Germany: Head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community opens new Ahmadiyya Mosque in Giessen

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Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad says all immigrants must be loyal to country of residence and calls for religious tolerance and understanding

The World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Fifth Khalifa (Caliph), His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad inaugurated the Baitus Samad Mosque in Giessen, Germany on 21 August 2017.

His Holiness officially inaugurated the Mosque by unveiling a commemorative plaque and offering a silent prayer in thanks to God Almighty and, thereafter, His Holiness led the Zuhr and Asr prayers at the Mosque.

Later, a special reception, attended by 265 dignitaries and guests, was held to mark the opening of the Mosque at the Kongresshalle Giessen.

The highlight of the event was the keynote address delivered by Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad during which he emphasised the need for religious tolerance and also spoke about widespread immigration to the West.

At the beginning of his address, the Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community referred to the name of the new Mosque.

Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said:

“This mosque is named Baitus-Samad. Al-Samad is an attribute of God which means a Being which is Everlasting and is completely Independent, whereas everything else is dependent upon God.” 

Advising German Ahmadiyya Muslims,  Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said:

“Certainly, all Ahmadi Muslims who are living in this country, whether born or immigrants, must be loyal citizens and seek to help the nation progress and develop. Students should strive to excel so that they can go on to serve the nation, whilst businessmen or women should always be honest in their dealings and display integrity and should ensure that they pay all their taxes and fulfil their duties to the State.”

In concluding his address, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said:

    “Our desire, our hope and dream is that the world comes to recognise its Creator and that all of mankind lives together in a spirit of mutual love, kindness and brotherhood. We desire to live in a world of compassion and mercy, instead of a world consumed by increasing hostility, disorder, grievances and conflict. These are our objectives and it is for these reasons that we build Mosques throughout the world.”

Earlier, a welcome address was given by the National President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Germany, Abdullah Wagishauser, followed by comments from guest speakers.

Representing the Chief Minister of Hesse, Martin Rossler, Vice President of Giessen Division said:

“The members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community are an example of love and loyalty to their country. You follow the laws of the land and live peacefully and so I am delighted that you have been able to build a Mosque here in Giessen.”

Gerhard Merz, Member of Provincial Parliament said:

“We believe in true religious freedom, where all people are free to practice their faith or beliefs without any fear or concerns and we are delighted that the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community has shown its intention to remain a permanent part of our city by building a House of God here.”

Dietlind Grabe-Bolz, Lord Mayor of Giessen said:

“Today is not just a significant day for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community but is also a very important day for our city because His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad is visiting us and so we welcome him and thank him for coming here… Ahmadi Muslims are peaceful and if people were to follow your values then we would never see terrorist atrocities as we saw just a few days ago in Barcelona.”

Following her remarks, the Lord Mayor requested His Holiness to sign and leave a message in the ‘Golden Book’ of Giessen.

The formal session concluded with a silent prayer led by His Holiness, followed by dinner. Prior to the reception, His Holiness was also interviewed by various German media organisations.


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