Muslim: Ahmadiyya and Leader

muslim: Canadians want minorities to do more to 'fit in': CBC-Angus Reid Institute poll Thousands gather to mark return of Ahmadiyya Muslim leader to Canada The caliph is the Ahmadiyya group spiritual leader — similar to the pope but on a far smaller scale — and those who caught a glimpse of the leader outside the Baitul Islam Mosque said seeing him was a powerful and joyous moment, according to CBC. There are about 20 million Ahmadiyya Muslims worldwide. "It almost like being recharged, rejuvenated," said Hena Malik, a Muslim mother. Thousands of members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community composed largely of immigrants lined the streets outside a mosque in Maple, Ont. on Monday night to wave, cheer and pray as their caliph, Mirza Masroor Ahmad, arrived. I think as mothers we play the most important role in families,' Muslim mom Hena Malik told CBC News. This week, CBC News and the Angus Reid Institute released a poll showing that 68 per cent of Canadian respondents believe immigrants should be doing more to fit in, as opposed to keeping their own customs and languages. That rejuvenation comes at a welcome time. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.