USA: Over Five Thousand From Across the US to Attend Longest Running American Muslim Convention

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"We are at a critical point in a conflict-ridden world. The world cries for a solution and we are here to offer that solution through dialogue, education, and a sense of community."

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By Press Release | August 8, 2014

Annual American-Muslim Convention to Focus on World Crisis

HARRISBURG, PA--(Marketwired - August 08, 2014) - Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA, one of the nation's oldest American Muslim organizations, celebrates its 66th annual Jalsa Salana Peace Conference in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

The event will take place August 15th to August 17th at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

The three-day conference will include presentations on the following topics:

1. The Khalifa of Islam as the Solution to World Crises
2. An Urgent Call to Save America
3. Erring and Forgiving in Islam
4. Muhammad's Examples of Mercy for His Companions
5. Examples of Khalifas of Islam Conquering Hearts through Love
6. Establishing a Living Faith in God
7. Practical Steps Towards Self-Reformation
8. Giving Precedence to One's Faith Over Worldly Objects
9. Safety in the Fortress of the Messiah

"We are at a critical point in a conflict-ridden world," said Dr. Nasim Rehmatullah, National Vice President of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA. "The world cries for a solution and we are here to offer that solution through dialogue, education, and a sense of community."

The conference will focus on how to use prayer and faith to navigate today's world and will educate attendees on Islam's true teachings of peace and equality. Additionally, there will be blood drives, food drives, and clothing drives to address important human welfare issues.

The general public is invited to attend.

A guest session open to the public will take place on Saturday afternoon with mayors, professors and representatives from Congress, the State Department, diplomatic corp, FBI and police departments in attendance. Local and national leaders will address the conference during this program.

Founded in 1889, the Community spans more than 200 countries with membership exceeding tens of millions. Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA, established in 1920, is among the first American-Muslim organizations.


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