Evidence is over whelming. We as Ahmadi Muslims have a Khalifa (leader) and indeed have had five since The Promised Messiah (as) past away.

Our Khalifas over the years have always guided us on the 'right path'. I am and have always been taught, through education, the love for Humanity.

I do worry, as I would not be happy if a 'mufti-working with any Government' was placed as our leader. The answer surely is not to invent a mufti but to bring rational, educative and open minded discussions to all - as long as ones ego and negativity can be left behind. Surely that will and can win minds and the heart. Muslims, generally, are very mindful of The Holy Quran and Prophet Mohammad (saw) so if these two vital components are instrumental in this I am sure the World could be a better place - repeatedly our Khalifas have been constantly educating us like this.

Nadimur Rahman, Morden, Surrey

Muslims already have much more say than they should for such a minority religion.

The great majority of people in this country get no representation what so ever.

I thought this was a Democratic Country (Majority Rule), rather he who shouts loudest gets the most.

Stuart, Coventry, UK

First it will be a Mufti.
We know there are already discussions among Muslims as to who should be the Caliph of Western Europe when the Caliphates are restored once Islam becomes the dominant religion.
Islam is an ideology that treats women as third class citizens, would tolerate Christians and Jews only as dhimmis and only so long as it suits, has a history of oppression against all other religions, and each other.
Frankly a Mufti couldn't give Islam a positive image.

F Guinness, UK,

A good idea which can only work if the Mufti can speak up and is not forced to represent the Govt line.

Also it may have a negative effect. Look at the Chief Rabbi who will never criticise Israel and in fact stands alongside right wing politicians such an Netanayhu.

The Chief Rabbi's actions and wholesale unfettered support for Israel, never condeming land theft, settler violence etc. have not helped in buildign relations with the Christian and Muslim communities.

Religious leaders must speak for what is right and not always. The last Chief Rabbi was at least on occasions critical of Israel This one just goes along which causes problems both within and outside of his community.

Avi Cohen, London, UK

A great idea. The major problem at the moment is the huge number of imams touting their own ideas. a grand mufti will help bring some commonality to the the various sects in the country.

Hamad lone, Thornton Heath, England

There already exists a system of "speakers" for Islam - the Khalifa.
Historically the Calilphate was respected by all muslims but since the destruction of the Ottoman Empire the majority of Muslims are so divided that they cannot agree who should be Khalifa.

There is one Khalifa accepted by the world wide Ahmadi Muslim community. He is the Khalifa who is successful because he has the support of God.

He lives in London, and continues, despite opposition, to teach the same teachings that Mohammed taught and the slogan of his community is "love for all hatred for non". Maybe because he does not advocate violence and terroriam there is no news milage in reporting his sermons and talks.

Qudsia, Windsor, UK

What a good idea! Bet the government wont take it up though!

Mike Asacret, Cambridge, England

An excellent idea, and not before time!

Charlie, Colney Hatch, London

This is a good idea. The Islamic faith in the UK is divided and segregated. British Muslims need to be able to identify with where they live, not in far off lands where the Western culture conflicts with the teachings of Imams from there. I live in Morocco where there is a central doctrine of moderation and fundamentalism is not tolerated.
It will be very difficult to achieve due to the different factions involved, but this would be a good start.

Susan Prior, rabat, morocco