USA Souvenir 1989 — Page 50
Centennial Souvenir Message It is indeed a distinct honor and privilege to have t his opportunity to participate in the joyous occasion of the Centenary Thanksgiving , March 23, 1989. I am delighted to re s pond to your invitation for c omments for souvenir publication and to share in your celebration. A s a Chairman of the Hou se Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Hum an Rights a nd Int er national Organizations, I have ha d the pleasure to become more aware of the tremendous contributions that the 10 million Ahmadiyya Mus lims have made to the countries a nd societies in which they liv e. Ahmadis have enriched all our live s with their participation in the entire realm of positive human endeavor. In educatoin, medicine, law , an d other professions, the arts and culture, and in philanthropy the work of the Ahmadi community has b een ma nife st. My admiration for the Ahmadiyya Movem e nt in Is l am is Centennial Souvenir Message ln the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful All praise be to God Almighty to be among those who have witnessed and participated in the Ahmadiyya Centenary celebrations. This Centenary is a reflection of the glorious past and a promise of a prominent future. As we enter our second century our desire to make spiritual progre ss should be embedded in our minds so much so that we will be willing to give all our faculties and possessions to the cause of Ahmadiyyat. Our love of God should ring supreme over al I other things so that we may experience the real essence of Islam. Every Ahmadi Muslim should reflect on the promise of "a large party" made to the Promised Messiah and Mahdi, peace be on him, by the Almighty Allah a hundred years ago. Not only are we a witness to the truth of that promise , we are indeed a part of that promise. Salma Ghani President National Lajna Amaullah heightened by the fact that in some of the 117 countries Lhe community faces various forms and degrees of discrimination and persecution. Yet, the Ahmadi people remain a peaceful, persevering and benevolent community. The Ahrnadiyya Community in I slam in the United Slates is a vital part of the unique and diver se American culture. We all benefit from the prosperity and indu strious n ess of the Ahmadiyya community. It is a pleasure to be able to congratulate you on this momentous occasion and to wish all Ahmadis the very best for the future. 50 Sincerely, Gus Yatron Chairman Subcommitee on Human Ri ghts and Int ernational Organizations