Tabligh Guide — Page 101
(American Edition) 101 You make an inspiring contribution to our values I’d like to start today by expressing my gratitude. . . to the A ḥmadiyya Muslim Community here in Vaughan. I’m grateful for the outstanding example that you set. In spite of … [persecution] your belief in tolerance and harmony endures and in this you make an inspiring contribution to our values. You strengthen Ca nada’s commitment to diversity and pluralism and you remind your fellow Canadians that the freedoms you enjoy are precious and must never be taken for granted. So as your Prime Minister I thank you on behalf of all Canadians for strengthening and enriching the fabric of our country. Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada Creation of the Canadian Office of Religious Freedom — Humanity First Complex, Ontario A ḥ madiyya is a peaceful, reformist movement Founded in India in 1889, the A ḥ madiyya is a peaceful, reformist movement claiming tens of millions of adherents worldwide. While its members oppose violence and support freedom for others, they often face severe violence and other violations of their own freedom. The A ḥ madiyya message includes a positive call for world harmony and liberty. It points beyond today’s sufferings to tomorrow’s hopes and possibilities. The rights of people everywhere to think as they please, believe or not believe as they wish, peacefully practice their beliefs, and express them publicly without fear or intimidation are inviolable. We are proud to stand with the A ḥ madiyya Community and proclaim together that these and other freedoms are the birth right of humanity. Dr. Katrina Lantos Swett (Chairperson for the U. S. Commission on International Religious Freedom) The Path to Peace — Just Relations Between Nations Capitol Hill, Washington, USA — 27th June 2012 A ḥ madī Leader is the voice of Peace, Hope and Courage It is an absolute honor and privilege to share time with Your Holiness because he walks the world stage with a very powerful message of faith and peace. You are so well respected across the entire globe for calling for peace and tolerance. It is leaders like you who will impact the future of the world. We need more leaders like you because only through voices like yours will stability