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Momodou
Denmark
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 Posted - 23 Aug 2006 : 23:10:47
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Foroyaa Editorial
THE RELIGIOUS LEADERS AND POLITICS
Many readers have been asking why prominent religious leaders always pray for President Jammeh and not the opposition. One expected that religious leaders who have following among the ruling party and opposition would recognize that peace and stability in a country is brought about by a democratic ruling party and a democratic opposition.
Hence, religious leaders who pray for the ruling party should also pray for the opposition to show their good will towards all citizens of the country who are not necessarily supporters of the APRC regime.
As elections draw near religious leaders should not undermine the confidence of their followers in the opposition by openly giving support to the APRC regime. In their private lives they are free to support the party of their choice.
However, once they are called upon to pray during National functions they should direct their remarks to the whole nation.
The religious leaders should know that no one can justify the poverty of the 69% Gambians who are living below the poverty line. They need a government that can guarantee them liberty, dignity and prosperity. If one prays for the APRC regime to remain it means that one is praying for the people living below the poverty line to continue to be among the wretched of the earth. This is not acceptable to any normal human being. The best prayer of a religious leader is to pray for the country to get the political leadership it deserves in order to promote the liberty, dignity and prosperity of the people. This is how religious leaders can earn respect from all sides of the political spectrum.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue
Issue No. 69/2006, 23-24 August, 2006
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kondorong
Gambia
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Posted - 23 Aug 2006 : 23:23:22
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| It has its roots in Islam which requires muslims to respect their leaders. A leader in waiting is as important as a leader in office. We should pray for all of them and for ourselves. They should campaign if they so wish but must separate their role as Imams and politics. NOt every one who prays behind them tow the same party lines. |
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Janyanfara
Tanzania
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Posted - 24 Aug 2006 : 18:15:48
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You must be joking,
Do you think some of those open religion leaders are fearful to God or Jammeh?Through out the history of religion,God's chosen prophets were never in open praises of then leaders.Infact History tells us they were always at loggerheads. Giving some eg:
Abraham[Ibrahim] with Nimrod
Moses[Musa] with pharor[firaon]
John[Yahya] with Nabasoun
Jesus with julius Caeser or his brother Augustus Caeser or Octavian
Muhammad with Abu Jahl.
eg also seck Amadou Bamba,seck Tijan,Maba,Amadou Tall Seck Omar futio ect all had clashes with then leaders of their time.
Today religious leaders are mostly religious leader who are good at making charms for muderers,Making names for themselves than seeking to preach God's massage to thepeople or follow the footsteps of their prophets.
On the other hand also looking at priests Bishops and even popes,they seem to be more political then religious.As Jesus they alledge to follow never even lead any luxerious life infact he never had a bed,house or even receive salary from God.Most priest take morney from the poor and feed on it.They impose their wills on the way churches are run without regards to the principles of the othodox Jesus ways.
So like I said religious leaders in the Gambia are fearful to be seen siding with any opposition openly thus gain the anger of the president.They all know what he is capable of doing and I can tell you none of them,none of them would be ready to face that.They would rather stay with their bellies full of"Haram" than be kept in an NIA cell being turtured.
These so called leaders have no fear of God in them as God said {In the Quran... "Afalata kha fuuhum wa ah funi inquntum muh minun" 'meaning fear no one except ME if you are indeed rightious')Do they follow God's this guideline?
peace
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Edited by - Janyanfara on 24 Aug 2006 18:18:42 |
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kondorong
Gambia
4380 Posts |
Posted - 24 Aug 2006 : 18:34:58
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In a typical islamic state, there is no politics. Religion is intertwined with daily life and the code of ethics is the shariah.
However, i believe since Gambia is not an islamic state, imams should be free to engage in politics. However, they must do so as individuals and not as imams. I know it will be hard to separate the two roles of private citizen and religious leader. Democracy is aboUt the majority and IF majority of Gambians feel so, then it should be done. THE MAJORITY IS NEVER WRONG IN A DEMOCRACY AND ARE FREE TO EXERCISE THEIR WILL. |
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rah
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Posted - 24 Aug 2006 : 19:25:49
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Culled from The FNP:
".....The station officer of the Sibanor police station Abdoulie Colley and some of his men are currently detained at an undisclosed location following a failed operation to arrest a renowned marabout in Foni Wassadu called one Mr. Hydara, the Freedom Newspaper can authoritatively report. SO Colley and his men were assigned by President Jammeh to effect the arrest of the Marabout, who was wanted in connection with "state matters", but the marabout disappeared during the cause of his arrest. When Colley and his men first arrived at his residence, they communicated to Marabout Hydara that he was wanted for questioning, but the sheriff Islamic scholar pleaded with the officers to give him time to pray before he leaves and in the process, he took onto his hills...."(heels? ,rah)
In Liar Jammeh's world, there is no sympathy for the meek. Marabout saved by magic carpet. yeh,rah
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kondorong
Gambia
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Posted - 24 Aug 2006 : 19:27:35
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rAH
YOU ARE SO FUNNY. Its just like what the wollofs say
SU KOBO AMON GALJJ TAKA SI NDI GAM |
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Janyanfara
Tanzania
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Posted - 24 Aug 2006 : 20:57:29
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Kon,
what do you mean the majority?There is only ONE majority in the Gambia,which ofcause you know.So what other majority are you talking of?Just say when democracy is restured home.Today what most people think of is how to stay alife and not to fall victim of the squard.
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kondorong
Gambia
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Posted - 24 Aug 2006 : 21:09:30
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the majority i refer to is the gambian people. If that majority thinks its ok for the Imams to campaign, then it should be. After all democracy is about the majority imposing its will on the minority. Its as simple as that.
I only hope they (imams)realise also that not every one who prays behind them have similar political convictions. After all they are citizens who are equally guaranteed to elect and be elected. |
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rah
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Posted - 24 Aug 2006 : 22:16:11
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quote:
Originally posted by kondorong
rAH
YOU ARE SO FUNNY. Its just like what the wollofs say
SU KOBO AMON GALJJ TAKA SI NDI GAM
SU KOBO AMON GALJJ TAKA SI NDI GAM
(If Kobo had boat tie on it's Waist.)
Could you please connect the words for me, Konds! Thanks. yeh,rah
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kondorong
Gambia
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Posted - 24 Aug 2006 : 22:50:40
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sorry. it should have been SU KOBO AMON GALAJJ, TAKA SI NDI GAM. (if bonga fish had amulets, it would tie it on its waist). Its a wollof saying similar to : If wishes were horses, beggars would ride.
The bonga fish is caught more than any fish and therefore, if it tells you that it had means to protect somebody, it might as well use it to safe itself from the fishermen.
You made mention of the marabout taking to his heels. I was comparing it with the means they have to help others but in this case he ran away. A big irony. |
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rah
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Posted - 24 Aug 2006 : 23:12:37
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| Got it! That's funny. The word "Galajj" confused me, but now it's clear. Liar jammeh is pretending to be a believer on Galajjs, but in reality, IN GUNS HE TRUSTS. yeh,rah |
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kobo
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25 Aug 2006 : 16:58:55
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quote:
Originally posted by Janyanfara
You must be joking,
Do you think some of those open religion leaders are fearful to God or Jammeh?Through out the history of religion,God's chosen prophets were never in open praises of then leaders.Infact History tells us they were always at loggerheads. Giving some eg:
Abraham[Ibrahim] with Nimrod
Moses[Musa] with pharor[firaon]
John[Yahya] with Nabasoun
Jesus with julius Caeser or his brother Augustus Caeser or Octavian
Muhammad with Abu Jahl.
eg also seck Amadou Bamba,seck Tijan,Maba,Amadou Tall Seck Omar futio ect all had clashes with then leaders of their time.
Today religious leaders are mostly religious leader who are good at making charms for muderers,Making names for themselves than seeking to preach God's massage to thepeople or follow the footsteps of their prophets.
Do they follow God's this guideline?
peace
Janyanfara
Thanks Janyafara for these reflections to defend Islam. Do our religious leaders forget these facts nowadays or is it that religion is part of political manipulations? |
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