Talk to Muslim Americans About Anything and Become Allies in a Divided Time

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community CT Baitul Aman “House of Peace” Mosque Meriden invites fellow Americans to engage in rhetoric reversing dialogue and progressive allyship to dispel ignorance, advance education, and bridge divisions over coffee and cake, on the house. Many concerned compatriots are asking how they can help and this is the answer. Come and meet your friendly Muslim neighbors and talk to us about anything and everything. Now is the time to seize opportunities to unify hearts, break barriers, and unite with Muslims for peace, justice, and love, who believe the awaited Messiah has come, for understanding and harmony in society. Experience our motto “love for all, hatred for none” and personify it with us by helping to heal the inequity and disconnect. Let’s make a better tomorrow for our future!

Event: “Coffee, Cake, and Conversation on True Islam” and “Meet a Muslim”
When: Friday, January 27th, 2017 and every Friday night at 8 PM, and Saturday, January 28th, 2017 at 3 PM respectively
Where: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community CT Baitul Aman “House of Peace” Mosque, 410 Main Street, Meriden, CT 006451
Media Opportunity: Dr. Mohammed Qureshi and Zahir Mannan will be available for interviews

About Ahmadiyya Muslim Community & Connecticut Chapter:

Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is a dynamic, reformist and fast-growing international movement within Islam. Founded in 1889, the Community spans more than 200 nations with membership exceeding tens of millions. Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA, established in 1920, is among the first American-Muslim organizations and the largest united under one spiritual leader.

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 founder of Islam, Prophet 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. The worldwide Community is lead today by its peace-loving spiritual head Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the fifth Successor of the Messiah and Khalifa of Islam.

The Connecticut Chapter of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA was established in the late 1980's under the leadership of its founding President Manzur Mannan. Its Mosque in Meriden was purchased in 2007, and was named Baitul Aman "House of Peace" by its current international leader Mirza Masroor Ahmad. In June 2016, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Meriden, Connecticut was awarded the United States Attorney's Office National Security and Major Crimes Unit Award by the United States Attorney Deirdre M. Daly and Department of Justice. This was under the leadership of Dr. Mohammed Qureshi for the "courage, leadership, and tremendous generosity of spirit" in an exemplary response of compassion to the shootings its Mosque sustained in November 2015.

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