USA: Ahmadi Muslim Imam speaks at interfaith meeting in Arlington Heights

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Imam shamshad gave some examples how Islam is misunderstood in the west, unfortunately very few so called muslims are hijacking Islam. we are looking just in unjust society imam added.

Times of Ahmad | News Watch | US Desk
Source/Credit: Masjid Baet-ul-Jaamay
By Riyaz Ahmad | October 20, 2016

Peace can not be achieved without justice, respect and tolerance, says Imam Shamshad

Pastor Corey Brost invited a meeting of the different faith leaders and youths to built a bridge between faiths and communities in the area, meeting took place wednesday 19th October at 1212 E. Euclid Ave, Arlington Heights. ILL.

Meeting started with prayers and introduction of the members present of three Abrahamic Faith.
Father Corey the meeting organizer  then went to read the Agenda of the meeting, the purpose was to  out reach other communities and know the different events taking place in the town and neighborhood. One of the goal of this group  will be  to visit Synagogues, Churches, Mosques and Gurdwaras to become familiar with the teachings and worship of other Faiths.

Imam shamshad of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of Glen Ellyn was also invited for the meeting.In his speech,  he briefly itroduce Ahmadiyya Muslim and its activities in the area and worldwide, Imam said Islam is the religion of Peace tolrance which teaches respect for all without any discremination.

Imam shamshad also gave some examples how Islam is misunderstood in the west, unfortunately very few so called muslims are hijacking Islam. we are looking just in unjust society imam added.

Imam Explained, how the worldwide spiritual Leader, of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community  His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad is removing the Misunderstanding about Islam through his speeches in different Countries of the world and meeting the Heads of states reminding them their duties about Peace. If you will not pay heed now then we can see that 3rd world war is not far from us. Imam also gave the Book about  Peace  which is the collections of His Holiness speeches about teachings of Islam. Imam was accompanied with Mr Riyaz Ahmad of Chicago. More than 20 members attended this meeting from different faith mostly the youth.      

-- USA: Ahmadi Muslim Imam speaks at interfaith meeting in Arlington Heights


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