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Ahmadiyya Muslim Community condemns Paris Shooting

France has declared a national state of emergency and has closed its borders after at least 120 people were killed in gun and bomb attacks in Paris. World’s single largest Muslim organization, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community has condemned the deadly attack. Statement released by the community said: The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community expresses our deepest condolences to the victims and families of the horrific acts of terrorism in Paris, France. The Community urges calm and patience as authorities work rapidly to restore …

Ahmadiyya Muslims create giant human poppy to honour veterans

The Ahmadiyya Muslim community celebrated Remembrance Day by making a giant, human poppy out of red and black fabric in the parking lot of the Baitun Nur Mosque – recognizing the sacrifice of Canada’s veterans. “We as Muslims believe we have to be faithful to the country where we live,” said Sultan Mahmood, spokesperson. “A loyalty to the homeland is part of our faith. We, being Canadians, feel duty-bound to pay homage to our fallen soldiers and those who fought …

Sir Muhammad Iqbal and the Ahmadiyya Movement

Anyone remotely familiar with the poetry of Dr Muhammad Iqbal would know of his multi-pronged flirtations with numerous – often paradoxical – ideologies, at the same time. From fluctuating between a poet and a preacher to being the torchbearer of theocracies and personal faith at the same time – from presenting an anti-capitalist case for theism through Vladimir Lenin in Lenin Khuda Ke Huzoor Mein to his appraisal for sultani, while ostensibly challenging the British Raj – from promoting a …

Gambian President impounds passport of anti-Ahmadiyya Imam

The former Imam of the State House mosque Alhagie Abdoulie Fatty, has had his Passport impounded by the Gambia’s National Intelligence Agency, (the NIA). Imam Fatty played was a key player in the anti-Ahmadiyya campaign in the country. The move followed a Presidential directive—instructing the NIA to seize Imam Fatty’s passport. Fatty is being investigated by the NIA on allegations of misleading dictator Yahya Jammeh on issues relating to the Muslim Community.

Thank you, Hamza Ali Abbasi, for supporting my right to be Ahmadi

Pakistani actor, Hamza Ali Abbasi, is always in the headlines for one reason or another. Recently, I wrote an article criticising his comments that apparently belittled Pakistan’s minorities. However, this time I am writing to congratulate him on supporting Pakistan’s minority Muslim communities – or at least those that self-identify as such.

Is Pakistan’s Islamic Council trying to incite genocide of Ahmadiyya Muslims?

Sitara was a special kid from the start. Questioning everything around her, she was a difficult student to be satisfied. At the young age of 9, she passed her O Levels exams to become the youngest child in the world to achieve the feat. In an ideal world, she would have been praised and supported by the government of Pakistan and civil society alike. But Sitara Brooj Akbar belongs to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. She wouldn’t go out of her …

Persecuted Ahmadiyya Muslims to boycott local government polls

The Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Pakistan (JA) will not partake in the forthcoming local government polls to register its protest against what it calls the step-motherly conduct of the state towards it. These elections have separate elections only for Ahmadis, says a letter written to the Election Commission of Pakistan, a copy of which was made available to the media. It is strange that Muslims, Sikhs, Hindus and Christians are included in one electoral roll and only Ahmadis are registered in a separate …

Ahmadiyya Muslim Community offers condolences to Pakistan Earthquake victims

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA expresses its prayers and deepest condolences to Pakistan and Afghanistan for the lives lost today after a horrific earthquake measuring 7.5 on the Richter Scale. The latest reports indicate over 260 lives lost, and scores more injured or at risk of death. The Community’s charity wing, Humanity First, is making an urgent call for donations. Humanity First USA Seeking Path to Support Victims “Humanity First has long supported disaster relief in Pakistan,” said Munum Naeem, …

Ahmadiyya Muslim youth visit U.S. capitol to show support for anti-bullying law

On Friday October 23, 2015, 170 young boys from around the U.S. came to Washington D.C. to meet with Congressmen and Senators to discuss an anti-bullying law and introduce “Atfal-ul-Ahmadiyya”. Atfal-ul-Ahmadiyya is the Youth auxiliary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. Most of the children stayed overnight at Bait ur Rahman Mosque, the Mosque also serves as the U.S. headquarters of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. Early Friday morning the kids made their way to Capitol Hill on two school buses.

Pakistani documentary highlights plight of Ahmadiyya Muslim minority in the country

A documentary featuring testimonials and stories of minorities was screened at the Jinnah Institute (JI) on Friday. Titled ‘Strangers in their own land’ and ‘اپنی زمین پر اجنبی’ for English and Urdu segments respectively, the documentary is an initiative of the institute. It was screened at a closed-door event and was attended by its filmmaker Ali Aftab Saeed, human rights activists, and researchers, who opened the floor for discussion and encouraged feedback post-screening.

Kashmir separatist leader issues warning against Ahmadiyya Muslim minority

Speaking to a Friday congregation, Kashmiri separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq who is the chairman of the Hurriyat Conference and chief of Muttihda Majlis-e-Amal Ameer said the ‘Ahmadis won’t be allowed to spread tentacles in Kashmir’. Mirwaiz warned people to beware of the expansionist plan of the Ahmadis in Kashmir and foil their nefarious designs. “Earlier, Christian Missionaries were trying to spread their tentacles in Kashmir by offering monetary benefits and now it was Ahmadis who want to do the …