"There are so many people who are suffering in the world through poverty, who are ill or who cannot afford education and so helping them is a means of fulfilling the rights of a Mosque."
Source/Credit: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
By Staff Report | May 24, 2015
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad says new Mosque will be a symbol of peace
The World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Khalifa of Islam, Hazrat (His Holiness) Mirza Masroor Ahmad inaugurated the Mansoor Mosque (The Mosque of the Divinely Supported) in the German city of Aachen.
His Holiness officially inaugurated the Mosque by unveiling a commemorative plaque and offering a silent prayer and afterward His Holiness led the Zuhr and Asr prayers at the new Mosque before planting a tree at the Mosque premises to further mark the occasion.
A special reception, held in the evening and attended by more than 210 dignitaries and guests, marked the opening of the Mosque.
The National President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Germany, Abdullah Wagishauser welcomed the guest and various guest speakers offered their comments.
"By building this Mosque, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community affirms its desire to build a home in Aachen and to be a permanent part of our society," said Marcel Philipp, Lord Mayor of Aachen. "I would thus like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community on behalf of the city."
Dr Stephanie Waletzki, representing the State Government, read a message from Guntram Schneider, Minister of Labour, Integration and Social Affairs, saying he welcomed His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad to Aachen and his visit is a truly great honour for the city. "The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community plays a great role in our society and your motto of Love for All, Hatred for None is now internationally recognised and one which I myself have also adopted."
Member of State Parliament, Karl Schultheis, said he is pleased that the world leader of the the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is visiting Aachen.
"[C]ertainly it is a great honour for us," said MP Schultheis, adding, "I would also like to say that we are very blessed to have such wonderful neighbours as the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community."
The National President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Germany read out a letter of support sent by President of the European Parliament, Martin Shulz.
In his keynote address, Hazrat (His Holiness) Mirza Masroor Ahmad outlined the true purposes of Mosques in light of the teachings of Islam.
His Holiness condemned all forms of violence or extremism as completely against the teachings of Islam.
Hazrat Ahmad said the main purpose of a Mosque is to act as a place to worship God and to serve His Creation and fulfill their rights. "There are so many people who are suffering in the world through poverty, who are ill or who cannot afford education and so helping them is a means of fulfilling the rights of a Mosque."
Continuing, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in its desire to serve mankind is motivated by the Islamic teaching towards serving humanity.
"[W]e are providing aid, shelter, healthcare and education to those in need irrespective of their backgrounds," said His Holiness Ahmad
Speaking about the importance of education, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said every single person in the world has the right to attain an education.
"So it is incumbent upon us to help those who are deprived," asserted Hazrat Ahmad, adding, "So the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is building schools and providing scholarships to provide education to those who would otherwise be left deprived."
The formal session concluded with a silent prayer led by His Holiness followed by dinner.
-- Germany: #KhalifaOfIslam His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad inaugurates Mansoor Mosque in Aachen.
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