by Adam Watson (2002) AUTHOR’S NOTE The Holy Book of Islam has been given various English spellings over the years. I have chosen to use Qur’an. Scholars have also used Quran or Koran. When they have done so in quotes I have used for my essay (or in the titles […]
Author: Suntou Touray
Gambian Christian Angle In Jammeh Dictatorship
Ever since Gambians tolerated a fake revolutionary of the 1994 junta to prevail in our common national space, Gambian Muslims have been on the firing line. For good measure, Gambian Muslims have played instrumental roles in entrenching and strengthening dictator Jammeh during the 21 years of tyranny. We have blamed […]
Tradition Versus Modernity
Time to end forceful approach to issues by making dialogue and intelligent reasoning the method to convince others. The response to those who ask if I support President Jammeh’s views on skin bleaching, which was made with contempt and misplace remarks. This is my brief observation. As a traditionalist and […]
Why Gambia Need Change
By Deyda Haidara A response to a pro-dictatorship in Gambia. If the opposition is voted into office in 2016, they will bring amongst others reforms the following: 1- The constitution will be revised to accommodate two term presidential term limits. 2- The president will not engage in private business. 3- […]
Deconstructing Islam And Muslims
By Dr Alhagi Manta Drammeh In the wake of the terrific multiple terrorist attacks in France, proponents of the inevitable clash of civilisations were quick to claim that Muslims cannot coexist peacefully with others. They claim that Islam is inherently violent, aggressive and cannot adapt to the so-called “Western” values. […]
Who Inspires Jammeh To Carry Quran?
The God-Fathers Or God-Mother who demonstrated the power of using the ‘Holier than thou religiousity and the symbolic significance of carrying the Quran’ to President Yahya Jammeh has undoubtedly committed a crime far worse than the very many others who lectured the dictator on how to manipulate and deceive Gambians. Who […]
Half Of New Testament Forged,Bible Scholar Says
By John Blake, CNN (CNN) – A frail man sits in chains inside a dank, cold prison cell. He has escaped death before but now realizes that his execution is drawing near. “I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come,” […]
In The Middle Of The Storm
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Theology of Liberation: Qur’anic Paradigm
By Dr Alhagi Manta Drammeh (PGCert THE , Fellow HEA) It is unfortunate that some Muslim scholars abuse and misuse Qur’anic passages to perpetuate and entrench oppression and repression. On the contrary, the theology of the Qur’anic discourses promotes liberation and freedom from all forms that subject humankind to […]
Domestic Violence: Our Experience
Don’t use your fist, use your mind instead. Is it time for Gambian women to demand a clause in their marriage contract, requesting their husband to-be not to think of marrying a second wife? There are many second wife related divorce cases going on among Gambians in the United States […]
Salary Nightmares In Gambia
Dictator of eating from hand to mouth His government’s pay scale is so low that the highest paid civil servants cannot survive on their salaries for 15 days without overdrafts and shop loans. The grade 12 salary is not more than D8000 per month for permanent secretaries, senior civil servants, Assistant […]
The Rise And Fall Of Futa Almamate
The war between Futa and Kabou History lecturer, Ensa Touray yet again brings us the interesting episode of the Futa Almamate, their rise and fall and violent war with the Soninke Kabunkas. Ensa interviewed people from both historical sides, and the final product in enriching and appetizing making us long […]