Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-San Francisco/San Mateo counties) re-launched the bipartisan Ahmadiyya Muslim Caucus at a press conference last week. She was joined by Congressman Ted Poe (R-Humble, TX), and members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (AMYA) who were on Capitol Hill to advocate against radicalization. More than 20 members of Congress have already joined the Ahmadiyya Muslim Caucus, taking a strong stand against religious persecution.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday in favor of Samantha Elauf, an American Muslim woman who wears a hijab and was denied a job at Abercrombie & Fitch when she was 17. Elauf claimed the company did not offer her a job because her religious identity violates Abercrombie’s “look policy.” The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA welcomed the United States Supreme Court ruling in favor of Samantha Elauf in her religious discrimination suit against retailer Abercrombie & Fitch. “This ruling aligns with American …
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community has condemned the killing of 45 Shia Ismaili Muslims who were shot dead on Wednesday by militants in Pakistan’s southern city of Karachi. In a shocking assault, gunmen in police uniforms stormed into a bus carrying members of the Ismaili community – a minority Shiite Muslim sect and shot the passengers. The statement released by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community condemned the attack on the Islamili Community in Karachi, Pakistan. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the …
Two gunmen opened fire on Sunday at an art exhibit in Garland, Texas, that was organised by an anti-Islamic group and featured caricatures of the Prophet Mohammad and were themselves shot dead at the scene by police officers, city officials and police said. The exhibit in Garland was organised by Pamela Geller, president of the American Freedom Defense Initiative (AFDI). Her organization, which is described by the Southern Poverty Law Center as a hate group, has sponsored anti-Islamic advertising campaigns …
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community’s booth attracted huge attention at the International Kolkata Book Fair which ran from 28th Jan 2015 to 8th Feb 2015. The community has taken part in the fair since 1977. The 39th International Kolkata Book Fair was opened by by British journalist and TV news presenter Anita Anand and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The theme of this year was “Great Britain”. Representatives of USA, Bangladesh, Japan, Germany, Turkey and several other countries also participated in the …
Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association categorically condemns the callous attempt at mass killing Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (AMYA), an auxiliary of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA, categorically condemns today’s unconscionable shooting in Copenhagen and offers its prayers and support for the citizens of Denmark and all peace-loving people around the world. “We are deeply pained to know that another shooting has taken place,” said Dr. Bilal Rana, President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association. “We need more words, not bullets, to make …
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA mourns with the families of Deah Shaddy Barakat, 23, and his wife Yusor Abu-Salha, 21, and Abu-Salha’s sister, Razan Abu-Salha, 19, of Raleigh. Each was murdered late on February 10 by their neighbor. Early reports indicate the murders may be a targeted anti-Muslim hate crime. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of this horrible atrocity, their families, and their friends. From God we are and to God must we return. “As parents, …
In a statement released on Friday The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community condemned the attack against a Shia mosque in Shikarpur, Pakistan which killed dozens of people. The Press statement by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community read: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and all those affected by this evil and outrageous attack. We would like to offer our heartfelt sympathies and condolences to all those who have been left bereaved and the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community stands ready to help those …
In response to the Japanese taken hostage by ISIS, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Japan held a press conference in Nagoya,Japan and appealed for the release of of Japanese hostage. Mr Anees Ahmad Nadeem, National President & Missionary In-Charge of Jamaat Ahmadiyya Japan started the conference by a moment of silence for the two Japanese hostages and a silent prayer for their safe return home.
Waqas Ahmed, 30, from Claremont Meadows. Arrived from Pakistan in 1995 There are laws in Pakistan that make the lives of Ahmadiyya Muslims in Pakistan difficult. The older you get, the harder it gets. You live a life of always finding shelter, being very careful about how you choose your words, how you show emotion. We can’t openly defend ourselves. We cannot call ourselves Muslims over there, if we do, we can potentially go to jail. We believe in the …
The leader of the world’s largest organised Muslim community believes we should arm all police in Britain to stop Islamic extremists. Speaking to Shelagh Fogarty, Mirza Masroor Ahmad also said that all sermons in mosques should be monitored by the government. In a rare interview, the leader of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community told LBC: “The police should be given more powers.
A Pakistani Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has sentenced two Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) men, Moavia and Abdullah, to death on Saturday for their role in a deadly attack on an Ahmadi place of worship in 2010. Ninety-four people were killed and over 100 others were injured in the May 28, 2010 attack on two Ahmadiyya Mosques in Lahore. The Taliban claimed responsibility. The attacks sparked more than two hours of gun battles with police and commandos. Muaviya and Abdullah were detained at …