The Ahmadiyya is a religious movement within Islam, founded in the late 19th century by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad in British India. Ahmad claimed to be the Promised Messiah and Mahdi, fulfilling Islamic prophecies. The movement emphasizes peace, tolerance, and the importance of education, and it seeks to promote a peaceful interpretation of Islam. Ahmadi Muslims believe in the oneness of God and follow the teachings of the Qur'an and the Hadith. They consider themselves Muslims but face persecution in some countries due to their beliefs, particularly regarding the finality of prophethood, which is a central tenet in mainstream Islam.