He is not worried that Trump, who has made what some consider shocking statements about the Muslim population, will be able to act on his words if elected in the American presidential election in November.
Source/Credit: Orleans News
By Brier Dodge | October 31, 2016
Donald Trump doesn’t act like a man who wants to be president, said the leader of what’s considered to be the fastest growing Muslim sect in the world, who was in Cumberland on Oct. 18.
Caliph Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad visited the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mosque in Cumberland as a part of a tour of Canada in the 50th year of the Muslim organization’s Canadian presence.
The Caliph is originally from Pakistan, but lives in London, England, and is the world leader of the religious organization with millions of members worldwide.
While in Cumberland, the Caliph took a short break from meeting with local Muslim families to speak about a number of topics with Metroland Media, ranging from his meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau the day before, to the use of technology and the radicalization of youth.
He is not worried that Trump, who has made what some consider shocking statements about the Muslim population, will be able to act on his words if elected in the American presidential election in November.
He said that some of the statements Trump has made about the Muslim community are “just nonsense” and even if he is elected, he’ll have a hard time being backed by his own party to implement the policies he’s touted during his campaign.
He doesn’t have the same concerns about Canadian politics, though he does promote G8 countries, including Canada, in the United Nations working together to prevent radicalization, and the monitoring of Islamic schools and mosques.
During his meeting with Prime Minister Trudeau, he said they discussed world issues including the crisis in Syria. He didn’t have any concerns with Canadian policy accepting refugees, but said Canadians do need to be aware of world issues because today, the world is a global village.
“Canada is already taking good measures to absorb refugees.” he said. “Canadians are always very generous.”
Muslims in Canada — and in countries around the world — are taught as a part of their faith to love their country, the Caliph said. Anyone who doesn’t, is going against the teachings of Islam.
“A Muslim, a Christian, or a Jew or anybody, if he’s a true citizen then they should respect each other,” he said.
“It’s said that Muslims are not honest to their country, or they do not want to integrate. That is not true. If somebody is not doing it, that is their own action — but not the teaching. Islam’s teaching is teaching that love of your country is part of your faith.”
In today’s day and age, it’s getting easier everyday to use the Internet for both good and evil purposes, so it shouldn’t be taken away — but governments should be monitoring what people are using it for.
He also has words of wisdom for the local Ahmadiyya Muslim community, and said to remember the message that he has been spreading. He said once someone has accepted and integrated into their country, they won’t feel like the odd one out, or different.
“The love of your country is part of your faith,” he said.
“Even from childhood, our children are getting this message. This message is engrained in their minds, that they have to be law-abiding always.
“They have to be loyal, and they have to show proper integration into the country… Elders as well, those who have migrated, even the immigrants or refugees who came here are very well integrated,” he said.
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Brier Dodge is a reporter-photographer with the Orléans News and Ottawa Metroland Media publications. She can be reached at brier.dodge@metroland.com.
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What a beautiful messege the Caliph has given. Its our part of faith to love our country where we are living. Its part of our religious teachings to abide by country laws. This is what true Islamic teachings are. Peace,tolerance,harmony and love for all.
ReplyDeleteThis is the message that every member of Ahmadiyya muslim country always follow, no matter where they live. The love of country is part of faith and we Ahmadi muslims are proving this.
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