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USA: Ahmadi Muslim women’s annual interfaith event promotes ‘loyalty to one’s nation’

Source:  http://www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/news/local/muslim-women-s-annual-interfaith-event-saturday-will-promote-loyalty/article_80e654bc-f9d7-11e6-9278-3b33e009e0ec.html The Ahmadiyya Muslim Women’s Association’s annual interfaith women’s event at the Al-Nasr Mosque on Bridge Street has united women from all faiths for almost 20 years. WILLINGBORO — After 12 years in America, Amtul Wadood is still grateful she can go to the grocery store on her own […]

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Bangladesh: Living in fear – 11 Ahmadiyya families in Kushtia ostracised

Source: http://www.thedailystar.net/backpage/living-fear-1367422 By Amanur Aman | thedailystar.net Eleven Ahmadiyya Muslim families at Moheshkhola village in the district’s Mirpur upazila have been living in insecurity after some local religious fundamentalists ostracised them. Around 56 members of the families feared attacks from the fanatics who want them to be declared non-Muslims. Fundamentalists asked villagers not to […]

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Will Mahershala Ali be the first (Ahmadi) Muslim actor to win an Oscar?

Source: https://mic.com/articles/169016/will-mahershala-ali-be-the-first-muslim-actor-to-win-an-oscar When he took the stage at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in January to accept his best male actor in a supporting role prize for Moonlight, Mahershala Ali had a choice. He could deliver a safe, warm, gracious speech that would earn him kudos in the moment but would […]

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Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Canada Stands In Solidarity With Jewish Community

SourcE: http://www.publicnow.com/view/2A3CFD927058B5A263FCA5F023AE5F6A14F41841?2017-02-24-13:00:40+00:00-xxx231 THE CENTRE FOR ISRAEL AND JEWISH AFFAIRS 24/02/2017 | News release | Distributed by Public on 24/02/2017 16:56 From our partners in the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at community: Canadian Muslim Community Condemns Anti-Semitic Act in Toronto The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at Canada denounces the act of Anti-Semitism that took place in […]

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Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Lloydminster host Coffee campaign to dispel misconceptions about Islam at the Vermilion Public Library

Source: http://www.vermilionstandard.com/2017/02/22/local-voices-heard-during-muslim-event By Taylor Hermiston, Vermilion Standard VERMILION, Alta. – Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of Lloydminster, Alta./Sask. have been welcomed with respect and solidarity, according to Imam Tariq Azeem. Azeem has been hosting Coffee and Islam, a national campaign intended to dispel suspicions and misconceptions regarding Islam, at the Vermilion Public […]

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CT Ahmadi Muslim Couple’s Angle on Black History Month Amid Divisiveness in America

Source: http://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/muslimyouthusa/2017/02/ct-ahmadi-muslim-couples-angle-black-history-month-amid-divisiveness-america.html by Zahir Mannan A Lesson for President Trump from Prophet Muhammad & Islamic History What’s it like being Ahmadi Muslim Americans amid divisive Executive Orders in the month dedicated to Black History? Simply put, it’s a calling! Islam’s spiritual father, the immaculate Prophet Muhammad, Allah’s peace and blessings be […]

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Algeria: Police arrests 12 members of Ahmadiyya Muslim community for proselytism

Source: https://me-confidential.com/15185-algeria-police-arrests-12-members-of-ahmadiyya-religious-community-for-proselytism.html The Algerian police Wednesday announced the arrest of 12 members of Ahmadiyya religious community accused by authorities for promoting the outlawed movement. The men were arrested at Chlef, north of the country, the national police announced in a statement aired on radio. “Members of this movement were in possession […]

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Austin’s Ahmadiyya Muslim community holds a “Coffee, Cake & True Islam” gathering at Caffe Medici

Source: http://kut.org/post/austin-muslims-invite-community-talk-islam-over-coffee By SYEDA HASAN Recent reports show hate crimes against Muslims in the U.S. have spiked to levels not seen since just after 9/11. This has led one Austin-area Muslim group to try and combat misconceptions about their religion. They’re holding a series of community conversations, inviting people to come and […]

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The Issue of Extremism in Islam: Causes & Remedies

Source: https://www.alislam.org/library/articles/religious-terrorism-causes-remedies/ Naseer Ahmad Qamar, Editor Al-Fazl International, London, UK Ahmadiyya Gazette USA | Urdu version (pdf) Today, the entire world views Islam as an aggressive and terrorist religion. Often, the killing of innocent people, suicidal bombings, and terrorist activities are carried out by people who claim to be Muslims, though […]

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USA: Albany Chapter of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Dispelling Islamophobia through their ‘True Islam’ campaign

Source: http://poststar.com/news/local/muslims-reaching-out-in-local-gatherings/article_78b88502-908c-5a80-98c2-d56c423d121d.html By KATHLEEN PHALEN-TOMASELLI kphalen-tomaselli@poststar.com Dispelling myths The ‘True Islam’ campaign clarifies eleven misconceptions about Islam to actively counter extremism and misinformation about Muslim people and their religious beliefs: True Islam is a religion that: Rejects all forms of terrorism Believes in non-violent jihad (path) Believes in the equality, education and […]

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UK: Promoting peace & understanding Ahmadiyya Muslim Community invites the Cowley Team Ministry to an interfaith event

Source: http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/15106112.Muslim_and_Christian_event_in_Rose_Hill_promotes_peace_and_understanding/ MUSLIMS and Christians came together in Rose Hill to find out more about the respective religions and promote peace. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community invited the Cowley Team Ministry and their friends to the interfaith event entitled Peace – Need of the Time. The two groups met at Rose Hill […]

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USA: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Queens, NY’s Coffee, Cake and True Islam – An informal conversation about Islam

Source: https://allevents.in/hollis/queens-nys-coffee-cake-and-true-islam/740200272806127 Queens, NY’s Coffee, Cake and True Islam TIME: Thu Feb 23 2017 at 07:30 pm VENUE: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Queens, 188-15 McLaughlin Ave, Hollis, United States EVENT DETAILS QUEENS, NY’S COFFEE, CAKE AND TRUE ISLAM An informal conversation about Islam: We find a great deal of commentary and analysis […]

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USA: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Rochester to host a “Muslims for Life” Blood Drive on 26 Feb at their Mosque

Source: https://eventium.io/events/218383995232807/muslims-for-life-blood-drive Muslims for Life Blood Drive 26 Feb 11:00 – 15:00 Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Rochester Chapter Join the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community on February 26, 2017 from 11:00am – 3:00pm as we host a blood drive at our local Mosque. This is a time to serve a great cause by giving […]

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USA: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Dallas invites you to an Interfaith prayer service for peace & justice in our country

Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/interfaith-prayer-service-for-peace-and-justice-open-to-all-tickets-32241655660/amp INTERFAITH PRAYER SERVICE FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE – OPEN TO ALL by Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Dallas Free REGISTER DATE: Thu, February 23, 2017 Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CST LOCATION Baitul Ikram Mosque 1850 Hedgcoxe RD Allen, TX 75013 United States View Map DESCRIPTION Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Dallas invites […]

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“Time to build bridges, not walls”, Laiq Ahmed Atif, President Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Malta

Source: http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20170222/opinion/time-to-build-bridges-not-walls.640320 by Laiq Ahmed Atif Time to build bridges, not walls The contemporary period presents extra-ordinary challenges for economic, religious and social issues, law and order, extremism and of rapid changes in global politics. The religious and political divisions are increasing. Traditional politics is being replaced with new populist slogans, anti-establishment […]

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USA: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community CT observes Promised Reformer Day

Source: http://patch.com/connecticut/meriden/ahmadiyya-muslim-community-ct-observes-promised-reformer-day Baitul Aman “House of Peace” Mosque Meriden commemorates the fulfillment of a grand prophecy of Messiah Ahmad By Zahir Mannan (Patch Poster) – February 21, 2017 9:50 am ET The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, America’s oldest and largest Islamic Organization unified behind one spiritual leader, is observing National Prayer Week […]

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USA: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community’s Detroit invites all to an Interfaith Prayer Service for our Country [America]

Source: https://etrigg.com/event/an-interfaith-prayer-service-for-our-nation-and-country/50961266/ An Interfaith Prayer Service for our Nation and Country Rochester hill-Coffee, Cake, and True Islam Begins: Thu 19:00, 2017-02-23 Ends: Thu 20:00, 2017-02-23 Duration: 1h Timezone: America/Detroit Category: Education Event description: Greetings! Ahmadiyya Muslim Community’s Detroit Chapter is pleased to invite you to an Interfaith Prayer Service during their weekly […]

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UK: Ahmadi Muslims of Newham launch 29th Charity Walk for Peace

Source: http://www.newhamrecorder.co.uk/home/ahmadi_muslims_of_newham_launch_29th_charity_walk_for_peace_1_4903140 10:51 23 February 2017 | Sebastian Murphy-Bates Mayor of Newham Sir Robin Wales and East Ham MP Stephen Timms join Ahmadiyya Muslims on the Walk for Peace Picture: Newham Ahmadiyya Association A minority Muslim group will welcome 60 charities to a launch dinner for their 29th annual Charity Walk for […]

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“The True Islamic Jihad” – Address Delivered by Khalifa of Islam Hazrath Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba)

Source: https://www.alislam.org/library/articles/true-islamic-jihad/ c Address Delivered by Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V(at) At Khilafat Centenary Celebration Reception and Dinner Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, Virginia USA June 23, 2008 (Transcribed by Ruqayya Rehmatullah, daughter of Dr. Nasim Rehmatullah) All distinguished guests present here, Assalamo Alaikum Wa Barakatohu, peace and blessings of Allah be upon […]

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Terrorism and Jihad in Islam

Source: https://www.alislam.org/library/jihad/ Terrorism and Jihad in Islam “As far as Islam is concerned, it categorically rejects and condemns every form of terrorism. It does not provide any cover or justification for any act of violence, be it committed by an individual, a group or a government….. I most strongly condemn all […]