Thursday, November 20, 2014
USA: Church delegation visits Ahmadiyya Baitul-ul Jaam'e Mosque in Glen Ellyn
Imam Shamshad A. Nasir provided a detailed outline of Ahmadiyyat and its distinguishing features which makes it stand apart from the rest of the non Ahmadi Muslims.
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Source/Credit: Baitul-ul Jaam'e Mosque
By Staff report | November 19, 2014
A delegation of 15 people under the leadership of Mr. Rick Bryant, Coordinator of interfaith matters of St. Thomas Methodist Church, visited Baitul-ul Jaam'e Mosque of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Glen Ellyn on November 8, 2014.
The purpose of the meeting was to create harmony between people of different faiths in the area and strengthen the relationship on the basis of love.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Missionary and Imam Shamshad Ahmed Nasir -- who just recently took office as Imam of Baitul-ul Jaam'e Mosque in Glen Ellyn; and the newly appointed Pastor Jeremiah Lee at St. Thomas Church, introduced themselves and their congregations.
Pastor Lee gave a speech and explained beliefs and teachings of his church. Afterward, people engaged Pastor Lee with additional questions.
Later, Imam Shamshad A. Nasir provided a detailed outline of Ahmadiyyat and its distinguishing features which makes it stand apart from the rest of the non Ahmadi Muslims.
Imam also shed light on how Ahmadiyyat Islam brings people together through love and brotherhood.
"Special attention is paid on the treatment and addressing the issues of children and youth," Imam said.
Imam Shamshad told the attendees about the efforts Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is making to establish peace in the world and how the leader of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad has addressed the issue of lasting peace at various key venues around the world.
The meeting came to an end on notes of gratitude for the two groups.
A souvenir of Ahmadiyya Muslim convention of 50th anniversary was given to all guests with other information about Ahmadyya Muslim Community.
-- USA: Church delegation visits Ahmadiyya Baitul ul Jaam'e Mosque in Glen Ellyn
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