Table Of ContentThe Afghan 
Martyrs 
THE TRAGIC TALE OF THE FIRST 
MARTYRS OF AHMADIYYAT 
IN KABUL, AFGHANISTAN 
B. A. RAFIQ
©B. A. RAFIQ 
Ftrst Edition 1995 
Published by: 
B. A. Rafiq 
17 Merton Road, 
London SW18 SST 
Printed by: 
Raqeem Press 
Islamabad, Tilford, 
Surrey GUlO 2AQ (U.K.)
From The Holy Quran 
'Think not of those, who have been slain in the cause of Allah, as 
dead. Nay, they are living, in the presence of their Lord, and are 
granted giftsfrom Him,'  (3: 170) 
'Say not of those who are killed in the cause of Allah that they are 
dead; nay, they are living; only you perceive not.'  (2: 155) 
'And if you are slain in the cause of Allah or you die,  surely 
forgiveness from Allah and mercy shall be better than what they 
hoard.'  (3: 158) 
lAnd those who leave their homes for the cause of Allah, and are 
then slain or die, Allah will surely provide for them a goodly 
provision. And surely Allah is the Best of providers.'  (22:59) 
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List of contents 
Preface 
1.  The Eid ul Azhia sermon delivered by Hazrat Khalifa 
tul Masih IV, may Allah support him. 
Ancestral and academic prominence of the martyr of 
Mghanistan. 
The background of the martyrdom of Hazrat Sahibzada 
Sahib. 
The meritorious event of the martyrdom. 
Dust storm of great ferocity and unanticipated calamity 
of the spread of cholera. 
Exemplary end of those responsible for the martyrdom. 
Astonishing evidence of the act of Retribution. 
Long term benevolence arising from human sacrifice. 
A period of turbulence in the land of Kabul lasting for a 
hundred years. 
Solicitation for prayers for the Mghan nation. 
Enormous sacrifices offered by Pakistani Ahmadies. 
Pages 1-16 
2.  Afghanistan 
Ameer Abdur Rahman Khan 
Ameer Habeebulla Khan  Pages 17-32 
3.  Compliments by the Promised Messiah (PBUH) upon 
the sacrifice by the Martyr  Page 33 
4.  Ancestral Background· 
Education 
His station 
111
Acceptance of Ahmadiyyat  Pages34-44 
5.  The Sahibzada's visit to Qadian 
His  Sentimants of Ghairat for the Promised Messiah 
(PBUH) 
Jehlum visited  Pages 44-52 
6.  Departure from Qadian for Kabul 
A narrative by Hazrat Maulana Ghulam Rasool Rajekee, 
(MAPH) 
Communication with the Ameer of Kabul 
Arrest  Pages 44-60 
7.  Written Debate with Afghan Divines 
Conviction 
Stoning to death 
The day of Martyrdom 
March to the place of execution 
The first stone 
Appearance of Divine signs after the event of martyrdom 
Burial  Pages 61-86 
8.  The pure person of Abdul Latif 
9.  Retribution for the atrocity. 
The End of Sardar Nasrulla Khan 
The End of Ameer Habeebul1a Khan 
The End of Doctor Abdul Ghani PutUabi 
The End of Mulla Abdur Razzaque Qazi 
Pages 86-103 
10.  How did the children fare after the event of 
Martyrdom?  Pages 103-109 
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11.  Hadhrat  Mulla  Neymatulla  The  Third  Person  Who 
Attained the Rank of a Martyr  Pages 110-121 
12.  A  Submission  from  Hadhrat  Chaudhri  Mohammad 
Zafrullah Khan 
Seeking pennission to go to Kabul.  Pages 122-126 
13.  A Lesson  Pages 126-127 
14.  A Shining Example By Sir Mohammad Zafrullah 
Khan.  Pages 128-130 
15.  The End of Amaanulla Khan the King of Afghanistan. 
Pages 131-136 
16.  Comments of the Press on the Steadfastness Displayed by 
Hadhrat Moulvi Neymatulla the Martyr.  Pages 136-137 
17.  Hadhrat Moulvi Abdul Haleem and Hadhrat Qari Noor 
Ali the fourth and the fifth who acheiveh martyrdom in 
Afghanistan.  Pages 138-144 
18.  Belief of the Jamaat Ahmadiyya concerning 'Jehad' 
Pages 145-156 
19.  From "The Absolute Amir" by F. R. Martin 
Pages 157-159 
20.  The Martyrdom of Hadhrat N eymatulla mentioned in 
English Newspapers.  Page 160 
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Foreword 
Mr. Bashir Ahmad Khan Rafiq deserve our sincere thanks for 
presenting  in  a  book-form  on  account  of  the  lives  and 
achievements  of  four  most  distinguished  Ahmadis  from 
Mghanistan who made the supreme sacrifice of laying down 
their lives for the sake of Allah. Their martyrdom is a lasting 
monumant  in  the  struggle  for  truth  and  righteousness.  The 
nobility of their character and the steadfastness demonstrated by 
these martyrs is an inspiring example of the spiritual and moral 
revolution generated by the Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam. 
The auther of " The Afghan Martyrs" is a senior member of 
Ahmadiyya Jamaat who has devoted his life to the servi~e of 
Islam.  After a long and successful tenure at the Ahmadiyya 
headquarters in Rabwah, he distinguished himself as Imam of 
the London Mosque in  the sixties and seventies.  He has the 
ability to express his views and ideas simply and effectively. He 
has regularly written articles for English and Urdu journals and 
published  a  number  of  books  including  "Truth  about 
Ahmadiyyaf' which is an essential reading for understanding the 
attitude of Ahmadiyya Jamaat towards important issues raised by 
its critics. 
Brief accounts of lives and achievemants of Hadhrat Sahibzada 
Abdul Latif and Hadhrat Mulla Neymatulla have been available 
but little is known about Hadhrat Moulvi Abdul Haleem and 
Hadhrat Qari Noor Ali.  By compiling authentic information 
about them, Mr. Bashir Ahmad Khan Rafiq has satisfied a long 
standing need. This account assumes relevance and poignancy in 
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view  of the  tempestuous  history  of Afghanistan  since  the 
martyrdom of Hadhrat Sahibzada Abdul Latif in 1903 and the 
political storms which continued to rage in that country. 
I hope this book will be read by all those who value freedom to 
profess and practice one's faith. May Allah bless and reward the 
author for his noble effort. Amen. 
London,  Aftab Ahmad Khan 
23 May, 1995.  National Amir, 
Ahmadiyya Muslim Association, 
United Kingdom. 
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