort because an intelligent man can never believe that Jesus is still alive.... We need reasoned religious teaching and if MrMirza presents a new reasonable proposition then I am ready to benefit from it. In The Review of Religions specimen number, I approved very much two articles, ‘How to get rid of the Bondage of Sin’ and ‘The Life to Come’, especially the second. The idea is very profound and very true. I am most thankful to you for sending me this and am also grateful for your letter. Yours Sincerely, Tolstoy, from Russia. 5th June 1903.” The Review Of Religions - A Brief Guide
4. SAYINGS of the Promised Messiah (as) Promised Messiah’s (as) sayings about The Review Of Religions The Review Of Religions - A Brief Guide
Promised Messiah (as) said: • ‘The Breaking of the Cross’ in the traditions of the Holy Prophet (saw) meansan English magazine: The Review of Religions, which has been started • The Review of Religions has begun to influence many hearts The Review Of Religions - A Brief Guide
Promised Messiah (as) said: • If, God forbid, this magazine ceases to existas a result of a lack of interest of this community then this would be a cause for mourning for the community. • Therefore, I urge the sincere members of my community to provide as much support and financial assistance as may be possible for them. The Review Of Religions - A Brief Guide
5. Success Role of The Review of Religions in the propagation of the Jama’at The Review Of Religions - A Brief Guide
Mauritius, Philippines & many more • First Ahmadi of Mauritius Nur Muhammad NurayaSahebconverted through The Review of Religions • Ahmadiyyatwas first introduced to the Philippinesthrough The Review of Religions • Manypeople were drawn to Ahmadiyyatby reading articles The Review Of Religions - A Brief Guide
Famous Editors of The Magazine Maulvi Sher Ali (ra) Malik Ghulam Farid (ra) Mirza Bashir Ahmad (ra) The Review Of Religions - A Brief Guide
6. Subscription Why subscribing to The Review of Religions The Review Of Religions - A Brief Guide
The Promised Messiah(as) said: • If 10,000 people of this community subscribe to the English or Urdu editions, then it would run according to one’s wishes. • And in my view, if those taking the oath of allegiance on initiation strive in this cause to do justice to their oath, then this number is not much. Instead, compared to the number of the members of the Jama’at, this is but a small number. The Review Of Religions - A Brief Guide
Also: • In an appendix of the early editions of The Review of Religions was written: “On hearing of Hudhur’s appeal some friends sent up to ten copiesof the magazine abroad at their own expense.” • HadhratKhalifatulMasih II(ra) mentioned that: “Some read The Review of Religions and write to us. We have received letters from Sweden and England. There are such rightly minded people willing to hear, what is needed are the ones to address them! The Review Of Religions - A Brief Guide
Target of 10,000 At JalsaSalana UK 2011, HadhratKhalifatulMasih V(aba) said that subsequent to his appeal in 2010, there were now 8000 subscribers to The Review of Religions. However, Hudhur said that we were still behind, and need to increase our efforts and attain the 10,000 target. The Review Of Religions - A Brief Guide
Hadhur’s (aba) Target for USA • Canada and USA should have 500-1000 subscribers The Review Of Religions - A Brief Guide
7. New items Improvements of The Review of Religions The Review Of Religions - A Brief Guide
Improvements • Since January 2011 the magazine started printing in full color on a monthly basis for the first time ever in its 109-year history • Pictures can be used more widely • Increased paper thickness of the inside pages from 75/80gsm to 100gsm, this enhanced the reading experience for subscribers • HadhratKhalifatulMasih V(aba) has appointed some of the top scholars of the Jama’atto write regularly for the magazine • Anumber of special series will shortly be introduced The Review Of Religions - A Brief Guide
8. Contact Feedback and Subscription of The Review of Religions The Review Of Religions - A Brief Guide
Magazine can be subscribed online with Credit Card: www.reviewofreligions.org/subscription/ Subscription costs are US$30 per year Or Contact FaizaBajwa- email: usa@reviewofreligions.orgThe Review of Religions Coordinator for USA Feel free to give your feedback regarding any aspect of The Review of Religions, whether it relates to the new design, suggestions for article topics, or any other matter: info@reviewofreligions.org For more information visit: www.reviewofreligions.org The Review Of Religions - A Brief Guide
Sources • Izala-e-Auhaam pp. 515-516 Second Edition • www.reviewofreligions.org • www.alislam.org • http://flickriver.com/photos/syedahya/tags/india/ The Review Of Religions - A Brief Guide
