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Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA 66th USA Annual Convention Jalsa Salana 20141

Amidst the continued unrest in the Middle East and many other parts of the world, a group of Muslims came together for a three-day convention at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to spread the message of unity and peace. More than 7,000 men, women, and children convened at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex for the Annual Convention (Jalsa Salana) of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. The convention ended on Sunday, August 17 with prayers for world peace. The Jalsa Salana was attended by several dignitaries who lauded the continued efforts by one of the oldest Muslim organizations in America. The main focus of this year’s gathering was to discuss how faith can play an important role in intervening in the crises prevailing all over the globe.

Dr. Ahsanullah Zafar, National President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community

“We are at a critical point in a conflict-ridden world.” said Dr. Nasim Rehmatullah, National Vice President of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA. “The world cries for a solution and we are here to offer that solution through dialogue, education, and a sense of community.”

The Jalsa Salana was initiated by the founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian, in 1891. According to him the purpose of this convention is “to enable every sincere individual to personally experience religious benefits.” He further said, “Among its secondary benefits is that this congregational meeting together will promote mutual introduction among all brothers, and it will strengthen the fraternal ties within this Community.”

The conference included presentations on the following topics:

1. The Khalifa of Islam as the Solution to World Crises

2. An Urgent Call to Save America

3. Erring and Forgiving in …read more @ examiner.com