Khalifa of Islam delivers ‘a powerful and inspiring address,’ in EU Parliament

The Muslim Times | Alislam |  Subscribe  Khalifa of Islam delivers 'a powerful and inspiring address,' in EU Parliament Epigraph: "And who is better in speech than he who invites men to Allah and does good works and says, 'I am surely of those who submit?'" (Al Quran 41:34) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad Until the full text of the Keynote Address in European Parliament, Brussels becomes available, readers can draw inspiration from His Holiness' address in the Capitol Hill, USA earlier this year.  Click here to read the previous text in the Review of Religions . Head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community says Religious Texts hold key to Conflict Resolution Source: Ahmadiyya Times The European Parliament has held a meeting that discussed 'A Message of Peace' to look at how forces of tolerance and moderation can tackle religious extremism of all forms. This was the first meeting of the 'Friends of Ahmadiyya Muslims group', a group that highlights that the cause of peace is at the heart of the Muslim faith. The Ahmadiyya Muslims group promotes a common vision of human rights and freedom of religion for all, and it seeks to promote respect between followers of different faiths. The Khalifa of Islam and the worldwide head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad delivered a powerful and inspiring address at the European Parliament. Dr. Charles Tannock, Conservative MEP for London and the new Chairman of the friendship group spoke at the inaugural event. Dr. Tannock has a strong working relationship with the Ahmadiyya community. "It is a prosperous, courageous and determined community. Its slogan 'Love for all, hatred for none', is the welcome antithesis of the hatred and violence perpetrated by a minority of jihadi radicals." Dr. Tannock said. Dr. Tannock said, "religious extremism and violence represents a clear and present danger to both peace and respect for human rights which ultimately underpins our democratic ideals." ... Amjad Mahmood Khan, director of external affairs for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of the United States, traveled to Brussels, to attend the event at the European Parliament. Khan said via his social media post that it was "an absolutely brilliant, cogent, and insightful address, delivered by Khalifa of Islam," in reference to extremism and peace. To read  further details in Ahmadiyya Times click here. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Muslim Times' Editorial team: If you like what you see, please forward it to friends and family.  To know more about us: click here. 1-800-WHY-ISLAM (English, Spanish and Bengali)

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