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Volume 16 . Issue 73
Attended by more than 400 people, the two-day annual convention of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community concluded on Saturday, January 28 where they pledged their commitment towards the New Zealand society.
The Ahmadiyya Muslim community champions loyalty to one’s country as an integral part of faith. Highlighting this aspect, Bashir Khan, National President of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community New Zealand, advised the attendees of the convention, saying, “New Zealand allows freedom of religion and speech. It accommodates other cultures and traditions without having to displace the Kiwi way of life. This very trait of acceptance is what is so unique and valuable [about] this country and one which should never be replaced by fear and intolerance.
“As loyal (Muslim) residents of this country, we strive to ensure that we contribute towards further enriching this country, by opening our doors to the other faiths, by educating and removing the vacuum that has been filled through ignorance, and in most cases, removing the stigma of a brutal faith, which has been created by the actions of a few."
The representative at this year’s convention included those from Samoa, Australia, and Germany. The annual convention, or Jalsa Salana, is held worldwide to celebrate an annual gathering of the community members. It was started by the community’s founder Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam AhmadASmore than100years ago.
“We have purposely chosen ‘The Living God’ as the theme for this year’s conference because religion is on the retreat. The effect of this meansa selfish individualism is gaining strength in its stead even in such countries of the world as would otherwise claim to be religious," Mr Khansaidwhile addressing the convention.
A special session held on January 28 attracted more than 60 members of the public, including Green Party MP Julie Anne Genter, where guests had the opportunity to take a tour of the mosque and meet other members of the community to find out about the Islamic culture and teachings.
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community was founded in 1889 by Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (1835–1908) in Punjab, India, and its New Zealand branch was established in 1987 and now has more than 500 members.
Attended by more than 400 people, the two-day annual convention of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community concluded on Saturday, January 28 where they pledged their commitment towards the New Zealand society.
The Ahmadiyya Muslim community champions loyalty to one’s country as an integral part of faith....
Attended by more than 400 people, the two-day annual convention of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community concluded on Saturday, January 28 where they pledged their commitment towards the New Zealand society.
The Ahmadiyya Muslim community champions loyalty to one’s country as an integral part of faith. Highlighting this aspect, Bashir Khan, National President of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community New Zealand, advised the attendees of the convention, saying, “New Zealand allows freedom of religion and speech. It accommodates other cultures and traditions without having to displace the Kiwi way of life. This very trait of acceptance is what is so unique and valuable [about] this country and one which should never be replaced by fear and intolerance.
“As loyal (Muslim) residents of this country, we strive to ensure that we contribute towards further enriching this country, by opening our doors to the other faiths, by educating and removing the vacuum that has been filled through ignorance, and in most cases, removing the stigma of a brutal faith, which has been created by the actions of a few."
The representative at this year’s convention included those from Samoa, Australia, and Germany. The annual convention, or Jalsa Salana, is held worldwide to celebrate an annual gathering of the community members. It was started by the community’s founder Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam AhmadASmore than100years ago.
“We have purposely chosen ‘The Living God’ as the theme for this year’s conference because religion is on the retreat. The effect of this meansa selfish individualism is gaining strength in its stead even in such countries of the world as would otherwise claim to be religious," Mr Khansaidwhile addressing the convention.
A special session held on January 28 attracted more than 60 members of the public, including Green Party MP Julie Anne Genter, where guests had the opportunity to take a tour of the mosque and meet other members of the community to find out about the Islamic culture and teachings.
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community was founded in 1889 by Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (1835–1908) in Punjab, India, and its New Zealand branch was established in 1987 and now has more than 500 members.
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