Ahlul Bayt News Agency (ABNA.ir), The mosque was opened by Dr. Al-Sudais and Lord Adam Bataille at a solemn ceremony earlier in the day.
Dr. Al-Sudais is Addressing the large gathering at the mosque, Dr. Al-Sudais said Islam advocates mercy and tolerance as well as respect for human rights and human dignity.
He urged Muslims to be advocates of virtues, peace, safety and respect of law and order as well as to behave as constructive members of society and to refrain from any act that undermines stability.
Dr. Al-Sudais urged Muslims to cooperate with each other and to maintain good relations with non-Muslims. “We want to tell the world: Don’t fear Islam and Muslims and don’t get worried about the presence of mosques because they advocate peace and tolerance even with non-Muslims,” he said.
“My advice to Muslims residing in the West is to remain good models and good ambassadors of their religion, nation and values,” he added.
Dr. Al-Sudais reiterated that Islam advocates co-existence and establishing contacts with other civilizations and said Islam does not tolerate isolation, but it urges Muslims to become influential persons in society.
Lord Bataille said the opening of Al-Tawheed Mosque is an important event and will be remembered forever.
He noted that the building of the mosque took about six years, adding that the construction of the mosque was aimed at teaching children the principles of Islam and graduating scholars who spread the message of Islam all over the world.
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