The occasion was attended by various dignitaries such as the Governor of Lower River Region, the Chiefs of Kiang Central, Jarra Central, Kiang West and Jokadu, and the Alkalo of Old Yundum.
Source/Credit: AMJ, The Gambia
By Staff Report | April 25, 2016
The 40th Jalsa Salana (Annual Convention) of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat, The Gambia, started on Friday 8th April, and ended on Sunday the 10th April 2016 at the Masroor Senior Secondary School, Old Yundum.
After the opening of the Exhibition, The Amir Baba F. Trawally and Governor Salif Puye hoisted the Jama’at and national flags, respectively.
“We welcome all those people from beyond the Gambia: from Guinea Bissau, Senegal, Germany, the United Kingdom, the USA and other countries," said Amir Baba F. Trawally. "They are all present here purposely to attend this spiritual gathering. And of course we also welcome all brothers and sisters, including children from across the country.”
The occasion was attended by various dignitaries such as the Governor of Lower River Region, the Chiefs of Kiang Central, Jarra Central, Kiang West and Jokadu, and the Alkalo of Old Yundum.
The Governor of Lower River Region said that despite his busy schedule he came to extend his gratitude to the Jamaat for it social and religious services in his region, in particular and the country, in general.
He Governor further said he has been attending the Jalsa for the past three years and has been attending all the regional Jamaat activities in his region because of the invaluable services of Jamaat to the country in the educational and health sectors as well as the spiritual sphere.
The three chiefs who made remarks at the convention expressed their satisfaction with Amir Sahib’s human relations, love and respect for authority. They praised the Amir for annually visiting his members and non-members during which he paid courtesy calls on local authorities and extending a message of peace, love, brotherhood and Islam to all. They acknowledged the great contributions that Jamaat is making in their various areas in terms of social services provision and religious guidance. They praised the Jamaat for its consistent intervention in key development areas in the country over a long period of time. They revealed that the Jamaat empowered several people in the country who are contributing immensely to the socio- economic development of The Gambia.
A separate session was conducted by the Lajna (Ladies) wing on Saturday 9th April 2016, Chaired by Sadr (National President), Sist. Musukebba Jarjue.
Speaking at the Lajna (Ladies) session on Saturday the 9th of April 2016, the Amir Baba F. Trawally said Allah Almighty raised the Promised Messiah and Imam Mahdi (a.s) to guide Mankind on the path of the Holy Prophet Muhammad Mustapha (s.a.w) and the Holy Qur’an.
The theme of Amir’s closing address at Jalsa Salana was “our responsibilities towards the Holy Quran and The Holy Prophet Muhammad Mustapha (SAW)”.
The Jalsa Salana attracted over eight thousand (8,000) participants from throughout the country, Guinea Bissau, Senegal, UK, USA, Germany and many others. It was well organized and the sessions were well attended.
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With files from Mamadi Ceesay, Head Press and Publicity
-- Gambia: Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at holds 40th Annual Convention Jalsa Salana
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