Qadian (Gurdaspur): Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, headquartered in Qadian, has issued a strong call for greater focus on scientific education and rational thinking and urged Ahmadi Muslims to engage deeply with modern knowledge systems and challenge misconceptions through evidence-based reasoning.Addressing a large gathering of youth, the global head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community emphasised that the future belongs to those equipped with scientific understanding and the ability to think critically. He clarified that science should not be viewed with suspicion but embraced as a tool to expand human understanding and intellectual capacity.In a pointed remark, he said while some groups attempt to use science to question long-held beliefs, it is equally important for scientifically inclined persons to respond with logic, clarity and reason. “Seek to dismantle allegations through the power of rationality,” he asserted while highlighting the need for informed engagement rather than emotional rebuttal.He said resistance to scientific advancement historically stemmed from a lack of understanding, rather than any inherent contradiction between knowledge systems. He said ignorance of scientific principles had, at times, led sections of society to oppose progress.Stressing the role of education, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad urged young minds to actively pursue modern sciences, develop analytical skills, and contribute to intellectual discourse. He described knowledge and reason as essential drivers of progress, adding that societies that fail to invest in scientific literacy risk falling behind in an increasingly competitive world.He also urged his followers not only to pursue scientific knowledge but also to use their discoveries to support the teachings of Islam and demonstrate their truth, adding that this remains a significant challenge for all Waqf-e-Nau members.
