God’s Grace

Sanctity of
“God’s grace encompasses all peoples, all countries and
all ages, lest any people should complain that God
bestowed His bounties upon others, but not upon them,
or that others received a Book from Him for their
guidance, but they did not, or that in other ages He
manifested Himself through His revelation, inspiration,
and miracles, but that He remained hidden in their age.
Holy
Scriptures
By bestowing His grace upon all, He obviated all these
objections and out of His vast qualities, He did not
deprive any people or any age of His physical or spiritual
bounties.” - Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (A Message of Peace)

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
was founded in 1889 by Hadhrat
Mirza Ghulam Ahmad(as)(1835-1908) An Interfaith
of Qadian, India. He claimed that he
was the long awaited Messiah and Symposium
Mahdi, whose advent was in
fulfillment of the various prophecies
regarding the Promised Reformer of
(as)
Hadrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad
the Latter Days. He established the Sunday, January 23, 2011
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community,
which is not a new religion, but represents the essence
of the true Islam as enunciated by the Holy Prophet of Ramada Geneva Lakefront
Islam, Muhammad peace and blessings of Allah be on him. It is an
embodiment of the benevolent message of all world 41 Lakefront Dr.
religions - peace, universal brotherhood, submission to Rt. 5 and 20
the Divine injunctions and commandments, and
winning the pleasure of God. Geneva, NY 14456
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community seeks to present
Islam’s teachings of love, peace, tolerance and security
in its uncorrupted and pristine purity, to rejuvenate
high moral and spiritual values, and to remove misun-
derstandings about Islam. It firmly believes in and acts
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community

upon the Qur'anic teaching: "There is no compulsion in

religion" (2:257). It strongly rejects violence and
terrorism in any form and under any pretext.
Baitun Naseer Mosque

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is internationally

Rochester, NY 14609

known for its commitment to promote interfaith

Rochester Chapter

dialogue in order to foster peace, understanding and

1609 E. Main St.

Tel: 555 555 5555

harmony amongst the followers of different faiths, by

hosting numerous interfaith events around the world.
The Rochester Chapter of the Ahmadiyya Muslim
Community is proud to present another such event. Rochester Chapter

For more information visit: www.alislam.org.

 In the Name of Almighty God, the Most Gracious, the Ever Merciful. PROGRAM
Sunday, January 23, 2011

An Interfaith Symposium 1:00 Registration

The Sanctity of Holy Scriptures

1:15 Welcome
Mubarak Bashir—Ed. Secretary

1:20 Inviting the Speakers

We cordially invite you to join us for this interfaith symposium. Invited guest speakers will dis- S. Rafiq Ahmad — Secretary
cuss the Sanctity of Holy Scriptures according to their own faith. 1:30 Dr. Ashok Shah
Representing Hinduism

Sunday, January 23, 2011 1:45 Sardar Perminder Singh, Soch

Representing Sikhism
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm 2:00 Rabbi David Reiner
Representing Judaism
Venue: Ramada Geneva Lakefront
41 Lakefront Dr. Rt. 5 and 20 Geneva, NY 14456 2:15 Chaplain Mark Henson
Map and Directions: http://www.genevaramada.com/Hotel/map3.htm Representing Christianity
Ramada Telephone Number—315-789-0400
2:30 Imam Naseem Mahdi
Representing Islam
Admission is Free and Open to the Public
RSVP Requested: rochester@ahmadiyya.us, 585-288-7760 2:45 Break for refreshments
3:00 Question & Answer Session

Guest Speakers 3:50 Closing Remarks & Thanks

Naseer Tahir,
President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Commu
nity, Greater Rochester area

Judge Dennis Bender, Seneca County Judge will be
the moderator of the seminar. (Photo not available
at time of printing).
Dr. Ashok Shah, Professor of medicine at UR.
Gold medalist from University of Pennsylvania
and also teaches Hinduism at Hindu Temple of
Rochester.
Rabbi David Reiner was ordained in June 2009
and is currently the spiritual leader for Temple
Beth El of Geneva, NY. We acknowledge the help of
Ramada Geneva
for hosting this symposium.
Chaplain Mark Henson is ordained to ministry in
the Community of Christ denomination. He is
Organized by
currently the manager of spiritual care for
Thompson health in Canandaigua, NY.

Rochester Chapter
Sardar Perminder Singh, Soch. A poet and well Imam Naseem Mahdi is currently the National
versed in Sikhism and Gurmani. Baitun Naseer Mosque
Vice President and missionary-in-charge of the 1609 E. Main St., Rochester, NY 14609
(Photo not available at the time of printing). Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA. (585) 288-7760
rochester@ahmadiyya.us