Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: A Timeless Guide to Compassion, Integrity, and Peace.
Muslims in the Caribbean, South, and Latin America celebrated the birth of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ on the 12th of Rabi ul Awal (The Hijri…
Guyanese Muslims
Honouring The Legacy of Imam Mohammed Yusuf: A Principal, Leader and Beacon of Faith
The beloved founding principal of METC (Guyana) passed away on July 27, 2024, and his janazah and burial took place on July 28, 2024. The students from the earliest years of METC gathered on August 17, 2024, at Imdadul Islamic Center to celebrate his life and reflect on his immense positive influence on those he touched during his earthly sojourn.
Guyana’s 1972 Youman Nabi Postage Stamp Decoded
Little is known about what may have inspired J. Chriswick to design Guyana’s 1972 “Youman Nabi” postage stamp using the apt motif of a simple…
Guyana’s Muslims Are Aghast At WPA’s Rep Islamophobia
The Guyana Islamic Trust (GIT) and the Central Islamic Organization of Guyana (CIOG) put out a joint statement protesting the Islamophobia statements made by Ms….
Guyana’s President Invites The Diaspora In Canada To Invest In Their Homeland
Hundreds of Guyanese residing in the Greater Toronto Area came out in droves over the Canada Day weekend to welcome the President of the Co-operative…
Guyana’s First Mosque? Sorting The Claims Out.
Evidence shows that since 1863, Muslim congregations registered anjumans, jamaats, associations and mosques in Guyana to address the then-existing Muslim communities’ spiritual needs. Further evidence…
Guyana’s President Was Raised By A Strong Accomplished Mother
Guyana’s President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s mother, Bibi Shariman Ali, is a daughter of Leguan Island, Essequibo region. She is an educator, curriculum developer, administrator,…
Guyana’s President Irfaan’s Maternal Lineage Traced To UP, India
Zurawan (Zahur) Gulzari’s father (President’s great-great-great-great grandfather) Gulzari & Baig Khan Dildar’s parents (President’s great-great-great parents) Dildar Hameed’s father (President’s great-great-grandfather) Hameed Hafizan’s father (President’s…
The 1872 Devonshire Castle Uprising
Muslim resistance in Guyana dates to early times when enslaved Africans were shackled and forcibly brought to Guyana. These freedom fighters wanted nothing but dignity…
The Muslim Women of Guyana
30th Ramazan 1443, 1st May 2022: I reflect on our women, the backbone of our families and builders of communities. Amongst our own families are…