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By Qasim Rashid

We read with interest the Trentonian Editorial Board’s article, “U.S.-Approved ‘Muslims’” (May 21). While we appreciate the newspaper’s efforts to highlight some of the repression that the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community faces, we must take exception to several of the article’s erroneous and speculative assertions concerning the Community.

For those unfamiliar with the group, Ahmadi Muslims are Muslims who believe in the Messiah, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (1835-1908), of Qadian. Ahmad claimed to be the metaphorical second coming of Jesus of Nazareth and the divine guide, whose advent was foretold by the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad.

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community believes that God sent Ahmad, like Jesus, to end religious wars, condemn bloodshed and reinstitute morality, justice and peace. This is, and has always been, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community’s clear objective. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA has no political ambitions and no political alliances. We are a spiritual organization dedicated to the service of humanity and worship of God.

Next, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA rejects the article’s speculative and baseless assertion that it has pursued or is pursuing “CIA or State Department” (or any U.S. government) funds. Throughout the Community’s 124-year existence, it has never once accepted any sort of … read the rest @ theoaklandpress.com

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Come see for yourself that American Muslims are committed to our nation’s peaceful advancement, promote tolerance, and love humanity. Register at http://www.jalsasalana.us/ or email qasim.rashid@ahmadiyya.us with questions.

Qasim Rashid, Esq. is a national spokesperson for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA. Follow him on Twitter @MuslimIQ.