Ahmadiyya Founder's Granddaughter Wishing "Merry Christmas" - Modernism or Abandoning Father's Believes?

In a recent tweet, Tooba, the great-granddaughter of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Qadiani and the daughter of Mirza Tahir Ahmad, the fourth caliph of the Ahmadiyya community, extended Christmas greetings to Christians. Her message read:

"Merry Christmas to my Christian friends. On this day when you celebrate, may you remember compassion, love, mercy, justice, and service: some of the many values that Jesus stood for."

— @Tooba555Tooba

While the tweet appeared to convey a spirit of interfaith harmony, it has sparked widespread debate about its alignment with the Ahmadiyya founder’s core teachings and she has turned off replies. You can no more reply under that particular tweet.

The Contradiction: Breaking the Cross vs. Wishing Merry Christmas

Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Qadiani, who claimed to be the Promised Messiah and the Mahdi, repeatedly emphasized his mission to "break the Cross" and eradicate beliefs like the Trinity. These teachings form the foundation of Ahmadiyya doctrine, yet members of his own family now openly participate in Christmas traditions.

Critics were quick to highlight this inconsistency. Adnan Rashid, a prominent speaker and debater often seen at Speaker's Corner, tweeted:

"This is the great-granddaughter of Mirza Ghulam Qadiani wishing her Christian friends 'Merry Christmas.' Her great-grandfather claimed 'he came to defeat/break the Cross.' This is how his family is still 'breaking the Cross.' Christmas was a pagan festival adopted by Christians."

— @MrAdnanRashid

Another Twitter user asked:

"Had she told those Christians that her Punjabi grandfather is the 2nd coming of Jesus? I wonder how those Christians gonna react to that?"

This discourse highlights the growing disconnect between Ahmadiyya leadership and its grassroots followers, especially when juxtaposed with the founder’s claims.

Ahmadiyya Celebrations of Christmas: A Recurring Issue

This is not the first instance of Ahmadis celebrating Christmas. As previously documented, Christmas celebrations in Qadian are a well-known tradition, despite the clear contradiction with Mirza Ghulam Ahmad’s mission.

Tooba’s Pinned Tribute to Mirza Tahir Ahmad

Adding another layer to the discussion, Tooba has a pinned photo of herself with Mirza Tahir Ahmad on her profile, captioned with a quote from Walt Whitman:

"We were together. I forget the rest."

This personal homage, while poetic, starkly contrasts with the ongoing theological debates within the community regarding the celebration of non-Islamic festivals.

A Question of Consistency

Tooba’s tweet raises important questions for the Ahmadiyya community. How can followers reconcile the founder’s vehement opposition to Christianity’s core beliefs with the participation of his descendants in Christmas traditions? While interfaith harmony is commendable, it must be rooted in honesty and consistency with one’s stated principles.

This incident underscores a deeper identity crisis within the Ahmadiyya community. On the one hand, they claim to represent true Islam, yet actions like these dilute their distinct narrative.

Conclusion

The contradiction between Mirza Ghulam Ahmad's mission and the actions of his descendants is becoming increasingly apparent. While Ahmadis celebrate Christmas under the guise of compassion and interfaith dialogue, they must address the theological discrepancies that such actions create. As more voices question these practices, the Ahmadiyya leadership will face growing pressure to clarify their stance and align their actions with their teachings.