US: Sacrifice of soldiers ensures freedom

"Let it be known that the members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, in agreement with the spirit of America's military men and women, will lay down their lives for this nation."

Ahmadiyya Times | News Watch | US Desk
Source/Credit: The Akron Beacon Journal
By Tariq Malik  | January 14, 2011

Our soldiers and their families exhibit bravery both on and off the battlefield. While a soldier gives up his or her life on the battlefield, family members and loved ones remain steadfast. This sacrifice of the few allows for the rest of us to reap the rewards.

The pledge of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community's youth association states, ''I solemnly pledge that I shall always be ready to sacrifice my life, wealth, time and honor for the sake of my faith, country and nation.''


Let it be known that the members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, in agreement with the spirit of America's military men and women, will lay down their lives for this nation.

I believe that the greatest luxury that this nation has granted me is the freedom of religion, and I have the soldiers to thank, in large part, for this. My words cannot express my gratitude. God bless your souls, your blood has not gone in vain, and we thank you.


Tariq Malik, Canal Winchester



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