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# Mirza Tahir Ahmad

(1928–2003)   Khalifa

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Mirza Tahir Ahmad was a Khalifa, best known for *Islam's response to contemporary issues*.

## Quick Facts About Mirza Tahir Ahmad

Born December 18, 1928

Died April 19, 2003

Profession Khalifa

Notable works Islam's response to contemporary issues

## About Mirza Tahir Ahmad

Mirza Tahir Ahmad was the fourth caliph and the head of the worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. He was elected as the fourth successor of the founder of the community, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad. He was elected on 10 June 1982, the day after the death of his predecessor, Mirza Nasir Ahmad.

##  Quotes by Mirza Tahir Ahmad

> [Swords can win territories but not hearts, forces can bend heads but not minds](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mirza-tahir-ahmad/swords-can-win-territories-but-not-hearts-forces-can-bend-heads-but/)

Mirza Tahir Ahmad

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> [“No religion with a universal message . . . under one flag can even momentarily entertain the idea of employing force to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mirza-tahir-ahmad/no-religion-with-a-universal-message-under-one-flag-can-even/)

Mirza Tahir Ahmad

[Inspirational](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/inspirational/)

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