Islam and the Freedom of Conscience

by Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad

Page 88 of 140

Islam and the Freedom of Conscience — Page 88

~ 88 ~ " Damaging property or burning buildings is completely wrong and benefited no party, except those who wish to defame Islam. We need to reflect if we are playing a role in fuelling hostilities or are we displaying a collective and mature response. " He said Muslim governments and Muslims who lived in Western countries should join hands to promote the real and peaceful teachings of Islam and of the Holy Quran to the world. He said, "They should take a peaceful and united stand to defend Islam and the noble character of the Holy Prophet Muhammad at every opportunity and at every level," he said. Syed Tufail Ahmad Shahbaj, office in charge of press committee, Ahmadiyya Jama'at, said they had invited representatives from all religions besides political leaders to participate in the peace conference.