The Ahmadis, a pacifist community that considers itself Muslim, though rejected by mainstream Islam, have inaugurated their first mosque to be built in France in the town of Saint-Prix.
A sign that reads "behind these walls is the Moubarak Mosque" is the only clue on a street in the French town of Saint-Prix to the presence of the first mosque to be built in in the country for the Ahmadiyya movement. The modern building blends in with the others in this residential neighbourhood.
Thierry Kponou, a member of the community, said: "The word Moubarak means 'benediction' and 'thank you'. This is really an appropriate name for a mosque built with the help of so many people!"
These people are the Ahmadis, a community that considers itself Muslim, though rejected by mainstream Islam. 1,000 Ahmadis live in France. Most settled here 26 years ago in the town of Saint-Prix. They reject the idea of Holy War and advocate peace. More ...
A sign that reads "behind these walls is the Moubarak Mosque" is the only clue on a street in the French town of Saint-Prix to the presence of the first mosque to be built in in the country for the Ahmadiyya movement. The modern building blends in with the others in this residential neighbourhood.
Thierry Kponou, a member of the community, said: "The word Moubarak means 'benediction' and 'thank you'. This is really an appropriate name for a mosque built with the help of so many people!"
These people are the Ahmadis, a community that considers itself Muslim, though rejected by mainstream Islam. 1,000 Ahmadis live in France. Most settled here 26 years ago in the town of Saint-Prix. They reject the idea of Holy War and advocate peace. More ...
Source: France 24
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