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Press Release – Ahmadiyya Muslim Community NZ
Media Release: 16th Sep 2016
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community New Zealand calls for Peace
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community continues to strive for interfaith dialogue,and advocates peace, tolerance and understanding among various religions. In order to promote this concept, Peace Conferences are held in a number of major countries throughout the world by the community and all faith groups are invited to participate in this noble cause.
“The world at large remains in a state of constant turmoil with acts of terrorism committed by a few extremists determining the response of the majority. We as a community realize that the need of the time is to raise awareness amongst the general public that these acts done in the name of the religion couldn’t be further away from it”, says Mr Bashir Khan, the national President of AMJNZ. “It is with this aim in mind that we try and reach out to the community, and aim to offer a platform where the mainstream religions can come together and find common grounds to find a way forward”.
This year, the community will hold its annual Peace Conference on the 17th September, 2016 at the Fickling Convention Centre, Three Kings, Auckland. Invited speakers from the Hindu, Jewish, Buddhist, Christian, Sikh and Islamic faiths will discuss the teachings and messages from their religious scriptures highlighting how Justice can serve as the foundation for lasting Peace in light of their beliefs. Race Relations commissioner, Dame Susan Devoy will be the chief guest at the conference. Attendance is through invitation only, but anyone interested in attending can contact Mr Eqbal Khan on 0211336146 for details.
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is a dynamic, fast-growing international revival movement within Islam. Founded in 1889 by Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (1835-1908) in Punjab, India, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community spans over 206 countries with membership exceeding tens of millions. Its motto of ‘Love for all and hatred for none’ is evidenced through the peaceful actions of its millions of followers. The New Zealand branch of this community was established in 1987 and has just over 400 members. It is a registered charitable organisation and endeavors to be an active and integrated community within New Zealand society.
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