“Mankind is turning increasingly towards fulfilling worldly desires and materialism...”

— Mirza Masroor Ahmad

Virtual Meetings
Source: Virtual Mulaqat with Ahmadi Muslim Women from Kababir https://www.pressahmadiyya.com/press-releases/2021/06/ahmadi-muslim-women-from-kababir-have-honour-of-a-virtual-meeting-with-the-head-of-the-ahmadiyya-muslim-community/, 6 June 2021

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spiritual leader of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community 1950

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