The presentations by the law enforcement agencies focused on civil rights, hate crimes, safety and security of the infrastructure, security clearance procedures at the airports, and communication with law enforcement personnel at different levels.
Source/Credit: AMC Chicago
By Staff Report | July 26, 2015
We should be cooperative with TSA and law enforcement agencies, safety of all citizen is Paramount, said Imam Shamshad.
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of Chicago hosted an outreach event in which federal government’s various law enforcement agencies, in collaboration with local organizations, hold informational and educational sessions to elaborate different services these agencies provide to local communities.
The event was held in Masjid Baitul Jammay of Chicago on Thursday, July 23, 2015, from 2:00 to 4:30 PM.
Representatives of the following agencies participated in the program: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); Homeland Security Department; United States Attorneys’ Office; and Transportation Safety Administration (TSA).
In addition, The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago, Durani Foundation, FBI Chicago Citizens Academy Alumni Association, and few other local Muslim leaders also attended the event.
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| National Vice President AMC-USA Munum Naeem |
The program started promptly at 2:00 PM, with a welcome address by National Vice President and the President of the South West Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Munum A Naeem .
In his opening remarks, President Naeem welcomed all guests and introduced Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. He briefly spoke about the community’s three campaigns, namely Muslims for Peace, Muslims for Loyalty, and Muslims for Life.
Naeem also touched upon Humanity First, and various humanitarian services provided by the organization in different parts of the world.
The presentations by the law enforcement agencies focused on civil rights, hate crimes, safety and security of the infrastructure, security clearance procedures at the airports, and communication with law enforcement personnel at different levels.
Members of the audience asked interesting questions after each presentation, making the program very interactive.
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| Imam Shamshad A Nasir |
In his brief remarks, Imam Shamshad advised everyone to appreciate the good intentions of the government programs with full support and he offered Islamic perspective about respecting each other regardless of the different issues being faced in the world nowadays.
Imam Shamshad said that we should always cooperate with TSA and other law enforcement agencies because their efforts are done for the benefit of all citizens. "The security for all is paramount and we should gladly accept the minor inconveniences for this cause."
Imam asserted also that no efforts will be fruitful with out prayers. He then read some prayers from the Holy Quran and quoted from the saying of the Prophet Muhammad before leading the attendees in silent prayers.
A popular book 'World Crisis and the Pathway to Peace' -- a collection of speeches and sermon by His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the worldwide head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community -- was presented to the guests.
All guests were served light lunch and refreshments.
The feedback of all guests was extremely positive and appreciative.
-- USA: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Chicago's outreach for Peace and better understanding
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