Aansa Naseer Mirza, Federated States of Micronesia
Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), held its 3rd Jalsa Salana on 18 January 2026, under the theme “One Humanity, One Purpose – Striving for Global Peace.”
This year’s Jalsa was held at the College of Micronesia Gymnasium and was attended by guests from across the island. The convention was further enriched by the presence of a delegation from the Republic of Kiribati and the Marshall Islands.
Prior to the Jalsa, members of the visiting delegation visited various villages across Pohnpei. During these visits, they conveyed Islam’s message of peace, mutual respect and coexistence while personally inviting members of the local community to attend the Jalsa.
In preparation for the Jalsa, a social media outreach campaign was launched to invite the wider community, which reached a large portion of the island’s population and played a key role in raising awareness about the peaceful teachings of Islam.
The formal proceedings of the Jalsa commenced with its first session, which focused on the Islamic way of life. A speech was delivered by Qasim Chaudhry Sahib, the missionary serving in the Marshall Islands, who explained how Islamic teachings provide comprehensive guidance for moral conduct, social responsibility and peaceful coexistence.
This was followed by another speech on the topic of inner peace and outer peace, delivered by Waqas Khurshid Sahib, the missionary serving in Kiribati. He emphasised that sustainable peace in society can only be achieved through individual spiritual reform, as inner transformation leads to harmony at the societal and global levels.
During the guest session, the Jalsa was attended by several distinguished guests and representatives from a wide range of institutions. They shared reflections on fostering mutual understanding and cooperation in today’s world. Some prominent guests included the Australian Ambassador, the Deputy Chief of Mission of the United States, the Legislative Council for the Federated States of Micronesia Congress, the United Nations Human Rights Office Representative and leaders from the Seventh-day Adventist Church and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Faheem Arshad Sahib, President of Jamaat-e-Ahmadiyya, Federated States of Micronesia, delivered the concluding speech and highlighted Islam’s universal message of peace. He emphasised the guidance of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa on establishing lasting world peace through justice, moral reform and sincere dialogue. A video presentation featuring excerpts from Huzoor’saa addresses at various peace conferences was also shared with attendees.
A special feature of the Jalsa was a guided exhibition on the Holy Quran, where guests were introduced to its teachings on peace, justice and compassion. Following the formal sessions, dinner was served and guests were invited to participate in the Unity Wall and visit the Peace Café. These areas encouraged thoughtful discussion and reflection on how individuals and communities can contribute toward establishing peace. In the days following the Jalsa, the Jamaat was further blessed with the inauguration of the first Langar Khana in Pohnpei.