The National Peace symposium, held at the largest mosque in Western Europe, is a key event of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and 2014 marks the 11th symposium to date. The theme for this year is “Khilafat, Peace and Justice”.
The symposium promotes a deeper understanding of Islam and other faiths and seeks to inspire a concerted effort for lasting peace. More than 800 guests attend the unique event, including Secretaries of State, parliamentarians, diplomats, faith and civic leaders as well as representatives from numerous charities and faith communities.
Celebrating 125 years of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
Islam focuses on securing peace in every sphere of human activity. It encourages all to promote education, respect and tolerance, improve social and interfaith harmony, support charitable causes and serve humanity regardless of race, creed or colour. The Ahmadiyya Muslim community is dedicated to establish peace at all levels and to protect the basic human rights of all. In light of this it is keen to recognise efforts made by anyone to advance the cause of peace. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Peace Prize is therefore awarded in recognition of an individual’s or an organisation’s contribution for the advancement of the cause of peace.
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Prize for the Advancement of Peace was launched in 2009 by the Spiritual Head of the Worldwide Ahmadiyya Community, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad and the award comprises a trophy together with a certificate and a monetary prize.
The 2012 Ahmadiyya Muslim Prize for the Advancement of Peace, was awarded to Dr Boachie- Adjei of Ghana, founder of FOCUS. (Foundation of Orthopedics and Complex Spine).
This year we are delighted to present the award to Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow founder and Chief Executive of Mary’s Meals, for his outstanding work to provide food and education to children across the developing world.
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