# Mirza Masroor Ahmad

Mirza Masroor Ahmad (born 15 September 1950) is the fifth Caliph of the Messiah, the spiritual and administrative head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. He was elected to this lifelong position on 22nd April 2003.

## Eid and Friday Sermons

* This Community is destined to progress. This seed is destined to grow and become a great tree.
** Persecution of Ahmadi Muslims: Steadfastness and Prayers , Friday Sermon, December 23rd, 2016
* When Allah has decided to take the message to all the corners of earth, who on earth can prevent this progress.
** Khilafat-e-Ahmadiyya, Friday Sermon May 24th, 2013
* We should weigh out the consequences of everything we do, we should consider whether what we are doing is permissible or not. Habit has a big part in reformation of practice.
** Self-reformation: Breaking Bad Habits, Friday Sermon December 20th, 2013
* Our job is to hold fast to the rope of Allah with patience.
** God's Help is Needed to Attain Righteousness, Friday Sermon October 28th, 2011
* In today's world when there is impudence everywhere then keeping oneself protected from it is also a form of jihad.
** The Islamic Way of Celebrating the New Year, Friday sermon December 30th, 2016
* They are ignorant of the truth because they do not realise that we Ahmadi Muslims are the ones who truly understand the unparalleled status of the Seal of the Prophets (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).
** Eid-ul-Adha sermon, 31 July 2020
* By the grace of Allah, today, that voice which emanated from that small village (Qadian) has spread to 210 countries and this too is a proof of The Promised Messiah's (AS) truthfulness.
** The Promised Messiah and Mahdi (as), Friday Sermon 23rd March, 2018
* If one has entered Jama'at and wants to serve Islam then it is a condition that one must purify oneself from all the bad habits and gain piety.
** Ramadhan, Reformation and Righteousness, Friday Sermon June 10th 2016
* It is a favour of God that we have the system of Khilafat among us.
** Essence of Obedience and Submission, Friday Sermon December 5th, 2014
* An Ahmadi boy, an Ahmadi man, a woman and a girl who had accepted Promised Messiah (peace be on him) they have taken oath that they will give preference to the religion above the worldly affairs. And it can happen only when they will act upon the commandments of the religion.
** Striving for Moral Excellence: The Islamic Teachings, Friday Sermon 13th January 2017
* We should always remember that when God comes to someone's help, no worldly power can stop the success He gives.
** Total Trust and Dependence on Allah, Friday Sermon November 28th, 2014
* When help is needed it is only God, Who has the real power to help, and He provides it.
** Total Trust and Dependence on Allah, Friday Sermon November 28th, 2014
* Card games, fruit machines, collective idle chatter, criticising others is all laghw, as is playing the lottery, smoking, communal mockery and derision of others. The Holy Quran teaches us to pass by anything that is laghw, disregarding it with dignity.
** Perils of indulging in nonsensical and idle talk, Friday Sermon August 20th, 2004
* Every man, woman, young and old of the Jama'at knows a phrase very well, which is 'I shall give precedence to faith over worldly matters.'
** Giving precedence to faith over worldly matters, Friday Sermon October 17th, 2014

## Virtual Meetings

* Whenever you face any difficulty, grief or concern you should bow down in prayer before Allah the Almighty alone.
** Virtual Meeting with Lajna Imaillah Bangladesh
* You should develop the habit of offering voluntary prayers (nafl) regularly.
** Virtual Online Meeting with Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Auxiliary from Germany
* [...]Islam says that if a Christian church, a Jewish synagogue or a Hindu temple is attacked, it is the religious duty of Muslims to defend them.
** Virtual Meeting with Majlis Atfal-ul-Ahmadiyya from Germany, 29th November 2020
* If Ahmadi Muslim women are able to achieve the highest moral and spiritual standards and attain true piety then the future generations of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community will remain forever in safe hands.
** Virtual Meeting with Lajna Imaillah Bangladesh
* Whenever one tree is cut, two trees should be planted in return.
** Virtual Meeting with Waqf-e-Nau From Indonesia, 23rd January 2021
* Offer Istighfar – seeking the forgiveness of Allah the Almighty – continuously. Seek Allah's Help. Beseech Him for His Help. Fervently pray to him that once you have attained a certain spiritual status that you never fall back.
** Virtual Meeting with Female Members of the Waqf-e-Nau Scheme from Mauritius, 20 December 2020
* It is through the Promised Messiah (peace be upon him) that the world is destined to unite under the banner of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him).
** Historic Class with Jamia Ahmadiyya Bangladesh
* It is incumbent upon you to morally train your sons and daughters from a very young age– this is the way to protect your future generations and this is the great challenge of our time.
* Mankind is turning increasingly towards fulfilling worldly desires and materialism...
** Virtual Mulaqat with Ahmadi Muslim Women from Kababir, 6 June 2021

## Addresses

* The Promised Messiah (as) has said that people of true intellect and wisdom are those who never forget God Almighty and always remember Him.
** Address to Ahmadiyya Muslim Research Association (AMRA) Conference, 14th December, 2019
* Allah the Almighty states that the prayers of those who fail in their duties to mankind are worthless and will never be accepted by Him.
** Keynote address at the opening of new headquarters in Islamabad, Tilford, UK
* We are the ones who are propagating that Islam which was practiced and preached by the Holy Prophet of Islam (sa).
** Majlis-e-Shura UK, 2019
* Domestic and matrimonial issues, which have been on the rise for a long time, will decrease if husbands and wives treat each other with love and respect and focus upon the demands of their faith.
** Address at Majlis-e-Shura UK, 23rd June, 2018
* Serving humanity and striving to alleviate the sufferings of other people goes hand in hand with our duties to worship God Almighty.
** Opening of Southall Mosque, 23rd February 2020.
* Serving humanity is an essential part of Islamic faith
** IAAAE Annual Symposium, 13 May 2017
* I pray that we all play our respective roles in furthering the cause of humanity and I pray that true peace, based upon justice, is established in all parts of the world.
** Muslim leader calls for Media Responsibility in fight against Extremism, Peace Symposium 19 March 2016
* We must develop the very highest standards of compassion for all humanity. Love for every person should gush forth from our hearts like water gushes from a fountain. We must nurse those who are in pain or those whose hearts ache with grief. Only then can we be considered true representatives of Islam.
** 123rd Qadian Jalsa Salana 2017
* Our work is to spread the message of Islam and an inherent part of Islam is peace. Today, there is a great deal of disturbance and conflict in the world but that will never stop us from our mission.
** Jalsa Salana UK 2017
* I believe in that one god who is the lord of all nations, all races & all religions, and so it becomes impossible that I could ever develop any hatred in my heart for any nation, any race or any religion.
** Historic Address in Southern California, 11th May 2013
* If a world war breaks out then the Western world will also be deeply affected by its far-reaching and devastating consequences.
* The most horrific type of war would be an atomic war and certainly the way the world is heading there is a real risk of a nuclear war breaking out. To prevent such a horrific outcome, we should adopt justice, integrity and honesty and join together to suppress and stop those groups who wish to spread hatred and who wish to destroy the peace of the world.
** Address at Houses of Parliament in London, UK on Centenary of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in UK, 11th June 2013

## Others

    See also: Ahmadiyya and Mirza Ghulam Ahmad
* A Khalifa is made only by God, not an Internet search engine.
** Unveiling the story behind the great challenge, 25th December 2020
* I have never claimed to be the Khalifa of the Muslim Ummah. My seal reads "Khalifatul Masih".
** Unveiling the story behind the great challenge, 25th December 2020
* The world knows me as a Khalifa and all they have heard from me is the message of Islam. I am doing my job and the opponents can carry on with theirs; does it even make a difference?
** Unveiling the story behind the great challenge, 25th December 2020
* If I am law abiding and honour all the laws of a country, I am integrated into society. If I am serving the nation with all my potential and capability, that is integration.
** Loving country you live in part of Muslim faith, says Ahmadi leader. The Guardian.
* The Peace and Beauty of any Society is Dependent Upon Justice and Honesty at all Levels.
* Those who shed the blood of the innocent have nothing to do with Islam and the Holy Prophet.
* It makes no difference to us what your religion is because we believe that as humanity we are all one. Thus, no matter what a person's belief we should love and respect each other.
* Whether it be the new year or Eid, our true happiness will be when we raise the banner of the unity of God in every corner of the world, for which the Holy Prophet (sa) was commissioned in this world. Our true happiness will be when humanity begins to recognise true human values, and when hatred turns to love. May God soon grant us the means to this true happiness.
* Love for all, Hatred for none is actually the basis of the Quran's teachings because Islam means peace and Love for all of Mankind.
* Peace cannot be established by blaming religion; rather, it can only be achieved by campaigning against transgression and injustice while keeping religion aside.
* 'Nations Cannot Be Reformed With Out The Reformation Of The Youth.' These enlightened words have not only become the main slogan of Majlis Khuddamul Ahmadiyya (Ahmadi Youth), but have also become the basis of its activities and schemes. however, it is not enough to merely repeat this slogan or to have it printed on posters or badges, rather you must understand its true meaning and the underlying philosophy behind these profound words.
* All people and all organisations must collectively endeavour to uphold Human Values, and strive to make the world in which we live a better and far more harmonious place.
* True celebration will be when all of mankind upholds the values of humanity; when the vengeance between people turns into love.
* We, Ahmadi Muslims Do not hate anyone, But to those who oppose us or hate us, we respond only with love And prayers because that is what The Quran has taught.
* The life of every single Ahmadi Muslim is important and of great value to me.
* As the Prophet of Islam (saw) so beautifully stated, we must love for others, what we love for ourselves.
* As it pertains to financial sacrifices, there are none in the world who have more experience than Ahmadis. Their sacrifices are only for the sake of attaining the pleasure of God. They do not present their sacrifices bearing in mind that God will grant them more worldly wealth, rather they do so solely for the sake of God. There are even those who face strained financial circumstances, yet they still present financial sacrifices, trusting that God will take care of them and their needs.
* Our true Happiness will be when humanity begins to recognise the rights we owe to one another, when hatred turns to love.
* Islam proclaims that all people are born equal, no matter where they hail from or the color of their skin.
* Rather than being a restriction, Hijab is actually a supreme right.

## Reference

* ↑ About His Holiness.

## External Links

* Official 'Khalifa of Islam' Website
* Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad on Alislam
* Read articles related to Mirza Masroor Ahmad on Review Of Religions
* The Caliph of Ahmadi Muslims Has No Magic Solution for Peace—But He Has Some Wise Ideas by Marco Respinti, Bitter Winter (March 18, 2024)