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"Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the supreme head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, while addressing in European Parliament building on 04th of December said that in the modern world many people viewed Islam as a religion that promoted violence and extremism and blamed it for many of the conflicts taking place in various parts of the world. He said that such allegations were particularly unjust given that ¦quot;the very meanings of the world Islam are ¦#39;peace¦#39; and ¦#39;security¦#39;. In an other statement he said, Governments need to make policies that establish and protect mutual respect, through which hurting the sentiments of others or causing them any type of harm should be outlawed. He also said, Always remember that peace can only be established by helping both the oppressed and the oppressor in a manner that is completely impartial, free from vested interests and devoid of all enmity. Peace is made by giving all parties an equal platform and playing field. Hopefully those preparing such schemes for Muslims, for fruitful results, will consider to get benefits from Ahmadiyya Muslim community also.