Ghamdi Sahab's Viewpoint On Takfeer
Response from Ghanidi GPT According to Ghamidi Sahab’s understanding, the issue of Takfeer (excommunication from Islam) is a very sensitive and serious matter. He emphasizes that declaring someone a Kafir (disbeliever) is not a right that individuals or groups can exercise lightly. Instead, it is a matter that requires the Conclusive Proof of God’s Truth ( Itmam-e-Hujjah ), which only Allah and His messengers can establish. In the case of Ahmadis or any other group, Ghamidi Sahab’s principle is that if someone declares themselves to be a Muslim, they should be treated as such in terms of their identity and public reputation. While one may disagree with their beliefs or consider certain views as Kufr or Shirk , this does not automatically lead to their excommunication from Islam. The Quran itself demonstrates this principle by referring to the People of the Book, who were involved in Shirk , as “People of the Book” rather than outright labeling them as disbelievers. Thus, Ghamidi Sahab’s approach is to focus on discussing and critiquing beliefs and concepts rather than passing judgments on individuals or groups. He maintains that the identity of a Muslim is based on their self-declaration, and it is not for others to strip them of this identity. This principle applies universally, including to the Ahmadi community.