Brother Kabir
You never said I went to the dinner . It was a local person who was told so and he told someone else and the rest was kankan.
YOU NEVER said that . nor did I say you said so.
any how it is behind me now
Thanks and have a nice evening
Habib
Amadu Kabir Njie wrote:
> There you go again! Who said you were at any dinner? The crux of my exchange was, at least from my point of view, that it is wrong to accept such money, let alone solicit it! This point is more pertinent especially when you claim that the purpose is for 'zakat'. However much you try to twist that you won't succeed.
>
> Regards.
>
> Kabir
>
> Habib Ghanim, Sr <[log in to unmask]>wrote:
>
> > Thank you very much brother Ousman,
> >
> > I agree with you wholeheartedly. I apologized to all on the G-L and hope we put
> > this chapter behind us after this unnecessary ordeal.
> > I have a lot of respect for sisters Ndey , Ida, Soffie, Jabou & brothers Modou,
> > Ebrima, Baboucar Sillah -even Saiks & Kabir until recently) . What happened was
> > a plain misunderstanding taken out of context. Yes I admit , I was invited to the
> > reception on Saturday but due to a pre planned annual dinner function at our
> > center I could not attend and out of courtesy I also extended an invitation to
> > the Embassy ( nb- other Embassies were also invited and attended too -fyi) I did
> > mention that it was not a debate so there will be no Q & A 's.. I was at the
> > dinner all night with Dr Sulayman Nyang and Pap Jobe and about 350 others from 7
> > to 11 pm . Yet rumors were that I attended the reception. (completely unfounded
> > and untrue) Dr Nyang can vouch for that. False rumors commonly known as "Gheebah"
> > can cause "fitnah" so such remarks should be verified before they are spread.( I
> > would have attended if I did not have a previous engagement -for peace's sake)
> > secondly , my own brother Raif Diab was arrested and detained for over a month
> > before he was released without explanations. Thank god all ended well. . I gave
> > this example to clear the air and set the record straight and stop the false
> > rumors. I have always in the past and present contributed positively in the
> > Gambia and here in my humble opinion based on our religion which I strongly
> > believe that is part of the solution to the continent's problems if followed
> > correctly.
> > I bear no grudges for Jammeh , Kabir or anyone who may have been involved in the
> > recent character attacks and thank EB Jarju, CeedyKhan, and many others who sent
> > me personal emails for their support.
> > Yes to the Coalition for a better Gambia , Africa and world is my goal with
> > Allah's guidance (The Holy Quran) and help. Yes, Ousman, your contribution is
> > needed I am willing to forgive and forget. Let us all start with a clean slate.
> > Thank you.
> > Wasalaam
> > Habib Diab Ghanim
> >
> >
> > Ousman Manjang wrote:
> >
> > > Dear Brother:
> > > Thank you for your wonderful thoughts for I personally felt very disappointed
> > > for coming across such personal attacks. Knowing most of the guys involved in
> > > this exchange of words, I was constantly asking myself if they really know
> > > what they are engaged in. Please tell me if this do make any sense at all.
> > > Realizing that we all come from The tiny Gambia. These are the plain, simple
> > > and basic facts delaying all the collective progresses we all be always
> > > talking about. Tell me if I may be wrong. I am a person who always welcome
> > > criticisms especially if it will help to bring something fruitful that all
> > > will benefit from.
> > > May I appeal to all to refrain from such acts for I think we do have a lot
> > > more important issues to be our prime concern? With the same token, I will
> > > commend those sharing their beautiful articles. We need to remember that it
> > > is not only Gambians view these mails.
> > > Fellow Gambia's, let us realize where we are from. As some have said earlier,
> > > past experiences should teach us to work hard for a brighter future and a
> > > better Gambia. Once again, brothers Habib, Kabir, EB jarju, Seedy Saidykhan
> > > etc. and sisters Ndey, Ida and the rest, I am appealing to all to come forth
> > > with some ideas on how we can form some kind of Gambian Collation within the
> > > US to begin with whereas we can successfully put something together that will
> > > benefit the development of that beautiful tiny Gambia. Let us remember that
> > > in order to drive this to success, we do not bring in any politics. If we do,
> > > it will be a waste of time.
> > > Please let me know at any time you think my contribution is needed. Thank you
> > > all and keep up with the good job.
> > > God bless you all, The Gambia and the Gambian people wherever they may be.
> > > Ousman
> > >
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