Courtesy : Saiful Islam, The Bangla Times, Toronto, October 7, 2016

Celebrating 50 years of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at in Canada.

The true teaching of Islam has been misinterpreted by clerics, says the leader of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community.

Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the Caliph of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community condemn categorically who commit and propagate cruelties and heinous activities in the name of Islam.

“These clerics or so called extremist mullahs — they have really misconstrued the true teachings of the Holy Qur’an and most of the Muslims are just ignorant of the true teachings,” said the Caliph, addressing a press conference on Friday at the International Centre in Mississauga.

While addressing a press conference on Friday at the International Centre in Mississauga where Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaa’t hosting its 3 days long annual convention, he said “These clerics or so called extremist mullahs — they have really misconstrued the true teachings of the Holy Qur’an and most of the Muslims are just ignorant of the true teachings,”

In the Holy Qura’n there is no commandment that advocates suicide bombing, killing of people, committing brutality or heinous acts against fellow human beings, he said.

He said, “First thing is to reform the clerics. If Muslims follow the true teaching of Islam or if they follow the true teaching of the Holy Qur’an, they can change themselves”

Members of the Ahmadiyya sect face persecution in some countries, including from other Muslims, some of whom believe Ahmadis are heretics.

The main message of Islam is to do good to God and other people, the Caliph added.

The foundation of Ahmadiyya teachings is the message “Love for all, hatred for none” which is the most important message of this age. The atrocities committed by a small minority of Muslims – have unfortunately become the public face of Islam, he said.

Preaching the true teaching of Islam is the only way to combat terrorism, the Caliph emphasized.

Though it is a slow process, however one day, ultimately, we shall win the hearts of people and then brutalities will be stopped, he affirmed.

Earlier in the afternoon, the Caliph gave a sermon where a 25,000-strong crowd of believers gathered to recharge their spiritual batteries.

He urges the crowd before doing something ask whether this will make Allah happy; and emphasize on to be kind to their fellow human beings, whatever their faith.

The head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at  Hazrat Mirza Masrur Ahmed inaugurated the three-day, 40th annual convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslims, which is expected to be attended by thousands of believers, according to the organizers. As part of his six-week trip, he will also be visiting Ottawa, and meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. @Bangladesk

https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2016/10/07/ahmadiyya-caliph-criticizes-extremist-mullahs.html

Premier Kathleen Wynn addressed the convention on the first day outlining the achievements of the AMJ Canada. She greeted the crowd with Assalamo-alaikum