UK attitudes towards Islam ‘concerning’ after survey of 2,000 people
Source: BBC By Divya Talwar | BBC Asian Network reporter he majority of Britons questioned in a survey believe Islam is not compatible with British values. The poll also found […]
The world is at risk if Muslims become nonentities —Ariyo, missionary, Ibadan Ahmadiyya community
Source: http://tribuneonlineng.com/world-risk-muslims-become-nonentities-ariyo-missionary-ibadan-ahmadiyya-community/ The missionary of the Ibadan Circuit of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at, Mualim Abdul Hakeem Ariyo, in this interview by SAHEED SALAWU, speaks on the significance of the “International Bai’at (initiation ceremony),” which was a highlight of the Jalsa Salana (annual convention) of the Jama’at, the 2017 edition of which […]
More than 600,000 people join the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
Source: http://www.pressahmadiyya.com/press-releases/2017/08/600000-people-join-ahmadiyya-muslim-community/ 51st Jalsa Salana UK concluded by Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad The 51st Jalsa Salana (Annual Convention) of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in the United Kingdom concluded on Sunday 30 July 2017 with […]
Australia: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community helps Friends of Edithvale Seaford Wetlands volunteers plant a whopping 2000 trees on National Tree Day
Source: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/south-east/friends-of-edithvale-seaford-wetlands-give-greenthumbs-up-to-national-tree-day/news-story/7b27bf3d825a5eb7e28ccccaa26a15cb | By Christian Tatman, Frankston Standard Leader GREENTHUMBS have given the Edithvale Seaford Wetlands a massive boost — restoring woodland habitat as part of National Tree Day. Friends of Edithvale Seaford Wetlands volunteers, residents and members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community planted a whopping 2000 trees. Friends group member Rex […]
USA: Jews and Muslims need to build bridges, rather than burn them for we share a common origin
The Ahmadiyya Muslim community locally in Southern California always seeks to build bridges with our Jewish friends Source: http://www.pe.com/2017/08/02/letters-more-that-unites-jews-and-muslims-than-divides-us/ By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR | letters@pe.com | Press-Enterprise Re: “Riverside imam accused of anti-Semitic sermon that called Jews ‘tyrants’” [News, Aug. 1]: As an Ahmadi Muslim, I was dismayed to learn of the anti-Semitic remarks made […]
Indonesia: Investigation Report Documents Plight of Ahmadiyya Muslims in Indonesia
Source: https://asiancorrespondent.com/2017/08/really-feel-afraid-indonesias-religious-pluralism-threat-report/#bV2aW5yD0LRZE6hk.97 | By Max Walden AHMADI and Shia Muslims, Christians and other religious minorities are being increasingly targeted by radical Muslims in Indonesia, according to an investigative report by a Christian NGO. Published on Tuesday, the report documents a trip in May by human rights non-profit Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) to Indonesia – the […]
New Zealand: Shakil Ahmad Monir – the first translator of the Holy Quran to Te Reo Māori for Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Passes Away
Source: https://www.maoritelevision.com/news/education/translator-maori-quran-dies | By Leo Horgan, Online News Team The man credited with the first translation the Holy Quran into Te Reo Māori has passed away. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in New Zealand has announced the death of Mr Shakil Ahmad Monir this morning. Born in Monghyr, Bihar province of India in 1932, Mr Monir was a professor […]
Australia: Planting trees a statement for the future for the Beverley-based Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
Source: http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/messenger/west-beaches/planting-trees-a-statement-for-the-future-for-the-beverleybased-ahmadiyya-muslim-community/news-story/468e4aa8fa0cf66f2b4880b6db4aaf5d | Michelle Etheridge, michelle.etheridge@news.com.au, CoastCity Messenger SALEEM Shaukat hopes his work planting hundreds of trees will help locals realise Muslims want to “stand shoulder to shoulder” with other Australians. The Woodcroft man was among about 60 members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community to plant shrubs and trees at Oaklands Wetland […]
USA: “Quran upholds religious freedom, tolerance”, Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
By Hassan Mirza Member, Muslim Writers Guild of America, Worthington Below I am giving my response to the article “Letter writer should back up tolerance claim” which was a response to my original letter regarding the ideal of freedom of speech to Muslims. This response asked for verses from the Quran […]
Australia: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community – A State finalist in Multicultural Awards
Source: http://www.jimboombatimes.com.au/story/4824553/committed-local-helpers-up-for-state-award/ THIS week’s Queensland Multicultural Awards have seen many Logan City groups and individuals honoured as finalists, including the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community at Stockleigh, nominated for best local club or community group. The awards recognise the valuable contributions of Queenslanders who support and promote a united, harmonious and inclusive state community, celebrated during Queensland Multicultural Month […]
India: Ahmadiyya Muslim Delegation Mangalore meets Police | Presents Jamaat Literature #PromotingPeace
Source: http://timesofahmad.blogspot.in/2017/08/india-ahmadiyya-delegation-from.html The Ahmadiyya delegation presented Jamaat literature to T. R. Suresh, Commissioner of Police and K M Shantharaju, Deputy Commissioner of Police of Mangalore. It was held on 25th July 2017 at 5pm in Rozario Cultural Hall, Mangalore. Mangalore Police Commissioner Office organized an event to build a public relationship […]
UK: More than 35,000 Ahmadi Muslims from 100 countries gather to condemn ISIS – Promote true peaceful Islam” at the largest Islamic convention in the UK
Source: https://www.northernstar.com.au/news/more-30000-muslims-gather-condemn-isis/3207229/ | Lucy Pasha-Robinson MORE than 30,000 Muslims from 100 countries gathered this weekend to “promote the true, peaceful teachings of Islam” at the largest Islamic convention in the UK. The Jalsa Salana event, held on a 200-acre farm in Hampshire, saw tens of thousands of Ahmadi Muslims come together to […]
Dub poet, artiste & talk show host Mutabaruka speaks from the 51st Jalsa Salana of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
Source: http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20170731/mutabaruka-addresses-muslim-convention | Dub poet, artiste and talk show host Mutabaruka rubbed shoulders with several European politicians and other dignitaries as he brought greetings from Jamaica to the 51st staging of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jalsa Salana here in the United Kingdom (UK) last Saturday. “Jamaicans, because of the lack of information, […]
Thousands of Ahamdi Muslims take a stand against terrorism
Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-4744774/Thousands-Muslims-stand-against-terrorism.html | By PRESS ASSOCIATION Tens of thousands of Ahmadi Muslims gathered in southern England over the weekend to disavow all forms of terrorism. Caliph Mirza Masroor Ahmad – who represents tens of millions of Ahmadis across the world – led the assembled faithful of the minority sect in prayers […]
Know what is Jalsa Salana… the UK’s biggest Islamic convention
Over 30,000 Muslims gathered in Hampshire for the event Source: http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/Viral/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-jalsa-salana-the-uks-biggest-islamic-convention-35982423.html The three-day event of Jalsa Salana, which aims to promote Islam and challenge misinterpretations of the religion. Here’s everything you need to know. What is it? (Caroline Spiezio/AP) The annual event sees thousands of Muslims gather to share the Ahmadiyya […]
UK: Caliph of Islam Ahmadiyyat calls for Muslims to reject extremism & terrorism
The purpose of the three-day international gathering is to promote the true, peaceful teachings of Islam and challenge misinterpretations around the world’s second largest religion. Source: https://www.economicvoice.com/caliph-calls-for-muslims-to-reject-extremism-and-terrorism-as-uk-islamic-convention-concludes/ | Author: Economic Voice Staff The Caliph to tens of millions of Ahmadi Muslims concluded the largest Islamic convention in the UK with a condemnation […]
UK: Union Jack, the British flag raised at Ahmadiyya Muslim’s Annual Convention to affirm ‘Loyalty to country is a core part of their faith’
Source: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/muslims-fly-flag-for-britain-at-festival-3hnvkbq2d | Kaya Burgess Muslims fly flag for Britain at festival The Union Jack was raised at a festival attended by more than 30,000 Muslims at a farm in Hampshire yesterday to affirm that loyalty to their country is a core part of their faith. Those attending the Jalsa Salana gathering […]
MSN | Thousands gather at the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community’s International Convention to celebrate True Islam
Source: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/thousands-of-muslims-gather-at-the-jalsa-salana-international-convention-to-celebrate-islam/ar-AAp41JQ | Thomas Triebel More than 30,000 Muslims from around the world have gathered in the Hampshire countryside for the annual Jalsa Salana convention. The convention sees a huge group of Ahmadi Muslims congregate in order to challenge ‘misinterpretations of Islam’ and denounce extremism and terrorism. Some 38,000 Ahmadi Muslims from around 100 […]
Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Jamaica | Islam teaches messages of peace, love, patience & humility
Source: http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20170730/muslim-blessings-uk-religious-and-cultural-diversity-good-jamaica | Corey Robinson Umair Khan, missionary in charge of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Jamaica, is convinced that the island stands to benefit from cultural and religious diversity, and that is what his group is trying to bring to the island. “When we came into Jamaica and our mosque was […]
UK: Ahmadiyya Muslim Elder Association launch a Charity Walk for Peace
Ahamdiyya Muslim group is launching a walk for peace in a bid to build bridges and mend divisions across the community. Source: http://www.surreyandhantsnews.com/ | By Surrey and Hants News in Events Ahmadiyya Muslims are calling on people to walk shoulder to shoulder with them at a Charity Walk for Peace to be held […]