We Strongly Condemn The Attack On London – His holiness Masroor Ahmad

The world leader of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission, His holiness Masroor Ahmad has condemned the London terror attack which claimed the life of four people and injuring fifty others.

Speaking at the 14th annual Peace Symposium organized by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community worldwide in London, the worldwide head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Mirza Masroor Ahmad said in all parts of the world, the Ahmadiyya Muslim community seeks to promote peace in accordance with the teachings of Islam.

‘’first of all let me extend my deepest condolences to all those affected by Wednesday’s terror attack at Westminster. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of London at this tragic time. On behalf of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community I wish to make it categorically clear that we condemn all such acts of terrorism and we offer our heartfelt sympathies to the victims of this barbaric atrocity.’’ He said.

Speaking on the theme ‘Global Conflict and the need for Justice’,his holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad bemoaned injustice in the world and the unsurprising fear caused by act of terrorist in the world. He reiterated the need for all Muslims to remember the purpose of their existence and the importance of the Mosque as a place of worship not where hatred and terrorism breed.

‘’ ….the Quran has told us, the fundamental purpose of our creation is the worship of God Almighty, preferably in congregation; in mosques. Most regrettably and in complete violation of these peaceful objectives, certain Muslim groups or individuals have turned their Mosques into central extremism, preaching hatred and inciting others to commit terrorist act against both non-Muslims and Muslims who belong to different sects of Islam.’’

On his part, the Eastern Regional Leader of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Ghana, Alhaji Doctor Mustapha Oti Boateng underscored the importance of the peace symposium to the Ghana community.

He posited that, the Ahmadiyya Community is a central community that contributes positively to the world hence their condemnation of act of terrorism and injustice.