Pick is Yours
The following letter was published by Edmonton Sun, on July. 10, 2014 Born and raised as an Ahmadi Muslim in Canada, it pains me to see these so-called Islamic “Jihadists” giving a bad name to all Muslims. How can Al Baghdadi, ISIS leader, claim to be a Caliph with his corrupt ways? Mirza Masroor Ahmad, […]
Persecution in Pakistan needs to stop
This following letter was published by The Hamilton Spectator on May. 28, 2014. Doctor gunned down The Koran teaches, “whosoever saves a person . it shall be as if he had saved all mankind.” As renowned cardiologist Dr. Mehdi Ali Qamar saved countless lives in the U.S., so in essence, according to the teachings of […]
Crisis in Ukraine
The following letter was published by Toronto Star, on April. 19, 2014 The alarming situation of Ukraine has prompted Prime Minister Stephen Harper to say, “This represents a significant threat to the peace and stability of the world.” This unfortunately seems to be the reality of today’s world. Leader of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Mirza […]
Showcase unity
The following letter was published by Toronto Star on March, 15, 2014. Canada’s strength is to remain united. It is unfortunate that Parti Québécois leader Pauline Marois once again hinted at separation of Quebec from Canada. In-reality, Quebec’s national identity is interlinked with Canada’s. On a visit to Canada, leader of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, […]
Is science compatible with religion?
The following article was published by Windsor Star, on Feb. 28, 2014. Amidst the recent debate between the scientist, Bill Nye and creationist, Ken Ham about evolution, it is once again being questioned whether science is compatible with religion. I do not speak for all religions or even all Muslims but it is my belief […]
Thankful to live in Canada
The following letter was published by Edmonton Sun, on Feb. 10, 2014. The situation in Syria continues to deteriorate. Unfortunately, amongst the Muslim nations, Syria is not the only nation where great cruelties are being perpetrated. Lamenting the situation of Muslim nations, the leader of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community, Mirza Masroor Ahmad has said “For […]
Ironic laws
The following letter was published by Toronto Star on Dec. 28, 2013. In light of the recent legalization of prostitution in Canada, I’d like to point out an interesting juxtaposition between this and the laws in Quebec prohibiting women from donning the hijab in the public work sector. As a proud Canadian Ahmadi Muslim, I […]
Unacceptable Proposal
The following article was published by Toronto Star on Aug. 23, 2013. Re “Bad legislation PQ’s cross to bear” (Editorial, Aug. 22): A ban on all religious clothing in a public setting, as proposed by Quebec’s Parti Quebecois, completely goes against Canada’s glowing reputation of being a country where freedom of every type reigns supreme. […]
Blame the culprits
The following letter was published by Toronto Sun on May. 31, 2013 Following the recent gruesome murder of British soldier Lee Rigby, I don’t blame people for their misconceptions about Islam. I just hope they don’t base their opinion on the acts of a minority of lunatics. I also commend British Prime Minister David Cameron […]
A bad reputation
The following letter was published by Ottawa Sun, on April. 28, 2013. Once more down the rabbit hole. With two terror plots capturing headlines, one tragically successful in Boston and the other foiled in Ontario, Muslim suspects have dragged Islam once again into a now familiar bloody spotlight. Every sane Muslim knows “Islamic Terrorism” is […]