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viii University. He then studied for two years at the University of London at the School of Oriental and African Studies before returning to Pakistan. It was during this time that he traveled extensively throughout the West, learning the lan- guage and experiencing the cultures of the world. This expe- rience helped him see the many challenges and social habits throughout the world, which would help him in his future endeavors. Upon his return in 1957, Hadrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad rta married Hadrat Asifa Begum and was appointed the vice president of the newly established Waqf-e-Jadid Foundation, whose main task was to educate community members who lived in rural areas of Pakistan. Immediately after being elected to be the Khalifah [spiritual head] of the worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community he became a champion of peace in the world, touring various countries and preaching the message of “Love for All, Hatred for None. ” In his 21 years of Khilafat, he propounded many Islamic teachings to the world, from women’s rights, race equality, living an ideal family life, preaching the faith, striving in financial sacrifice, shunning un-Islamic customs, focusing on prayers, and exegesis of the Holy Quran. He was also a prolific scholar, orator, writer, poet, and homeopath. As a result of Ordinance XX, the anti-Ahmadiyya legis- lation which passed on April 26th, 1984, Hadrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad rta was forced to leave Pakistan immediately. Due to