New York: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community to host symposium on the life of Prophet Mohammad

"Philosopher, orator, apostle, legislator, warrior, conqueror of ideas, restorer of rational dogmas, the founder of twenty terrestrial empires and of one spiritual empire, that is Muhammad. As regards all standards by which human greatness may be measured, we may ask, is there any man greater than he?" -  Lamartine, History of Turkey, p. 276

Ahmadiyya Times | News Staff | March 3, 2010
Source: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community | New York
By Ghulam Rabbi | AMC, New York

The arrangements are underway full force by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of New York to host a symposium about the life of the Holy Founder of Islam, Prophet Mohammad, on whom be peace.

As previously announced by the organizers, the venue for the symposium will be the Ahmadiyya Muslim Bait-uz Zafar Mosque, which is located at 188-15 McLaughlin Ave, Holliswood, New York.

Speakers from several Muslim organizations of local and national standings have been invited to offer thier thoughts at the event which is slated for Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 1:30 PM.

The speakers will highlight the Life of Prophet Mohammad from various vantage points, including his examples as the living Quran, the Preacher of a Green Planet, his moral excellences, his success as a human being, lessons from the Farewell Address, and his stature as the Perfect Preacher.

The program released by the organizers discloses participation by Dr. Kareem Sharif, secretary of education for Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, NY chapter; Imam Benjamin Bilal of Signs of Life; Imam Tahir Mustafa Kukaj from Albanian Islamic cultural center; Al Hajj Shaykh TA Bashir, Asst. Sec General of Council of African Imams and Founder of House of Peace (HOP); and Imam Daud A. Hanif from the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of NY Metro, Missionary In- charge of American Block Countries.

The local leaders of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of New York will discuss plans for holding such future events to promote goodwill of Islam and its Holy Founder.

The program will be moderated by Ghulam Rabbi of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, who serves as secretary for interfaith dialogue and community outreach. Mr. Rabbi can be reached at 917-363-3673 or  info.newyork@ahmadiyya.us

About the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community:
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is a dynamic, reformist and fast growing international movement within Islam. Founded in 1889, the Community spans over 190 countries with membership exceeding tens of millions. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA, established in 1921, is the first American-Muslim organization.   www.alislam.org or www.mta.tv