Huffington Post (RNS):Like many teenagers, Saira Ahmad questioned her religious faith–once she found out what it was. Born and raised in Saudi Arabia, Ahmad always believed she was Muslim. Her family attended mosques and celebrated the holy days of Islam like most of their neighbors. But after a visit to relatives in Pakistan, Ahmad discovered that her family was Ahmadi, members of an Islamic sect that is ignored or scorned by some mainstream Muslims. Her parents, fearing reprisals, had kept the details of their faith a secret. Full story.
Ahmadi Sect Struggles For Recognition, Respect From Other Muslims
Huffington Post (RNS):Like many teenagers, Saira Ahmad questioned her religious faith–once she found out what it was. Born and raised in Saudi Arabia, Ahmad always believed she was Muslim. Her family attended mosques and celebrated the holy days of Islam like most of their neighbors. But after a visit to relatives in Pakistan, Ahmad discovered […]
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