Allah said _"Kill them wherever you find them..."_ Qur'an 2:191
Christians always quote this verse, but they never ask the simple question: WHO IS "THEM"?
You cannot know who "THEM" if you don't read the verse before it.
Qur'an 2:190 says:
_"Fight in the way of Allah THOSE WHO FIGHT YOU but do not transgress."_
So "THEM" in 191 is NOT Christians. "THEM" is NOT innocent people. "THEM" is NOT your neighbours.
"THEM" Means The people who were fighting the Muslims, who expelled them from their homes in Makkah, who tortured and killed them.
That is why 191 itself says:
"Expel them from wherever they have expelled you.", so it's a counter attack and self defense.
Did Christians expel Muslims from Makkah? No.
Did Christians torture Muslims in Makkah? No.
That was the Quraysh idol-worshippers.
And they also hide the verse AFTER it.
Qur'an 2:192 says:
_"And if they cease, then indeed Allah is Forgiving and Merciful."_
Even with those attackers, the moment they STOP, we must STOP.
That is Islam.
And Allah makes it even clearer in another Surah:
Qur'an 4:90:
"So if they withdraw from you, and do not fight you, and offer you peace, then Allah has NOT given you any way to fight against them.
No way. No excuse. No permission, Islam did never ever give any Muslim right to kill any non muslim just like that.
The verses clearly said if they don't fight you and they offer peace, Allah has closed the door for you to fight them.
And this is how Allah commands us to treat Christians who live in peace with us:
Qur'an 60:8:
"Allah does not forbid you from those who do not fight you because of religion and do not expel you from your homes- from being righteous toward them and acting justly toward them. Indeed, Allah loves those who act justly."
Allah Even praise Christians in Qur'an 5:82
"You will surely find the most intense of the people in animosity toward the muslims [to be] the Jews and those who associate others with Allah; and you will find the nearest of them in affection to the Muslims are those who say, 'We are Christians.' That is because among them are priests and monks and because they are not arrogant."
They are the "nearest in affection" to the believers. Because among them are priests and monks who are "not arrogant" unlike the Jews.
So don't let anyone fool you with one verse cut in half.
190 tells you WHO to fight.
191 tells you to defend yourself against them.
192 tells you to STOP when they stop.
4:90 tells you you have NO RIGHT to fight those who offer peace.
60:8 tells you to be KIND and JUST to Christians who don't fight you.
STOP INSULTING MUSLIMS and ISLAM
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) graciously granted an audience to three Christian guests who advocate for persecuted Christians and other communities:
▫️ Mr Peter Bhatti, Founder and Chairman of International Christian Voice, Canada
▫️ Mr John Pontifex, Head of Press and Public Affairs at Aid to the Church in Need, UK
▫️ Pastor Javed Kaleb
During the meeting, they discussed the challenges facing Christian communities in Pakistan and efforts to support persecuted Christians.
His Holiness advised them to establish cottage industries, create employment opportunities and improve living standards through education and economic development to help uplift the Christian community in Pakistan.
A Muslim man in Medina once stole a suit of armour and framed an innocent Jewish man.
His Muslim clansmen rallied to his defence, appealing to Prophet Muhammad to protect their own.
Then came a Quranic revelation:
“Whoever commits a fault or a sin and then blames it on an innocent person has certainly burdened himself with slander and manifest sin.”(Quran 4:112)
The revelation condemned the Muslim wrongdoer and defended the innocent Jewish man.
Think about that. For fourteen centuries, Muslims have recited verses that, according to classical accounts, were revealed in part to defend a Jewish man against a Muslim and his tribal supporters.
The Quran did not ask whose tribe he belonged to. It asked who was innocent. That is what principled justice looks like.
Justice is not loyalty to your religion, your nation, or your tribe. It is loyalty to what is right, even when the wrongdoer is one of your own.
That is the Islam I believe in.
A lot of people come onto my timeline condemning Islam. So let me make something abundantly clear.
If by Islam you mean killing apostates, executing people for blasphemy, forcing women to wear the hijab, denying women their freedom and agency, subjugating religious minorities, or punishing people simply for holding different beliefs, I condemn every one of these practices wholeheartedly and unequivocally.
In fact, I consider them contrary to the very principles of Islam as I understand it.
But here is where I disagree: I refuse to confuse the religion itself with every cultural practice, medieval jurisprudential ruling, political ideology, or human interpretation that has been attached to it over the centuries.
Ironically, several practices people condemn in the name of Islam also have precedents in biblical scripture. The Hebrew Bible prescribes death for blasphemy (Leviticus 24:16), worshipping other gods (Deuteronomy 13:6–10), and certain sexual offenses (Leviticus 20:10). Biblical texts also contain provisions concerning slavery (Leviticus 25:44–46), women’s subordination (Ephesians 5:22–24), and head coverings during worship (1 Corinthians 11:5–6).
Yet I would never insist that every Christian or Jew must be judged by these practices simply because they appear in their scriptures or religious traditions. Nor would I presume that the harshest interpretation of Christianity or Judaism is necessarily the truest expression of either faith.
Why, then, should Muslims be held hostage to the most oppressive human interpretations of Islamic tradition?
Of course, these interpretations exist. Some Muslims defend them, and some governments even enforce them. I do not deny that reality, nor do I seek to excuse or minimize it. To the contrary, I oppose these practices unequivocally, and I will continue to challenge those who justify oppression in the name of Islam.
Those who know me know this is not a recent position, nor one I express only when convenient. I have been speaking out and writing against these injustices openly, consistently, and unapologetically for over two decades.
And to my dear fellow Muslims, I want to emphasize something equally important: Religious interpretation does not become infallible simply because it claims divine authority, even when that interpretation comes from your most beloved or respected scholar. No scholar is beyond question. No religious ruling is beyond scrutiny. And no human interpretation should be immune from examination in the light of reason, conscience, justice, and the Quran itself.
We must have the intellectual humility to recognize that our understanding of God’s will can be mistaken, and the moral courage to challenge injustice and oppression, especially when they are committed in the name of our own faith.
If we truly care about our faith, we must be willing to hold our own communities accountable, not merely point fingers at others.
To me, Islam is fundamentally about recognizing one Creator, nurturing our moral conscience, pursuing truth and justice, protecting human dignity, and serving humanity. Freedom of conscience is not a concession I make to modernity. It is a principle I find within the Quran itself: “There is no compulsion in religion” (2:256).
You are welcome to criticize Islam. You are welcome to disagree with my understanding of it. I welcome honest discussions about scripture, history, and theology.
But please do not assume that the most oppressive interpretation of a religion must necessarily be its most authentic one. I will stand with you against oppression, even when it is committed in the name of my own religion. But I will not concede that oppression is what my religion stands for. And I ask only that you extend to Muslims the same interpretive charity you would extend to followers of any other faith.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. Whatever your faith, beliefs, background, or worldview, I extend my hand in sincere friendship to you.
Existence of God: How Can We Prove It?
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This reel explores some of the strongest arguments for and against the existence of God, from reason and philosophy to questions about the universe, causation, and existence itself.
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To forgive a cruel enemy is no doubt very difficult; but God Almighty says that a true Muslim is expected, and indeed instructed, to see to it that transgression is not committed. #AhmadiyyatForPeace 🕊️🕊️🕊️
We urgently need to end all kinds of hatred and lay the foundation for peace. Join us to spread our motto: “Love for All, Hatred for None. ”
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A most biased enemy of Islam, Margoliouth contradicts the allegations of Toynbee and stated that the Holy Prophet, peace be upon him, was the Head of State as well, and refers to his operations as a prophet. #ProphetMuhammad ﷺ
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As London’s first purpose-built mosque celebrates its centenary, the World Head of the #Ahmadiyya Muslim Community delivers an urgent warning on global conflicts, urging world leaders to act before it’s too late. 🌍
"All of us must make a choice now: between a world where might is right, or a future based on the rule of law where victims can continue to access justice." - #ICC President Judge Tomoko Akane
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Truth has been spoken..... 💪
2 million Sunnis live in Israel,
Only an Ahmadi Muslim stands up for Palestinians' rights
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The renowned British historian, Arnold Toynbee, is clearly misguided in his writings about the character of the #ProphetMuhammad ﷺ. He is only one example of Euro-centric authors who, throughout the centuries, have attempted to smear the innocent name of the Prophet of God.
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Some of our international project leads chimed in and delivered a thought provoking presentation into how Humanitarian Projects should be developed and proposed. Holly Jordan 🇺🇸, Hanin Omran 🇯🇴 and Yassir Shaheen 🇵🇸 share insights on what funders value, from project design and impact to practical delivery on the ground.
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“I Am Happy Because My God Is All-Powerful”
Beloved Huzoor (aba) quoted Hazrat Khalifatul Masih I (ra), who recalled that the Promised Messiah (as) would say: “Some people are happy because they possess wealth; others are happy because they have many children; and others because they have a large following. But I am happy because my God is All-Powerful.” His happiness and confidence did not depend upon worldly possessions, numbers or influence, but upon his certainty in the absolute power of Allah.
(Friday Sermon, 9th October 2026)
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Often, Muslims who defend blasphemy laws angrily ask me: “What would you do if someone insulted your mother?”
And I am always surprised by the question.
I would do nothing.
I would probably feel pity for the person. I would leave that space. That’s all.
“But wouldn’t you protect your mother’s honor?”
My mother’s honor is not tainted by a stranger’s unrestrained movement of the lips. Her dignity does not reside in another person’s mind. The stranger dishonors himself by abusing her.
And may I add: I oppose blasphemy laws not merely because of some notion of liberal values. I oppose them because I believe restraint in the face of insult is an ethic taught by the Quran.
While the Old Testament contains an explicit death penalty for blasphemy (“Whoever blasphemes the name of the LORD shall surely be put to death" Leviticus 24:16), the Quran takes a strikingly different approach to mockery and offensive speech:
“Bear patiently what they say, and depart from them in a gracious manner.” 73:10
There is enormous moral confidence in that instruction. Your mother’s honor does not need violence to defend it. Neither does God’s.