Indeed, it is in the direction of the Ka’bah that Muslims worldwide turn to worship and pray. This is our commitment not just here, but wherever and whenever we build a mosque in any part of the world.įor all Muslims, the most revered and honoured place of worship is the Holy Ka’bah, the Sacred House of Allah in Makkah. This mosque’s very purpose and objective is, and will always remain, God-willing, to be a source of everlasting peace and a means to foster love and mutual respect amongst the people of all faiths and beliefs. Rather than sowing seeds of discord and disharmony in society, this mosque will serve as a unifying force for good. Accordingly, let me very clearly state that this mosque will never cause you or your fellow citizens any harm or distress.
If anyone holds such concerns, I wish to immediately reassure them that a sincere Muslim who understands and values Islam’s teachings can never act in a way that defames or misrepresents Islam and can never be a cause of grief or distress for non-Muslims. Indeed, when we have built mosques in other places, some people have expressed their fears or reservations that the new mosque and the increased presence of Muslims might be to the detriment of the peace and security of their town or city. Quite possibly, some of the local people in this city may harbour concerns or fear about the opening of this mosque. It is a source of immense sadness and regret that in this era, Islam is considered by many to be an extremist and intolerant religion. Secondly, our mosques enable us to serve God’s creation and to propagate Islam’s teachings. Firstly, our mosques serve as a place for our members to congregate to fulfil their religious duties of worshiping God Almighty. The principle objectives underlying any mosque built by our Community are always the same. Similarly, I must express my earnest gratitude to all people who have assisted or supported this project in any way. From this perspective, to thank and honour all the guests is a religious obligation for me as a Muslim. Therefore, we must express our gratitude to Him and, in reality, genuine gratitude to Allah is only possible when we are also grateful and appreciative to His creation. As Muslims, we believe that Allah the Almighty has granted us the ability and means to build this mosque. These words of appreciation are not a mere attempt to be polite, rather, they are heartfelt and indeed, it is incumbent upon me to express my sincere gratitude to all of you because the Prophet of Islam (sa) said that a person who is not grateful to other people could not be thankful to God Almighty. Given that most of you are not Muslim, or members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, your attendance reflects your open heartedness, grace and tolerant attitudes for which I must commend you. This reception to mark the opening of our new mosque which will serve as a place of Muslims to worship Allah the Almighty, is a purely religious event hosted by an Islamic community. I would like to firstly take this opportunity to thank all our guests for accepting our invitation and joining us today. ‘ Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem – in the name of Allah, the Gracious, Ever-Merciful.Īll the distinguished guests, Assalamo Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahe Wa Barakatohu–peace and blessings of Allah be upon you all. Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community said:
The reception was attended by around 140 guests, including politicians, faith leaders, and local residents. The keynote address delivered by His Holiness on this occasion is presented below:
His Holiness had officially inaugurated the Mosque a day earlier with his weekly Friday Sermon. On 8th October 2022, the Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Fifth Khalifa (Caliph), His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) delivered the keynote address at a special reception held to commemorate the opening of the Baitul Ikram Mosque (the House of Honour) in Allen, Texas, located in the Dallas chapter of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. Keynote Address by the Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community at the Inauguration of the Baitul Ikram Mosque in Dallas, Texas on 8th October 2022
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