South American Ramadan in tropical Guyana | Al Jazeera World Documentary

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  • In South America, the Caribbean nation of Guyana is home to a small but thriving Muslim population, and Ramadan is as important to the faithful there as anywhere in the Islamic world.
    African slaves first introduced Islam to Guyana in the 17th century, but the majority of today's Muslims descend from indentured Indian labourers.
    Muslims contribute to all sections of Guyanese society. The country's first Muslim president, Mohamed Irfaan Ali, credits his election to Guyanese respect and tolerance. Shalimar Ali-Hack, the country's longest serving director of public prosecutions, believes Guyana may have a Muslim woman as president one day.
    This film celebrates faith and festivities during Ramadan in an unexpected part of the world.
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  • @aljazeeraenglish
    @aljazeeraenglish  ปีที่แล้ว +272

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    • @rayhassan3302
      @rayhassan3302 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Very good Job. I am a Guyanese living in the United States. So it was great watching this show and remembering my days in Guyana during Ramadan. Thanks Al Jazeera

    • @xxx-not666
      @xxx-not666 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Guyana celebrates the three main religions practiced there. Hinduism, Christianity and Islam. Each religion has two holidays per year. Hindus have Dwali and Phagwah, Christians have Christmas and Easter and Muslims have Eid and Ramadan. We all celebrate together and live in harmony with one another. I grew up in a Hindu home, we use to get beef from our Muslim friends on Eid, and I became a Christian in my 30s. I have family who are both Hindus and Muslims. My hope and prayer is that we remain this way - united. One People, One Nation, One Destiny and FREE.

    • @kman5768
      @kman5768 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@xxx-not666 The Muslim holidays are Eid Ul Fitr and Eid Ul Adha. Ramadan is the 9th in the Islamic calendar, and is the month of fasting.

    • @xxx-not666
      @xxx-not666 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kman5768 Okay thanks for the clarification. :)

    • @junikamelville776
      @junikamelville776 ปีที่แล้ว

  • @johnnycrepaul547
    @johnnycrepaul547 ปีที่แล้ว +1634

    I am Guyanese. I was born a Hindu then I become Christian. Today I am a Muslim . I love Islam and the beautiful culture and heritage.

    • @esmaeilheravi4509
      @esmaeilheravi4509 ปีที่แล้ว +81

      You have come a long way . Congratulations . You are chosen .

    • @giridharbaruwa3590
      @giridharbaruwa3590 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Poor child lacked guidance. He went astray in life .. from a free seeker to a closed slave . Go back..it's not late yet

    • @Mohamed-.710
      @Mohamed-.710 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tomorrow you will be a Buddhist.

    • @darshansharma3694
      @darshansharma3694 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@nhojiev7931 sun god Allah?

    • @erikrudolph5769
      @erikrudolph5769 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      ​@@giridharbaruwa3590 speak for yourself...let others choose God for themselves

  • @kerrymbailey4142
    @kerrymbailey4142 ปีที่แล้ว +655

    I converted to Islam two days ago after watching this video. I had already been feeling the pull towards Islam in my heart, then seeing this video showed me the sweetness of Islam that I'd been feeling. May Allah bless all🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

    • @dailyvibes7957
      @dailyvibes7957 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Allahu akbar only God can lead hearts and minds.

    • @EdwardSnowden8610
      @EdwardSnowden8610 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Welcome to Islam Kerry May Allah bless you with everything you ask for . You are our family if you need anything hit me up

    • @kerrymbailey4142
      @kerrymbailey4142 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@EdwardSnowden8610 thank you so much. I am truly honored to be a part of the Islamic family. May Allah bless you.

    • @abzanali7779
      @abzanali7779 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Hamdullilah, I am very happy for you. Islam is our natural heritage. Love from descendant of Saint Vincent.

    • @Kashem12387
      @Kashem12387 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Alhamdulillah. May Allah bless you.

  • @omarnahar6899
    @omarnahar6899 ปีที่แล้ว +451

    My Great Grand Mother with her baby boy came to Guyana from Mirzapur Uttar Pradesh India in 1901 she was from the lower chamar caste, she lived in Success, Leguan. Her Son ( my Grandfather ) converted to Islam, My Grand Father lived in Endeavour Leguan had 6 Muslim children one was an Imam ( my Father Jaffar Ali Shaw ) of Amsterdam Masjid in the 60's. Guyana is my home I am proud to be a Muslim I won't give Islam up for a Mountain of Gold.

    • @halfbloodpirate-
      @halfbloodpirate- ปีที่แล้ว +30

      MashaAllah brother,proud of you from a brother all the way from KENYA 🇰🇪

    • @thenun8595
      @thenun8595 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Hey salam from uttar pradesh

    • @faddyhossain6127
      @faddyhossain6127 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      MASHALLAH IS SHE STILL ALIVE ??

    • @mariamm8713
      @mariamm8713 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@faddyhossain6127 people who lived over 120 years ago typically aren't alive today.

    • @shahee6579
      @shahee6579 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@@faddyhossain6127 doubt it. She moved in 1901

  • @lianneheadley86
    @lianneheadley86 ปีที่แล้ว +473

    I’m Guyanese and was born. I became Muslim in 2002 in University. I really started practicing when I went back home and felt more comfortable being Muslim there than being Muslim in America. It’s all love and Guyana.

  • @mariamarshall6116
    @mariamarshall6116 ปีที่แล้ว +285

    I am Muslim alhamdu Lillah living in the US, I was born in Guyana and converted in the US, I am so happy for my Guyanese brothers and sisters to practice Islam, this film gave me so much joy!

    • @AlphaBah-rm4bs
      @AlphaBah-rm4bs ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Assalamu’Allaykum

    • @mkazilakwamchilloh3563
      @mkazilakwamchilloh3563 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Where about in the US I'm Muslim myself and I reside in Boston Massachusetts will be glad to get in touch with you salaam aleikum

    • @mkazilakwamchilloh3563
      @mkazilakwamchilloh3563 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Asalaam aleikum to my all brothers and sisters who are watching this video

    • @anuaramerol7862
      @anuaramerol7862 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Alhamdulillah, we muslim here in the Philippines are supportive to the guyanesee muslim brothers and sisters. You are so blessed became a muslim.

    • @alghrbclothing
      @alghrbclothing 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      As salaamu alaikum ❤

  • @AlphaBah-rm4bs
    @AlphaBah-rm4bs ปีที่แล้ว +198

    Alhamdulillah! I am Gambian. I never knew there’s a strong Muslim population in Guayana. May Allah Azzawa Jal bless us all Aameen!!

    • @shahee6579
      @shahee6579 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I am looking to make hijrah. Is gambia a good place for me to practise islam ? I'm from the UK.

    • @zierockx7216
      @zierockx7216 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@shahee6579 Mashaa'Allah. Come to Indonesia, brother. :)

    • @shahee6579
      @shahee6579 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @ZIEROCKX I hear many good things about Indonesia my brother. There is sharia implemented in places there . How difficult is citizenship there? And what our job opportunities like ?,

    • @AlphaBah-rm4bs
      @AlphaBah-rm4bs ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@shahee6579 Mashaa’Allah yes it’s a good place to practice Islam in as much as you’re on the straight path!

    • @truthag6769
      @truthag6769 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m Gambian too but the Muslim population is the same size as the Christian population in Gambia 6-5% I wouldn’t say “strong population”

  • @omarsadiqYouTube
    @omarsadiqYouTube ปีที่แล้ว +128

    I’m proud to be a Muslim from Guyana,from the blairmont masjid

    • @timroyacoub8369
      @timroyacoub8369 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Mashalla brother, Allah bless you and guide other non Muslim Guyanese, is the meat in the market halal ? He took it directly

    • @aasifazimabadi786
      @aasifazimabadi786 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@timroyacoub8369 I would assume it is halal. He looked like a practicing Muslim in the video. Maybe it is a halal stall in the bazaar.

    • @MAN_OF_GOD.
      @MAN_OF_GOD. 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

  • @caribbeanparadise1315
    @caribbeanparadise1315 ปีที่แล้ว +230

    I’m Trinidadian …seeing this documentary is making me want to come Guyana even more now ….I’m sha Allah I will visit Guyana

    • @appleoranges9772
      @appleoranges9772 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      In.sha.allah ... plz do so you will be welcomed there

    • @caribbeanparadise1315
      @caribbeanparadise1315 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@appleoranges9772 thank you

    • @tonycondegnimustafa435
      @tonycondegnimustafa435 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@caribbeanparadise1315 so is ur government just gonna abandon its citizens of women and kids in a refugee camp in northern Syria??

    • @Dethroned-king
      @Dethroned-king ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@@caribbeanparadise1315 assalamualaikum my brother.
      How are u?
      I am from 🇧🇩☪️

    • @caribbeanparadise1315
      @caribbeanparadise1315 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Dethroned-king walaikumus salaam…alhumdulillah I am fine …I am sister not brother lol

  • @bissirioudiallo1607
    @bissirioudiallo1607 ปีที่แล้ว +167

    That's beautiful. I'm from Guinea 🇬🇳 in west Africa 🌍. Ramadan Kareem to all my Muslims brothers and sisters in Guyana 🇬🇾❤.

  • @62halee
    @62halee ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Islam is such a simple, beautiful faith. No negative propaganda can erase the beauty of these people.
    Enjoy your Ramadan.

    • @temporarybackup5077
      @temporarybackup5077 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🙂🙏❤️
      They're (all) definitely hard at work to make it so.
      It helps that we have such amazing people like these beautiful Guyanese and larger extended Caribbean brothers & sisters that are very strong on the deen, and that they particularly have such wonderful, pleasant and happy natural disposition even in difficult times, even with heavy propaganda against Islam.

  • @kayizzimoses4672
    @kayizzimoses4672 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    I am a Ugandan Muslim who prays to Allah. I wish I had visited Guyana during the period of Ramadhan.

    • @aasifazimabadi786
      @aasifazimabadi786 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Inshallah, you will, my Ugandan brother. Assalam Alaykum. May Allah give us several more Ramadans, and more chances to see the other parts of our Ummah (global Islamic community). I live in the U.S. and I myself would like to see Guyana. In New York, there are many immigrants from there, but it would be quite a different feeling to be there in Georgetown itself. Inshallah, I would love to have an iftar in Kampala someday.

    • @adrianbristol4392
      @adrianbristol4392 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      never too late

    • @nafisamohammed9064
      @nafisamohammed9064 หลายเดือนก่อน

      my thoughts too...

  • @fitrishukridigital1336
    @fitrishukridigital1336 ปีที่แล้ว +302

    Thank you Al-Jazeera for producing this wonderful piece of documentary. I didn't know about Muslims in Guyana. I was more surprise to learn the majority of Guyanese speak English (since Spanish is the dominant language in South America) and their President is also a Muslim. Their lifestyle and food look similar to us in Malaysia. May Allah bless them. The producers of this documentary deserve a journalistic award.

    • @aljazeeraenglish
      @aljazeeraenglish  ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Thanks for watching, dear Fitri. We're glad you liked the film. 🙌

    • @Strafuzz
      @Strafuzz ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It’s a former British colony, hence the language.

    • @Hommebody
      @Hommebody ปีที่แล้ว

      It was colonized by the British and slaves was brought in by them to build and work on plantations.

    • @mohamedrahaman9238
      @mohamedrahaman9238 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Thank you Al Jazeera. Thanks for showing our beautiful country to the world. Allah swt blessed us with discovery of oil and that has brought spotlight to our small country. We pray inshaAllah that our new found bounty will help improve the lives of our people. Ameen.

    • @syeduddin915
      @syeduddin915 ปีที่แล้ว

      Excellent. Very enjoyable

  • @salioudiouf7077
    @salioudiouf7077 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    I'm Senegalese a majotary muslim country in westernAfrica,I am so happy to watch this documentary
    Thanks you al Jazeera

    • @aligulzar3450
      @aligulzar3450 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Masha Allah❤ from Pakistan

    • @gandharaorganicfoods
      @gandharaorganicfoods หลายเดือนก่อน

      Full of corruption as well.. at least practice islam little bite

  • @rashadus4861
    @rashadus4861 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    Wow as a born Guyanese 🇬🇾 this documentary is truly something amazing. An example for the entire world to follow. Insha-Allah Guyana remains a blessed country where Islam can prosper!

  • @Mary-cd6mn
    @Mary-cd6mn ปีที่แล้ว +98

    Proud of the muslim community in my home country , my best friend since i was twelve years old is a Muslim she and her family always welcomed me , i am happy to say at age 43 we are still friends although we live far apart . We were poor and my grandmother worked three jobs to take care of us one of her job was washing for a lady in kitty where we lived who was a Muslim and she was good to my grandmother although granny was a christian . My grandmother would get help for us from the masjid. Muslims have great hearts and are kind loving people . My cousin is a Muslim and she is one of the best women i know.

    • @fairnesspaul2594
      @fairnesspaul2594 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Very true🤲❤️🤲

    • @badushaikram
      @badushaikram ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Beautifully written! Such a honest comment! Islam is welcoming you! May you find peace

    • @Saidibrahim44
      @Saidibrahim44 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Dear marry
      Islam ☪️ is wellcoming you
      I hope u one day bacome muslim
      Plz try to read more about islam
      Peace and ❤️

    • @aminah4239
      @aminah4239 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Islam is the truth and it is the only truth. One God one truth

  • @jawadtahmeed9854
    @jawadtahmeed9854 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    I am a Bangladeshi muslim and I feel they are just like us though we are living on the exact opposite points on the globe. Subhan Allah !

    • @bayersbluebayoubioweapon8477
      @bayersbluebayoubioweapon8477 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Come to Dearborn Michigan, or Hamtramck in Michigan, you may find similarly devout peoples

    • @zochbuppet448
      @zochbuppet448 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      NO, not like you. Only the non religious aspects might have a bit of similarities doe to having Indians there. Muslim population is extremely small. 60% of the population is Christian.
      There are black people and native indigenous people there.
      Its a country in the Americas, with western ways and values, and British commonwealth rules and laws

    • @kman5768
      @kman5768 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@zochbuppet448 l think you shoud study history from reliable sources!

    • @tyronsimpson2143
      @tyronsimpson2143 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@zochbuppet448 well said 👏🏽

    • @abeg9715
      @abeg9715 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@zochbuppet448 You sound wite, so what does any religion got to do with you? Does whites murdering the son of Maryam make him your god?

  • @nerissasingh6898
    @nerissasingh6898 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    As a Christian I truly enjoyed this documentary. It was also a delight to see our president in it :)) Peace and Love to our One Guyana.

    • @JinjaBoy834
      @JinjaBoy834 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ironically, if it was about Christianity, the Muslims would be baying for your blood

    • @aljazeeraenglish
      @aljazeeraenglish  ปีที่แล้ว +12

      We are glad you liked the film, dear Nerissa. 🙌

    • @Saidibrahim44
      @Saidibrahim44 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nerissa singh
      Also good to hear that gunyana
      Islam ☪️ still wellcoming you brother
      I invite you to become muslim and
      read more about islam
      Peace and love 💗

    • @IcecreamLeGenD
      @IcecreamLeGenD ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Saidibrahim44he is allowed to stay Christian. Every religion is equal, there is only one god. Let’s focus on things that unite us instead of trying to homogenize the everyone. 😊

  • @MohammadUmairAnsari
    @MohammadUmairAnsari ปีที่แล้ว +40

    No matter where you pray as a Muslim, the prayer (salaah) will always remain the same and without any confusion. No cultural or language or race barriers.

  • @voicesrilanka1356
    @voicesrilanka1356 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    As a Born Muslim we should be ashamed of ourself, how negligence we are in our religious duties compared these revert brothers and sisters. May allah make our IMAAN stronger.

    • @marioandluigi8413
      @marioandluigi8413 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      We’re not reverts our ancestors came with Islam from India.

    • @fahmippe
      @fahmippe ปีที่แล้ว +1

      indeed brother, May Allah forgive us

    • @Rifatahmed-ic2qu
      @Rifatahmed-ic2qu ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You are right brother. But i have to correct one thing, Not all of them are reverts. Most of them bring Islam with them from Indian or Africa.

    • @lukalukman636
      @lukalukman636 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Assalamualaikum brother I'm a srilankan too nice to see you here

    • @gandharaorganicfoods
      @gandharaorganicfoods หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@lukalukman636Sri Lankan people are mostly Buddhist??

  • @khaderabdi5574
    @khaderabdi5574 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I am from Somalia 🇸🇴 and I am so happy to see my brothers and sisters fasting Ramadan 🙏🏿

  • @MohammadAbraham985
    @MohammadAbraham985 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Alhamdulillah i'm Muslim.. Frome Bangladesh 🇧🇩🇧🇩♥️♥️

  • @gcoclarke
    @gcoclarke ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Guyana is a multi ethnic and cultural society. We respect each other's religious beliefs. It's one of the things that make us special.

    • @jam-lm1sz
      @jam-lm1sz ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Only way it should be, reasonable, compromise cooperation

  • @Versatilad
    @Versatilad ปีที่แล้ว +10

    A Muslim Watching this beautiful doc. From Ahmedabad India

  • @JG-qv4uf
    @JG-qv4uf ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I am Jamaican Muslim living in Republic of Dominica and this is exactly what I left the UK to find. I may well relocate there for the next Ramadan inshAllah. I would be interested to see how Jamaica compares

  • @laymoco6804
    @laymoco6804 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Thank you so much for this coverage.I am from Mauritius and it is just amazing how our Muslim communities are alike and working in sugar cane fields..the only big difference is the ability of the Guyanese people to talk so fluently in English. Masha Allah.🤲

    • @MS-tc2fs
      @MS-tc2fs ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I’m Guyanese and did a DNA test (23andme) and found a bunch of actual relatives (3rd cousins) from Mauritius. We were all sourced from the same towns in India and are from the same families as Indo Mauritians.

    • @javaidsdar
      @javaidsdar ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MS-tc2fs thats pretty amazing. i think only suri nami can speak hindi, ordu fluently or may some guyanese probobly.

  • @plutopluto6699
    @plutopluto6699 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    I love the communities that live side by side in a HARMONY!
    It is beautiful to see Christians, Muslims and others living together with respect and love!

    • @healthyforpurpose1898
      @healthyforpurpose1898 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s how it used to be always until the west do by divided people and put hatred on eachother

    • @marklucas1898
      @marklucas1898 ปีที่แล้ว

      Most sensible post I have seen so far here! NOTE: The Hindu population is much greater in Guyana than the muslim population! The muslim population is quite small... under 7% and falling as the decades pass!

  • @stormshadow2012
    @stormshadow2012 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    There is something about the Carribean, no matter what religion they follow, they are so peaceful and fun loving. This documentary was so good, learnt a little more about Guyana. Thank you AL Jazeera for making this. Much love to all my Muslim brothers and sisters during this holy period.

    • @aljazeeraenglish
      @aljazeeraenglish  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks for watching, dear Clint. We appreciate your positive feedback. 🙌

  • @zainulaabdeen3183
    @zainulaabdeen3183 ปีที่แล้ว +172

    One of the most beautiful documentary I ever watch. Whata beautiful country Guyana is and it’s people. Wish one day I shall visit there..

    • @aljazeeraenglish
      @aljazeeraenglish  ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Many thanks for your positive feedback, dear Zainul. 🙌

  • @syedmaricar9946
    @syedmaricar9946 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    I came across Guyana's people practicing Deen in NY USA .They were wonderful .

  • @khoirulanam9141
    @khoirulanam9141 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    “Indeed my friends and allies are not from this or that tribe. On the other hand, my friends and allies are pious people, wherever they may be.” - Prophet Muhammad (HR Bukhari-Muslim)

  • @biashaali-fp7mf
    @biashaali-fp7mf ปีที่แล้ว +8

    MashaAllah aslkm muslim even me am muslim from East Africa Kenya Allah bless all Ramadhan Kareem amin

  • @javedshaikh2052
    @javedshaikh2052 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I didn't know about Guyana very much before i saw this video..and I'm really surprised that only 12% Muslim in this Country..But people Elect a MUSLIM PRESIDENT really Appreciated.. I would Say People are very good..Muslim brothers you are doing really good job❤❤ May Allah reward you with Jannah..

    • @adrianbristol4392
      @adrianbristol4392 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Guyanese voter by race and not policy

    • @chrisbennett6260
      @chrisbennett6260 หลายเดือนก่อน

      majority christain

  • @Hanna2988
    @Hanna2988 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I'm from Mauritius. They are the same as us just living on the opposite side of the world. Even our history is the same, same multi cultural society and all. Amazing

  • @abdikheirosman6795
    @abdikheirosman6795 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Now all I want is to Go to Guyana 🇬🇾. What a spectacular community.

  • @sabr_sabr3
    @sabr_sabr3 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I wish to visit this beautiful Country
    I'm a Ghanaian Muslim

  • @laylapaz8822
    @laylapaz8822 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Much RESPECTS to the Guyanese population for voting for and for accepting a Muslim for president! My love and duas go out to my brothers and sisters from Guyana!🤲 One day I will visit from Honduras, in sha Allah.

  • @sattarabdul6016
    @sattarabdul6016 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Fastest Growing religion in the WORLD....MASHA ALLAH

  • @mohamedhajir9662
    @mohamedhajir9662 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    We need documentaries more like this

    • @aljazeeraenglish
      @aljazeeraenglish  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback, dear Mohamed. We appreciate it. 🙌

    • @juanway
      @juanway ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@Al Jazeera English please we are hungry for content like this.

    • @muhammadanwaral-fatih284
      @muhammadanwaral-fatih284 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah. I think so.

  • @NurayaHijab
    @NurayaHijab ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Beautiful people.. beautiful country.. MasyaAllah Barakallah.. what a strong Islamic community...

  • @fatimaahmed7249
    @fatimaahmed7249 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I never knew they had a Muslim community in Guayan...ALLAHU AKBAR KABEERA.
    I loved their Caribbean accent....Fantastic Documentary ❤❤❤
    May Allah accept our fasting and keep us all on the right path ALWAYS..Ameen.

  • @Nadia-wo2sx
    @Nadia-wo2sx ปีที่แล้ว +19

    This was such a beautiful documentary by Al Jazeera!! Everyone deserves an award for their involvement in creating this! Im muslim from America and how they live in such peace and harmony is so refreshing to see.

    • @aljazeeraenglish
      @aljazeeraenglish  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We're glad you liked it, dear Nadia. Thanks for your great feedback. 🙌

  • @ZedJay88
    @ZedJay88 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    Thank you for this vid! I had no idea that Guyana had a strong Muslim population, wow! Subhanallah may Allah protect and strengthen Islam in South America.
    I will definitely be visiting soon Insha'Allah!

    • @zochbuppet448
      @zochbuppet448 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      it doesn't.
      There was some but its more of a recent brain washing

    • @kman5768
      @kman5768 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@zochbuppet448 you are a first class idiot!

    • @rudeboy2502
      @rudeboy2502 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yes Guyana always had a faithful Muslim community.

    • @JinjaBoy834
      @JinjaBoy834 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@zochbuppet448 sadly, a recipe for disaster ..that beautiful country will be torn apart in a few years.....

    • @shaheezamajid2118
      @shaheezamajid2118 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      ​@@JinjaBoy834 in sha Allah the Almighty will protect us Guyanese from such disaster as long as they put their trust in Him regardless of their religious beliefs. Allah is all powerful and can do great things that we human beings are incapable of.

  • @siriuskhan
    @siriuskhan ปีที่แล้ว +47

    What a beautiful documentary to celebrate Ramadan!
    I have great respect for Guyana, which allows all communities to practice their beliefs.

    • @aljazeeraenglish
      @aljazeeraenglish  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      🙌 Thanks for your comment, dear Saleem.

  • @rzkylhmsyhslmn
    @rzkylhmsyhslmn ปีที่แล้ว +16

    i'm so happy to see this, different religions live in peace, respecting and loving each other. may God bless Guyana. from Indonesia

    • @hafeezkhan1067
      @hafeezkhan1067 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      it all starts with religious education in schools which happens in Guyana, that translates into religious tolerance and it continues into future generations.

  • @badrulduja1131
    @badrulduja1131 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Happy to see Muslim brothers ❤❤❤❤.
    Love and wishes from Kashmiri Muslim

  • @oscaralameddine4161
    @oscaralameddine4161 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    What a beautiful video it’s amazing I’m from Sydeny Australia and feel a connection with these people and I am proud of the Muslium s there

  • @abdulmoaw7304
    @abdulmoaw7304 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Alxamdulilaah greeting from Somalia 🇸🇴 have a pleasant excellent Ramadaan everyone my allah expect our Ramadaan thanks aljazira wonderful documentary we love you Guyana 🇬🇾 people

  • @taratara5985
    @taratara5985 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'm a Hindu guyanese but respect everyone. Religion and beliefs Beautiful documentary oh and I l9ve eating Muslim sweets some if the best

  • @daudeditz4848
    @daudeditz4848 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Love from India 🇮🇳। Happy Ramadan Mubarak ✨

    • @kasirankasiran3648
      @kasirankasiran3648 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Greeting from Indonesia, ramadhan mubarak proud Of all brother same iman And islam espesial guyanas People

  • @mufassatv7155
    @mufassatv7155 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The Muslim community is so wonderful

  • @dinonazamodeen5694
    @dinonazamodeen5694 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Born in Stanleytown West Bank Demerara, Guyana 1941. Attended La Retraite School & Wales CM School. Worked at Wales Sugar Estate & left Guyana for Canada 1971! Miss all my friends. But I guess the majority of them are out of Guyana also. I wouldn't trade my childhood days in Guyana!

    • @rayhassan3302
      @rayhassan3302 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Dino your statements bring back so much memories. We left Guyana in 1980 for United States

    • @frankjones3508
      @frankjones3508 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Almost 50% of Guyanese live overseas, namely US and Canada. I left in 1976.

    • @avhd187
      @avhd187 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@frankjones3508 Yeah. The country is not really meant for high population. My ancestry is from there and I’m from NY. The West Indies was always known for harder living conditions or harder to get used to it. From French Guiana to Surinam and Guyana is no exception in that regard.

    • @philippkucia8442
      @philippkucia8442 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@avhd187 Do you mean with Guyanese that you belong to the so called White, the Red, the Black ,or the in this documentary frequently mentioned Indian community?

    • @philippkucia8442
      @philippkucia8442 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bless you Madam also for your personal rich history and background. Do you mean with Guyanese that you belong to the so called White, the Red, the Black ,or the in this documentary frequently mentioned Indian community?

  • @azzubhaiya
    @azzubhaiya ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Allah saved me from difficult situations Alhamdulila when I was studying in university Allahu Akbar, Fajr prayer on time is equal to success all the time ⏲️

  • @rehanakhan1152
    @rehanakhan1152 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Mashallah proud to be a Muslim🥰

  • @fcey337
    @fcey337 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Excellent program. Thank you so much. I am very happy
    for my Guyanese brothers and sisters to practice Islam, this film gave me so much joy!

  • @badushaikram
    @badushaikram ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Loved watching this documentary and felt soo much at peace, Islam is everything for me, worshipping and thinking of Allah the creator is everything, and spent hours reading these beautiful comments, subhanallah western media Hollywood and Bollywood spend billions of dollars to show Islam as oppressive, evil and extreme… but alhamdulillah many media streams like Al Jazeera and the likes of it doing great justice to showcase the reality of those who actually follow Islam to the world! May Allah bless everyone! Peace

  • @lupeefias7371
    @lupeefias7371 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What beautiful country with beautiful people living together peacefully.

  • @wsrahman
    @wsrahman ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Alhamdulillah, so glad to see my brothers and sisters in Guyana practice their deen so peacefully and happily, may Allah accept all of our good deeds in this Ramadhan

  • @hz2772
    @hz2772 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I am from the UK and after watching this I want to come and visit to meet these beautiful people and enjoy this city, can any Guyanese brother guide me?

    • @gandharaorganicfoods
      @gandharaorganicfoods หลายเดือนก่อน

      Regarding religion or just for visiting Guyana??

    • @hz2772
      @hz2772 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@gandharaorganicfoods just visiting

  • @khalilrehman6466
    @khalilrehman6466 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's the beauty of Islam. It doesn't make any difference for any color, cast or country,

  • @johnelamin65
    @johnelamin65 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Guyana , you are blessed! The peace and harmony among you is the greatest gift of all- peace be unto you Guyana!

  • @TarekMarzouki
    @TarekMarzouki ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Now I want to travel to Guyana! Such sensational doc and wonderful people

    • @aljazeeraenglish
      @aljazeeraenglish  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for taking the time to watch our film and share your feedback, dear Tarek. 🙌

  • @azzubhaiya
    @azzubhaiya 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Islam is the winner 🇵🇸🏆. 🇵🇸
    Allahu Akbar Allah is the greatest

  • @samsanyang9252
    @samsanyang9252 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Masha'allah. Thank u Al Jazeera for bringing this doc. I envy my brothers watching this video. I wish I can one day visit Guyana.

    • @Truepal
      @Truepal ปีที่แล้ว +1

      إنشالله

    • @aljazeeraenglish
      @aljazeeraenglish  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thanks for watching, dear Sam. 🙌

  • @allycat5892
    @allycat5892 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Watching from Canada. I really enjoyed this documentary seeing the beauty, peace and harmony once again, as I had seen as a boy in Guyana where I had lived mainly in Essequibo and La Penitence. The sceneries, people and the month of Ramadan calms the heart, so I've watched it three times already and will watch many more times as I reminisce of backhome Guyana...Fisal (Brian) Ally

  • @TaleshaMahmood-wu9qb
    @TaleshaMahmood-wu9qb ปีที่แล้ว +48

    So beautiful to see my culture, my country, my community represented in such a beautiful and informative way. Thank you! 💙

  • @2citrix
    @2citrix ปีที่แล้ว +30

    What a "master-piece" you have created Team Al-Jazeera, i got to learn so much about Guyana and Islam in the country, it was very engaging, fastastic piece of effort. A big round applause to the entire team 👏

    • @aljazeeraenglish
      @aljazeeraenglish  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for your very positive feedback, dear Adam. 🙌

  • @quadirsalawudeen6053
    @quadirsalawudeen6053 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Just fell in love once again with my Beautiful Guyana!

  • @ahmadsamateh965
    @ahmadsamateh965 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I have been curious about Guyana but now I reallly wanna go that beautiful place. I think I have fallen in love with the place already. The peopel seem sooo nice MashaAllah . Insha'Allah, I'll visit it someday. Love from Gambia✌🏾❤

    • @carlospecanha1826
      @carlospecanha1826 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      O BRASIL É UM PAÍS SOBERANO VOCÊS NÃO ESTÃO PRECUPADOS EM CUIDAR DA AMAZÔNIA E SIM ROUBAR AS RIQUEZAS DELA SE NÃO GOSTOU DA MINHA OPINIÃO VAI PARA CUBA VENEZUELA E COREIA DO NORTE TALVEZ SE INDENTIFIQUE COM ESSES PAÍSES.

  • @pkked2
    @pkked2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Alhamdulillah. Best wishes from Malaysia. So happy to have a peek about life in Guyana and so happy to see and listen to my brothers and sisters in Islam in Guyana.

  • @mashiurchowdhury8536
    @mashiurchowdhury8536 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    In Ramadan strength comes from Allah... What a beautiful saying.

  • @rezca9889
    @rezca9889 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Loved it! As a Canadian of bengali heritage always desired to visit Guyana and Trinidad....somehow feel connected!
    Country is beautiful...want to stay countryside, go to masjids and the food.
    InshaAllah soon..need a local host...lol

  • @ismaelafasse5355
    @ismaelafasse5355 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Mashaa Allah. Beautiful country. I wish to go to Guyana. I am very interested to volunteer to teach the Quran for those Beautiful children

    • @zochbuppet448
      @zochbuppet448 ปีที่แล้ว

      NO you will not be welcome to teach religion there. Of course you can visit if you like. We will stop you from going there to teach your religion.
      Spend the time instead helping the community where you live. Stop focusing on religion and just in helping other people. Its just one god

    • @KimMasahiro-iy4hf
      @KimMasahiro-iy4hf ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@zochbuppet448 enjoy your only kafir

    • @ravman1184
      @ravman1184 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No don't go ,guyanese are not extremist , guyanese don't need that

    • @KimMasahiro-iy4hf
      @KimMasahiro-iy4hf ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ravman1184 Pagan hindu real religion poor and dirty lol 😂😂😂
      religion is only for the poor and dirty that is Hindu Pagan religion

    • @elanebettencourt2047
      @elanebettencourt2047 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Respectfully, please do not listen to the two above commentators , as far as freedom of speech goes ,I encourage you to visit and if you do wish to teach Arabic and quaran in the Muslim schools you would have to contact the heads of the Guyana Islamic Trust/ CIOG they verify your proper use of tajweed etc and you can go from there. May Allah reward you accordingly
      It’s people like those above with their off putting personalities that really deter people from visiting our beautiful country.

  • @omarbongo001
    @omarbongo001 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    These people are wonderful may Allah protect them

  • @syedmababoobbasha2869
    @syedmababoobbasha2869 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Beautiful documentary of a beautiful religion in a beautiful country with wonderful people
    Allah subhanwatala bless all

  • @nyanchonyancho6005
    @nyanchonyancho6005 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Having such documentaries will definitely change the negative narratives about islam thus will also exhibit the truth about the religion over all others ..❤❤❤

  • @msujonbd
    @msujonbd ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Good to see our muslims brothers and sisters practicing the deen in Guyana.

  • @nurlia2679
    @nurlia2679 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love the vibes of ramadhan whereever it shows the same vibes. Throw me back to the time when i was still a child. Hearthwarming

  • @mdhayirmohamud595
    @mdhayirmohamud595 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    First to hear Guyana.
    What a buetiful people and land❤. Keep respect. The most important thing as a Muslim or every other religion is that u r free to pracyice ur belief without fearing any damage or stigma.

  • @mhashimhamzah8409
    @mhashimhamzah8409 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I am a Malaysia Muslim... .. Never knew that Islam is alive and kicking in Guyana... thank you for this documentary... hopefully they live peacefully with their beliefs in Islam....

  • @azzubhaiya
    @azzubhaiya 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Bismillah Hir rahman nir raheem
    Always begin your day with Fajr prayer and Ayat AL KURSI
    READ QURAN EVERYDAY AND NEVER IGNORE YOUR FIVE DAILY PRAYERS 😊😊

  • @uj210
    @uj210 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This is a family reunion Islam is beautiful love my brother and sisters from around the world Islam is beautiful

  • @tinaali790
    @tinaali790 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Beaut country, Muslims, Hindus and Christians, all have a,good relationship,always giving and sharing with each other,jazakallah kair.

  • @yoyo3318
    @yoyo3318 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Love Guyanese people and food blessed to live in New York and have access to such a beautiful community

  • @abdirizaknoohibrahim1439
    @abdirizaknoohibrahim1439 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    When will I see all the people in this world (no matter his color, his religion, his nationality, etc) live in peace and brotherhood

  • @Dodilafir
    @Dodilafir ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Fascinating country...love to visit Guyana one day.

  • @nomoretalk2967
    @nomoretalk2967 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    this amazing and beautiful. this country seems to be so peaceful and the Muslim community seems to fully live their faith. ma sha Allah. Ramadan mubarak to all Muslims over the world

  • @percyacc-qe7yo
    @percyacc-qe7yo ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ❤Long live Guyana.
    Your brother from Somalia❤

    • @percyacc-qe7yo
      @percyacc-qe7yo ปีที่แล้ว +1

      One day I will come to visit the beautiful land Allah blessed y’all with, inshallah ❤❤

  • @khair_nizam5572
    @khair_nizam5572 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Alhamdulillah 2024 March 19th i watching this documentary during Ramadan. Today is 8th days of Ramadan. Assalamualaikum to all Muslim family and happy Ramadan greetings from Malaysia.

  • @hashirawan4000
    @hashirawan4000 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Alhamdulillah. It's so nice and calming to see our brothers and sisters in Guyana. May Allah bless you all Ameen. 🇵🇰.

  • @MoroccanFromToronto
    @MoroccanFromToronto ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Beautiful country and people👍
    Wonderful harmony between multiethnic and religious communities. RESPECT👍
    رمضان كريم🕋
    Greetings🇲🇦from Toronto🇨🇦

  • @musamanneh8939
    @musamanneh8939 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm from The Gambia and I have a lecturer who's from Guyana. Although she's a Christian but very loving and kind hearted, she makes me fell in love with Guyana even though I've never gone to the Caribbean. Islam is nice

  • @comedicmood2729
    @comedicmood2729 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Initially i wasnt gonna click on this, but it turned out to be an EXCELLENT documentary on contemporary Guyana, more than just religion! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @UPBAVANWALA
    @UPBAVANWALA ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The month of Ramzan it is good to watching that kind of documentary which is given me losts of happiness and knowing about different cultures from different countries . I think cultures is different but faith and religion is same. Happy Ramzan to all of my world humein being and also thanks to Al Jazeera to show beautifull documentry. ❤❤

  • @200555280
    @200555280 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Their sense of community is more practicing Islam than what we have in Muslim countries. The individualism is causing a lot of social problems and phycological diseases.

  • @shaaistacassim1241
    @shaaistacassim1241 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Mashallah such a simple but devoted people

  • @rehanrajabali
    @rehanrajabali ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Mashalla they look content and happy..Bless them all.

  • @Arwar555
    @Arwar555 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Beautiful and eye opening programme. Thanks Al Jazeera

  • @azmiam1972
    @azmiam1972 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Thank you, Al Jazeera, for this documentary. I hope more documentaries like this could be produced to give awareness on the diversities in the global Muslim community.

  • @istantonitantoni173
    @istantonitantoni173 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My best wishes to all muslim brothers and sisters in Guyana I am Muslim from Indonesia