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Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah Wa Barakatuhu

On behalf of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at the Gambia, I convey to you a warm EID MUBARAK.

O Allah, Lord of Might and Glory, Bestower of bounties and Forgiver of sins! To you we have submitted our bodies and souls. Make us embodiment of peace and examples of the noble sacrifices of Hadhrat Ibrahim and his family (peace be upon them). Enable of to subdue our personal desires for Your sake.

Bestow peace and security on the Ummah of the Khatamun Nabiyyeen (Seal of the Prophets) Hadhrat Muhammad Mustafa (saw); and stop and resolve all the disorders and wars that we are experiencing and suffering in different parts of the world. Shower Your limitless grace, mercy, love, peace, security and prosperity on our dear and beloved country The Gambia and the entire world at large. Ameen.” Wassalam

Muslims across the country and all over the world will be celebrating the Eidul Adha in remembrance of Hadhrat Ibrahim, Hadhrat Hajarah and Hadhrat Ismael (may Allah Almighty showerS His mercy upon them). They were examples of piety, steadfastness, tolerance and devotion. According to the Holy Qur’an, Hadhrat Ibrahim (as) was wholly submissive to Allah Almighty and totally devoted to him.

Every Muslim should be an example of the noble life of Hadhrat Ibrahim as commanded by the Holy Qur’an that the believers should follow the millah (way of life) of Hadhrat Ibrahim (as), dissociating ourselves totally from Shirk and devoting ourselves to Allah Almighty. That should be the life of a believer.

Therefore a true believer should be a haven of peace for all and sundry; believers and non-believers alike. The Holy Prophet Muhammad Mustafa (saw) said that a Muslim is he from whose hand and tongue other people are safe. Indeed, Islam itself means peace and a Muslim has internal peace, through the establishment of a strong relationship with Allah Almighty and has a peaceful co-existence with the society.

Living by this example, the Holy Prophet Muhammad Mustafa (saw) safeguarded the rights of non-believers, Jews and Christians and afforded everyone peace, security and protection. Even where conflicts and …read more at allafrica.com