Ahmadiyya congregation cycles for peace: 730 km for the dialogue!

Ahmadiyya congregation cycles for peace: 730 km for the dialogue!

In the Ahmadiyya community, a remarkable bike tour is currently undertaken under the motto "Muslims for Peace". From June 5 to June 9, 2025, the participants cycle over 730 kilometers from Groß-Gerau to Hamburg, with stops in various cities such as Cologne and Osnabrück. The last stop in front of Hamburg was the Nasir Mosque in Brinkum, where the cyclists were received on Wednesday evening. Mujib Ata, the chairman of the community, welcomed those present, although he was only able to take part in the tour from Vechta due to an injury. This also reports Weser-Kurier .

Among the participants is also Abdullah Wagishauser, the federal chairman of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat (AMJ). Wagishauser, 75 years old, represents a municipality of around 60,000 members in Germany who actively work against violence and persecution. This bike tour has its origin eight years ago and is an answer to the escalating conflicts in the world. Wagishauser expresses concern about the increase in war rhetoric by politicians and emphasizes the need to set a sign of peace. This becomes particularly relevant in view of the current conflicts in Ukraine and in the Gaza Strip, where the Ahmadiyyas are under pressure, since they are considered "arch enemies" and experience frequent persecution.

support peace and justice

The tour comprises a total of 730 kilometers and is designed to promote encounters between people. The cyclists have to stop at six mosques to look for dialogue with others. The goal is to encourage people to work against hatred and injustice. Imam Bilal Ansar emphasizes that the message of peace is particularly important in view of the current global conflicts. According to Evangelisch.de take part in this tour, which cover an average route of 130 kilometers a day want.

The Ahmadiyya Muslim community is not only active in Germany. They often have no choice but to fight for their rights and religious freedom. In Pakistan, its country of origin, members of the community learn systematic discrimination that leads to arrest and violence. On February 28, 2025, 26 members were arrested in Daska, including children because they were accused of having held illegal Friday prayers. The International Society for Human Rights (IGFM) has convicted these arrests and appealed for the release of the detained. A report on igfm.de documents the situation of the Ahmadiyyas in Pakistan and highlights the challenges that you face.

a light of hope

The bicycle tour of the Ahmadiyya community in Germany is more than just a sporty undertaking. It symbolizes the incessant struggle for peace and a better understanding between cultures and beliefs. With the continued support from different parts of the world and the focus on dialogue, the community hopes to reduce some of the misunderstandings that exist between different faith communities. After staying in Brinkum, the participants continue their trip to Hamburg before planning a larger trip to England, where they want to meet delegations from Denmark and the USA.