Ahmadiyya Times | News Staff | UK Desk
Source: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community | United Kingdom
By Staff writer | Last Updated 6:21 PDT
His Holiness, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the spiritual head of the worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community delivered the keynote address at Annual Peace Conference at Baitul Futuh last night.
Hadhrat Ahmad spoke about need for peace, futility of the UN, Hijab and minaret issues; and much more in his powerful and thoughtful address.
The Liberal Democrat peer, Lord Eric Avbery, received the Ahmadiyya Muslim Prize for the Advancement of Peace. The historical peace prize was awarded for his lifetime efforts for the advancement of the cause of Human Rights.
The conference was attended by MPs, diplomatic representatives, councillors, and other civic and professional leaders.
Rafiq Hayat, president of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community UK, had said earlier that delegates at the conference will be told that peace is integral to the practice of Islam.
“It is not sufficient simply to proclaim that Islam is a religion of peace,” he said.
“It is beholden on every Muslim to be the living embodiment of this golden Islamic principle – and to demonstrate it in their daily life.”
“Our peace conferences are held across the country and bring together people of all faiths and of no faith with the common aim of promoting peace.
“We stand opposed to extremism in all its ugly forms and our efforts to champion the cause of peace reflect the true Islamic teachings and values.”
His Holiness Hadhrat Ahmad has repeatedly said: “A true Muslim can never raise his voice in hatred against his fellow citizens, nor for that matter against the ruling authority or government of the time."
--Staff writer
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