Source: nottinghampost.com
Muslims from Nottingham belonging to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community will travel to Britain’s biggest annual Islamic convention to personally pledge their support to the fight against extremism, bigotry and hatred.
The community whose ethos is Love for All Hatred for None will meet in Alton, Hampshire this weekend for the Golden Jubilee of their annual convention, the 50th Jalsa Salana of the UK.
It is expected that more than 30,000 people from over 90 countries will attend, and the convention comes in the wake of ongoing attacks by extremists across Europe.
Dr Irfan Malik, who is the vice president of the Nottingham chapter of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, said he is expecting the occasion to help guide his community.
“This is the 50th anniversary of our annual convention and this year many from Nottingham will be making an extra effort to attend the three-day event,” said Dr Irfan.
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“The fact that our Caliph, His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, will be addressing the gathering will make this very special and it will be an opportunity to seek guidance on the role of Islam in the world.
“His Holiness has repeatedly condemned extremism and emphasised the need for justice as the foundation for peace. This is true Islam.
“The motto emblazoned on mosques of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community states Love for All, Hatred for None. This reflects our ethos and speaks to the purpose of our faith which is to spread a message of love that is the essence of Islam. Hate and terror have no faith and target people indiscriminately- we are all united in defeating a common enemy that seeks to divide and fragment society.
“We stand united with British people, who uphold the values of justice, freedom and tolerance in opposing all forms of bigotry and hate.
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