GAWU’s You-man Nabi 2008 Message

The Guyana Agricultural and General Workers’ Union (GAWU) joins the Muslim Community in observing You-man Nabi.

GAWU, whose members include significant numbers of Believers in Islam, recognizes the steadfastness, zeal and passion with which true Believers Worship the Founder of the Islamic Faith.

Since You-man Nabi focuses on the Birth, Life, Work and Teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, GAWU suggests that this observance is most appropriate for Muslims to demonstrate the values of tolerance, sacrifice and harmony, which the Prophet’s teachings advise. We in Guyana, despite our difference, can teach the world how to co-exist, in peace together. We disagree but we still live, work, play and worship together – in tolerance.

In some Arab and Islamic States, at this time, tolerance seems in short supply as the media headlines broadcast. In a multi-ethnic, multi-religious Guyana however, Muslims have led relatively exemplary lives, contributing to a national cohesion that too many wish to disrupt at this time it seems.

As we do on every occasion, GAWU urges the Muslim community to continue to inspire the rest of the nation with its good, charitable works – and the continuous manifestation of the message of peace and love which is the real corner stone of the Prophet’s universal teachings.

Happy You-man Nabi to all Muslims!