{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"","title":"Ahmadiyya - Part 4: Lines of Authority","description":"Who holds the power to interpret, to lead, and to define the boundaries of belief in a global religious community? In Ahmadiyya, authority is not inherited but constructed—a living balance between sacred texts, the founder’s words, and modern institutions.\r\n\r\nThe movement’s approach to transmission is as distinctive as its beliefs. Authority in Ahmadiyya draws on the Quran and the hadith, like most Muslim traditions. But for Ahmadis, the writings and discourses of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad—collected in volumes such as Ruhani Khazain—are central. These texts clarify, renew, and guide, serving as a modern founder-centered tradition. Adherents learn from both classical Islamic literature and the founder’s sermons, revelations, and interpretations. The chain of authority runs through these works, embedding the founder’s teachings in day-to-day practice.\r\n\r\nLearn more at: https://thecreedarchive.com/creed/ahmadiyya","author_name":"The Archive Network"}