They are people from different races and social backgrounds united in Islam, and a particular branch of the faith that has peace and enlightenment as its bedrock.
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By Leicester Mercury | August 28, 201
Every year, like hundreds of thousands of people across Britain, I head out into the English countryside to enjoy a festival. But my quest is somewhat different. It's not a music festival or country fest that entices me, rather it is a religious one.
In fact, it is the biggest annual gathering of Muslims in Britain – and this year is special as we will be celebrating 100 years of religious prosperity in Britain.
The convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community takes place in Alton, Hampshire, and attracts more than 30,000 people from more than 50 countries.
They are people from different races and social backgrounds united in Islam, and a particular branch of the faith that has peace and enlightenment as its bedrock.
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is founded on an ethos of Love for All Hatred for None, of service to humanity and charity. We are committed to the belief that each one of us is accountable to God for our actions and that good deeds, acts of kindness and compassion, good citizenship and living without rancour and hatred are a part of faith.
When we proclaim that Islam means peace, we set an example of this fact in our daily lives. No individual should perceive a threat from us by our words or actions if we are to remain true to our faith.
By attending the annual convention, or Jalsa Salana, the bonds of fraternity between Ahmadiyya Muslims are strengthened and we renew our vows to stand true to the core teaching of Islam, which is peace.
The reports and images of firebrand preachers, terror attacks by extremists and of conflict are a world away from the Islam we know and practice. It is completely unrecognisable to us.
During the Jalsa Salana, we will link arms to form a human chain – replicated live the world over as Ahmadi Muslims follow the proceedings live on satellite TV – and pledge ourselves to peace and truth.
We will fly the Union Jack and affirm our loyalty to the country we live in and, more than that, contribution to the well-being of this country.
As we celebrate a centenary in Britain, we have special reason to give thanks for the religious freedom we have enjoyed in Britain which has allowed us to prosper. We all stand united as Muslims for the future of Britain.
The Jalsa Salana takes place from August 30 to September 1 and can be viewed on Sky 787.
Dr Habib Akram is president of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association.
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