(JollofNews) – Gambia’s Ahmaddiya Muslim Jama’at have called on the regime of President Adama Barrow to monitor and avert Muslim extremism for the peace, security and stability of the Gambia. Alhaji Ebrahima Mbowe, deputy Amir III of the Jama’at said extremism has destroyed the fabrics of some countries and Gambian[Read More…]
Religion
Gambia: Ahmadis Face Rising Persecution
(JollofNews) – The Ahmadiyya Muslim community in the Gambia is coming under increased persecution by the country’s predominant Sunni Muslim sect. The small community of several thousands consider themselves Muslims, but that is a view rejected by mainstream Islamic sects. The Gambia’s main Muslim body, Supreme Islamic Council, responsible for[Read More…]
Fixing The Hajj Package At D 210, 000 Is Still Very High For The Average Gambian?
(JollofNews)- This year’s Hajj package to Mecca pegged at D210, 000 equivalent to $ 4, 350, is one of the highest in the region. Although the National Hajj Commission has just announced a reduction of D10, 0000 from the fees of D220, 000 for last year, the cost of Hajj is[Read More…]