Official handle of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA Annual Convention,
#JalsaUSA
, the oldest & longest-running Muslim convention in America. June 28-30, 2024.
Sahibzada Mirza Maghfoor Ahmad, Ameer Jama'at USA, shares the prayers and message from His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih V, on the occasion of
#JalsaUSA
. (1/3)
In his concluding address at
#JalsaUSA
, Sahibzada Mirza Maghfoor Ahmad, Ameer Jama'at USA (national president of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA), urges all Ahmadi Muslims to discard other deities, like money and ego, in order to truly uphold the unity of God.
“Khilafat is our heart and soul—and our brain to direct every single movement," said Maulana Azhar Haneef (
@ImamAMCUSA
) in his
#JalsaUSA
speech on "Khilafat-e-Ahmadiyya: Our Future and Our Life."
“All teams need a leader, and for our task, our leader is our Khalifa. It is simple. Obedience to our Khalifa, his directives and the spirit he wishes to instill in us is now the way to God.”
—Murabbi Syed Adil Ahmed (
@sadila93
) in his
#JalsaUSA
speech
In a galvanizing speech rich with examples from history and contemporary times,
@AmjadMKhanEsq
illustrated how critical the institution of Khilafat is to peace and unity within the Muslim Ummah.
#JalsaUSA
Today's keynote address at
#JalsaUSA
by
@MurabbiDibba
focuses on the leadership and work for global peace of His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the Khalifa (World Head) of the worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. His work is what the world needs today.
#StopWW3
“The Righteous Will Inherit the Land” is a premise, promise and principle in the Holy Quran, says Imam Azhar Haneef (
@ImamAMCUSA
) on the final day of
#JalsaUSA
.
In his speech, Experiences with God—‘Verily I am Near,’ Murabbi
@Mahmood_Kauser
shared electrifying stories of American Muslims who have experienced the existence of God.
#JalsaUSA
In his opening remarks, Ameer Jama’at USA (national president) Dr. Mirza Maghfoor Ahmad shared a message from His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the worldwide head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. (1/3)
In his closing address, Ameer Jama'at (national president) Dr. Mirza Maghfoor Ahmad asks
#JalsaUSA
participants to contemplate whether we are closer to God now than we were before the COVID-19 pandemic began.
In a thought-provoking speech on "The History of Ahmadiyyat: God and His Messengers Will Prevail," Dr.
@FaheemYounus
Qureshi reminded
#JalsaUSA
participants to realize the blessings of being on "Allah's team."
"If you walk towards Allah, He runs towards you." - Omar Shaheed speaks on Allah's attribute of Al Wali ("The Friend") during the opening session of the 71st Jalsa Salana USA
#JalsaUSA
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community's 73rd annual convention,
#JalsaUSA
, returns to Harrisburg, PA, this weekend for the 13th year!
To give back to the community that hosts us, we're launching
#JalsaCares
, a series of service projects around the city on Thursday, July 13. (1/7)
Dr. Madeel Abdullah (
@MuslimPresident
) offered wise guidelines on how to ask questions about faith in his speech, “The Etiquette of Seeking Knowledge and Contentment.”
"The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community has given us the most precious gift, the light of hope." -
@rushan614
, Executive Director, Campaign for Uyghurs addressing the 71st Jalsa Salana USA
#JalsaUSA
@AhmadiyyaUSA
Due to
#Covid19
, the 72nd Jalsa Salana (Annual Convention) of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA (June 19-21, 2020 in Harrisburg, PA) has been postponed indefinitely. Our focus and prayers are with all humanity & its well-being.
@AhmadiyyaUSA
@TrueIslamUSA
Maulana Azhar Haneef speaks during closing session of the 71st Jalsa Salana USA on the topic
Zikre Habib: Befriended by God as if “One Chord to Two Bows”
@JalsaConnect
@MuslimTVUSA
#JalsaUSA
Stephanie Sun, Executive Director of Pennsylvania Governor's Advisory Commission on Asian-Pacific American Affairs, spoke to the general audience at
#JalsaUSA
then spoke at the women's main stage.
Razi Hashmi, South Asia Advisor for
@StateIRF
addressing the
#JalsaUSA
audience, discussing how people are targeted for their faith and the need to stop violence against religious communities.
“I have long appreciated the Ahmadiyya community’s strong commitment to peace at home and abroad, actively expressed through your community service and civic engagement.”
@RepMcGovern
on the occasion of the 72nd annual Jalsa Salana USA.
#JalsaUSA
The opening session of the 71st Jalsa Salana USA begins with a message from His Holiness, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the worldwide head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, read aloud by Ameer of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA, Dr Mirza Maghfoor Ahmad
#JalsaUSA
@AhmadiyyaUSA
The 72nd annual
#JalsaUSA
concludes with silent prayer, followed by salat and lunch. We wish all attendees a safe journey home.
We will post highlights from this year's speeches and presentations here in the coming weeks.
We were so honored to host Virginia State Senator Ghazala Hashmi at the 74th annual
#JalsaUSA
here in Richmond.
Many thanks to
@SenatorHashmi
for visiting us and always supporting Ahmadi Muslims in public service.
"I am always inspired to hear about leaders who use their passion and talents to empower our communities." -
@GovernorVA
Honorable Ralph Northam on the occasion of the 71st Jalsa Salana USA
#JalsaUSA
@AhmadiyyaUSA
Lajna Ima'illah, the women's auxiliary of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, holds its own session at
#JalsaUSA
. Today's presentations included speeches on the meaning of the opening chapter of the Holy Qu'ran, the role of women as promoters of peace and the importance of Khilafat.
"I commend the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA and all those gathered for the annual convention for your commitment to honoring the message of peace and unity." -
@FrankPallone
, US Congressman (6th district, NJ) on occasion of the 71st Jalsa Salana USA
#JalsaUSA
@AhmadiyyaUSA
Syed Adil Ahmad’s speech, “Am I an Ahmadi Muslim by Choice of by Birth?” explores the journey of millions of devoted Ahmadi Muslims who were born into the community and made a deliberate choice to walk upon the path of true Islam.
#JalsaUSA
In an inspiring address, Sahibzada Usman Latif shares remarkable stories from the life of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw), which is “punctuated with repeated manifestations of his ultimate belief in Allah…he displayed his faith in Allah in the most resolute and profound manner.”
Nadine Maenza (
@nadinemaenza
), former chair of
@USCIRF
, speaking at
#JalsaUSA
sharing the work that USCIRF has done to raise the issue of religious persecution against the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community around the world, and the work that needs to continue to happen moving forward.
His Excellency Siddique Abou Bakr Wai, Ambassador of Sierra Leone to the United States
@slembassy_usa
spoke to the
#JalsaUSA
why the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community's message of peace resonates with the people of his country.
"As a proud member of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Caucus, I want to congratulate you on holding your 71st annual convention. This is the oldest and longest-running convention in America, a milestone that must be recognized and celebrated." -
@RepMcCaul
@AhmadiyyaUSA
#JalsaUSA
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA’s 74th annual
#JalsaUSA
(annual convention) is coming to Richmond, Virginia, for the first time this weekend. To thank and celebrate the local community, we’re bringing
#JalsaCares
to Richmond, as well. 1/5
Josh Paul, a former director at the State Dept. who resigned in protest of continued U.S. arms transfers to Israel, condemns the genocide of Palestinians, as well as an increase in antisemitism and Islamophobia.
#JalsaUSA
Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA is proud to award the 2023 Ahmadiyya Muslim Humanitarian Award to Nadine Maenza (
@nadinemaenza
) for her tireless efforts in advocating for international religious freedom.
#JalsaUSA
The 72nd
#JalsaUSA
is officially underway.
We began our first session with a recitation of the Holy Qu'ran, followed by the recitation of a stirring poem written by the Promised Messiah (as).
In his speech, “Avoiding the Evil Tree of Infidelity and Hypocrisy,” Murabbi Rizwan Khan expounded on characteristics of hypocrites and how to avoid adopting them.
#JalsaUSA
Amazing attendance at our very first (but 74th annual) Jalsa Salana USA in Richmond, Virginia!
#JalsaUSA
by the numbers:
⭐️ 9,583 total attendees
🧔🏻♂️4,686 men
🧕🏾4,670 women
🌏527 international guests
👩🦳227 non-Ahmadi guests
💚750+ volunteers
💻35,469 MTA + online viewers
Thanks to the
@CityRichmondVA
and American
@RedCross
for partnering with us for today’s
#JalsaCares
veterans hospital cleanup. We have another cleanup event in Richmond this afternoon!
Saikou Ceesay, the Information and Cultural Affairs Officer from
@embassy_d
, is now speaking at
#JalsaUSA
about the work of the government of The Gambia to honor the lives of people by protecting their religious freedom.
Juust as a child when he gets a toy, when a true believer attains faith, he feels free of needing anything else." - Imam Rizwan Khan narrating noble qualities of the Auliyullah ("Friends of God") during opening session of the 71st Jalsa Salana USA
#JalsaUSA
@JalsaConnect
Now that the 74th annual
#JalsaUSA
is in the books, we want to thank
@CityRichmondVA
and
@RichmondCenter
for being such incredible hosts. We appreciate the hospitality of your staff and residents and look forward to seeing you again soon.
“Why do we need to the rope? Because Allah says: ‘And hold fast all together on the rope of Allah and be not divided.’” Sahibzada Usman Latif at
#JalsaUSA
speaking on Khilafat.
#JalsaUSA
Flashback 2019
"If you walk towards Allah, He runs towards you."
-Omar Shaheed speaks on Allah's attribute of Al Wali ("The Friend") during the opening session of the 71st Jalsa Salana USA
@SenBobCasey
of Pennsylvania welcoming everyone to
#JalsaUSA
2019 in Harrisburg and recognizing the efforts of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community chapters in Pennsylvania.
Virginia’s first Muslim legislator and the son of immigrants from Palestine, Virginia House Delegate
@Sam_Rasoul
says we’ve never had anything like this moment in history: watching a genocide play out, minute by minute, in front of our eyes—and as Americans, funding it.
#JalsaUSA
Imam Azhar Haneef, Missionary In Charge of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA addressing the Question and Answer session at the 71st Jalsa Salana USA: "Faith is part of the human family, our history, our daily experiences... We are blessed to have Prophets to guide us to God."
Have you stopped by the Tabligh (outreach and propagation) booth and book store at
#JalsaUSA
? You can buy books, learn about their outreach goals and more.
“I am touched by your motto, Love for All, Hatred for None; but because it’s not just a slogan but a way of life.” -
@nadinemaenza
on receiving the 2023 Ahmadiyya Muslim Humanitarian Award at
#JalsaUSA
Don’t miss the AMI Exhibition at
#JalsaUSA
.
Presenting a unique and interactive look at the history of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in the United States, the exhibition showcases the Jama’at’s humble beginnings in 1920 to how far the community has come today.
The Saturday program of
#JalsaUSA
began, once again, with recitation and translation of the Holy Qu’ran, as well as a poem by the Promised Messiah (as).
The Promised Messiah (as) advised Sheikh Rehmatullah, a companion, to offer Tahajjad at 3 a.m., saying this is a perfectly good time that anyone should be able to wake to offer prayers.
Imam Azhar Haneef relates anecdotes from the life of the Promised Messiah (as) at
#JalsaUSA
Listen to the message from His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, World Head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, for the attendees of the 72nd annual
#JalsaUSA
:
Read the full text here:
"Your efforts to increase awareness and understanding of your faith, as well as combatting hate and terrorism, are invaluable" - Honorable Gerald Connolly, US Congressman (11th District, VA) on the occasion of the 71st Jalsa Salana USA
#JalsaUSA
@AhmadiyyaUSA
Respected Mirza Maghfoor Ahmad, Head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA, delivering the last speech of
#JalsaUSA
on Love of Allah.
Watch it live on
#JalsaSalanaUSA
📰The 74th annual
#JalsaUSA
and the first held in Richmond, Virginia, made it on the front page of Friday’s
@RTDNEWS
. The story highlighted the
#JalsaCares
day of service, as well as the purpose of Jalsa and background on the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. (1/2)
Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community donated blood yesterday in Harrisburg as part of our
#JalsaCares
events. Thanks to the
@RedCross
for facilitating us.
@MuslimsForLife