Ahmadi leader increases security after death threats from Muslims

The Pakistan-born leader of Ahmadi Muslims, who presently resides in London has increased his security after receiving death threats from other Muslims. The Times, a British daily newspaper reported that the Metropolitan police were investigating threats from British Muslims against the Ahmadi community and its leader. His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad who is the spiritual head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community has lived in self-imposed exile in Britain since 2003. The Evening Standard named him as the most influential Londoner …

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau welcomes ‘Khalifa of Islam’

Canadian Twitter was buzzing Monday afternoon as the ‘Khalifa of Islam‘ arrived in Ottawa to meet Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The hashtag #CaliphinCanada started trending across Canada as the Khalifa of tens of millions of Muslims made his way to Parliament Hill. His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad, who is the worldwide spiritual head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community was greeted by Members of Parliament upon his arrival at Houses of Parliament. Prime Minister Trudeau welcomed the Caliph to Canada and thanked …

UK MP Justine Greening to speak at Ahmadiyya Peace Symposium

The largest mosque in Western Europe will host politics, faith and civic leaders at a peace symposium next month. More than 800 guests are expected to descend on Morden’s Baitul Futuh Mosque for the National Peace Symposium, which aims to promote a deeper understanding of Islam. International development secretary Justine Greening and energy and climate change secretary Ed Davey are expected to be among guest speakers on the night.

Khalifa of Islam urges people to pray for the Muslim World

The Khalifa of Islam, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, lamented the “pitiful and sorry-state” of much of the Muslim world during his weekly Friday Sermon delivered on 31st January 2014. Speaking at the Baitul Futuh Mosque in London, the Khalifa highlighted the examples of war-torn Syria and of Pakistan, where he said countless innocent people were being targeted and persecuted. He called on Ahmadi Muslims around the world to pray for the peace and stability of the Muslim world. Speaking about …

Khalifa of Islam calls for Peace at European Parliament

On 4 December 2012, the World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat and Fifth Khalifa, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad delivered an historic keynote address at the European Parliament in Brussels to a packed audience of more than 350 guests representing 30 countries. The event was hosted by the newly launched ‘European Parliament Friends of Ahmadiyya Muslims Group’, a group that highlights that the cause of peace is at the heart of the Muslim faith. The group is headed by Dr …

U.S. Congress Honors Khalifa of Islam on Capitol Hill

Global Muslim leader addresses over 30 lawmakers on subject of establishing just relations between nations On Wednesday, June 27th, His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad – worldwide leader (Khalifa) of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community – received bipartisan support and praise at a special reception on Capitol Hill from over 150 dignitaries, including members of Congress (both the House and Senate), members of the diplomatic corps, foreign representatives of embassies, representatives from the Executive Branch, members of uniform services, thought leaders, faith leaders, NGO …

US lawmakers show support for Ahmadiyya

WASHINGTON — US lawmakers on Wednesday offered support for the global leader of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community, which has faced discrimination and violence in Pakistan and Indonesia. Lawmakers welcomed Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the leader or khalifa of the minority Muslim group, in the US Capitol complex and praised the sect for supporting inter-religious peace and efforts such as blood donation drives. Senator Robert Casey, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, praised the religious leader for the “demonstrated commitment that you have …

British Muslim Community Drives Forward Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration

Ahmadiyya Muslims launch unique bus poster campaign in London as part of their Jubilee celebrations One of Britain’s oldest Islamic communities, that established the first mosque in London, is sponsoring 200 buses in London congratulating Her Majesty The Queen on her Diamond Jubilee. The message of goodwill follows the example of the founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad who sent a congratulatory message to Her Majesty Queen Victoria on her Diamond Jubilee 115 years ago in …

President Terje Anderson welcomes Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad to Norway

Earlier today, the Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad visited Norway’s National Parliament, the Storting, in Oslo. His Holiness, was greeted by a number of national MPs and was given a tour of the Storting, before having a private meeting with President Terje Anderson in the Presidential Office. Arriving just before midday, His Holiness was welcomed by Mr Are Helseth MP and a group of other MPs from the ruling Labour Party. Mr Helseth then gave …

Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad makes Historic Address at Houses of Parliament

Khilafat Centenary celebrations continue as UK Member of Parliament hosts celebratory event at Westminster. In an historic event at the Houses of Parliament, the Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad was yesterday invited to address a number of senior members of Government, Parliamentarians and Ambassadors as Justine Greening MP, hosted a reception in celebration of the Khilafat Centenary, which is the system of spiritual leadership that unites Ahmadi Muslims around the world. The event was attended …