On 22 October 2019, His Holiness – Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad(aba) delivered a landmark and historic address in the heart of Berlin, entitled Islam and Europe: A Clash of Civilisations?
Prior to the keynote address, several distinguished speakers spoke of their admiration of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and its efforts to propagate Islam’s message of peace across the world, as well as its commitment to serving humanity.
In this address, delivered three decades after a famous symbol of division, the Berlin Wall was knocked down, His Holiness urges today’s leaders and governments to demolish the walls of hatred and conflict that have plagued modern society. Speaking to an audience comprising of more than 80 dignitaries and influential guests, including Members of the Bundestag (Parliament), diplomats, academics, faith leaders and representatives of the media, whilst standing just a few hundred metres from the Brandenburg Gate, His Holiness directly addresses the common misconception that the presence of Islam is a threat to Western civilisation and culture.