{"id":28470,"date":"2026-02-15T20:40:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T00:40:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/?p=28470"},"modified":"2026-02-16T14:36:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T18:36:43","slug":"president-ali-emphasises-spiritual-reflection-and-social-responsibility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncnguyana.com\/2023\/president-ali-emphasises-spiritual-reflection-and-social-responsibility\/","title":{"rendered":"President Ali emphasises spiritual reflection and social responsibility"},"content":{"rendered":"
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-at opening of National Ramadan Village <\/p>\n\n\n\n

President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has said that Ramadan transcends simple ritual, serving as a vital period for building a more conscious and inclusive society. He underscored the importance of individual spiritual reflection and social responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The president was at the time speaking at the opening of the National Ramadan Village on the lawns of the Muslim Youth Organisation (MYO) on Sunday evening. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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He noted that a pillar of the government’s ‘One Guyana’ approach to governance is inclusivity, emphasising that this village embodies the level of inclusivity that exists in Guyana. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We have a duty towards each other in the family of humanity, not only in the context of Islam. We have a duty towards each other as members of the family of humanity. We want us to be each other’s keeper,” <\/em><\/strong>the head of state said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

President Ali further noted that the concept of the Ramadan Village has garnered international interest for its ability to bring people of all backgrounds together, fostering a unique environment of quietude and reflection that is often missing in the modern world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He reminded that Islam teaches us to accept responsibility for our actions, examine the effects and make lasting change. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this regard, he briefly explored the Islamic theological focus on self-accountability pointing out the prohibition of “passing the blame” for one\u2019s own wrongdoings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said that Islamic teachings view the act of blaming others as an injustice that compounds a minor fault into a major sin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“In Islam, we have a lot of self responsibility. A lot is about our self consciousness. It is much bigger and larger than establishing our prayers,” <\/em><\/strong>he added. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quoting the Quran, the President reminded the gathering to hold themselves to account before they are brought to account, asserting that true God-fearing behavior is found in how one applies the principles of Islam to every aspect of daily life, particularly in helping those in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The Quran does not just identify the challenge. It leads you to the example. It leads you to the circumstances, and then allows the solution to the various problems,”<\/em><\/strong> he explained. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The president urged the gathering to cherish this period of reflection and fasting, and allow it to herald a season of change. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The National Ramadan Village will operate every Friday through Sunday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. during Ramadan. This year, the village features an expanded range of booths, including a farmers\u2019 market with fresh produce. The village promotes unity and understanding between Muslims and non-Muslims. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a period of fasting, reflection, prayer and community.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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