Alislam.org: The World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat and Fifth Khalifa, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad was visited by the Mayor of Calgary, Nasheed Nenshi and various other dignitaries at the Baitun Nur Mosque in Calgary on 25 May 2013. His Holiness also answered questions during a media conference.
During the 30-minute meeting, the Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat and the Mayor discussed various issues including the means to tackle rising extremism and developing a peaceful and cohesive society.
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said:
“It is a dire need of the time to respond to all forms of fanaticism and extremism with Islam’s true message of peace and harmony.”
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said it was the duty of Muslims to inform all parties of the true teachings of the Quran and the real character of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). His Holiness said that to change attitudes and to confront extremism would be “a long process” but that he remained optimistic for the future.
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said:
“During a media interview here in Calgary I said the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community will never give up striving to show the people of the world the true message of Islam. I said that if not this generation, then certainly future generations will come to see and accept Islam as a religion of peace that is against all atrocities.”
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