Prominent Muslim leader urges calm after Donald Trump’s surprise election win
CALGARY — A prominent Muslim leader is urging calm after Donald Trump’s surprise U.S. election win.
Caliph Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad told reporters Wednesday he does not believe the Republican president-elect will go ahead with a campaign promise to crack down on Muslims.
“I’m sure what he is saying, it will never be implemented,” he said at the Baitun Nur Mosque in Calgary.
“But it is not only wishful thinking. I don’t think any government, any sane person can ever take this step.”