Take time to pray for prosperity, a calm heart, peace

Dear Editor,
Resurrection Sunday is, and will always be, a celebratory time of the year, when we are brought together to revel and spread joy amongst ourselves, because, as our Christian brothers and sisters believe: Jesus Christ (Peace be upon Him) was risen from the grasp of death and into the light.
We, the Guyana Islamic Forum for Education, Peace, and Religious Solidarity, in association with the Electric Mosque’s Presentation of the Teachings of Islam and the Universal Peace Federation – Guyana, seize this opportunity to extend Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday greetings to the nation of Guyana, our politicians, and especially to our Christian brothers and sisters.
The end of Jesus’s (PBUH) journey — which was once filled with strife and constant battles, much like the times we are living through now — should serve as inspiration and motivation for us all. Plagued by a destructive virus, we are forced to stay at home, instead of preparing for the many outdoor festivities which are usually in full swing at this time of the year. However, it is imperative we see this time of isolation as a time of introspection, rather than indulging in our daily distractions which unfortunately may have caused us to stray further away from what Resurrection Sunday is truly about.
Resurrection Sunday, as our Christian brothers and sisters believe, is a celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ; but I implore us to look at the journey before, up until he was resurrected. Jesus was alone, like most of us now are in our homes, unsure of how to handle what the future will bring – much like how we are unsure of how we will continue to thrive during this pandemic. We must remain steadfast, and continue to trust in God and His plan as Jesus (PBUH) did; only then can we transcend emotions such as fear and anxiety.
As we celebrate this weekend within the comfort of our homes and away from social gatherings, to avoid the spread of the COVID-19 virus and the frustration of the recently held General and Regional Elections, the results of which are in a current state of limbo, we should also take some time to pray for prosperity, a calm heart, peace, and for the world around us to once again be illuminated by the light of God Almighty.

Sincerely,
Roshan Khan, Snr