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“Let us use what we have to help those who are in need” – Pres. Ali in Ramadan message

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Message by His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana on the occasion of Ramadan 2022:

Kindness

As-Salaamu-Alaikum to my fellow Guyanese, Guyanese in the diaspora, and Muslims across the world.

I extend Ramadan Mubarak greetings to our Islamic community.

Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, invites us to closer intimacy with our Creator and with our fellow Brothers and Sisters. Muslims observe the Holy Month with fasting, prayers, and charity. Through these acts of spiritual piety, we grow closer to God and to one another.

Ramadan is also a time for us to reflect on the great gifts our Creator has bestowed upon us and use those gifts for our upliftment and for the common good of all of humanity. Each of us is blessed in some way. We can all deploy that which we possess for the betterment of ourselves, our families and all of humanity.

We are called to kindness. The Holy Quran states: “So woe to those who pray [but] are heedless of their prayer; those who make [a] show [of their deeds]. And withhold (simple] assistance.”

Kindness is a virtue. We all have it within us to be generous, especially to those within our communities who are in need. If we are indeed to be the keepers of our Brothers and Sisters, let us use what we have to help those who are in need. And let us do so sincerely and selflessly.

Our country, Guyana, is perched for sustained prosperity. But our material wealth must be matched with an overflowing spirit of generosity. Otherwise, we will be rich in possessions but poor in spirit. We must neither be a rich nation with poor people nor a nation of rich people who are wanting in generosity.

May we use this Holy Month of Ramadan to demonstrate not only our devotion to Allah but also our concern for those in need!

May we follow in the example of the Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him) whose generosity was always pronounced during Ramadan!

As we celebrate Ramadan 2022, let us do our bit to the upliftment of humanity in sharing from the blessings we have received. And even for those who are not in the position to share materially or financially but you are in the position to share physically with your strength, your character, expressing kindness to fellow humans, doing something positive for the environment, helping in some way in the upliftment of our communities and country—that too is an important part of giving.

Ramadan Mubarak to all! And I pray and hope that our fast, and all the good deeds and work that we will do during this month resound to the benefit of our families, our country, and all of humanity.

Ramadan Mubarak!

PNCR Ramadan message

PNCR RAMADAN MESSAGE

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May the Guidance and Mercy of Almighty God be with us all!

On the occasion of the commencement of the Holy Month of Ramadan 2022, the People’s National Congress Reform extends warm greetings for a successful month to our Muslim brothers and sisters round the world, especially those living in Guyana.

As the 9th month of the Islamic calendar is upon us once again, it is one of the most sacred times for the Muslim community, one in which we are encouraged to practice self-discipline, fasting from dawn to dusk, increase acts of worship especially the night prayers, heighten work of charity and, importantly, strengthening of families. This month historically is known as the month in which the Holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and so emphasis is made to complete the reading of the entire Quran individually and collectively.

During this month, the Muslims throughout the world observe this period with the intention of gaining the forgiveness and mercy of God Almighty as they practice self-control and sacrifices the desires of this world. A fasting person gives up food, drink and sensual pleasures during their fast so that the experience may be humbling and a reminder of the conditions of the poor and less fortunate among us. This month offers us an opportunity to reflect on the conditions and struggles of our impoverished and oppressed people. Today in Guyana, a significant proportion of the population is experiencing great difficulty in providing food for their families. We hope that this month brings us closer to this realization so that we may increase our charity towards the poor and underprivileged so as to bring ease to the people.

As we set out to observe this holy month, we are cognizant that during this time, especially in the evenings, a large number of Muslims will congregate in the Masjids to break their fast and pray together as is customary. We wish to remind that the Covid-19 pandemic is not over and so everyone should fulfill their duties but be responsible and observe the protocols put in place for such gatherings.

Once again, we wish the Muslim community a successful Ramadan 2022 and encourage everyone to reflect on this opportunity of self-sacrifice and discipline to garner greater inclusion and promote harmony among the people of Guyana.

Ramadan Mubarak from the PNCR family!

FM

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