"Muslims for Life" blood drive invites all on September 11

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is launching “Muslims for Life,” a nationwide campaign to honor the victims of 9/11 on its 10th anniversary and uphold the message that Islam values the sanctity of life. During the month of September, they will hold blood drives at all mosques and prayer centers in the United States in collaboration with other community organizations. Their goal is to collect 10,000 units of blood which can help save 30,000 lives.

A local blood drive will be held on Sunday, September 11 at the Mosque at 6113 Oakbrook Parkway, Norcross, Ga. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The public will be allowed to enter the Mosque for this event.

"The reason for this blood drive is to show fellow citizens of this country that
we love America as much as any other individual," said Mahmooda Rehman, president of the organization's Women's Auxilary. "Our faith teaches us to be loyal to the country you live in. What happened on 9/11 was barbaric. We will defend this country with our lives if need be. We welcome any individual with open arms to our Mosque, and it will be a great honor for us," she said.

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is a religious organization, international in its scope, with branches in over 195 countries. This is one of the most dynamic Muslim communities in modern history, with worldwide membership exceeding tens of millions.

The Community is an embodiment of the benevolent message of Islam in its pristine purity. The Community endeavors to exert a constructive influence of Islam through social projects, educational institutes, health services, Islamic publications and construction of mosques, despite being bitterly persecuted in some countries. Ahmadi Muslims have earned the distinction of being a law-abiding, peaceful, steadfast and benevolent community.

For more information on this campaign, go to http://muslimsforlife.org/ or call Rehman at 404-395-3213.