[Seriegn Bamba may be right in that, if one becomes a politician, it will
be difficult to attain the pleasure of God Almighty. Since it evident for
all to  see the that, lying, double talking, killing, corruption, nepotism,
lack of  care, manipulation, creating wars, false imprisonment all exist today.
It is  imperative therefore, we all be careful before entering into
politics, yes the  glamour and titles are appealing, but the judgment in the
hereafter is sure to  happen.] Suntou Bolonba Touray.

Suntou, the question that came to my mind is "should I rely on Sheikh
Bamba's opinion on Politics or who should engage in it, and how to attain the
pleasure of God Almighty.?" Sheikh Bamba, I declare is the ultimate
politician  and he would share as much were he to appreciate the meaning of the word.

Also, Suntou, why do you ascribe all these ills to politics or
politicians????? Except for lack of care, which is the purview of the  care-giver, they
seem to me to be crimes to which everyone has equal access -  politician or
no politician. What do you think?
Haruna.


In a message dated 4/24/2009 12:44:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
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Friday,  24 April 2009
SERIEGN BAMBA'S THOUGHTS ON POLITICS
Once in a  conversation with close Friend of mine whilst at high school,
Seriegn Bamba's  view on politics dominated the talk. There was an event
taking place in  Pipeline area, i believe it was organised by PDOIS. The
discussion went on to  politics and should people in our day get involve in it.
The bitter truth  is that, politics nowadays is seen as a means to get
material wealth and  status. People go into politics to be famous and also earn
a decent way life.  The Salary for politicians even in poor countries is
considerable high and the  privileges that comes with it is even greater. The
temptation therefore to be  political and seek public office is ever
attractive. Some may be in it to  change the conditions of the people, but what
means or methods will they use  to achieve that end?
However, for men and women of faith, of ethics and  contemplative mind,
should politics be an avenue to seek glory in life?
The  responsibilities that goes with holding public office is very high. In
fact,  Islam discourages the active seeking of public office. Some jurist
commented  that, "whoever seek public office, do not give it him, rather look
for the  best person amongst you, who is God fearing and upright."

The problem  with that pronouncement is very far reaching in our modern
age. Democracy is  shape such that, you have to present yourself to the people,
for you be their  representative. The doctrine of power to people or lies
with people act as a  leverage for politicians. If they do wrong, they don't
get elected the next  time they put themselves forward for election. In
reality, those this work?  especially in countries with high level of illiteracy.

The Late famous  Senegalese Scholar of the Sufi order, Sheik Amadou Bamba
or Seriegn Bamba was  said to have once contemplated about the legitimacy of
Muslims entering  politics. I will hasten to add that, i have not come
across any manuscript  that authenticate the claims by Serign Bamba. It was
Narrate by a man who has  serious passion for Seriegn Bamba's life.
The narration is that, Seriegn  Bamba was asked about the validity for one
engaging in politics. The answer he  gave is very controversial and
difficult for people in our era to accept.  Seriegn Bamba writes in Arabic and
therefore must have written the word  POLITICS in Arabic alphabets. They said
after attempting to write the word  POLITICS, he couldn't find any suitable
word for the whole word.
He tried  very hard to find a proper word to no avail. Then he analysed the
actions and  conduct of politicians of his day combined with the inability
to find suitable  words for POLITICS. He said "the decision i will gave is
hard based on the  fact that, there is no proper word available in spelling
POLITICS." He went  on, "that alone borders on the fact that, this profession
is not acceptable as  it will involve deception and UN-Godly activities".
As stated earlier, the  verdict of Seriegn Bamba will be hard to us today
to rationalise, what  practice today is, some people get together and form a
party, Give a name to  party, prepare a manifesto, seek for funding and
register the party. The  process includes selecting a leader and an executive
and thereafter, commence  campaign with beautiful slogans and making numerous
promises.

The act  of presenting a leader who may have been selected by a handful of
people, all  with ulterior motives, do the people in reality have any say
who the country's  leader should be since all the contending political party
have nominated their  own leader? Do the people have the choice of saying, we
don't want any of the  leaders, we want a certain person to come and rule
us?
Again, will the  politician fulfil the promises made to the people? Will
he/she treat every  citizen equally? Will He/she protect the lives of the
people actively? Will  the politician have any serious concern for the people
he/she is ruling in  terms of well-fare and basic life needs? etc.

Seriegn Bamba may be  right in that, if one becomes a politician, it will
be difficult to attain the  pleasure of God Almighty. Since it evident for
all to see the that, lying,  double talking, killing, corruption, nepotism,
lack of care, manipulation,  creating wars, false imprisonment all exist today.
It is imperative  therefore, we all be careful before entering into
politics, yes the glamour  and titles are appealing, but the judgment in the
hereafter is sure to  happen.
Suntou Bolonba Touray
www.suntoumana.blogspot.com


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