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Sep 8, 2018, 12 tweets

Right now, over 40,000 Muslims from ~100 nations are holding a massive 3-day Islamic peace conference in Germany
•It’s open to ALL people
•I’m willing to bet this tweet is the first you heard
•Share w/ppl who think us Muslims don’t exemplify our faith with love
#JalsaGermany

So #JalsaGermany just concluded with 41,000+ Muslims from 90+ nations. Here are some gems media largely missed, that I feel compelled to share with you.

1. The Khalifa called out the anti-Muslim & anti-Islam animus behind Europe’s immigration concerns.
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The Khalifa condemned those Muslims who engage in any form of abuse of women, verbal, sexual abuse, or domestic violence

He leaves no excuse for such reprehensible behavior & reminded everyone that Islam has mandated exceptionally strong punishments for rapists
#JalsaGermany
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The Khalifa implored societies to recognize the humanity in helping genuine refugees & to be the support they need.

This is really a moving message. It’s a call to action to be our brother’s & sister’s keeper.
#JalsaGermany
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The Khalifa likewise spoke up for national security & admonished that we can show our compassion while ensuring our safety. The two concepts are not at odds with one another.

This is a message the Khalifa has delivered for years.
#JalsaGermany
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Moreover, the Khalifa rejected Far-Right nationalist terror groups who deminize Muslim Refugees b/c of the acts of a small minority of extremists.

He quoted Quran 10:100 & 18:30 to demonstrably show that extremists have nothing to do with Islamic teachings.
#JalsaGermany
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Finally the Khalifa implored humanity to rekindle their relationship with the Creator as a means of attaining inner and international peace.
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Today #JalsaGermany ended in tradition of singing poetry in praise of God and Prophet Muhammad (sa).

Here are German Ahmadi Muslims singing in German.
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Next, our African Ahmadi Muslim brothers sang poetry in praise of God and Prophet Muhammad (sa).
#JalsaGermany
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And if you like Arabic poetry, see our Arab Ahmadi Muslim brothers reciting their hearts out at the end of #JalsaGermany
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There was also poetry in Spanish, Urdu, & Macedonian—showing again how truly global Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is

A worldwide Muslim community under a Khalifa, dedicated to peace, service of all humanity, & God—But media is absent😑

Frustrating—but guess what?
#JalsaGermany
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By reading this short thread you are now more informed than before—and YOU can educate your circle

You can be an ambassador for peace & bridge building, & demand media accountability

This is how we build world peace—with dialogue, education, & justice. ☮️
#JalsaGermany
12/12

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