USA: Ahmadi Muslims call for end to antagonism and violence

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The community said they will continues to condemn the violence around the world that broke out after the release of the anti-Islam film in the United States.

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Source/Credit: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Press Release
By Ahmadiyya Times staff | September 19, 2012

Ahmadiyya Muslim Community condemns newest French cartoon and calls on Muslims to respond with civility

Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA, in a press release, strongly condemned the publishing of offensive cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad in a French magazine,  Charlie Hebdo.

"The irresponsible decision," said the press release, "..to publish serves to add fuel to an already raging fire."

"This nonsensical provocation must be condemned by all those seeking peace and order in the world," the community said.  "Overt attempts to incite hatred and provoke a religious group do not constitute freedom."

The community said they will continues to condemn the violence around the world that broke out after the release of the anti-Islam film in the United States.

The community further stated that they "calls on Muslims to follow the example of the Prophet Muhammad by responding to such depraved acts with civility."

"Such cartoons are aimed to provoke Muslims and do not justify violence."

"The time for this hostile competition is over; it is the time for mature cooperation,” said Dr. Nasim Rehmatullah, National Vice President of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA.  “To save humans from destroying this world, we need to tolerate and understand one another. All people must behave with civility, for the good of mankind and for peace.”

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community was founded in 1889 in Qadian India. Currently the Community spans over 200 countries with membership exceeding tens of millions.

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA, established in 1920, is among the oldest American-Muslim organizations.



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