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 Muslims 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 Muslims. 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 Muslims, who number in the tens of millions, would not have disassociated themselves from this movement