Muslims in Nairobi are Rejecting AROPL Flyers—but Orphans Tear with Joy

A foreigner’s love in action: Missionary Anthony Woodland delivers maize flour, cooking oil, beef, sanitary towels, and bananas to orphaned girls and boys in Nairobi’s toughest slums – tears of joy as they receive both food and the divine call of peace and light.

In the heart of Kenya's bustling capital, Nairobi, a dedicated believer of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light is giving joy to suffering children. Anthony Woodland, a passionate missionary hailing from America, has taken up the noble cause of extending compassion and spiritual guidance to the most vulnerable. Driven by unwavering faith, Woodland has ventured into the outskirts of Nairobi, where poverty and hardship cast long shadows over communities. His work embodies the core tenets of our faith—peace, light, and service to humanity—serving as a beacon for those oppressed.

Woodland's missionary efforts are centered in the Deep Sea slums, a marginalized area on Nairobi's periphery where families and orphans grapple with daily struggles for survival. Here, he has distributed 100 nourishing meals accompanied by flyers, offering not just physical sustenance but also a message of hope. Extending his outreach, Woodland visited the Jesus' Helpers Children Home orphanage, where he provided an additional 50 meals to the resident orphans. Engaging directly with the orphanage owner, he procured essential supplies including maize flour, cooking oil, porridge flour, sanitary towels for the women, bananas, beef, and rice—items that address immediate needs. Through these acts, Woodland is directly aiding 38 orphans and 3 adults at the home, with the children ranging in age from toddlers to young teens, all receiving a tangible touch of divine care from the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light.

1,000 flyers saying “To all the Oppressed People of the World” handed out with love in Nairobi today – while some reject the message, hungry children and families in Deep Sea slum open their hearts (and mouths) to hot meals and hope.

The flyers Woodland distributes carry profound calls from our faith: "To all the Oppressed People of the World" and "God is Calling You." These messages invite recipients to embrace the light of truth, urging them to heed the divine summons amid worldly trials. Today, Woodland is amplifying this outreach by sending 1,000 flyers across Nairobi, aiming to reach even more souls in slums, streets, and communities. His efforts underscore the Ahmadi Religion's commitment to awakening hearts, reminding all that peace and enlightenment are accessible to those who answer the call towards the Supremacy of God on Earth.

Yet, in this diverse landscape, Woodland's mission encounters varied responses. While many welcome the aid and messages with open arms, Muslims in the area have largely rejected the flyers, reflecting the challenges of interfaith dialogue in regions steeped in tradition. Undeterred, Woodland persists with grace, viewing these moments as opportunities to plant seeds of understanding. His work in Nairobi not only feeds bodies but nourishes spirits, inspiring us all to join in spreading the Ahmadi message of peace and light worldwide.

Anthony Woodland serving hot meals to 38 orphans at Jesus’ Helpers Children Home in Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪 – bringing food, hope, and the message “God is Calling You” to Deep Sea slum children who haven’t eaten properly in weeks.

UPDATE: Following up with Anthony, we wanted to learn more about what drove him to Nairobi, Kenya and what was his inspiration to carry out this act and the carry the words "Supremacy of God" to the people in the local villages and cities there.

He said: "This Ramadan came with a very different instruction from Aba Al-Sadiq. Instead of fasting from food, he told us: 'Abstain from excessive spending. Feed the Orphans. Clothe the widow and the poor. Fight for this ideological jihad--the jihad to spread the Supremacy of God.' So I decided that dduring my short stay in Nairobi, this is what I would do. No vacation. No trips. No spending on myself or my son. Only service. I needed to print AROPL flyers with a QR code to hand out. So we were on our way to a print shop, moving slowly in Nairobi traffic. While we were stuck on the road, something happened that completely shifted the direction of my trip. I saw a grown man chasing a young boy down the sidewalk. Before I understood what was happening, the man kicked him in the chest and walked away as if nothing happened. The boy--who I would later learn is named Patrick--screamed and curled into himself on the ground. I got out, walked to the boy and lifted him up. His nose was bleeding, tears running down his face, and he looked terrified. I asked him if he was okay and if he needed anything. He said he was hungry. So I took him with me to a nearby mall and bought him a hot meal. I sat with him as he ate, and slowly he opened up. He told me he wasn't in school because his mother was sick and needed medication. She had sent him out to "make money" however he could. I asked where his mother was, he said "home". That home turned out to be the Deep Sea Slums, so after he finished eating, he guided me there and that's where my work began.

From a chance encounter in Nairobi traffic to serving an entire slum community: Anthony answered Aba Al-Sadiq’s call to “feed the orphans and clothe the poor” by trading vacation for service.

We walked through narrow dirt paths between tin shacks, children running around barefoot, the smell of smoke and sewage in the air. His mother was lying down at the bottom of a small hill, clearly unwell. In that moment, everything became very clear. Under Aba Al-Sadiq's instruction, this slum was exactly the place to begin. This wasn't just about giving food. This was about obeying God, even in the smallest and simplest form: by serving His creation. Throughout this whole experience, it felt like God was placing people in front of me--Patrick, his mother, the slum community, the orphanage--and all I had to do was respond. I didn't come to Nairobi to be a hero or to fix anyone's life. I came because Aba Al-Sadiq told us to feed the poor and serve the most vulnerable. And because once you witness suffering with your own eyes, you can't just walk away. This is why I acted. This is what inspired me. And this is what I will continue to do for the rest of my time in Nairobi."

Anthony’s journey to Nairobi, driven by Aba Al-Sadiq’s call to serve the vulnerable, transformed a simple trip into a profound mission of compassion. His encounter with Patrick and the Deep Sea Slums community revealed the raw suffering that demanded action, not just sympathy. By living out the "Supremacy of God" through service, he found purpose in responding to human need with unwavering commitment. This experience underscores the power of faith-driven action to create meaningful change, one act of kindness at a time.