Mirza Tahir Ahmad

Mirza Tahir Ahmad (18 December 1928 – 19 April 2003) was the fourth caliph and the head of the worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. He was elected as the fourth successor of the founder of the community, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad. He was elected on 10 June 1982, the day after the death of his predecessor, Mirza Nasir Ahmad. He was succeeded by Mirza Masroor Ahmad.

Mirza Tahir Ahmad in 2000

Quotes

• If you love the art, you must love the artist. If you love the Creation, you must love the Creator. ^{[citation needed]}

• When the love of God enters one's psyche, it is as if God becomes that persons ears to listen from, eyes to see with, hand to hold things with and feet to walk with, it is then that no remnant of wickedness is left in that person. ^{[citation needed]}

• No Religion With A Universal Message... Under One Flag Can Even Momentarily Entertain The Idea Of Employing Force To Spread Its Message. Swords Can Win Territories, But Not Hearts. Force Can Bend Heads, But Not Minds.^{[citation needed]}