Source/Credit: Burlington County Times
By Pete Picknally | Jeannie O'Sullivan | November 14, 2010
Consolidated from multiple sources and edited by Ahmadiyya Times staff.
Willingboro: President of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA, Dr. Ehsan Zafr spoke at Muslim Youth Leadership Conference at Al-Nasr Mosque on Bridge Street in Willingboro.
More than 200 Muslim American youth leaders from around the country gathered to promote the Islamic ideals of brotherhood, peace and community.
The event was organized by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association.
The purpose of the conference, attended by leaders of about 60 American chapters, was to make a year's worth of plans for the youth association's various activities in the areas of community outreach, health and wellness, education and sports.
While in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, Americans have come to fear the militant version of Islam, the movement’s leaders are quick emphasize the difference between the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, a peaceful group, and the aggressive groups.
The organization has responded to fears and suspicion with Muslims for Peace, a grassroots campaign that aims to convey the group’s purpose, which is based the peaceful teachings of messiah Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (1835 to 1908).
Ahmad, it is believed, was sent to end religious wars, condemn bloodshed and reinstitute morality, justice and peace.
BCT staff photographer Pete Picknally can be reached at 609.871.8083 or at ppicknally@phillyburbs.com
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