Source: Alislam.org

Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad delivers the keynote address at ‘Africa at  50’ event

On 23 November 2013, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat celebrated the 50th  Anniversary of the Independence of Algeria, Burundi, Malawi, Rwanda and Uganda  with an event organised by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community’s Pan-African  Association.

Dignitaries and guests representing  a number of African countries attended the function at Baitul Futuh Mosque in  South West London.

The highlight of the event was the keynote address given by the Khalifa and  World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad. During  his address, His Holiness appealed for the true independence of all nations and  called for all people to be granted self-determination. His Holiness spoke of  Africa’s rich potential and said it could only be realised if its people became  united and put aside all personal interests. His Holiness also warned against  the further spread of terrorism in the region.

The Khalifa began his address by explaining that Islam was against all forms  of slavery and oppression.

Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said:

True Muslims and Muslim Governments should always promote independence and  help others gain freedom – whether it is personal independence or whether it is  national independence.

Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad continued:

Based upon Islam’s true teachings, we (Ahmadi Muslims) strive and work  towards the achievement of universal independence and self-determination, with  the ambition that every single person in the world is able to live autonomously.  All people should have fundamental freedoms, such as religious, political,  national and civil freedom.

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