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REVIEW OF RELIGIONS
THE
THE HISTORY OF
THE REVIEW OF RELIGIONS –OUTLINE
1. NEED
2. BEGINNING
3. REACTION
4. SAYINGS of the Promised Messiah (as)
5. SUCCESS
6. SUBSCRIPTION
7. NEW ITEMS
8. CONTACT
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1. NEED
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Why was
The Review of Religions needed?
THE PROMISED MESSIAH (AS) SAID:
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“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 …”
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… my writings would spread amongst those people” (Izala-e-Auhaam)
2. BEGINNING
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Beginnings of The Review of Religions
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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
1ST EDITION
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On 15th January 1901, the Promised Messiah(as) formally announced the launch of The Review of Religions.
In January 1902 the 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.
3. REACTION
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Reaction to its launch
TOLSTOY AND THE REVIEW OF RELIGIONS
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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
TOLSTOY’S LETTER IN REPLY:
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“Dear friend!
Your letter along with Mirza Ghulam 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 Mr
Mirza 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.”
4. SAYINGS OF THE PROMISED MESSIAH (AS)
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Promised Messiah’s (as) sayings about The Review Of Religions
PROMISED MESSIAH (AS) SAID:
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‘The Breaking of the Cross’ in the traditions of the Holy Prophet (saw) means
an English magazine: The Review of Religions, which has been started
The Review of Religions has begun to influence many hearts
PROMISED MESSIAH (AS) SAID:
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If, God forbid, this magazine ceases to exist as 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.
5. SUCCESS
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Role of The Review of Religions in the propagation of the Jama’at
MAURITIUS, PHILIPPINES & MANY MORE
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First Ahmadi of Mauritius Nur Muhammad Nuraya Saheb
converted through The Review of Religions
Ahmadiyyat was first introduced to the Philippines through The Review of Religions
Many people were drawn to Ahmadiyyat by reading articles
FAMOUS EDITORS OF THE MAGAZINE
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Malik Ghulam Farid (ra) Maulvi Sher Ali (ra) Mirza Bashir Ahmad (ra)
6. SUBSCRIPTION
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Why subscribing to
The Review of Religions
THE PROMISED MESSIAH(AS) SAID:
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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.
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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 copies of the magazine abroad at their own expense.”
Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih 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!
ALSO:
TARGET OF 10,000
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At Jalsa Salana UK 2011, Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih 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.
HADHUR’S (ABA) TARGET FOR USA
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Canada and USA should have 500-1000 subscribers
7. NEW ITEMS
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Improvements of
The Review of Religions
IMPROVEMENTS
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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
Hadhrat Khalifatul Masih V(aba) has appointed some of the top scholars of the Jama’at to write regularly for the magazine
A number of special series will shortly be introduced
8. CONTACT
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Feedback and Subscription of
The Review of Religions
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Magazine can be subscribed online with Credit Card:
www.reviewofreligions.org/subscription/
Subscription costs are US$30 per year
Or
Contact Faiza Bajwa - email: [email protected] 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:
For more information visit: www.reviewofreligions.org
SOURCES
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• Izala-e-Auhaam pp. 515-516 Second Edition
• www.reviewofreligions.org
• www.alislam.org
• http://flickriver.com/photos/syedahya/tags/india/
