Americas

USA: 69th Annual Convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community will take place this weekend in Harrisburg, Pa

Source: http://www.cleveland.com/letters/index.ssf/2017/07/i_hope_that_more_people_will_c.html By Other Voices The 69th annual convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA will take place this coming weekend in Harrisburg, Pa. The purpose of this convention, as outlined by the Founder of the Community, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad of Qadian, is for members to gather from all across the country […]

Canada: Over 20,000 attend the 41st annual convention (Jalsa Salana) of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat

Source: http://www.voiceonline.com/convention-ahmadiyya-muslim/ | By  posted by: Rattan Mall THE 41st annual convention of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Canada took place last weekend (July 7-9) at the International Centre in Mississauga. The three-day event featured a press Q&A with scholars, a unique Islamic exhibition, scholarly addresses on the true, peaceful teachings of Islam and much more. Over […]

Canada’s largest Muslim convention held by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat in Mississauga – A Report

Source: https://www.mississauga.com/community-story/7412940-annual-convention-of-ahmadiyya-jama-at-kicks-off-in-mississauga/ | by Nouman Khalil Canada’s largest Muslim convention held by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama ‘at at the International Centre from July 7 -9 started Friday with prayers, educational displays and a press conference stressing their theme of “Love for all, hatred for none”.  Terror group ISIS condemned: ‘This is not […]

The era of ‘biological annihilation’

Source: CNN Many scientists say it’s abundantly clear that Earth is entering its sixth mass-extinction event, meaning three-quarters of all species could disappear in the coming centuries. That’s terrifying, especially since humans are contributing to this shift. But that’s not even the full picture of the “biological annihilation” people are […]

USA: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Portland hopes to dispel misconceptions with ‘Meet a Muslim’ campaign

Source: http://koin.com/2017/07/08/trio-hopes-to-dispel-misconceptions-with-meet-a-muslim/ Trio hopes to dispel misconceptions with ‘Meet a Muslim’ They want to start an open dialogue with people who may not know any Muslims PORTLAND, Ore. (Pamplin Media) — Six months after his talk at Pacific University, Harris Zafar and friends bring ‘Ask a Muslim’ to Hillsboro plaza As […]

Canada’s Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Discusses Strategies To Counter Extremist Ideology

Source: http://www.mnialive.com/articles/canadian-muslim-community-discusses-strategies-to-counter-extremist-ideology Author: Safwan Choudhry (Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at Canada ) | Date: 08 July 2017 The annual convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at Canada – called Jalsa Salana – began on Friday, July 7. After the Friday prayers, a special press conference was held with Mr. Lal Khan Malik, National President […]

Canada’s longest running Ahmadiyya Muslim conference opens doors to promote ‘multi-faith’ conversation

Source: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ahmadiyya-muslim-conference-1.4196534 | By Salma Ibrahim, CBC News Posted: Jul 09, 2017 5:00 AM ET Over 20,000 people are expected to show up at the conference this weekend, organizers say The Ahmadiyya Muslim community is tackling a number of hot topics this weekend at its annual convention at the International Centre in Mississauga. Muslims come […]

Canada: Canadian Roots Exchange organize a tour of Saskatoon’s new Ahmadiyya Muslim Mosque to build bridges across communities

Source: http://phoenixnewsinfo.com/canadian-roots-exchange-building-bridges-in-our-community/ Jessica Alegria is the program officer for the Canadian Roots Exchange, an organization that aims to build bridges between Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth by facilitating dialogue and strengthening relationships. One such event was held recently at Saskatoon’s new Ahmadiyya Baitur Rahmat Mosque which is located on Grasswood Road East. […]