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 …

British Ahmadiyya Muslims raise funds for Poppy Appeal

OVER the next few weeks, hundreds of young Muslims belonging to the largest and oldest standing Islamic Caliphate will be taking to the high streets, rail and tube stations, stadiums and airports around the UK, raising thousands of pounds for the Poppy Appeal. For the 5th year running, members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (AMYA) will be in partnership with the Royal British Legion. They see it as a mark of good citizenship and a testament to the Islamic …

UK MP Justine Greening to speak at Ahmadiyya Peace Symposium

The largest mosque in Western Europe will host politics, faith and civic leaders at a peace symposium next month. More than 800 guests are expected to descend on Morden’s Baitul Futuh Mosque for the National Peace Symposium, which aims to promote a deeper understanding of Islam. International development secretary Justine Greening and energy and climate change secretary Ed Davey are expected to be among guest speakers on the night.

British PM David Cameron praises Young Ahmadiyya Muslims

Young Muslims are planning to turn up at Heathrow Airport and London’s rail and underground stations in force – to collect money for the Poppy Appeal. Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (AMYA) will be helping The Royal British Legion for the fourth year running as a mark of good citizenship and a testament to the Islamic edict of demonstrating loyalty to your country. More than 300 AMYA volunteers will be stationed at train and tube stations across the city of London, …

British Muslims go Underground – For Poppy Appeal

Saturday 29th& Monday 31stOctober: 100 volunteers at 40 Zone 1 train and tube stations, aiming to raise £20,000 Young Muslims are planning to turn up at London’s rail and underground stations in force – to collect money for the Poppy Appeal. Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association will again be helping The Royal British Legion as a mark of good citizenship and a testament to the Islamic edict of demonstrating loyalty to your country.