Amid the world’s conflict, Muslim community members want to spread peace and service. That’s the message they shared with others at California’s oldest annual Muslim convention. Usman Jamil lectures Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, during the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA’s 38th West Coast Jalsa Sa lana convention. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer) Attendees participate Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, in the day’s final congregational prayer at the Baitul Hameed Mosque during the 38th West Coast Jalsa Salana convention in Chino. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer) Guests listen Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, as Usman Jamil gives a lecture titled “When the World Becomes an Idol: Lessons for a Muwahhid.” Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA held its 38th West Coast Jalsa Salana convention in Chino. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer) Guests participate Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, in the day’s final congregational prayer at Baitul Hameed Mosque in Chino during the 38th West Coast Jalsa Salana convention. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer) Guests walk Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, to the day’s final congregational prayer at the Baitul Hameed Mosque in Chino during the 38th West Coast Jalsa Salana convention. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer) Guests take part Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, in the final congregational prayer at Baitul Hameed Mosque in Chino during the 38th West Coast Jalsa Salana. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer) The flags of many nations fly Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, in front of the Baitul Hameed Mosque in Chino during Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA’s 38th West Coast Jalsa Salana convention. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer) Attendees make their way Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, to the final congregational prayer at the Baitul Hameed Mosque in Chino during the 38th West Coast Jalsa Salana convention. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer) Attendees are seen Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, on the way to the final congregational prayer at the Baitul Hameed Mosque in Chino during the 38th West Coast Jalsa Salana convention. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer) The doors of the prayer hall inside the Baitul Hameed Mosque are seen Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, during Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA’s 38th West Coast Jalsa Salana convention. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer) Guests converse Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, before the final congregational prayer of the day at the 38th West Coast Jalsa Salana convention in Chino. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer) Guests gather Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, to listen as Usman Jamil speaks during the 38th West Coast Jalsa Salana convention in Chino. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer) Guests enter the prayer hall Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, to take part in the last congregational prayer of the day during Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA’s West Coast Jalsa Salana convention in Chino. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer) Guests enter the Baitul Hameed Mosque on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, for the final congregational prayer of the day at Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA’s 38th West Coast Jalsa Salana convention in Chino. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer) Show Caption1 of 14Usman Jamil lectures Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, during the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA’s 38th West Coast Jalsa Salana convention. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer) Expand The annual event returned to the Inland Empire this weekend, with events focused on serving others and building camaraderie, officials said. The 38th West Coast Jalsa Salana, a three-day convention open to people of all faiths and backgrounds, was hosted at Baitul Hameed Mosque in Chino, by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA, the oldest American Muslim organization. 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Volunteers packed meals for families in need, partnering with God’s Pantry in Pomona. The event will conclude Sunday, Dec. 28. Information: trueislam.com ...read more read less