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Rabwah Times

Thousands of British Muslims celebrate Eid at Morden Mosque London

Up to 15,000 Ahmadiyya Muslims have taken part in Eid ul-Fitr celebrations in London to mark the end of Ramadan. Thousands of worshippers had to go through metal detectors before entering the Baitul Futuh Mosque in Morden, south London – the largest mosque in western Europe. The Eid celebrations followed the month of fasting for Muslims and were was organised by the British-based Islamic group Ahmadiyya Muslim Association UK. The group has been praised for its commitment to peaceful co-existence …

Visit to Rabwah – Home of Persecuted Ahmadiyya Muslims

Pakistan has seemingly ensured that no Ahmedi demographic, including the dead, are spared the harsh reminder that they do not belong “That looks very biblical,” I said out loud while approaching the place Ahmedis call their sanctuary, Rabwa. Incidentally, the name of the city was changed by the state to Chenabnagar, because Rabwa translated to ‘land of God’ and divinity and its access was prohibited for Ahmedis. I wanted to observe what is it like for them living banished in …

New Mosque aims to change perception of Islam in British Columbia

Terrorist acts committed by Islamic extremists around the world have made life difficult at times for Muslims living in B.C. Leaders at the new Baitur Rahman mosque in Delta, aware of TV-fed perceptions, are at pains to emphasize their ­friendly intentions. “We promote love for all and hatred for none,” says Rizwan Peerzada, president of a 124-year-old Islamic sect known as Ahmadiyya Muslim. Ahmadi is a relatively new branch of Islam — Shia and Sunni are others — which has …

Algerians protest against mandatory fasting

About 300 people in a restive northern region of Algeria have joined a public lunch during Ramadan to protest against what they say is persecution of people who refuse to observe the religious fast. The lunch on Saturday was highly unusual for North Africa, where people can be arrested for not fasting during the Muslim holy month. It was held as a demonstration against the decision of security forces to question three young people who were eating outside last week …

Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Guyana holds its first Regional convention in New Amsterdam

On May 26th, 2013, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Berbice, GUYANA, South America held its very FIRST Annual Regional Convention at New Amsterdam’s  Town Hall. New Amsterdam is one of the largest towns in Guyana and is the Capital Town of the BERBICE COUNTY, GUYANA. The convention was attended by 55 Ahmadi Muslims and 33 non Ahmadis. The Guest of honor was, Mr. Jhagroop, Vice Chairman of Region 6, East Berbice, GUYANA. The Khilafat Day Jalsa was also merged with Jalsa …

Indonesian Chief of Army Staff to be questioned over harassment of Ahmadis

Members of the House of Representatives Commission I overseeing defense will question Army chief of staff Gen. Moeldoko, the sole candidate to replace retiring Indonesian Military (TNI) commander Adm. Agus Suhartono, over his alleged involvement in what could be deemed as harassment against Ahmadis in West Java in 2011. Although Moeldoko will most likely get an endorsement from most lawmakers. Commission I lawmakers said that it was important to bring up the allegation during a fit-and-proper test slated for Aug. …

Beverley’s Veneto Italian Club to be sold to Muslim group and used as mosque

ONE of Australia’s best known Italian clubs will be turned into a mosque under a plan being considered by Charles Sturt Council. The Veneto Club in Beverley , Adelaide plans to move to a smaller site in the western suburbs after dwindling membership forced it out of its Toogood Ave base. The club will sell the 3.3ha site to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Australia. But the deal requires rezoning approval from the council to change it from a community centre …

Ahmadiyya community launches Micronesia’s first ever Muslim newspaper

The publication, which released it’s first edition this month, is titled “The Voice of Islam in Micronesia” and gathers content from Muslim community writers worldwide. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community spans more than 200 countries and has been established in Majuro, Marshall islands for many years now. According to Matiullah Joyia, Editor of Voice of Islam in Micronesia the main purpose of the publication is to educate the members of the community in Micronesia as there is a large muslim population …

Ahmadiyya offer their message of peace in New Zealand

A Muslim sect is taking its faith to the streets of Auckland this Ramadan month to counter “Kiwi ignorance” of Islam. The Ahmadiyya community, which considers itself Muslim but is rejected by most followers of mainstream Islam, has embarked on a range of public faith-sharing programmes – including offering a hand in friendship to shoppers in the city and having stalls at weekend flea markets. One Ahmadiyya faith sharer in Queen St wearing a T-shirt that said “Meet a Muslim” …

Ahmadiyya Muslim Women share their Ramadan experience

CHINO — Rabiya Chaudry’s spirit may be willing, but she says her body is telling her something else. Healthy Muslims are supposed to take part in the rituals of Ramadan, which include bowing and kneeling five times a day and fasting from dawn until dusk. But women who are menstruating or breast feeding get a pass, electing instead to “make up” the time through an alternative act. “During that (menstruating) time you are told not to fast because you are …

Ahmadiyya in Gujrat beaten up over Mosque dispute

On July 11, the first day of Ramazan, a group of Sunnis beat up the Ahmedis and kicked them out of the Mosque, telling them not to return, according to members of the Ahmadi community. The Ahmedis filed a complaint with the police for the registration of an FIR against the assailants. The police did not register a case, nor heeded their request for protection. Instead, they sealed the Mosque, which is located on a four-marla plot, “because of concerns …

Ahmadi Soldier killed in line of duty buried with full military honours in Rabwah

An Ahmadi SOLDIER who died fighting the Taliban in the Tirah Valley was buried in Rabwah with full military honors. Qaiser Naveed Bhatti, 24 of Chak 23 District Nankana died in a firefight with the the Taliban in Tirah Valley. His body was taken to his hometown by Captain Deedar Baig from where it was brought to Rabwah where he was buried with full military honors. Naveed Bhatti had got married three months ago. Pakistani Army has been battling Taliban …