On 1 October 2019, the Worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Fifth Khalifah (Caliph), His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad(aba) inaugurated the Baitul Afiyat Mosque (name translates to The House of Peace and Security) in Almere, Holland. Upon arrival, His Holiness officially inaugurated the Mosque by unveiling a commemorative plaque and offering a silent prayer in thanks to God Almighty. His Holiness led the Zuhr and Asr prayers at the Mosque and also fielded questions from various media outlets in a press conference. Later, a special reception, attended by around 80 dignitaries and guests, was held to mark the opening of the mosque in which the keynote address was delivered by His Holiness.
In this brief address His Holiness speaks about the objectives behind building a Mosque as explained in the Holy Qur’an and the conduct of the Holy Prophet Muhammad(sa). In great depth, he lays out the duties that local Muslims now have through the presence of a Mosque – whereas, they are obliged to congregate to worship God five times a day, they now also have a duty to uphold the peace and harmony of Almere.