Exemplary life of the Holy Prophet should be emulated-PPP

THE People’s Progressive Party (PPP) extends Greetings to our Muslim brothers and sisters on the auspicious occasion of Youman Nabi.Youman Nabi commemorates the birth and death anniversary of the Holy Prophet Mohamed (on whom be peace) and is being observed and celebrated throughout the Muslim world.
The exemplary life of the Prophet Mohamed in terms of his simplicity, honesty and integrity should be emulated by all which could only redound to the good of humanity.
The PPP takes this opportunity to call on Guyanese to use this occasion to reflect on the life and teachings of the Prophet Mohamed which is based on the precepts of peace and brotherhood.
This message is all the more relevant in today’s world in which there is so much conflict and tension and where man’s inhumanity to man has reached alarming proportions. In this regard, the PPP condemns those who shelter under the umbrella of Islam and conduct all manner of barbaric and inhumane actions such as kidnappings and murder.
Once again, Youman Nabi Greetings to all Guyanese, in particular Muslims.

CIOG,s president Youman Nabi message

PRESIDENT of the Central Islamic Organisation (CIOG), Fazeel M. Ferouz in a message relayed greetings on the occasion of Eid Milad un Nabi/Youman Nabi which is celebrated today across the globe. His the message, Ferouz noted that today as we face a rapidly changing world dominated by man’s inhumanity to man, “Where might is right and the poor are taken advantage of by the rich, where women and children are abused and we witness daily the senseless acts of war, where innocent people are killed in large numbers in the name of fighting terrorism, we must ask ourselves, are we better off today or more advanced than our ancestors?
The answer is simply, No”.
Ferouz stated that some Fourteen hundred and thirty years ago God Almighty, ALLAH SWT sent the Prophet Muhammad (owbp) and in a period of twenty-three years, he was able to change the conditions of his society which were similar in almost every respect to the one we are living in presently. He did this with the message of the Quran and his beautiful conduct of living.
“Each year, Muslims all over the world celebrate with joy, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (owbp) and this celebration of the Prophet’s birthday is known to Muslims as Eid Milad un Nabi or Youman Nabi” said Ferouz.
In Guyana and many countries in Africa, the Middle East and the far east the 12th of Rabi’ al-Awwal is a national holiday.
The Prophet’s life and his conduct has become a model on which every Muslim aspires to build his life according to the situation in which he finds himself, as ALLAH SWT says in the Holy Qur’an:
“Verily, in the apostle of God you have a good example for everyone who looks forward (with hope and awe) to God and the Last Day and remembers God unceasingly.”(Sura Al-Azhab 33:21)
In spite of his appointment as the Prophet (Nabi) of ALLAH SA, Muhammad (owbp) never claimed to possess any superhuman qualities. He maintained that he was a mortal and a servant (‘abd) of ALLAH SA to whom revelation (wahi) came, as it is indicated in the Holy Qur’an.
He knew that his role was to be the messenger (Rasul) and mediator of ALLAH SWT in guiding mankind. It is important to note that even in this function of acting as a guide; he reminded the people that the only true guidance came from ALLAH, SA
“Verily, thou cannot guide aright everyone whom thou lovest:
but it is Allah who guides him that wills (to be guided); and He is
fully aware of all who would let themselves be guided.”
(Sura Al-Qasas 28: Verse 56)
It can be understood from this that ALLAH’s guidance is an act of His grace with which HE rewards all who desire to be guided. The Prophet (o.w.b.p.) preached exactly that, whatever happened to him was nothing but ALLAH’s unbounded grace and, through this act of mercy and kindness, he was appointed to be a guide amongst the people.
He never boasted of his exalted position as it is indicated in the Holy Qur’an. As ALLAH SA “taught Adam the names of all things”, ALLAH, taught Muhammad (owbp) the Qur’ an.
The designation of the Prophet as being ‘Mercy for the mankind’ (Rahmat lil-alamin) is another example of his lofty post. He saw his role amongst his people as their guide and teacher and by his example was to steer them to salvation. Whoever followed him, and his way of life, understood their purpose and meaning of their existence in the world.
Unfortunately the life of the Prophet (owbp) has been misunderstood by non Muslims. His function was not only to be a spiritual guide but also the organizer of the new social order, which came as a result of the last revelation (the Holy Quran)
In closure Ferouz said: “I therefore on the occasion of the birth anniversary the Holy Prophet Muhammad call on all Guyanese to reflect on the message of the Holy Quran and the numerous examples left by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (owbp). By doing this we would be able to change our lives and be successful in this life and in the life to come”.

Remember the moral pathways of the Holy Prophet-IAC

THE Indian Arrival Committee (IAC) extends greetings to all Guyanese especially those who are adherents of Islam, on the occasion of Youman Nabi, a national holiday, which commemorates the birth of (and the death) the Holy Prophet Muhammad (On Whom Be Peace).
The IAC recognises that followers of Islam were present in this country since the days of slavery, as many of the enslaved Africans were Muslims.
The IAC also recognises that new influx of Muslims to this country occurred during the period of indentureship, as approximately one out of every five East Indian immigrants was a follower of the teachings of Holy Prophet Muhammad (Whom Peace Be Upon).
The IAC calls upon all Guyanese to remember the moral pathways outlined by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Whom Peace Be Upon) in which he called upon all mankind to the way of peace and to the belief in supreme being, and thus reminded them of the importance of principles such as faith, repentance, honesty, simplicity, equality and concerned for the dispossessed and the poor.
The IAC, in this significant commemoration of one who arguably is the greatest human who ever lived and who preached the value of love, sacrifice and compassion, to be positively influenced, so that our everyday interactions with each other, irrespective of Ethnic religious and class origins.
The IAC is therefore pleased to join with Muslims here and worldwide to observe this auspicious day, and urge that special prayers be offered for peace, so that our country can move forward with prosperity.

Holy Prophet left a legacy of a religion universal in scope-PNCR

THE People’s National Congress Reform extends greetings to our Muslim brothers and sisters in Guyana and to the Muslim community throughout the world on the important occasion of Youman Nabi, the birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet Muhammed, the final messenger of God to mankind.
The Party takes particular note of the fact that the Holy Prophet Muhammed has left a legacy of a religion that is universal in scope and purpose, which promotes an end to human suffering, disease and poverty. More particularly this legacy is consistent with the promotion of peace and harmony in our country and the rest of the world.
This legacy is important not only for the spiritual development of this nation but also for its commitment to ending disease, poverty and backwardness and the promotion of harmony in Guyana. Guyanese can benefit from this legacy by using it as an instrument not only for the promotion of understanding among our various ethnic groups but also and more importantly for bringing a healing touch to the dilemmas and challenges which afflict the nation at the present time. The PNCR is referring in particular to the spiraling drug culture, the scourge of violence and the spate of brutal murders, a situation which has scarred the social landscape and has earned us a certain degree of regional and international disrepute.
The PNCR, therefore, wishes to suggest to the nation that as we reflect on the significance of the birth of the Holy Prophet we take to heart the message and lessons of the doctrines of this great religion and use them as important instruments for improving our society in such a way that we can begin to see the end of the vicious cycle of violence and witness the creations of conditions for racial harmony, peace and the real development in Guyana.