Youman Nabi Messages

Jan 24, 2013 News

People’s Progressive Party

The People’s Progressive Party extends best wishes to all Guyanese and to the Muslim Community in particular on the occasion of Youman Nabi.
This anniversary is taking place at a time when our country is struggling to consolidate democracy and expand social justice.
In this regard we can take the lesson from the life of the Prophet who also led many struggles for justice, peace and equality.
Today, as we observe Youman Nabi, we must rededicate ourselves to these great human ideals.
We must also remember to give solidarity to those struggling against oppression everywhere especially in the Middle East and other places rocked by upheavals where people are fighting for justice and dignity.
Once again best wishes to all on the occasion of Youman Nabi.
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Alliance For Change

The Alliance For Change greets all Guyanese, especially our Muslim brothers and sisters on the occasion of Mawlid Al Nabi or Youman Nabi.
This observance to mark the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad is an occasion of great solemnity and celebration for it was to the Prophet that the Holy Quran was revealed.
All Guyanese, regardless of their religion can learn much from the life of the Prophet. His examples of caring for those less fortunate; of mercy and forgiveness; of duty to one’s country, to humanity, to widows and orphans; of respect for self and others, these are lessons from which we can all benefit and which we can all emulate.
Today, Guyana is besieged by inhumanity; lawlessness; discrimination that keep many of our citizens poor, weak and helpless and victimization of persons bold enough to speak out against these atrocities.
These are the scourges of society that Prophet Muhammad fought against and he sought to bring about change that would result in a more just and equitable society.
As we observe Youman Nabi 2013, let us commit to do what is within our capacity to ensure a better Guyana for all.
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First Lady, Deolatchmee Ramotar

I extend heartfelt greetings to all Guyanese and especially to our Muslim brothers and sisters on this the celebration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammed. It is my fervent hope that the observances for Youman Nabi will this year contribute to a greater appreciation of the exemplary life of the Holy Prophet and a deeper understanding of his teachings and their relevance towards overcoming the many difficulties that afflict human societies.
The Prophet himself encouraged greater understanding amongst peoples as the noblest path to peace and reconciliation.
Today as we look around our society, we see that there are many fractures in relationships both inside and outside of the home. However, with a sincere effort at promoting greater understanding between disputing parties, it is possible to mend these fissures thereby reducing conflict and violence.
Therefore, as we join with our Muslim brothers and sisters in observing the birth of the Prophet, may we all continue to draw inspiration from his admirable life! And may his teachings help to further the goal of promoting harmony and peace within our country.
Happy Youman Nabi to all!
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Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG)

As Muslims around the world observe their founder and Prophet’s birth – Youman Nabi – the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG) joins Islam’s Guyanese followers in celebrating the arrival of one of mankind’s shapers of history and spirituality.
Youman Nabi’s son, the Prophet was to live and establish a global and universal religious movement now embraced by millions of mankind. On this Youman Nabi birth anniversary, FITUG joins in reflecting on those teachings of the Prophet having to do with peace, racial tolerance and wealth.
Reportedly, the Prophet taught that “we are all one and the difference in our complexion, language and culture is only a sign from Allah and a means of knowing one another”.
FITUG is certain that the Prophet would want his followers and all of humankind to behave in ways which stress all that is positive in all human beings. From racial prejudice to the use of wealth Prophet utilised all his faculties – from birth to death – to teach messages of tolerance and co-existence – so necessary in today’s Guyana.
May Youman Nabi inspire reflection and consequent demonstrations of the founder’s teaching for Guyana and the world around us.
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Guyana Agriculture and General Workers Union (GAWU)

It is now beyond repute – and dispute – that the Islamic Prophet is one of mankind’s most seminal and life changing figures contributed to this world as we know it.
The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers Union (GAWU) salutes Guyana’s Muslim community, including hundreds of its own members, on the occasion of the birth of their Prophet – Youman Nabi.
The celebration of a birth is always tinged with joy of hope, new beginnings, fresh starts and the advent of things to come. However, it is what actually transpires after a birth – that period until death – that we must concern ourselves with.
The history of the Prophet’s birthday is traced to around AD 570. First observed during the13th century, the earliest Muslims used up one whole month to do this.
GAWU embraces the teachings of the Prophet (OWBP) with respect to the search for personal and universal peace. Recent conflicts illustrate that even the powerful cannot win hearts and minds cannot change people’s preferences with the force of guns and bombs.
As the Prophet teaches, humility and peaceful engagement is the way to understanding and mutual respect. If there is one precept the followers of Islam can perpetuate, it is the pathway to peace.
GAWU invites Guyanese Muslims to both disseminate and implement messages and techniques of peace. If peace is promoted and achieved – from the political and constitutional to the local and national – everything else our society needs can fall into place – increased production, security, investment, and national well-being.
May the celebration and worship on this glorious birth anniversary be used to engender and maintain Guyanese peace.
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Guyana United Sad’r Islamic Anjuman

The Guyana United Sad’r Islamic Anjuman (GUSIA) takes the opportunity to extend to our Muslim Community and the Guyanese Nation, greetings on the occasion of Eid-Milad-un-Nabi or Youman Nabi.
This day, which observes the advent of God’s best creation, the Prophet Muhammad (SAS), is a day which must fill the hearts of mankind with great joy. He was the person who translated in his life, qualities that are associated with great character.
Generations of nations are preserved by his teachings. They experienced progress in their affairs to the extent that indelible footprint of the past and guidance of the future permeates the history of mankind.
The establishment of progressive nations and successful people are results of adherence to the guidance of Prophet Muhammad (SAS), the final Prophet of God to mankind.
Muhammad (SAS) as a Prophet of God, leader of a great nation of which reaches over one billion followers today, lived a simply yet distinguished life.
We join with Muslims throughout the world to remind all of the eminence and virtues of this great but honorable leader of mankind and to echo the feelings of love, dedication and commitment to the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAS).
In this age of political instability, ethnic and racial violence, greed, materialism and uncertainties, the teachings of this great Prophet must be explored more carefully. We will have to extract the ingredients of nation building, religious and spiritual codes and appropriate moral, social and economic disciplines to establish strong progressive nations populated with citizens who are cognizant of their duty first to God, the Creator and to fellow occupants of this earth.
We join to express joy and goodness on this special occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (Youman Nabi) and to pray for continued personal spiritual growth from the life of Prophet Mohammad (SAS), the final Prophet of God to all mankind.