Islamic Pamphlets for President Jammeh <http://observer.gm/africa/gambia/article/islamic-pamphlets-for-president-jammeh#map> Africa <http://observer.gm/africa/news> » Gambia<http://observer.gm/africa/gambia/news> Friday, July 15, 2011 The vice president and minister of Women's Affairs, Aja Dr Isatou Njie-Saidy, Thursday received on behalf of the Gambian leader, Islamic Pamphlets donated by one Sheikh Tijan Lamin Cham, the Head of Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies at Kotu Senior Secondary School, at a brief presentation ceremony held at State House. The 120 page-book covers a wide range of topics, designed to appreciate and reciprocate the president 's noble efforts in sponsoring Gambian children in different levels of education both at home and abroad. Presenting the book, Sheikh Tijan Lamin Cham, the author, expressed delight and honour at being received by the vice president on behalf of the president to make the special donation. “The work is a response to the Gambian leader's call for Gambians to take the development of the country in their hands. Today, Your Excellency, I am the most proud Gambian, simply because the man I like in my heart happens to accept this humble donation from me,” he remarked. Cham assured that if he had more valuable materials than the pamphlets, he would have donated to the Gambian leader quoting that 'the best leader is the one who is loved and prayed for by his people and who in turn loves and prays for his own people,'. Imam Sheriff Badjan, the vice president of The Gambia Supreme Islamic Council, on behalf of the Council, thanked the author, Cham for the gesture. Badjan hailed the author of the book, which depicts the call made by the Gambian leader to develop the country. He emphasised that no one will come from outside to develop the country for the citizens, while calling on Muslims to unite and promote Islam. He prayed that Allah the Almighty reward him (the author) abundantly for the gesture. Also speaking at the ceremony, Abdou Kolley, the minister of Trade, Industry and Regional Integration, described the donation as 'wonderful'. Like previous speakers, Minister Kolley assured that nothing is more valuable than what the author has done by presenting learning materials to the Gambian leader. He quoted a hadith as saying; “The best among you is the one who learns the Holy Quran and teaches it”. He then encouraged the author to keep up the momentum and implored on those who have the same ability to follow his footsteps. “The more people are enlightened, the better the society is,” he said. Receiving the pamphlets on behalf of The Gambian leader, VP Njie-Saidy thanked Cham for the bold move he has taken. “It’s a great day today for Gambians and the entire Islamic Ummah for that matter. Because, what we are talking about today, is about what Islam has first brought to us, ie; knowledge (reading) being the first verse sent to Prophet Muhammad (SAW),” she said. Dr Njie-Saidy hailed Cham for the gesture, while stressing that the books will go a long way in propagating knowledge especially in schools. She then used the opportunity to say that the Gambian leader's stance in promoting Islam is there for everyone to see, adding that the country needs some of the books in her schools. -- * ***************************************************************************** GOD BLESS THE GAMBIA. LET US JOIN HANDS AND SUPPORT SHEIKH PROFESSOR DR. ALH YAHYA JAMMEH (NASIRU DEEN) TO BUILD OUR COUNTRY. * ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://listserv.icors.org/archives/gambia-l.html To Search in the Gambia-L archives, go to: http://listserv.icors.org/SCRIPTS/WA-ICORS.EXE?S1=gambia-l To contact the List Management, please send an e-mail to: [log in to unmask] ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤