Theosophical Society of Detroit invites Ahmadiyya Muslim Comm.

Theosophical Society of Detroit welcomes Imam Shamshad of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community to present on Islam and Ahmadiyyat.

The Detroit Theosophical Society invited Ahmadiyya Muslim Community to present on Islam titled “Muslims who believe in Messiah”. Imam Shamshad Nasir, regional Imam of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community spoke at length about the fundamental beliefs of Islamic faith and how Ahmadiyya Muslim Community brought the true teachings of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) back.

The Theosophical Society of Detroit encourages open-minded inquiry into world religions, philosophy, science, and the arts in order to understand the wisdom of the ages, respect the unity of all life, and help people explore spiritual self-transformation.

One of the early members of the Theosophical Society became the first prominent white American Muslim convert, a man named Alexander Russell Webb, initially began taking a serious interest in Islam after starting a correspondence with Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (a.s) in late 1886. In this correspondence, which lasted several months, Webb showed enthusiasm for spreading Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad’s (a.s) ideas and was invited to Qadian to study under the teacher. Later he was able to visit India and between 1893 and 1897, Webb led the first major Islamic movement in America.

Mary-Jo, Director for the Detroit Chapter of the Theosophical Society welcomed Imam Shamshad Nasir and members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of Detroit Michigan. She then invited Imam Shamshad Nasir to give his presentation.

While providing an overview of the five pillars of Islamic teachings, Imam Shamshad Nasir said “To become Muslim, you simply have to believe in the unity of God and that Muhammad(pbuh) is his messenger, it’s that simple”.

Islam is a religion of peace at its core. All of its teachings revolve around creating peace in personal life as well as in community, nation and across the entire humanity. Its teachings are universal that are deeply rooted and based on nature. Islam stresses so much on peace that its greetings mean ‘peace on you’ and the word ‘Islam’ itself mean peace.

Imam Shamshad then elaborated the five pillars of Islam. The Muslims believe in all prophets of God including Moses, Jesus and Muhammad (pbuh).

The attendees listened to the Imam Shamshad Nasir’s presentation on Islam and Ahmadiyyat with keen interest. At the end many of the attendees asked questions in regards to the how one does become a Muslim, what does Muslims think of other religions, separation of genders etc.

At the end Imam Shamshad Nasir thanked the theosophical society and Director Mar Jo for inviting Ahmadiyya Muslim Community to their center. Imam Shamshad Nasir presented copy of the Holy Quran to the Director of the society. Two other books “Philosophy of the teachings of Islam” and “Life of Muhammad” were gifted to the Theosophical Society’s library for which Mary Jo thanked Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.

Imam Shamshad Nasir invited members of the theosophical Society to visit Masjid Mahmood for further dialogue.

About the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is a dynamic and fast growing international revival movement within Islam, founded in 1889. Today its membership exceeds tens of millions globally spanning 200 countries. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community came to Detroit in 1921 and founded the longest running Muslim periodical in America called the "Muslim Sunrise". We have initiated campaigns such as Muslims for Peace, Muslims for Loyalty, and Muslims for Life — where the latter has raised 90,000 pints of blood with the American Red Cross to commemorate the victims of 9/11.

Ahmadiyya Muslim Community,

1730 W. Auburn Rd, Rochester Hills, Michigan 48309

Contact: Muhammad Ahmad, Director Outreach

(248) 677-1318), muhammad.ahmad@ahmadiyya.us

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