By: Dr Alhagi Manta Drammeh (PGCert THE, Fellow HEA) The Sacred text (Quran) Sanctity Human Life “Because of that, We decreed upon the Children of Israel that whoever kills a soul unless for a soul or for corruption [done] in the land – it is as if he had slain […]
Religion
Radio Show Today: Diaspora Talking Points
Natariko radio show today deals with many issues. First things first, the historical narration of the Kabou/Futa battle and the exchanges leading to the battle final fall of Kansala. Almamy Bakary of Futa Timbo and Mama Janky Wally of Kabou had heated exchanges before tthe final battle of Kansala. Our […]
Imam Or Image-maker?
By Ebou Gaye Imam or Image-maker? I am fully convinced that you are well versed in Islamic Studies, But I very much doubt your sincerity as an Islamic scholar People ask whether you are really an Imam or an Image-maker, Based on your recent sermon which many of them see […]
The Rise And Fall Of Holy Bow
By Suntou Touray My heart weeps Human complications Your words send me meditating Pondering and wondering- the sins and errors Yours words piercingly accurate That was then Holy-Bow Your fingers are too deep The truth insertions bow The LORD’S speaker stammering over real issues bow I suffer and many suffer […]
Gambia’s Sugar-coated UPR Report
Due to public demand, Kairo News has decided to bring you the Gambia’s 2014 Universal Periodic Review report that was presented in Geneva on October 28. Gambian activist victims – Dr. Amadou Scattred Janneh and Musa Saidykhan – were in Geneva for the programme. I. Methodology 1. This Report […]
APRC Has Been Systematically Marginalizing Gambian Christians
By Lawrence Jabang Kindness and weakness are never the same and will never be the same. Unfortunately, they are too often confused. It’s a known fact that there is always comes a time when each would need to paddle his/her own canoe. Therefore, it is long overdue for Gambian Christians […]
Methodological Approaches and Implications In Dealing with the Qur’an
By Dr Alhagie Manta Drammeh This paper provides a critique of both traditionalist and Orientalist approaches to the Islamic core sources namely, the Qur’an. The thrust of the paper will be to examine the different methods used to understand and deal with the Qur’an and how those methods are reflected […]
Dr. Naik Wraps Up Gambia Mission
Foday Kanteh in Banjul One of the most influential Muslim scholars in the world ended his mission in the Gambia. Dr. Zakir Naik, a guest of President Yahya Jammeh’s lavish 20 years of coup celebration, said he has been yearning to visit the Gambian and therefore thanked Mr. Jammeh for […]
Animist President Radicalising Gambians
Gambia Is Not An Islamic State Gambian Muslims Being Radicalized By An Animist Idol Worshiping President Jammeh? By Papa Kumba Loum Religion like tribe and race is a very sensitive topic and at the same time has a “romantic” and idealistic appeal which has invoked and continues to invoke a […]
‘Islam Is Not A Play Card’
Islam is a serious religion with clear teachings and principles set for Muslims to follow, which is why people must not use the religion as their play card. “Language never makes anybody a good Muslim.” The above statement is contained in the Eid-ul-Adha sermon of Detroit Imam. “The world is […]
‘Islam Is Not An Ideology’
“Islam is not an ideology, it is a religion. Religion is more than an ideology because there is divinity in religion. Being religious does not mean being pessimistic. Be positive about the world, Islam is about uniting the hearts, this is why Muslims stand shoulder to shoulder. Ideologies are sets […]
Message Of Condolence For Baldeh
The Campaign for Democratic Change, Gambia (CDCG) has learned with extreme sadness the death of Mr Boubacarr Michael Baldeh which occurred in the Republic of Senegal. The campaign recalled the tremendous achievements the late Mr Baldeh registered in the public service of The Gambia. In the past years, Mr Baldeh’s […]