LONDON PRESS DESK AHMADIYYA MUSLIM COMMUNITY, 17 July 2011

GERMANY TOUR 2011

(The following is a brief report of some of the meetings held by Hazur-Aqdas during his recent tour of Germany)

On the 28th June 2011, Hazur-Aqdas met with the Lord Mayor of Berlin, Mr Klaus Wowereit.

The meeting with the Lord Mayor was held at the palatial City Hall building known as the Rotes Rathaus (The Red City Hall). During the meeting the history of Berlin, its ethnic diversity and religion were all discussed. The meeting was followed by a tour of the historic building.

Hazur-Aqdas was also asked to sign the guestbook.

In a meeting with MEP Michael Gahler and a senior clergy member, Father of the Protestant Church Affolderbach, on 24 June in Karlsruhe, Hadhrat Khalifa-tul Masih V atba spoke about the importance of religious freedom and integration. Hazur-Aqdas said:

“There should be no compulsion in religion. Jews should be able to practice their religion freely; Christians should be able to practice their religion freely and Muslims likewise. However where the interests of the country are at stake then all citizens should work together for the betterment of the nation. That in my view is true integration.”

During a meeting with various political figures and local police officials on 28th June in Berlin, Hazur-Aqdas said:

“Justice must always be followed, in all aspects. Wherever justice is practiced it will lead to success and to a positive society.”

During the meeting Hazur-Aqdas spoke about the true meaning of integration.

He said:

“It is against Islamic teachings to disobey the law. The Holy Qur’an says that we must follow the law of the land and if you are unable to do so then you should migrate. To be integrated it is necessary to believe the country you live in is your own and you must desire for it to succeed. Your relationship should be with the country not just with individuals within it. This is true integration.”

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