Milwaukee Muslim leader takes ‘True Islam’ campaign to D.C. to fight extremism

Muslim community in Milwaukee launched “True Islam” campaign

 

Shortly after the San Bernardino mass shooting in December 2015, Muslim community in Milwaukee launched “True Islam” campaign. Organizers say they want to combat radicals and educate non-Muslims about their beliefs.

Ahmad, Muslim leader in the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, was among the 75 representatives who went to Washington D.C. where they were able to meet with representatives from the offices of 109 congressmen, congresswomen and senators.

Ahmad said he wanted these officials to know his community is willing to be the first line of defense against domestic extremism.

The latest step in the campaign involved a trip to Washington, D.C.

On Sunday, February 28th, prayers were followed by a meal at the Bait Ul-Qadir mosque near 56th and Fond du Lac.

Rizwan Ahmad, the Muslim leader, says his community’s place of worship is far from extreme — and he took that message to Washington.

Ahmad added that the community plans to build trust with skeptics by initiating these meetings and by keeping their doors open.

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community has chapters all over the world, including in Milwaukee.