The followers of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian are referred to as Qadianis, regardless of whether they belong to the Qadiani Jamaat of Rabwah or the Lahori Jamaat of Qadianis. They identify themselves as “Ahmadi,” claiming that Mirza Ghulam Ahmad corresponds to the Quranic verse “Ismuhu Ahmad.” However, Muslims believe that this verse actually refers to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam).

Taking undue advantage of the word, Ahmad in his name Mirza Ghulam Ahmad twisted the meaning of the above verse in his favor and claimed prophethood on this basis, though his name actually means, “slave of Ahmad”. According to the Holy Quran, both Ahmad and Muhammad are the holy names of our beloved Prophet (SAW) 

Therefore, the application of the said Quranic verse to Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian is a deliberate alteration of the Holy Quran. On this basis, calling Qadianis as Ahmadis is “haraam” (forbidden) and unlawful.