Report by Imam Shamshad Nasir / Saiyed Kaashif A. Qaderi

Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is Peaceful Muslim Community following the teachings of Holy Prophet Mohammad (Peace be Upon him) 

– Imam Shamshad

USA: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Chicago Introduces Islam to Unity Church of Oak Park

We were invited to Unity Church of Oak Park on July 22, 2015. This date was settled for us to go to the church and speak on the Introduction of Islam.

Secretary Tabligh Chicago SW – Saiyed Kaashif A. Qaderi was in touch with Michael Korpan and John O’Rourke, dedicated members of the Unity Church of Oak Park over the past few months.

Mr K. Qadri began the introdcution by asking members to join him in a silent prayer if they wished to do so.

USA: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Chicago Introduces Islam to Unity Church of Oak Park

He then gave an Introduction to Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and spoke about how the youth organization is taking steps to condemn ISIS through peace events, blood drives, feed the homeless, etc.

He then introduced the keynote speaker Imam Syed Shamshad Nasir of Baitul Jammey Mosque of Glen Ellyn in Chicago in detail and asked him to talk on Islam and the Founder of Islam (saw) and His Teachings.

Imam Nasir delivered an excellent discussion on the Introduction of Islam:

He covered the basics starting with the 5 pillars of Islam and gave a detailed account of each pillar.

He also pointed out the system of Khilafat and how Ahmadi Muslims are benefiting from it.

USA: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Chicago Introduces Islam to Unity Church of Oak Park

There was discussion as to why certain Muslims are causing problems: Imam Shamshad said just as when a doctor prescribes medication, if the sick patient doesn’t take it, the patient stays sick. The same can be said for the Islamic world who hasn’t accepted the Messiah of the age who is the spiritual Doctor from God to cure and heal all sick spiritually and morally people.

Imam Nasir also condemned all kind of terrorist activity which is taking place in the world and said that Islam means peace and Islam does not allow to shed blood of any person at all.

Imam pointed out how the Bible discusses that Jesus as only a man and not a God. God is one and has no partner. The church members seemed to understand and also appreciated the way Imam explained it.

The question/answer session was lively and the entire program was 90 minutes. One member of the church said he was looking for an Islamic group that preaches peace and would like to attend our congregation in Glen Ellyn, IL.

Imam presented a Holy Qu’ran to Mr. John O’Rourke and the congregation happily took a picture with Imam, Secretary Tabligh Chicago SW, and Secretary Wassayya Chicago SW, Saiyed Burhan Qaderi