‘Hatred for none, love for all’ Islamic leader says a small minority trying to tarnish its reputation

leaders have succeeded him. The fifth and current is Mirza Masroor Ahmad, who resides in the United Kingdom.

Nazir said there should be no mistake about Islam because it is the true religion from God that is final and complete for mankind, containing all the truths embodied in the teachings of the prophets.

On the issue of family values, the Muslim leader said the family is a precious institution that must be preserved.

“The father is the central figure in the family who has the responsibility to provide for his family and give spiritual guidance to the entire family,” Nazir stated, adding that where there is a breakdown, the unit is impacted.

He said polygamy is allowed under certain conditions, like in the case where one wife cannot have children then that husband is allowed to get another wife and give all the wives equal treatment.

Water baptism, he claimed, is not necessary.

“Muslims believe in dipping into the attributes of God and this is regarded as baptism,” the senior Muslim leader acclaimed, suggesting that the idea of people getting into spirit is a gimmick.

The Ahmadiyya community he claimed has more than 15,000 mosques and had built more than 500 schools and 30 hospitals worldwide.

The recent two-day conference attracted personnel from other faiths, communitybased organisations, former politicians and representatives of statutory bodies.

Local missionary in charge Umair Khan told Family & Religion that the conference was a tremendous success.

“The annual convention provided a unique spiritual experience for attendees through scholarly presentation and interactive dialogue, the contribution of non Muslim religious groups were welcomed as we seek to Foster religious tolerances,” said Umair Khan.