By: Modou Touray<\/p>\n
Baba F Trawally,the Amir of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at has clarified that they are not a new religion but true Muslims and believe in the oneness of Allah and all his prophets and messengers.The added that the Ahmadis adhere to Islamic values and. agree that the Holy Quran is a devine book.
\nThe Amir was speaking on Friday while delivering his key note address at the official opening of the 47th Jalsa Salana underway at Nusrat Senior Secondary School grounds,Bundung.
\nThousands of Ahmadis from across the length and breath of the Gambia are in attendance including others from the neighborhooring countries.
\nAmir Trawally further calls on religions leaders to preach peace in their sermons and focus on positive messages.He pointed out that different faiths and religions must be tolerant, respect each other and live together in peace.
\nSome of the idea behind the Jalsa Salana includes increasinf one’s communion with Allah the Almighty,
\nTo pray for those brothers who have passed away,
\nTo meet new members and increase in Brotherhood and
\nTo gain and increase in knowledge.
\nThe chief quess Vice President Muhammad BS Jallow commended the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at for their outstanding contributions to national development\u2014especially in the sectors of education, healthcare, and information technology. He acknowledged the Jama’at\u2019s selfless efforts in supporting the underprivileged across the country.
\nHe further expressed appreciation for their continued partnership with the government in advancing The Gambia\u2019s development agenda.
\nThe Amir of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at in The Gambia, Baba F Trawally expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Vice President and the government for their longstanding support and collaboration, which have allowed the Jama’at to operate smoothly and contribute meaningfully to national progress.
\nJalsa Salana is a formal, annual gathering of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. It was initiated in 1891 by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, the founder of the community, in Qadian, India. Usually, the gathering spans three days, beginning with the flflag-hoistingeremony following the Friday Sermon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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