This past year has been an intense, stressful year for many individuals around the world. Many have suffered losses such as family, homes, jobs and more. Even through all these hardships, I want to reiterate the words of the worldwide spiritual leader of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Fifth Caliph to Messiah Ahmad, His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad from his book, “World Crisis and the Pathway to Peace”:
“The same sentiment and hope is expressed by all of us, which is that peace in the world comes to be established before our very eyes; and so each year I also request all of you to endeavor to promote peace wherever you have the opportunity and with whoever you have contact. Furthermore, I also request all those who are linked to political parties or governments that they should also convey this message of peace within their circles of influence. It is essential that everyone is made aware that, for the establishment of world peace, there is a far greater need for high and principled moral values than ever before.”
We have been through a great deal. As we enter the new year and set goals for ourselves, I encourage kindness and patience, the spreading of love, and support for one another. We are strong individuals who now need to start new, start fresh. The best way to start this is within ourselves and then to our closest friends, passing it on. Remember to encourage love for all, hatred for none.
Irfan Chaudhry
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