Source; freep.com

Dr. Mansoor Qureshi, president of the Michigan chapter of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of metro Detroit, said that Trump’s remarks are the latest painful attack on the community during this presidential campaign. Last year, Trump called for banning the entry of all Muslims into the U.S. amid concerns about terrorism.

Qureshi said that Islam teaches that Muslims should be loyal to the country they live in and strongly condemns terrorism.

“We as Muslims believe that love of our homeland is part our faith,” Qureshi said. “We proudly serve our community.”

In metro Detroit, Ahmadiyya Muslims held their annual Muslims for Loyalty campaign last month, taking part in July 4th events and parades, handing out American flags in Oakland County. On Sept. 11, they will once again have a blood drive as they mourn the victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks.

Qureshi said that the attacks on the soldier’s family, especially his mother, was painful to see.

“Respect all our soldiers who are fighting for our country, regardless of their religion,” Qureshi said. “We’re all Americans, regardless of our faith, the way we worship.”… read more at freep.com