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Peace be on all..Regina, Canada: On 4 November 2016, Hazrat Khalifatul Messiah V, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his Helper) delivered the keynote address at a special reception held to mark the inauguration of the Mahmood Mosque (Mosque of the Praiseworthy).....Earlier, a range of dignitaries also addressed the audience, including Hon. Brad Wall, Premier of Saskatchewan, Hon. Michael Fougere, Mayor of Regina, Mr. Evan Bray, Chief of Police, Regina.
Quotes from address by Hazrat Khalifatul Messiah V (a.t.):
“We are all well aware of the fact that certain Muslim extremist groups have formed and are perpetrating the most horrific brutalities. Where they are fighting one another, they are also waging wars against their leaders and rulers. Similarly, certain Governments are also failing to fulfill the rights of their citizens and so rebel groups have formed and have risen up in violent opposition.”
“As a result of all of this, there has been a complete breakdown in society in some Muslim countries. Rather than living peacefully, those nations are mired in a state of perpetual and utterly senseless cycle of violence and destruction. What is happening can only be deemed as an absolute stain on humanity.”
“The only plotting that takes place in our Ahmadi Mosques is to determine how we can quell the heartache and grief of those who are bereft and deprived. The only schemes we hatch are to remove the heavy burden of desperation and hopelessness that weigh down those who are consumed by hardship and misfortune.”
“You will come to witness that this Mosque will stand as a beacon of light that illuminates society with universal values of benevolence, compassion and grace. You will see how this Mosque will prove to be a glorious symbol of peace, prosperity and sanctuary for all of mankind.”
“From every organ, every pore and every fibre of the Holy Prophet’s being gushed forth a spring of eternal mercy and compassion for humanity and so true Muslims, who follow him, can never enter Mosques with ill-intent or a desire to harm others.”
“A true Mosque is a guarantor of peace for all people, from all walks of life, and if, God forbid, a Mosque is not built with these virtuous intentions then it is not fulfilling its purpose.”
“Water is the means of life and yet in many parts of the world there are people who have little or no access to it. In African countries, if it rains their ponds may fill, but quite often there is drought and so the ponds run dry, leading to a grave shortage of water. In fact, even where there is rainfall, those who live in villages or remote areas, still do not have access to clean water because the pond water that they use is contaminated with all kinds of bacteria and toxins.”
“It is not even as though such dirty water is available on tap, rather it requires young children to walk several kilometres carrying water vessels balanced on their heads. I personally lived in Africa for a number of years and so I have seen this with my own eyes. At an age when young children should be in school and should be free, they are forced by dire circumstances beyond their control to endure daily routines that are unimaginable to those of us living in the comfort of the West.”
“The most we have to worry about here in the Western world is ensuring that our children get to school on time each morning or other similar minor issues. Such insignificant problems are a distant dream for the people living in deprived parts of the world. Those children would give anything for the opportunities that our children have here.”
“After having lived in complete destitution, the look of pure and unbridled joy on the faces of the local people, especially the young children, when they see clean water for the very first time at their doorsteps is a sight to behold. It is as though all of their hopes and dreams have been fulfilled all at once and as though they are the recipients of the entire world’s treasures.”
“We, Ahmadi Muslims, take pride in being able to serve such people and consider it a blessing that we are able to provide relief and ease to others because this is the way of Islam.”
“Our Jihad is not a Jihad of swords, guns or bombs. Our Jihad is not a Jihad of cruelty, brutality and injustice. Rather, our Jihad is of love, mercy and compassion. Our Jihad is of tolerance, justice and human sympathy. Our Jihad is to fulfill the rights of God Almighty and of His Creation.”
“If we have formed any Jihadi group, it is not for the purpose of brutally attacking and killing innocent people, or for launching evil terrorist attacks at clubs, stations or anywhere else, rather it is to establish the rights of all people in all places at all times. To achieve these aims we do not violently brandish swords or fire guns, rather our weapons of choice are love, compassion, sympathy and above all prayer.”
The event concluded with a silent prayer led by Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad and later His Holiness personally met with the non-Ahmadi guests.
Both prior to and following the event, His Holiness met personally with a range of dignitaries and guests. @AhmadiyyatIslam
More @ http://www.pressahmadiyya.com/2016/11/our-jihad-is-of-love-mercy-and-mercy.html
Quotes from address by Hazrat Khalifatul Messiah V (a.t.):
“We are all well aware of the fact that certain Muslim extremist groups have formed and are perpetrating the most horrific brutalities. Where they are fighting one another, they are also waging wars against their leaders and rulers. Similarly, certain Governments are also failing to fulfill the rights of their citizens and so rebel groups have formed and have risen up in violent opposition.”
“As a result of all of this, there has been a complete breakdown in society in some Muslim countries. Rather than living peacefully, those nations are mired in a state of perpetual and utterly senseless cycle of violence and destruction. What is happening can only be deemed as an absolute stain on humanity.”
“The only plotting that takes place in our Ahmadi Mosques is to determine how we can quell the heartache and grief of those who are bereft and deprived. The only schemes we hatch are to remove the heavy burden of desperation and hopelessness that weigh down those who are consumed by hardship and misfortune.”
“You will come to witness that this Mosque will stand as a beacon of light that illuminates society with universal values of benevolence, compassion and grace. You will see how this Mosque will prove to be a glorious symbol of peace, prosperity and sanctuary for all of mankind.”
“From every organ, every pore and every fibre of the Holy Prophet’s being gushed forth a spring of eternal mercy and compassion for humanity and so true Muslims, who follow him, can never enter Mosques with ill-intent or a desire to harm others.”
“A true Mosque is a guarantor of peace for all people, from all walks of life, and if, God forbid, a Mosque is not built with these virtuous intentions then it is not fulfilling its purpose.”
“Water is the means of life and yet in many parts of the world there are people who have little or no access to it. In African countries, if it rains their ponds may fill, but quite often there is drought and so the ponds run dry, leading to a grave shortage of water. In fact, even where there is rainfall, those who live in villages or remote areas, still do not have access to clean water because the pond water that they use is contaminated with all kinds of bacteria and toxins.”
“It is not even as though such dirty water is available on tap, rather it requires young children to walk several kilometres carrying water vessels balanced on their heads. I personally lived in Africa for a number of years and so I have seen this with my own eyes. At an age when young children should be in school and should be free, they are forced by dire circumstances beyond their control to endure daily routines that are unimaginable to those of us living in the comfort of the West.”
“The most we have to worry about here in the Western world is ensuring that our children get to school on time each morning or other similar minor issues. Such insignificant problems are a distant dream for the people living in deprived parts of the world. Those children would give anything for the opportunities that our children have here.”
“After having lived in complete destitution, the look of pure and unbridled joy on the faces of the local people, especially the young children, when they see clean water for the very first time at their doorsteps is a sight to behold. It is as though all of their hopes and dreams have been fulfilled all at once and as though they are the recipients of the entire world’s treasures.”
“We, Ahmadi Muslims, take pride in being able to serve such people and consider it a blessing that we are able to provide relief and ease to others because this is the way of Islam.”
“Our Jihad is not a Jihad of swords, guns or bombs. Our Jihad is not a Jihad of cruelty, brutality and injustice. Rather, our Jihad is of love, mercy and compassion. Our Jihad is of tolerance, justice and human sympathy. Our Jihad is to fulfill the rights of God Almighty and of His Creation.”
“If we have formed any Jihadi group, it is not for the purpose of brutally attacking and killing innocent people, or for launching evil terrorist attacks at clubs, stations or anywhere else, rather it is to establish the rights of all people in all places at all times. To achieve these aims we do not violently brandish swords or fire guns, rather our weapons of choice are love, compassion, sympathy and above all prayer.”
The event concluded with a silent prayer led by Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad and later His Holiness personally met with the non-Ahmadi guests.
Both prior to and following the event, His Holiness met personally with a range of dignitaries and guests. @AhmadiyyatIslam
More @ http://www.pressahmadiyya.com/2016/11/our-jihad-is-of-love-mercy-and-mercy.html