American Muslim group prays for peace
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA categorically condemns Saturday’s attacks in Copenhagen and prays for the murdered victims’ families and for the recovery of those injured.
Reports indicate that two attacks resulted in two people killed and five people injured. The first attack occurred at a Copenhagen cafe during a freedom of expression event. The second attack occurred in the same day at a synagogue. The Community mourns the loss of innocent life and prays that God may grant strength to the victims’ families and friends.
“Nothing justifies these barbaric and inhumane attacks,” said Dr. Nasim Rehmatullah, National Vice President of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA. “We live in an age of dialogue and reason. People should not be harmed for practicing freedoms of expression or belief.”
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA continues to pray for peace and for those suffering.
About Ahmadiyya Muslim Community:
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is a dynamic, reformist and fast-growing international movement within Islam. Founded in 1889, the Community spans 206 countries with membership exceeding 160 million. Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA, established in 1920, is among the first American-Muslim organizations.
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is the only Islamic organization to believe that the long- awaited messiah has come in the person of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (1835-1908) of Qadian, India. Ahmad claimed to be the metaphorical second coming of Jesus of Nazareth and the divine guide, whose advent was foretold by the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad. The Community believes that God sent Ahmad, like Jesus, to end religious wars, condemn bloodshed and reinstitute morality, justice and peace. Ahmad’s advent has brought about an unprecedented era of Islamic revival and moderation. He divested Muslims of fanatical beliefs and practices by vigorously championing Islam’s true and essential teachings.
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