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Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at
Origin and Foundation
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at was founded by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas of Qadian, India, in 1889. He declared that he was the Promised Messiah and Imam Mahdi (the Guided Imam), and that his advent was in fulfilment of the various prophecies regarding the Promised Reformer of the Latter Days. He founded Ahmadiyyat, which is not a new religion, but a revival of the true Islam, and represents the essence of the pristine Islam in all of its purity, as enunciated by the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa.
The Jama`at established by Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas is an embodiment of the benevolent message of all world religions—peace, universal brotherhood, and submission to Divine injunctions and commandments. Attach photo of Promised Messiah(as)
Objectives and Charter
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at was established under Divine guidance with the objective of reviving high moral and spiritual values. It encourages interfaith dialogue, and diligently seeks to remove misunderstandings between all faiths. It advocates peace, mutual respect, love and understanding among the followers of various faiths. It firmly believes that there must not be any compulsion in matters of religion. It strongly rejects violence and terrorism in any form and under any pretext.
The Community strives to revive faith in Allah; to expound spiritual beauties and excellences of the teachings of Allah; to infuse hope, faith and courage in the hearts of all races and nations of the world; and to inculcate among them the spirit of tolerance, goodwill and a feeling of true brotherhood. Thus, it seeks to unite humanity with its Creator and thereby establish peace throughout the world.
Organization and Leadership
After the demise of its founder in 1908, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at has been led by elected successors – Khalifatul-Masih. The present Khalifatul-Masih, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmadaa, was elected in 2003, and is the fifth successor. Khalifatul-Masih is the spiritual and administrative head of the Jama`at. The Community is further organized into various auxiliary organizations for women, children, youth and senior men. ATTACH PHOTO OF HAZUR ANWAR(AA)
Publications and Media
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at endeavors to serve humanity by creating awareness about high morals, for instance, via publications, sermons and other forms of media.
Most notable is the publication of the Holy Qur’an with translations in over 76 languages. Other community publications include more than 80 books of the Promised Messiah, numerous magazines and newspapers, and books on contemporary topics such as, “Revelation, Rationality, Knowledge and Truth” dealing with these concepts in light of scientific evidence and teachings of the Holy Qur’an.
Another outstanding achievement of the Community is the Muslim Television Ahmadiyya—MTA, a 24-hour global satellite broadcasting 8 channels in 23 different languages.
Social and Moral Values
The members of the Community are expected to illustrate in their daily lives high levels of social, moral and spiritual values. They are also committed to promote friendship, goodwill and righteousness among themselves, and among all communities and nations.
Service to Humanity
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at is noted for its active engagement in social welfare and in meeting the medical and educational needs, not only of its own members but also of communities in which they reside. For instance, in Africa and Asia, there are scores of Ahmadiyya Muslim schools and medical facilities operating at no cost to the public.
The Community has launched several social projects to help developing countries in Africa and Asia, and to assist the victims of wars and natural disasters like in India, Turkey, Bosnia, Kosovo, Indonesia or Pakistan.
Members of the Community serve humanity through selfless sacrifices, devotion and love.
Financial System
In matters of finance, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at is self-supporting and completely independent. Its main source of income are voluntary contributions, and the spirit of sacrifice of its members. In addition to occasional appeals to raise funds for special projects, the earning members are expected to regularly donate to the Community a specific portion of their income. Above all, millions of its members routinely offer countless hours of regular voluntary services, to assist the Community to achieve its objectives.
Members of the Jama`at have earned the distinction of being law-abiding, peaceful, hard-working and benevolent citizens all over the world.
Membership
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at is international in scope, with communities established in over 200 countries, in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Australia and Europe. It is the most dynamic and positive religious force on earth today.
Members of the Jama`at have earned the distinction of being law-abiding, peaceful, hard-working and benevolent citizens all over the world.
Unification of all Faiths
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at believes in all the prophets and religious teachers appointed by God, including Muhammadsa, Abrahamas, Mosesas, Jesus,as Krishnaas, Buddhaas, Confuciusas, and Zoroasteras. It regards them all as heavenly teachers sent to reform humanity and to establish its communion with God, the Creator. Therefore, it seeks to establish peace between all religions, by testifying to the truth of the original teachings of various faiths.
The followers of all great religions awaited the advent of a Promised One in the Latter Days, as it is predicted in their Holy Scriptures. The Hindus awaited Krishna, the Jews and Christians the Messiah, the Buddhists the Buddha and the Muslims the Imam Mahdi and Messiah. Under Divine guidance, Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas made the momentous disclosure that in fact only one such person representing all the Promised Ones was to appear and humanity would ultimately be brought into the fold of one Universal Religion.
Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmadas, the founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at, claimed to be that Promised One who was awaited throughout the world, in various faiths. He also proclaimed that the religion chosen by Almighty God for the universal and final manifestation of His Unity was Islam.
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at in Canada
Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at began arriving in Canada in the 1920s. The Community was officially registered in Canada in 1966. The current headquarters of the Jama`at in Canada is Baitul Islam Mosque located in Maple, ON.
In Canada, the Community has a significant presence and is actively involved in various social, educational and interfaith activities. It is known for its commitment to peace, interfaith dialogue and humanitarian efforts. Each year the Jama`at’s Annual Convention (Jalsa Salana) attracts a significant number of participants and provides a great platform for spiritual reflection, education and community building. You can find more details at www.jalsasalana.ca.
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