USA: Dayton's Ahmadiyya Fazl-i-Umar Mosque Recognized by Exchange Club of Dayton

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Imam Shamshad explained how peace cannot be attained without justice and the importance of acting justly for peace without personal interest. Islam teaches us to sacrifice our rights for others, he further explained.

Times of Ahmad | News Watch | US desk
Source/Credit: AMJ Dayton, Ohio
By Dr Abdul-Qudoos Shahid | December 14, 2017

"Islam is the Religion of peace and tolerance but unfortunately Islam is very misunderstood religion today" said Imam Shamshad Nasir of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Midwest region 

The Fazl-i-Umar Mosque of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community was recognized by the Exchange Club of Dayton at the Masonic Temple of Dayton in one of their annual events called “Proudly We Hail”. The Exchange Club of Dayton is the local club of an all-volunteer, national service organization who are working together through programs of service in Americanism, Community Service,Youth Activities, and the prevention of child abuse.

The Proudly We Hail program encourages regular display of the American flag by individuals, commercial establishments and industries. This year the Fazle Umar mosque of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community at 637 Randolph St in Dayton Ohio, was recognised for displaying the American flag along with Ahmadiyya flag year round, and a plaque was awarded.

Imam Shamshad Nasir, Regnioal Missionary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of Midwest region along with the president of the Dayton Chapter , received the plaque for Dayton Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, and addressed the gathering on the subject of “Who we are as muslims and as Americans.” The Imam outlined the Community’s faith history and its high regard for all faiths as heavenly teachers sent to reform humanity. Imam Shamshad explained the meaning of Islam and muslims, and elaborated how true muslims are loyal to their country of residence. He also explained how peace cannot be attained without justice and the importance of acting justly for peace without personal interest. Islam teaches us to sacrifice our rights for others, he further explained.

Talking about the history of the Ahmadiyya Community in Dayton, he surprised the audience by telling them that the Fazle Umar mosque they were honoring that day was the oldest in Ohio.

Imam Shamshad Nasir also presented the book Life of Muhammad as a gift to the president of the Exchange Club.

Dr. Shahid, president Dayton Jamaat, talked about the history of the Community here that started with many of the missionaries from the time of second successor ( Mirza Basir -Ud- Deen Mahmood Ahmad ) of the founder of Ahmadiyya Muslim community Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (peace be on him) Dr Shahid showed some clippings of the news papers and history of the Comunity in this area,


-- USA: Dayton's Ahmadiyya Fazl-i-Umar Mosque Recognized by Exchange Club of Dayton


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