Dear Editor,

BY the grace of God, Humanity First Guyana Linden chapter was able to assist someone in need on February 11th with the help of the Region 10 Police Force, led by Police Commander and support from Lester Glen.
As Chairman of the Humanity First Linden Branch, I was informed by Lester Glen that there was a family in need and [asked] if we could provide some assistance. Right away, I was intrigued in helping this community member. At around 11:00am, I met up with Lester Glen and Internet influencer, Kunchi, at the Wismar Housing scheme, a poorer area in Linden. We then travelled to the village nearby guided by a fellow Muslim brother, Shakeel Austin, who has been in contact with the single mother in need and had also organised the whole project of assistance.

It was great to see the amount of support the community had shown to helping the single parent and mother of four. Her circumstances were grievous; living in a small 7×7 brick home with no windows and no proper toilet. However, the community of Linden is striving to change that and built her a new home very soon, that is suitable for a human being. Some 700 bricks were ordered to the property so that the home can be expanded, and a proper washroom would be built within for her family.
This reminds me of a phrase the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) once stated:
“Look to those who have less than you, and do not look to those who have more.  This is more appropriate so that you do not overlook (or undervalue) the blessings of Allah that you have.”

On Sunday, February 14th, Humanity First Guyana delivered 100 boxes in both Georgetown and Linden as well as part of our monthly routine. These boxes were given out to the less fortunate and, seeing that it was Valentine’s Day, some individuals were looking to be shown some love. Humanity First Guyana was able to be of comfort on that day. At times like these, we should be grateful for the life we have and that there are always others that are less fortunate and in need. This will bring about the sympathy for mankind and desire to help one another without being greedy and selfish.
It is the right of every person to be fed, given water, clothed and sheltered with no exceptions.
I pray for this woman and her children that God bless them abundantly and God bless all those who came together to help out a community member. We hope to make Linden a better place, one home at a time.

Maulana Fahd Peerzada
Linden, Guyana
Missionary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama`at