A Hampshire farm temporarily turned “Islamic global village” will see thousands of participants pledge allegiance at the hand of the Caliph, His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad. The Caliph aims to tackle key issues and misconceptions about Islam, such as whether it is “a religion of peace or terror.” He said: “No matter what terrorists may claim, under no circumstances are indiscriminate attacks or killings ever justified.

“Islam has enshrined the sanctity of human life in the Holy Quran, which states: ‘Whosoever killed a person, it shall be as if he killed all mankind, and whoso gave life to one, it shall be as if he had given life to all mankind’”

The August event is the longest standing and largest Muslim convention in the 

UK.

It will address perceptions that Islam is incompatible with British values.

The Caliph said: “The need of the hour is for us to knock down the barriers of fear that divide us.

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“Rather than erecting walls that keep us apart, we should build bridges that bring us closer together.

“We must stand up against all forms of oppression, hatred and use all our capabilities to try and foster peace in the world.”

His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Caliph to millions of Muslims, will address the crowds in attendance. 

The conference will focus on increasing the spirituality of the participants, whilst also tackling issues facing the world’s second-largest religion, including the rise of so-called Islamic extremism, the growing threat of the far-right and Islamophobia.

The Caliph will also address 15,000 Muslim women about women’s rights in Islam.

At the annual convention, known as the Jalsa Salana, the Union Jack will be raised as a mark of integration and show of loyalty to 

Britain.

The event aims to show, “that Islam, one of the most misrepresented faiths, belongs to 

Britain and fight the commonly held disbelief that Islam is a threat to British values”.

The event is organised by the Ahmadiyy Muslim Community and will take place on August 2-4.

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