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Muslim Leader Calls for Political Action Against ISIS
A World Muslim Leader, the Caliph of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, has urged political leaders to exert their influence on the Muslim world to stop Islamic militant groups from spreading their message of hate.
During his address at the 11 National Peace Symposium held in London , condemned the activities of ISIS and other extremist groups as "entirely un-Islamic".
He stated they do not reflect the true "peaceful values of Islam". He also spoke about the rising number of Muslim youth being globally recruited by ISIS for their "utterly horrific and barbaric" cause.
His Holiness said:
During his address His Holiness questioned how such extremist groups were being funded and appealed to the world for peace through justice:
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Prize for the Advancement of Peace of 2013 was awarded by His Holiness during the Symposium to the charity Mary's Meals that provides hundreds of thousands of meals and education to children across the developing world. The award comprises of a trophy, a certificate and a cheque for £10,000.
said:
The Symposium was held at Baitul Futuh Mosque in Morden, the largest mosque in Western Europe . The event was host to 1000 people including two Secretaries of State, a number of Parliamentarians and Archbishop of Southwark with a message from the Vatican.
in commending the Community's global charitable efforts, said:
"A big thank you for all of the work that you do not just for our local communities but communities all over the world; I know how much difference it makes."
said:
"The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is my Community - it is my home and this is my place of worship."
spoke about the community's support for the British Legion through their poppy appeal and various other community projects. She said:
"It is a community that has always promoted peace and harmony in the world."
said:
"It is important that we are coming together under your leadership your Holiness tonight to be a politics of unity, of people coming together, to talk together, to work together, to pray together for a world of unity."
said:
"His Holiness has provided a compelling analysis of how the actions of ISIS are totally contrary to Islam. The life of the Holy Prophet of Islam and everything he stood for is in stark contrast to what ISIS practises.
"His Holiness made it abundantly clear that a concerted effort needs to be made by all parties to stop the supply lines of ISIS so that its network of terror ends swiftly.
"As we remember the fallen of the First World War we hope that this message of peace reaches the world so that their sacrifices are not in vain."
More information on the event here: http://www.peacesymposium.org.uk
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