Two prophets, century-old prayer duel inspire Zion mosque

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The Ahmadis view this small-sized city, 40 miles north of Chicago on the shores of Lake Michigan, as a place of special religious significance. Their reverence for the community began more than a century ago with fighting words, a prayer duel and a prophecy. Zion was founded in 1900 as a Christian theocracy by John Alexander Dowie, an evangelical and early Pentecostal preacher.

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The Independent

Two prophets, century-old prayer duel inspire Zion mosque

This week, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Zion, Illinois, opened its doors to the city’s first mosque

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Two prophets, century-old prayer duel inspire Zion mosque

This week, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Zion, Illinois, opened its doors to the city’s first mosque. Members view this as a significant event because of their faith’s century-old connection

2 months ago·United States

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The Washington Post

Two prophets, century-old prayer duel inspire Zion mosque

This week, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Zion, Illinois, opened its doors to the city’s first mosque

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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Two prophets, century-old prayer duel inspire Zion mosque

By DEEPA BHARATH Associated Press A holy miracle happened in Zion 115 years ago. Or so millions of Ahmadi Muslims around the world believe. The Ahmadis view this small-sized city, 40 miles north of Chicago on the shores of Lake Michigan, as a place of special religious significance for their global messianic faith. Their reverence

2 months ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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