THE Guyana Islamic Trust (GIT) has extended congratulations to His Excellency David Arthur Granger and the APNU+AFC on their victory in the just-concluded General and Regional Elections.

The Administrative Council of the Guyana Islamic Trust, in a press release, said: “We join with the entire Muslim community in urging the new Government to approach this great responsibility with the highest level of integrity, commitment and statesmanship, and we eagerly look forward to the fulfillment of the promises made for ‘the first hundred days’ after assuming office for the benefit of all Guyanese.
“Furthermore, we look forward to working with the new Government towards the upliftment of the moral standards in our country, as well as the promotion of love, unity, care and concern among all Guyanese without discrimination of any kind, since Islam teaches equality of all people.
“Our Holy Prophet Muhammad (upon whom be peace) has said: “All people are equal like the teeth of a comb. No superiority is given to an Arab over a non-Arab or a white person over a colored person except by the fear of God.”
“We commend the Guyanese people on the maturity, patience and peacefulness they have demonstrated in the last few days since elections, and we urge all to continue in the same vein to ensure the continued security and stability of our nation.
“We wish to also thank the previous Administration for its support to the Muslim community while in Office.”
The GIT added that it is looking forward to a warm and cordial relationship with the new Government in working towards a brighter future for all Guyanese.