According to Ahmadiyya Islam, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (1835-1908) is considered the last prophet within their understanding of prophethood.
Ahmadi Muslims believe that Muhammad is the "Seal of the Prophets" (Khatam an-Nabiyyin), but they interpret this phrase differently from mainstream Sunni and Shia Muslims. While most Muslims believe "Seal of the Prophets" means that no prophet can come after Muhammad, Ahmadis believe it signifies that Muhammad was the perfect prophet and that future prophets can only arise as followers of Muhammad, reflecting his teachings and under his spiritual authority.
Mirza Ghulam Ahmad claimed to be the Promised Messiah and Mahdi, fulfilling prophecies found in Islamic scripture. He also claimed to be a subordinate prophet (nabi) under Muhammad, reflecting and upholding Muhammad's teachings. This concept of "subordinate prophethood" is central to Ahmadiyya theology. They believe such prophets are necessary for the continuous guidance and revival of Islam.
Therefore, while Ahmadis revere Muhammad as the ultimate and law-bearing prophet, they consider Mirza Ghulam Ahmad to be the last prophet in the sense of a subordinate, non-law-bearing prophet, who appeared within the dispensation of Muhammad.
