The Management of the Central Islamic Organization of Guyana (CIOG) making the donation to Shafiez Mohamed and his family
The Central Islamic Organization of Guyana (CIOG) on Wednesday made a donation to Shafiez Mohamed and his family, who were left homeless after a fire destroyed their home at Lot 412 Success, East Coast Demerara, some two weeks ago.
The CIOG donated a quantity of clothing, a stove, kitchen utensils, bed, chest of drawers and money to aid the family in the rebuilding of their home.
“We trust that these items will be of support to the emergency care and need that is at hand currently. CIOG wish to express their gratitude to the donors that contributed: Mays Shopping Center; The Muslim Community Center of New York; B & B Restaurant; Dinar Trading; Ms. Halima Begg and Imran Shafiullah; and all those who have supported this noble cause; and pray that they will be richly rewarded,” the organisation said in a press statement.
On August 17, 2023, a fire destroyed the dwelling of Mohamed and his family. It was reported that he and his family resided in the lower flat of the two-storey wooden-and-concrete structure.
According to Mohamed, he was cooking in the kitchen area of his home, and had left his gas stove unattended for about two minutes to fetch a bucket of water from outside. Upon his return, he was met with a kitchen area engulfed in flames.
He suspected a gas leak from his cooking gas bottle and attempted to douse the fire by placing a damp cloth over it. Unfortunately, this proved ineffective. He then alerted his family members residing on the upper floor, and they promptly evacuated the building.
Subsequently, the Police and the Guyana Fire Service were summoned to the scene. Fortunately, there were no casualties. Mohamed and his family were at home at the time of the blaze, but they were unable to salvage any household items or personal belongings.
After the fire, the CIOG made appeals to persons to make donations towards helping the family rebuild their lives.
CIOG, in its 44 years of existence, says it remains committed in providing leadership for the development of the Islamic Community in Guyana in accordance with the teachings of the Holy Quran and the Sunnah (way of life/conduct) of Prophet Muhammad (upon whom be peace) and to meet the spiritual, social, economic, and general welfare needs of both the Islamic and Non-Islamic communities.
