UK: A modern-day tale of community spirit -- example set by Ahmadiyya Muslims

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"With so much suffering in society we must make every effort possible to help everyone - this is what our faith teaches us and this is what we seek to put into practice."

Times of Ahmad | News Watch | UK Desk
Source/Credit: Euro News
By Euro News | December 24, 2017

For many around the world, Christmas is a time for family and friends, but those who have nobody to spend it with can quickly feel isolated. Their predicament has inspired numerous initiatives: often by groups who themselves have experienced exclusion.

Ahmadi Muslims

In the UK, a Muslim group has launched its seasonal drive to bring festive cheer to the elderly and lonely. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (AMYA) is carrying out more than 2,000 visits to hospices and care homes to spend time with people who would otherwise be on their own.

A free taxi service to the elderly on Christmas Day is one means by which AMYA in Yorkshire is helping to prevent exclusion.

In some areas AMYA plans to go into homeless shelters to cook hot meals and deliver gift packages.

It's hoping to beat last year’s record of feeding over 1,600 people, donating 336kg of food and 100kg of clothing, and visiting 1,500 isolated adults.

Dr Ijazur Rehman, President of the Admadiyya Muslim Elders Association UK told euronews that "With so much suffering in society we must make every effort possible to help everyone - this is what our faith teaches us and this is what we seek to put into practice."


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