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In the wake of the New Zealand mosque attacks, the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Regina is inviting the public to visit its Mahmood Mosque this week.
Imam Zeeshan Ahmed said invitations like these have been made before but are needed to help dispel misconceptions about their faith.
Regina’s Mahmood Mosque in the east end of the city. (980 CJME file photo)
“Give us an opportunity to at least give our side of the message and establish those bonds of understanding and compassion, which not only Islam teaches but all major religions of the world teach,” Ahmed said.
“One of the major misconceptions we have seen or heard is that Islam is a violent religion … the fact of the matter is that Islam is a peaceful religion. The word ‘Islam’ itself means peace.”
On Monday, Ahmed gave the media a tour of their building, constructed in 2016 entirely by volunteers. It features two prayer halls that can fit 200 people each. As well, there’s a multi-purpose room furnished with couches and a television that anybody from the public can use.
He said it’s ignorance that spawns fear, hatred and violence — something he believes can only be fought through teaching.
“People go to these places to find tranquility, find God, find peace,” he said. “We cannot put vested security guards outside of every place of worship. That takes away from the spirit of that place of worship.”