Ahmadi Muslims Pledge Support for the South Asia Quake Victims

Ahmadi Muslims pledge support for the victims of the South Asian quake. The earthquake struck Pakistan, India and Afghanistan on October 8, 2006.

(PRWEB) October 10, 2005 -- The Spiritual Head of the Worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, currently based in London, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad said today:

“I wish to extend the sincere sympathies of the Worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community on the major earthquake that has struck northern Pakistan, India and Afghanistan today. Our prayers are with the victims and families of those affected by this disaster. May God Almighty grant fortitude to all.

“The UK registered charity ‘Humanity First’ has mobilised its resources to assess the needs of the people and the area, and all assistance possible will be offered to the Governments of all three countries.

Ahmadiyya Muslim Association UK

The Baitul Futuh Mosque

181 London Road, Morden

Surrey SM4 5HF

United Kingdom

Tel 020 8870 8687 7800 Fax 020 8687 7899

UK Press Enquiries – Dr Basharat Nazir

Tel 07703 483 384

Notes to Editor

• The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community has centres in 182 countries of the world and 200 million adherents worldwide.

• Humanity First is an independent global charity based in London. It provides assistance across the world, runs hundreds of community projects in Africa and has assisted in many areas following the tsunami in Asia and the recent hurricanes in USA.

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