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Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad<br />
tradition. It seems as if at that time Buddhism was<br />
strongly prevalent in this land and the religion of the<br />
Vedas was dead and that Buddhism denied the Vedas. 38<br />
In short, after collating all these facts it may be<br />
concluded with certainty that Jesus, peace be upon him,<br />
did surely visit this land. It is a conclusive and wellestablished<br />
fact that books of the Buddhist religion<br />
allude to his visiting this land. The tomb of Jesus, peace<br />
be upon him, in Kashmir is said to have existed for<br />
approximately 1900 years. This is also a most excellent<br />
proof in this context. There are probably inscriptions in<br />
the tomb that are now hidden. To investigate all these<br />
matters further, a group is being prepared from our<br />
community for academic research. The leader<br />
appointed over this group is, Brother Maulvi Hakeem<br />
Haji-e-Haramayn 39 Nur-ud-Deen, may his Lord grant<br />
him protection. For the purpose of research and<br />
investigation, this delegation shall travel to different<br />
lands. The task of these devoutly religious men will be to<br />
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Not only do certain books of the Buddhist religion mention that<br />
Jesus, peace be upon him, came to India and Tibet but I have also<br />
come to know from reliable sources that the ancient scriptures of<br />
Kashmir also similarly mention him. —Author<br />
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One who has made pilgrimage to Mecca and visited the blessed<br />
tomb of the Holy Prophet sa in Medina. [Publisher]<br />
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