In a stirring and heartfelt tribute to the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community across Walsall united in prayer, gratitude, and outreach to honor those who served in World War II. The initiative brought together worshippers, elders, and youth alike under a banner of remembrance and peace.
On Thursday, the official website of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and its Walsall branch reported that members convened in their local mosques for special congregational prayers dedicated to the memory of the millions who sacrificed their lives during the war. The occasion was marked by solemn reflection and an unwavering call for peace, echoing the values of unity and compassion the community upholds.
Inside mosques adorned with commemorative banners, imams delivered sermons emphasizing the importance of learning from history. “Let us never forget the horrors of war,” one imam declared. “But more importantly, let us never stop working for peace.”
The remembrance extended beyond mosque walls. Members of the community visited local veterans and elderly residents of Walsall, many of whom had firsthand memories of wartime Britain. These visits were accompanied by heartfelt conversations and the presentation of commemorative cards and peace offerings. The gesture was simple, yet deeply meaningful — a genuine expression of gratitude from a generation that values peace dearly.
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the spiritual leader of the worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, issued a message urging all people to act as ambassadors of harmony. He stated, “Wherever in the world there is disorder or conflict, it is our collective obligation to stand up for justice and to strive for peace, so that we are saved from a repeat of the horrific Second World War.” His guidance, delivered from the community’s international headquarters, was shared widely during the VE Day services and served as a moral compass for the day’s events.
This year’s VE Day observance came at a time when the world, once again, grapples with rising political tensions, war, and divisive rhetoric. Yet the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Walsall remained resolute in its core belief: peace is always possible when anchored in justice and humility. Their message is amplified by the community’s motto — “Love for All, Hatred for None.”
The Ahmadiyya community, which has long advocated for interfaith harmony, religious tolerance, and civic service, sees the annual VE Day commemoration not just as a nod to the past but a commitment to the future. Community spokespersons noted that similar events were held in various UK towns where Ahmadiyya Muslims reside, making this a nationwide expression of solidarity and remembrance.
From mosques echoing with prayer to doorsteps graced with gratitude, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Walsall reaffirmed a truth often forgotten in modern times: that remembrance is not a passive act, but a call to action.
As one young volunteer aptly put it while handing a card to a local WWII veteran, “We remember so we never forget. We act so we never repeat.”
