Lamin Nyabally, Missionary, The Gambia
Majlis Ansarullah Farafenni, the Gambia, held its regional ijtema at the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission in Farafenni, attended by 31 ansar, 11 khuddam and two atfal.
The ijtema commenced with listening to the Friday sermon of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa. The formal opening session began with a recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by the ansar pledge. The welcome address was delivered by the Regional Sadr, Foday Gassama Sahib, who welcomed all attendees and reminded them of their duties as members of Majlis Ansarullah. The first speech was delivered by Ustaz Samba Sowe on “The Importance of Financial Sacrifice.” Following the speech, members offered the Jumuah prayer.
Immediately after the prayers, the second session began with a recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by a speech by Naib Amir I and Missionary-In-Charge of The Gambia, Mahmud Ahmad Tahir Sahib, on “The Noble Character of the Holy Prophet Muhammadsa.”The ijtema was brought to a close by the session’s president, Ustaz Nasir Gassama, who conveyed a message from Sadr Majlis Ansarullah The Gambia, Kemo Sonko Sahib. In his message, he reminded members of their religious and organisational responsibilities. The programme concluded with a silent prayer.
