Source: Press Release

Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad directly conveys Islam’s peaceful teachings to people of Japan

The World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and Fifth Khalifa, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad addressed an audience of more than 100 Japanese dignitaries and guests on 9 November 2013 at a Special Reception held at the Mielparque Hotel in Nagoya.

During his address, His Holiness explained Islam’s true and peaceful teachings; he condemned all forms of terrorism and extremism; he spoke movingly about the Japanese people and he appealed to Japan’s leaders to strive for world peace.

Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad began by describing Islam’s true teachings. His Holiness said:

Islam’s true teachings are so complete and beautiful that at every level they guide believers towards an enlightened path lit up with love, affection and brotherhood.

The Khalifa said it was a source of regret that many Muslims had deviated from these true teachings. He said the root cause was the influence of religious scholars who cared only for their own power bases and personal interests. He said that whatever such “so-called scholars” taught had “nothing to do with Islam’s pure and noble teachings.” His Holiness said that suicide bombings and terrorist attacks were to be absolutely condemned and that the Quran taught that the unlawful killing of one person was “akin to killing all of mankind”. 

Reflecting on Islam’s true teachings, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said: 

The Arabic word from which the word ‘Islam’ derives means to spread peace and security and to spread compassion and love. These teachings form the reality of Islam. Furthermore, Allah commands Muslims to not only adopt these attributes themselves but also to spread peace, love and affection throughout the world.

Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad added:

You should not think that the teachings of the Ahmadiyya Community are a new form of Islam or a different teaching – rather the reality is that these are the teachings of the Founder of Islam, the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon).

Speaking about the role of Ahmadi Mosques, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said: 

Our Mosques are symbols of peace and beacons of light that illuminate their surroundings… Our Mosques are not built to cause any pain to mankind, but on the contrary are built for the sake of protecting and loving all people. 

Referring to the past experiences of the Japanese people, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said: 

The Japanese nation and its leaders comprise those people who understand the necessity for world peace more than any other people. You are those people who know the full devastating effects of nuclear weapons and the carnage that ensues. You are the people who know better than any other the horrific consequences of modern warfare.

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