The committee of the Independence Drive Mosque, under the leadership of Alhagi Babou Sowe, last Friday joined the Muslim Ummah in the celebration of Lailatul Qadr (the Night of Power).

The congregation started the commemoration with the reading of the Holy Qu’ran and prayers for the country, the Gambian leader, President Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh, and his cabinet.

Imam Alhagi Tafsir Gaye spoke on the topic  “What Lailatul Qadr is all about, why it was given to Prophet Mouhammed and why it was celebrated”.  He advised the congregation to worship Allah continuously and not just during the month of Ramadan and to avoid being evil because Islam calls for unity and oneness. According to Imam Gaye, the prophet said: “Love for one’s country is the love for Allah”.

Imam Gaye praised the youths and encourage them to work hard as future leaders of The Gambia.  He also advised wealthy people to continue to help the needy and not only during Ramadan.

In his closing remarks, Imam Gaye thanked President Jammeh for his generosity to the Muslim  community during this holy month.  

Imam Alhagi Senghore lead the reading of the Holy Qu’ran.  Amongst the speakers were Alhagi Pa Mamadi Sowe and Alhagi Sam Debois.  Alhagi Malick Sisay, Alhagi Mouhammed Sisay, and  Alhagi Gora Nyang attended on behalf of the elders and Daira Ahlul Badr attended with their president, Pa Ceesay.  The men and women of the mosque committee also were present.