The Turkish Peace — Page 39
39 because of his position as a Muslim ruler. Therefore, it is necessary that when settling any terms of peace with Turkey due consideration ought to be given to the sentiments of the international Muslim community and [the Allies] ought to conduct their dealings with the Turks in accordance with the same principles they have adopted for [opposing] Christian nations. I further said this would allow Islamic sects, regardless of their mutual differences, to cooperate in this matter from a common platform. Unfortunately, you did not support my recommendation. As a result, the Europeans were able to argue that there is no unity among the <mark>Muslims</mark> in relation to the question of the Ottoman Khilafat and, therefore, it would not be proper to speak of any consensus of opinion regarding the future of Turkey among the <mark>Muslims</mark>. Had this recommendation been accepted, there would have arisen no need for the Ahmadiyya Com- munity to make a public announcement regarding our own views on khilafat, and we could have united with our brethren in demanding, through all legitimate means, a just settlement for the people of Turkey. Again if this proposal had been welcomed, Shia <mark>Muslims</mark>, who number in the tens of millions, would not have disassociated themselves from this movement