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Current Feed ContentPresident Bush Sends Ramadan MessagePresident George W. Bush of the United States of America has sent greetings to Muslims observing Ramadan in America and around the globe. According to a news release from the U.S. Embassy in Banjul, President Bush thanked men and women of the Muslim community for their contribution to America. He said the holy month of Ramadan is a special time of prayer, fasting, and service. President Bush asserted that for Muslims, these days commemorate the revelation of God’s word to the prophet Muhammad...LOVE LINES: In search of a life partner Prayer is essentialThe issue of getting married is an open debate to which everyone can contribute. In the beginning, things are generally rosy and cosy with few bumps. However, as time passes by problems begin to crop up. How faithful are you when it comes to religion? We should always bear in mind that the doctrine of religion is very important, be you a Muslim or Christian. The two Holy Books have pointed out in several verses how we should choose and from where to choose when it comes to marriage. Women are...Lovelines: My wife is one day, one troubleLovelines Ever since year 2004 that I married my wife she always gives me endless problem. Our marriage is one day, one trouble. Each time she asks for money I must provide it but if I refuse, it is a problem. I am fed up with her. Tell me what to do. Mbacke ************** Remember that one of Hadiths of the Prophet Mohammed (SAW) said that there is nothing that can change destiny except prayer. This is part of your destiny you have to pray for her change. However, any average living man...Obituary NoticeThe family of the late William Goswel, Ms Marie Seneghore and family, Mr & Mrs Sarkes and family, Mr Paul Joof and family, the Koroma, Tamba, Seneghore and Sambou families regret to announce the death of their mother, sister, cousin, mother-in-law and aunty Mrs Mary Rosaline Goswel (Commonly known as Aunty Kumba) of New Jehwang. Prayer will be in New Jeshwang on Friday 28th March 2008 at 6.00-9.00pm. Funeral Mass at St. Therese’s Church Kanifing on Saturday 29th March 4:00pm. May her...Africa Needs Such Men and WomenWe had the privilege to listen to and record the extraordinary words of UNETEC’s Chairman at a State House Press Comference on Friday. President Jammeh is a phenomenon as African leadership goes and we heartly second the UNETEC Chairman’s emotion. UNETEC came to The Gambia before July 22nd 1994 and have been here to partner President Jammeh and his team in the unique transformation that has taken place in this country during the last 13 years. We here at the Daily Observer are not in the least...Slok Air resumes operationSlok Air International is back in the skies after a three-month break from operations in The Gambia, from where it connects to other cities in the sub-region and beyond. One of the airline’s flights, which was in the East African country of Ethiopia for a major maintenance or C-check, landed at the Yundum International Airport on Tuesday morning ready to start full fledged operations as never before, at the weekend. According to Mr Michael Dara, Corporate Affairs manager of Slok, the...Eid-dul Adha MubarakOn Thursday, December 20th, Muslims will be celebrating one of the must revered days in the Islamic calendar, Eid-dul-Adha. As a predominant Muslim country, Gambians and non-Gambians have been bracing themselves for this inevitable hullabaloo that precedes the accompanying gusto and merrymaking. However, there are three important cornerstones to this ritual feast (and almost every other Islamic feast) that we need to take into account: the prayer, sacrifice, as well as consolidation of the...Congratulations and best wishes on TobaskiCongratulations and best wishes to all Muslims and all members of the Islamic brotherhood in The Gambia, on this great feast of Tobaski. Your devotion to family life, to family prayer, to discipline, to the care of the sick and elderly, and your support for one another is unique. The courtesy, the kindness, the welcome and the charity of Muslims is not found anywhere else in the world. We again wish you every happiness on your feast day and we will join with you in your celebrations.... |