Aisha (peace be upon her sacred soul) called the Prophet (peace) A Walking Quran...meaning he practiced what he preached. So for a band of Muslims from across the different organizations to leave their comfort zones and literally hit the trenches was a mini revolution. A revelation of sorts. ISA school children; teachers, professionals; 3 hours; Over 200 bags of garbage collected & picked up immediately by a govt/m&cc vehicle; one brushcutter operating (we should have had at least 4--this being the only hiccup). WOW...what a transformation to the East St. Avenue.
Those overseas can you please make collections via your religious centers and purchase brushcutters for us. Help us to Let Guyana Glitter.
Many persons who drove and walked on by had positive comments to say. To see schoolgirls & women in hijab in a public exercise such as this was a pleasant shock. Walking Qurans indeed!!! Homeowners & business owners were pleasantly surprised by this sudden appearance of angels on a mission of mercy...they pledged to help on the next occasion. May we have Walking Bibles and Walking Vedases joining this GMEI campaign.
There were lots of ideas floated...please send them via email...and a database of Ideas will be created so that we can work on making them a reality.
One teacher said she had reservations in coming out. The sun and itches being her fears. (May God protect us all from contracting diseases). However as she saw the transformation before her eyes her negativity vanished in the pleasant sunshine & breezes.
The children, yep the children, they were enthusiastic...such energy needs to be tapped, for from this a New Guyana will emerge.
Along with cutting the grass & picking up the trash, 4 No Littering Signs were erected.
Thank you all. Please talk about your experience to others and encourage them to join this campaign.
Shamal
