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116 entire Holy Qur’an at the age of thirteen. Hazrat Khalifatul Masih III launched two major schemes: the Fazle - Umar Foundation, which funded the continuation of projects begun by his father; and the Nusrat Jehan Scheme to organize long - term humanitarian efforts in West Africa such as schools and hospitals. Through thi s scheme, 17 medical centers and 15 schools were set up. During his Khilafat, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih III encouraged students to pursue higher education, and established numerous educational institutes. Administrative buildings and mosques were built during his Khilafat, including Masjid Aqsa in Rabwah, and the Basharat Mosque in Spain. It was at the occasion of laying the foundation stone of Basharat Mosque that he announced the popular Ahmadiyya motto: “Love for all; Hatred for none. ” Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IV Hazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad became Khalifa upon the death of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih I II in June 1982 and is the present Supreme Head of the Jamaat. As was his predecessor, he is also a grandson of the Promised Messiah and a son of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih II. However, such a relationship is not a requirement of Khilafat. Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IV (Hazoor) is leading the Jamaat to new levels of unity, zeal and progress. More than 1500 new mosques and missions have been established in the last decade; the Holy Qur’an has been translated into more than 50 languages and the Jamaat is growing r apidly. One of the greatest