National Department of Amoor e Kharjia Public Affairs

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1 National Department of Amoor e Kharjia Public Affairs Secretaries Handbook Table of Contents Letter to Presidents and PA Secretaries National Department of Amoor e Kharjia Organizational Chart National Department of Amoor e Kharjia Quarterly Plan Guidelines for interaction with Local, State, Federal officials Sample letters for public officials Mayor, Governor, Congressman Who are Ahmadi Muslims HR 764

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5 USA National Department of Amoor-e-Kharjia (Public Affairs) Organization Chart National Secretary Public Affairs Amjad Mahmood Khan National Steering Committee Amir Jama at USA, Naseem Mahdi, Nasim Rehmatullah, Amjad Mahmood Khan, Ataul Qudus Malik, Zaheer Bajwa, Ch. Allah Bakash, Ch. Naseer Ahmad General Secretary Nasir Bukhari Assistant National Secretary Mujeeb Ijaz City Outreach Sr. Rabia Chaudhry State Outreach Sr. Amtul Ahmad Intellectual Outreach Sr. Lubna Malik Federal Outreach (Congress / Senate) Mujeeb Ijaz Washington DC Think Tanks / NGOs / UN Ataul Qudus Malik U.S. Refugee Policy Sr. Bushra Malik Regional Administrators Nasir Bukhari Media Team Liaison Muhammed Ahmad Chaudhry Sr. Saadia Ahmad - Northwest Sr. Lubna Malik Mahmood Ahmad Sr. Shazia Sohail Harris Qureshi Ataul Qudus Malik Nasir Bukhari - Great Lakes Sr. Mansoora Zaeem Sr. Amtul Ahmad Sr. Bushra Malik Usman Chaudhry Sr. Saddia Khan Sr. Saddia Khan - Southwest TBD Northeast Harris Qureshi Sr. Sabahat Rashid Sr. Lubna Malik Mujeeb Ijaz TBD East TBD Southeast Usman Chaudhry Nasir Bukhari TBD South United States of America TBD Midwest

6 United States of America DEPARTMENT OF AMOOR-E-KHARJIA (PUBLIC AFFAIRS) 90-Day Public Affairs Department Objectives July 19, U.S. House of Representatives Resolution (H. Res) Work with the US Congress to pass H. Res. 764 (sponsored by the House Foreign Affairs Committee Rep. Smith - NJ) calling for repeal of Pakistan s blasphemy laws, restoration of religious minority rights and protection of religious freedom. Hold meetings with the Chairman of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission and solicit support of the 28 co-sponsors of H. Res. 764 to speak for one minute on the house floor condemning the acts of violence against the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community on May 28, Summary of the Resolution is as follows: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the importance of inter-religious dialogue and the protection of religious freedom and related human rights for persons of all faiths and nationalities in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. 2. Grassroots Work - Activate 73 Chapters (Secretaries) in the USA Jama at to meet with at least one local, state, and federal elected official (city mayor, state governor, senator, and congressperson) and at least one intellectual (professor, author or commentator) by September 1, 2010 using a standard presentation describing Who are the Ahmadi Muslims? to educate each on the benefit to the US if Congress passes H. Res 764 appealing to Pakistan to restore human rights and minority rights by curbing religious extremism. Track and invite contacts to Jalsa Salana Special Hearing on 5/28 Lahore Attacks Request a hearing to be held to brief the US Congress on the events of May 28, 2010 in Lahore, Pakistan calling for Congress to actively work on three subjects: a. Repealing Ordinance XX and the Second Amendment given Pakistan s recent ratification of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR); b. Repeal of the 2002 Executive Order in order to restore voting rights to Ahmadi Muslims; c. Consideration for Priority 2 Group Refugee Status for Ahmadi Muslims of countries designated by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) as countries of particular concern

7 City Officials Outreach To contact your state officials, search for [city name] city official contact and visit that website for individual contact information. o Target the Mayor o Also try to meet the Chief of Fire and Police Follow the sample letter provided for pro-forma A few things to note: o Work toward meeting the Mayor or the Chief. Starting with a staff member is good, but work through making the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community important to the staff so that a meeting with the Mayor comes with ease. You need to build a relationship with the community, and the Mayor is an important link. o Read about the Mayor you are contacting prior to contact so you know what s/he cares about. o Be sure to tailor the letters to the individual you are writing to. o Focus on how the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is integrated to the wider city community. Mayors and Chiefs like to see that we are working as volunteers, that we have an organized youth workforce, that we donate time and money, that we are good citizens. A list of years of service projects and photos will always win favor. o Offer to beautify the city (e.g., donating trees, working on making parks clean, etc.) o Invite the Mayor to the Community Center to speak about how the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community can help the city if you ask they will usually accept in mid range size cities and towns. Obviously adjust expectations of who you will meet if you are trying to meet with the Mayor of NY City versus the Mayor of Columbus, Ohio. Key is to localize your message of service and community don t go into world politics and persecution. A Mayor wants to meet a neighbor with a plan to help other neighbors. Make sure you follow up with a thank you letter after a meeting is held Track your conversations and s

8 State Officials Outreach To contact your state officials, visit: Follow the sample letter provided for pro-forma A few things to note: o Work toward meeting the Governor s Chief of Staff or the Governor. o Read about the Governor you are contacting prior to contact so you know what s/he cares about. o Be sure to tailor the letters to the individual you are writing to. o Focus on how the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is National and located in many cities across the state. An organized community across the state will appeal to the Governor. Develop a list of leaders defining how the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is helping to create jobs, helping to lead institutions that the State would recognize, and that we are motivated to use that network to help the State s agenda. o Invite the Governor or State Representative local to the community to the Community Center to speak about how the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community can help the state Key is to demonstrate how our community is networked around the state and the national scene with leaders at all levels of industry and state recognized organizations. Demonstrate our influential capability alongside our service to the community don t go into world politics and persecution. A Governor wants to meet a network of influential citizens with a plan to help the state e.g., job growth is a good 2010 topic. Make sure you follow up with a thank you letter after a meeting is held. Invite the Governor to the 63 rd Jalsa Salana (Annual Convention) in 2011 (secure a letter or video of support at minimum) Track your conversations and s

9 Federal Officials Outreach To contact your Congressional House Representative or Senator, visit: Follow the sample letter provided for pro-forma A few things to note: o Only contact the Representative/Senator that represents your district or state. Given the diverse composition of most AMC chapters you can usually find members with district addresses connecting to more than 5 congressional representatives. Connect with all congressional members in your district. Special attention should be placed on congressional representatives that are part of the following committees: House Foreign Relations Committee Tom Lantos Human Rights Committee Judiciary Committee Members that are part of these congressional districts should make additional efforts to volunteer time and make personal contact. o Read about the Representative/Senator you are contacting prior to contact so you know what committees s/he may serve on and what his/her political passions are. All of this information will be available after you select the appropriate Representative/Senator from the above websites o Be sure to change the name of the Representative or Senator you are addressing in each new /letter. Form letters have no appeal personalize the letter to make it clear that you are writing the congressman o Presently our national focus is on H.Res 764 build upon the congressperson s understanding of who we are by using the PowerPoint presentation take along 3 hardcopies for a meeting and a computer in the case that they have a projector in a conference room. o Invite the Congressman to speak to the community. Make sure you follow up with a thank you letter after a meeting is held Invite your Congressperson or Senator to the 63 rd Jalsa Salana (Annual Convention) in 2011 (secure a letter or video of support at minimum) Track your conversations and s

10 Intellectual Outreach Identify who your proper audience is: o Academic Professors: Law Politics Sociology Public Policy Religion o Think Tanks Legal Political Political-Religion Public Policy o International Organizations NGOs UN Research who in your audience is the most appropriate for you to communicate with. To do this, search the appropriate person or organization and what their area of expertise is. Keep all initial communication brief. Communicate primarily via , unless the recipient requests a different method. Introduce yourself, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, and your interest in writing to that particular recipient to discuss the issue you are focused on. Be sure to indicate to the recipient how s/he or the organization can assist you. Do not write general interest letters. Focus on engaging the intellectual in a deeper study of Ahmadiyyat/Ahmadiyyat in America. Focus on academic topics (e.g., the treatment of religious minorities in Islam; Islam and governance; Islamic revival and reform, etc.) Invite the intellectual to the 63 rd Jalsa Salana (Annual Convention) in 2011 Track your conversations and s

11 Rochester Hills, Michigan Hon. Mayor Barnett Rochester Hills Michigan 1000 Rochester Hills Drive Rochester Hills, MI Phone: Subject: Introduction of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community request for meeting Dear Hon. Mayor Barnett, The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is a faith-based organization located in Rochester Hills since We write to request an audience with you and your staff so that we can introduce ourselves as a part of the greater community of faith-based organizations within your local governance. Our Community has been involved in interfaith organizations, such as the Troy Interfaith Group (TIG), and we frequently volunteer in activities such as local soup kitchens, adopt a highway programs, and habitat for humanity. We have approximately 300 members dedicated to the service of our community and would like to learn more about programs that you may know of that can further help us integrate our goal of service to our neighbors. Our motto is: Love for All, Hatred for None. Please allow us the opportunity to meet with you and your staff in order to better understand our community and how we can help your office in the pursuit of making Rochester Hills a better place to live for us all. About the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is a dynamic, reformist and fast growing international movement within Islam. Founded in 1889, the Community spans over 190 countries with membership exceeding tens of millions. Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA, established in 1920, is the first American-Muslim organization. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is the leading Islamic organization to categorically reject terrorism in any form. Over a century ago, the founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, emphatically declared that an aggressive jihad by the sword has no place in Islam. In its place, he taught his followers to wage a bloodless, intellectual jihad of the pen to defend Islam. To this end, Ahmad penned over 80 books and tens of thousands of letters, delivered hundreds of lectures, and engaged in scores of public debates. His rigorous and rational defenses of Islam unsettled conventional Muslim thinking. As part of its effort to revive Islam, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community continues to spread Ahmad s teachings of moderation and restraint in the face of bitter persecution from the radicalized Muslim world. Sincerely, Mujeeb I. Ijaz Public Relations Secretary 34 Fern Dr., Leonard, MI Mujeeb.ijaz@ahmadiyya.us (313)

12 Michigan, United States of America Governor Jennifer M. Granholm P.O. Box Lansing, Michigan Phone: (517) Fax: (517) Subject: Introduction of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community request for meeting Dear Governor Granholm, The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is a faith-based Muslim organization located in Michigan since We write to request an audience with you and your staff so that we can introduce ourselves as a part of the greater community of faith-based organizations within the great State of Michigan. As a matter of founding principles, our members actively counter the voice of extremism in Islam by promoting the values loyalty to country, freedom, and peace since its origin in Our motto is: Love for All, Hatred for None. We are a member to interfaith organizations, such as the Troy Interfaith Group (TIG) in Troy Michigan, and we frequently volunteer in activities such as Humanity First providing aid for disaster relief, habitat for humanity, and regional food banks. We have five chapters within Michigan with approximately 1000 members of professionals dedicated to the service of Michigan and would like to learn more about how we can connect to our State Government s programs that help us integrate our goal of service to our neighbors within the scope of our state representatives. Please allow us the opportunity to meet with you and your staff in order to share with you our membership profile of leaders within our state and national community to better understand how we can help your office in the pursuit of economic stimulus and job creation making Michigan a better place to live for us all. About the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is a dynamic, reformist and fast growing international movement within Islam. Founded in 1889, the Community spans over 190 countries with membership exceeding tens of millions. Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA, established in 1920, is the first American-Muslim organization. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is the leading Islamic organization to categorically reject terrorism in any form. Over a century ago, the founder of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, emphatically declared that an aggressive jihad by the sword has no place in Islam. In its place, he taught his followers to wage a bloodless, intellectual jihad of the pen to defend Islam. To this end, Ahmad penned over 80 books and tens of thousands of letters, delivered hundreds of lectures, and engaged in scores of public debates. His rigorous and rational defenses of Islam unsettled conventional Muslim thinking. As part of its effort to revive Islam, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community continues to spread Ahmad s teachings of moderation and restraint in the face of bitter persecution from the radicalized Muslim world. Sincerely, Mujeeb I. Ijaz Public Relations Secretary 34 Fern Dr., Leonard, MI Mujeeb.ijaz@ahmadiyya.us (313)

13 Metro Detroit, Michigan Hon. Congressman Gary Peters June 21, 2010 Member of Congress 560 Kirts #105 Troy, MI Phone: Fax: Subject: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community request for support of H. Res. 764 Dear Congressmen, The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of Metro Detroit requests a thirty-minute meeting with you by August 1, 2010 on a matter of great importance support of H. Res. 764 sponsored by Rep. Smith (NJ) calling for the restoration of minority rights in Pakistan. Our community has endured a great loss of life during the horrific terrorist attacks of May 28th, 2010 in Lahore Pakistan at two of our Mosques. 86 of our brethren lost their lives with bravery and courage, with 120 more seriously injured. Of those killed in Lahore, we in Metro Detroit have direct family relationships with 16 of the victims among 6 families. We have received kind condolences from community leaders, friends, and interfaith organizations alike along with questions as to how it is possible that the Muslim terrorists would attack two mosques full of Muslims during prayer. It is within this question that we can begin to find the answers we all need. Since its inception in 1889, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community shares values such as loyalty, liberty, and peace with our community at large in America and around the free world. We have unique insight on the origins of radical Islam and how clerics created doctrines over 100 years ago that managed to migrate from the fringe to center stage in Pakistani society. This ascension to center stage came as a result of laws that were passed in Pakistan that legitimized persecution of minorities. If you can spare thirty minutes with us, we will attempt to methodically outline with a presentation the events in history during the mid 1800s that shaped the modern day Taliban how they used a new doctrine, based on a merger of politics and Islam, and political pressure to pass laws to give them absolute control over Pakistan s society. Indeed, we come to you to ask for your help on H. Res. 764; however, we also hope to give you insight and education from the perspective of a community that has over 100 years of experience in countering the voice of the Taliban. Thank you for your time in this most important matter to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. Sincerely, Mujeeb I. Ijaz Public Relations Secretary 34 Fern Dr., Leonard, MI Mujeeb.ijaz@ahmadiyya.us (313) Attachments: Presentation: Who are the Ahmadi Muslims? H. Res 764

14 WHO ARE THE AHMADI MUSLIMS?

15 We are Muslims who believe in the Messiah, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Qadiani Hadrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Qadiani ( ) United States of America

16 We are a rapidly growing sect of Islam Islam: Overview Islam s composition Islam s Origin: Messenger: Population: World Center: Spiritual Head: 610 A.D. Prophet Muhammad 1.3 billion worldwide Mecca, Saudi Arabia None Sunni Shia Other Ahmadi Worldview of Islam by Country Worldwide Growth of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community 190 countries Origin 1889 United States of America

17 We are located in over 70 Chapters across the United States We operate and publish the longest running Muslim Journal in the United States, The Muslim Sunrise United States of America

18 We promote Islamic values of Loyalty, Liberty, and Peace NY, BY City Bus We live in over 190 countries around the world. Our members actively counter the voice of extremism in Islam and advocate interfaith dialogue and non-violence. United States of America

19 We follow a single leader the Khalifatul Masih* The Promised Messiah ( ) Khalifatul Masih I ( ) Khalifatul Masih II ( ) Khalifatul Masih III ( ) Khalifatul Masih IV ( ) Khalifatul Masih V (2003 present) We seek to revitalize Islam, reject violence, reject jihad by force, use religion for individual reform, promote education for all, embrace interfaith harmony and endorse a separation of church and state. Our slogan is Love for All, Hatred for None * Successor to the Messiah United States of America

20 We are Muslims who serve humanity We donate 6-10% of our income to serve the impoverished through non-profit hospitals and schools. We contribute and volunteer through Humanity First a worldwide disaster relief organization including US efforts for Katrina and Haiti. Noor Hospital, India Humanity First USA helping in Haiti Non-Profit organization founded by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Ahmadiyya School, Fiji United States of America

21 We are Muslims who advance society. We herald the first Pakistani to win the Nobel Prize in Science. Dr. Abdus Salam ( ) 1979 Nobel Prize in Physics United States of America

22 We are Muslims who built the first Mosque in Western Europe. We published the first Qur an with English translation and commentary. It was here in 1934 that Jinnah (the father of Pakistan) was persuaded to return and continue his efforts to form Pakistan even with great adversity among leaders in India and extremists in Islam. The eloquent persuasion of the Imam left me no escape. Muhammad Ali Jinnah 1934 Speech at the London Mosque Fazl Mosque (London Mosque), London UK United States of America

23 We are Muslims who shaped Pakistan with the services of the First Foreign Minister, the President of the International Court Of Justice, the President of the UN General Assembly, and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Sir Chaudhry Zafrulla Khan ( ) United States of America

24 We are Muslims who shaped Pakistan through the service of the Secretary of Commerce, Secretary of Finance, and Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission. M.M. Ahmad was arguably the most influential civil servant in Pakistan, with supervisory authority over all three ministries. During M.M. Ahmad s service, Pakistan underwent rapid industrialization and growth. In 1967, President Ayub Khan appointed M.M. Ahmad as adviser to the new president and was given the rank of a Federal Minister. M.M. Ahmad ( ) United States of America

25 We defended Pakistan in the highest ranks of the military Major General Iftikhar Khan Janjua known in Pakistan as the hero of Rann of Kutch, as he was a brigadier in command of 6th Armored Division. Lieutenant General Abdul Ali Malik was a Pakistan Army engineer officer and a high-ranking military general. He is a well known figure from the Chawinda tank battle during the 1965 Indo-Pakistani war. Lieutenant General Akhtar Malik was a distinguished war hero of the Pakistan Army in the Indo-Pakistan war of United States of America

26 We are Muslims who supported Jinnah s vision of a democratic and secular Pakistan. You are free; You may belong to any religion or caste or creed that has nothing to do with the business of the State. Muhammad Ali Jinnah, August 1947 United States of America

27 We have been fighting extremism in Islam for over 100 years and are experts on the origins and root causes of extremism 1866 Taliban started in Deoband, India Six Clerics in Deoband start a Madrassa that spreads across Asia teaching: (1) a Muslim's first loyalty is to his religion, (2) Muslims should recognize religion as the only border, and (3) Muslims have a sacred right and obligation to go to any country to wage jihad to protect the Muslims of that country. Students were called Taliban. Today the Taliban have created a known extremist political party called JUI 1941 Maududi power - Political Islam Cleric Maududi starts the first political party of Pakistan Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) opposed to Jinnah s vision of Pakistan. Later, the Ahrar and Taliban join JI s objectives: (1) establishment of a pure Islamic state, (2) governed by Sharia law (3) opposed to Westernization, (4) opposed to ideologies such as capitalism, socialism and secularism Ahmad rejects clerics Jihad Ahmad rejects the concept of violent Jihad with proof from Islam s Quran and Hadith. Some radical clerics declare Ahmadi Muslims as heretics for not supporting the call to wage Jihad Jinnah s free Pakistan wins Pakistan is formed with a democratic vision of freedom, secularism, and minority protection. Radical Islam fails to win significance Combating the ideology of the Taliban, Ahmad said, the prevalent tradition among the Muslims of attacking the people of other religions, which they call Jihad, is not the Jihad of Islamic Jurisprudence. It is against the clear instructions from God and His Messenger and is a grievous sin. United States of America

28 The Radicalization of Pakistan 1947 Finality of Prophethood TKN Platform Maududi who opposed creating Pakistan faces diminishing support for waging Jihad. Jamaat-e-Islami and the Ahrar regrouped on a new political platform with broad appeal a doctrine of Finality of Prophethood called Tahafuze Khatam-e-Nabuwat (TKN) to appeal and unite a diverse Muslim base. Their claim was that Ahmadis were agents of the west abrogating (rejecting) Jihad and that Ahmadis insulted Islam by believing Ahmad was a Prophet. Masses joined the TKN platform for fear of being labeled as non-muslim with the Ahmadis. This is how extremism spread so fast since Judge Rejects Extremism Crowds were stirred into riots against Ahmadi Muslims in Punjab. Thousands were injured and many killed. Martial Law was declared. A Federal Court Inquiry found Maududi, JI leaders, and the Ahrar responsible for inciting hatred and riots. They were sentenced to life in prison. Unfortunately, two years later Pakistan was pressured into releasing them by Saudi Arabia Failure Bhutto s power play reinvigorates TKN Following the 1973 oil crisis and realization that the Muslim World was trying to unite against the West, Bhutto hosted the 2 nd Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) in Lahore. He positioned Pakistan on the Islamic World stage by nominating King Faisal to be the Khalifa and offered to defend the doctrine TKN. Within seven months Ahmadis were declared non- Muslim by 140 international Muslim organizations and by Pakistan s NA. February 22, 1974 OIC Yasser Arafat, Mujibar Rahman, ZA Bhutto, Muammar al-qaddafi

29 On September 7, 1974, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, supporting the Second Amendment to the Constitution, declared Ahmadis to be non- Muslim choosing an extreme political platform TKN that organized 72 sects of Islam against one. or.. Bhutto s Decision Z. A. Bhutto Lahore, Pakistan - February 22-24, 1974 Yasser Arafat, Sheikh Mujibar Rahman, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, Muammar al-qaddafi 2 nd Organization of the Islamic Conference

30 In April 1984, General Zia ul Haq s government catered to extremists and played into anti-ahmadi sentiment among TKN clerics by passing a law called Ordinance XX that criminalized Ahmadis for calling themselves Muslims. Ordinance XX carries the punishment of fine, imprisonment or death for acts deemed to be blasphemous. To this date, it is illegal for Ahmadis to call themselves Muslims or to call their places of worship Mosques. Under Ordinance XX, an Ahmadi that hurts the feelings of the Muslim Majority can be fined, imprisoned or put to death. General Zia-ul-Haq President of Pakistan August 4, 1984 We will Inshallah persevere in our effort to ensure that the cancer of Qadianism is exterminated. Mohammad Khan Junejo Prime Minister of Pakistan August 4, 1985 [the] Government of Pakistan has taken various measures to deal with this problem. I hope that the whole Muslim world will take similar steps to crush this curse [Qadianism] with full force." Member of Jamaat-e-Islami United States of America

31 Politicians Radicalize Pakistan Qadianis were declared non-muslims in my father's rule. How could I undo the great service my father did for Islam? My Government will not give any concession to Qadianis. They will remain as non- Muslims. Benezir Bhutto Prime Minister of Pakistan January 1989 Qadianis have been declared infidel in the constitution of Pakistan. Recently my Government banned the holding of Quadiani conference and Qadianis could not dare to hold the conference anywhere in Pakistan. Nawaz Sharif Chief Minister of Punjab International Khatme Nabuwwat Conf, Chicago November 22, 1989

32 Pakistan s claim to the United Nations false The United States has not previously linked Pakistan s governmentsponsored persecution and its abuse of minority rights with the conditions that breed extremism and terrorism. Pakistan routinely misleads the UN and the United States Pakistan conceals state-sponsored persecution: The government has no hostility towards the Ahmadis, nor are they persecuted or harassed in any way In substance, the Ahmadis enjoy all the normal rights. There exists no plan, no campaign, official or otherwise, to persecute the Ahmadiyya Community. - February 25, 1986 United States of America

33 We are the only Muslims in Pakistan that are excluded from participating in the election process and must make a declaration of faith in the government issued passport. Declarations Page I consider Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Quadiani to be an imposter nabi and also consider his followers whether belonging to the Lahori or Qadiani group to be Non-Muslim.

34 EXTREMIST We are Muslims who are targeted by the media (GEO TV) for ratings and entertainment Talk Show Quote on the 34 th Anniversary of the 1974 Anti-Ahmadi Law: people who held such beliefs (Ahmadis) were 'Wajb-ul-Qatl', that is worthy of death GEO TV Program Hosted by Aamir Liaquat Hussain September 7, 2008 Result: three Ahmadis murdered following this broadcast United States of America

35 Tahafuze Khatam-e-Nabuwat TKN Ad We are Muslims who live among billboards advertising rallies dedicated to spreading hatred as a matter of policy Paid for by the Punjab Government Department of AUQAF (Religious Affairs) April 2009 Slogan Friendship with Mirzais (Ahmadis) is tantamount to rebellion against Huzoor [Prophet Muhammad]

36 Tahafuze Khatam-e-Nabuwat TKN Hate Rally Badshai Mosque - Lahore We are Muslims who witnessed thousands in Lahore listen to Government officials promote a policy of violence in the name of political Islam. the Qadianis progress cannot be stopped till the imposition of death penalty for apostasy. attempts to revise the constitution to provide relief to the Qadianis, then an all out war will be launched against the government. Paid for by Department of AUQAF Government Speakers President Zulfiqar Khosa (PMLN) from Punjab, Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Hamid Saeed Kazmi, Provincial Minister of AUQAF Ehsan-ud-Din Qureshi

37 We are Muslims whose children are arrested and held in jail for 6 months on false allegations of committing blasphemy. February 2009 We live in a place where the police help settle scores and judges fail to intervene. They are either with the extremists or afraid of being targeted as sympathizers if they assist Ahmadi Muslims in judicial due process. United States of America

38 Police of Lathianwala Faisalabad August 2009 We are Muslims who watch Pakistani police (Punjab Elite Force) desecrate our Mosques on live television wearing shirts that read No Fear. We watch how this emboldens extremists to escalate persecution of our families.

39 Lahore - May 28, 2010 Attack on two Ahmadi Mosques claiming 86 victims and over 100 injured We are Pakistani citizens who are massacred as a result of years of government policies.

40 We are Muslims watching extremists brainwash Pakistan s youth. The mentality subconsciously instilled in young minds growing up in that society is that people with different views are bad and must be taken out. Dr. Nasim Rehmatullah National Vice President Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA No democracy can long survive which does not accept as fundamental to its very existence the recognition of the rights of minorities. Franklin D. Roosevelt Restoring laws that protect minority rights and removing laws that allow systematic persecution is the world s best hope to curb the tide of a radicalized Pakistan. United States of America

41 Ahmadi Muslims Killed Per Year We have lost 243 Ahmadi Muslims since the 1974 Amendment < > Ahmadi Muslims Killed In Total - -

42 Despite persecution, we are Muslims for peace. there will be no improper reaction from any Ahmadi. Our salvation lies in our supplications to God Almighty and we believe that He has, and always will, help us May Allah protect all good natured people from the evil acts of those opposed to peace. Khalifatul Masih V Statement after May 28, 2010 Lahore Massacre

43 Khalifatul Masiah V with Lord Avebury, London, UK Amjad M. Khan testifying to Congressman Frank Wolf (VA), Chairman, Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission We are Muslims who work within our governments around the world on how to address terrorism and extremism in islam by removing the very tools (e.g., the anti-blasphemy laws) that give extremists control over minorities and, subsequently, society as a whole. United States of America

44 Sentiment emerging in Pakistan: Enough is Enough The May 28, 2010 Attack on two Ahmadi Mosques have prompted responses creating an environment conducive to change. ISLAMABAD: It was after an apparent hesitation and a bold initiative by some women that the National Assembly on Thursday (June 3, 2010) unanimously condemned Friday s barbaric massacre of Ahmadis in Lahore. ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari signed on Thursday 3 June two recently ratified international conventions, adding Pakistan to the list of countries which have ratified all international conventions related to good governance, sustainable development and human rights. LAHORE: In a statement on Saturday June 06, 2010, in Lahore, Mr. [Nawaz] Sharif expressed commiseration toward the Ahmadi community, calling them brothers of Muslims. United States of America

45 HR 764 calls for the repeal of Pakistan s anti-blasphemy laws and the restoration of rights to minorities. So far, over 28 Members of Congress have supported HR 764 since October Contact Congressman Christopher Smith (NJ) to sign on today. We can no longer sit idle and wait for someone else to take action calling on Pakistan to restore the rights of minorities will give those inside Pakistan the courage to make changes that serve to reduce radical Islam s hold on society at large.

46 Contact your Representative Support HR 764 Redressing the plight of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is in America s best interest. America must not be misled by Pakistan s claim that democracy and freedom of religion exists. America s war on terror hinges upon securing the rights of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. Naseem Mahdi National Vice President, Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, USA

47 Presented by: Department of Public Affairs Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA To learn how you can help, contact (313) Also, visit:

48 IV 111TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. RES. 764 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the importance of inter-religious dialogue and the protection of religious freedom and related human rights for persons of all faiths and nationalities in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SEPTEMBER 23, 2009 Mr. SMITH of New Jersey (for himself and Mr. MCGOVERN) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with BILLS RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the importance of inter-religious dialogue and the protection of religious freedom and related human rights for persons of all faiths and nationalities in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Whereas the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a multi-religious society comprised of Muslims, Christians, Hindus, Ahmadis, Parsis (Zoroastrians), Sikhs, Buddhists, Baha is, and others; Whereas support for religious freedom and related human rights in Pakistan will help ensure the future of Pakistan as a free, strong, and vibrant society and that enduring stability in Pakistan will come from an active civil society in which religious freedom flourishes; VerDate Nov :54 Sep 24, 2009 Jkt PO Frm Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR764.IH HR764

49 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with BILLS HRES 764 IH 2 Whereas there is a correlation between the lack of religious freedom protections for all, the persecution of religious minorities, and the rise of religious extremism, which threatens Pakistan s national security and ultimately United States national security interests; Whereas Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founding father of Pakistan, envisioned a nation of religious plurality and equality; Whereas while Islam is the state religion, the Constitution states that subject to law, public order and morality, every citizen shall have the right to profess, practice, and propagate his religion and that there shall be no discrimination in rights based on religion in the provision of government services, property rights, education and public access; Whereas the government of President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousef Raza Gilani appointed the first cabinet-level official on religious minorities, Minister of Minorities Affairs Shahbaz Bhatti, on November 3, 2008, to protect the rights of minorities as envisioned under the 1973 Pakistan Constitution; Whereas the Government of Pakistan allocated a quota of five percent of all federal jobs for members of minority religious groups through a law passed and implemented on May 26, 2009; Whereas, in 2008, the Government of Pakistan for the first time recognized the holidays of minority religious groups in addition to Muslim holidays; Whereas, on August 11, 2009, President Zardari declared August 11 as Minorities Day to celebrate and recog- VerDate Nov :54 Sep 24, 2009 Jkt PO Frm Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR764.IH HR764

50 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with BILLS HRES 764 IH 3 nize the role that Pakistan s minorities played in the country s independence and development; Whereas the parliament unanimously passed a resolution denouncing the August 1, 2009, attacks against Christians in Gojra, Punjab, and affirming that their rights should be protected in accordance with the vision of the founder of Pakistan; Whereas the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom has found that a number of Pakistan s laws, including those criminalizing blasphemy and restricting the rights of Ahmadis, frequently result in imprisonment on account of religion or belief and/or violence against the accused; Whereas blasphemy allegations, which often are false and for which due process is lacking, result in the lengthy detention of and sometimes violence against Muslims, as well as Christians, Ahmadis, Hindus, and members of other religious minorities; Whereas extremist groups have used the blasphemy laws to trigger sectarian violence, intimidate members of religious minorities and others with whom they disagree, and exploit these laws for their own political ends; Whereas Prime Minister Gilani has expressed support for reviewing the blasphemy laws for which prescribed penalties include life imprisonment and the death penalty, saying a committee will review the laws detrimental to religious harmony to sort out how they could be improved ; Whereas education is a major vehicle for the transmission of ideas, attitudes, and beliefs, and some madrassas (religious education institutions) in Pakistan have taught extremist doctrine in support of terrorism; VerDate Nov :54 Sep 24, 2009 Jkt PO Frm Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR764.IH HR764

51 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with BILLS HRES 764 IH 4 Whereas interfaith dialogue reflects the multi-religious nature of Pakistan and the vision of Pakistan s founder; Whereas the foreign policy of the United States is to promote internationally the right of everyone to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion in accordance with international human rights standards and the United States Government supports interfaith dialogue among persons of all faiths and nationalities; Whereas reducing extremism and related violence is a key goal of the United States in its relations with Pakistan; and Whereas Minister of Minorities Affairs Bhatti has launched an initiative on interfaith dialogue, which promotes interreligious respect and tolerance at the national level, and establishes at the district and local levels interfaith councils designed to promote respect among different religious communities and counter religiously motivated enmity and violence: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep- resentatives that the United States should (1) ensure the promotion of inter-religious dia- logue and protection of religious freedom and related human rights are key components of the United States engagement strategy with the Islamic Repub- lic of Pakistan by (A) clearly articulating a concern for up- holding religious freedom and related human rights as an essential element of United States engagement with Pakistan; VerDate Nov :50 Sep 24, 2009 Jkt PO Frm Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:\BILLS\HR764.IH HR764

52 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with BILLS 5 1 (B) supporting efforts by the Government 2 of Pakistan to foster inter-religious dialogue by 3 using its civilian financial assistance to 4 strengthen initiatives by the Ministry of Minori- 5 ties Affairs to promote inter-religious respect 6 and tolerance at the national level, and to es- 7 tablish at the district and local levels interfaith 8 councils designed to promote respect among dif- 9 ferent religious communities and to counter re- 10 ligiously motivated enmity and violence; 11 (C) supporting Pakistani civil society insti- 12 tutions that work to uphold and guarantee reli- 13 gious freedom and related human rights and 14 ensuring that nonmilitary assistance emphasizes 15 respect for human rights, religious freedom, 16 civil society, constitutional processes, and demo- 17 cratic institutions; 18 (D) using its nonmilitary financial assist- 19 ance to Pakistan to strengthen institutions cru- 20 cial to Pakistan s democratic development, par- 21 ticularly the judiciary and police; 22 (E) expanding programs leading to the 23 sustained engagement of the United States with 24 the Pakistani people, such as the Fulbright 25 Program, the International Visitor Program, HRES 764 IH VerDate Nov :50 Sep 24, 2009 Jkt PO Frm Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:\BILLS\HR764.IH HR764

53 jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with BILLS 6 1 and other exchanges for professionals, students, 2 and religious and civil society leaders from all 3 of Pakistan s diverse communities; 4 (F) urging the Government of Pakistan to 5 set national textbook and curriculum standards 6 that actively promote respect for the religious 7 beliefs of others; and 8 (G) ensuring that the United States Em- 9 bassy and the United States Agency for Inter- 10 national Development (USAID) mission support 11 these initiatives; 12 (2) support efforts by the Government of Paki- 13 stan to protect the religious freedom of all Paki- 14 stanis and prioritize the prevention of religiously mo- 15 tivated and sectarian violence and the punishment of 16 its perpetrators by 17 (A) investigating acts of religiously moti- 18 vated and sectarian violence, and punishing per- 19 petrators in a timely manner; and 20 (B) repealing the blasphemy laws; and 21 (3) urge the Government of Pakistan to review 22 other legislation that restricts the right to profess, 23 practice, and propagate religion or that constitutes 24 discrimination on the basis of religion or belief in HRES 764 IH VerDate Nov :50 Sep 24, 2009 Jkt PO Frm Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:\BILLS\HR764.IH HR764

54 1 2 7 order to bring Pakistani law into conformity with international human rights standards. Æ jbell on DSKDVH8Z91PROD with BILLS HRES 764 IH VerDate Nov :54 Sep 24, 2009 Jkt PO Frm Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR764.IH HR764