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Ahmadiyya Muslim Community leader to speak at 64th annual convention

The leader of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, a man as prominent in his religion as the pope is to Roman Catholics, this weekend will address more than 12,000 Muslims in the state Farm Show Complex.

His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad of London, leader of what is billed as the largest following of Muslims in the world, will speak at the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community’s 64th annual convention today through Sunday.

“It is an honor for all Ahmadi Muslims in the United States to have His Holiness visit their country,” said Imam Shamshad of Los Angeles, a convention spokesman. “His presence rejuvenates the spirit of his followers. His teachings are peace, love, harmony, and respect for others.”

Harris Zafar, Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA national spokesman, compared the visit to the pope presiding over an American Catholic conference.

He said that the convention will begin at 12:45 p.m. today with a flag hoisting ceremony involving American and Muslim flags. An opening session for men will begin at 4:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:40 p.m.

“Women and men are in separate halls during the convention, following the Islamic teachings of separation of the two genders,” said Shamshad. “Islam provides women freedom to express themselves. Therefore, in their session they discuss topics related to women, children and society.”

Saleha Malik, national president of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Women’s Group, said that separate convention sessions for men and women are held to observe Islam’s rules on modesty and to focus on spiritual matters without distractions.

“In our community, women are very fortunate,” she said. “They are given a voice and are allowed to instruct and guide others.”

Separate sessions will be held for men and women from 10 to 11:45 a.m. Saturday, followed by prayers and lunch. Separate afternoon sessions will run from 4 p.m. until shortly before dinner at 6 p.m. On Sunday, Men and women will hold combined sessions from 10 to 11:20 a.m. and from 11:40 until His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad gives the concluding address and prayer at 12:40 p.m.

The convention also will feature sessions for the prayers that Muslims are required to do before sunrise, in the early afternoon, late afternoon, at sunset and at night.

The community, whose motto is “love for all, hatred for none,” believes that God sent Ahmad to end religious wars, condemn bloodshed and re-institute morality, justice and peace.

Ahmadi Muslims reject terrorism, violence and hatred and believe in the separation of Mosque and state, as well as universal human rights for all religious and other minorities.

Most American Muslims are Sunnis and brand Ahmadi Muslims to be non-Muslims because they believe in a Muslim messiah. Founded in 1889, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community spans 200 countries with membership exceeding tens of millions.

SOURCE:Pennlive.com

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