Asalaamu alaikum G-L

Alhamdulillah wasalaatou wasalaamu ala Nabiyyina Muhammad. Folks, I think we
should move on. Please, let us not rub it in.

Indeed, Ebrima has received more than his fair share of criticism for his
lapses these past days. Most importantly, he honourably and swiftly owned up
to his mistakes and apologised to the offended parties who have all
graciously accepted his apology. Ebrima, I commend you for that and I do
commend Tombong and William for their concilliatory replies. I do hope the
lessons are learnt.

One of my Sheickhs would say, even 'horses stumble', but you gracefully and
politely handled your mistake. Father Cleary used to say at Saints, 'manners
maketh man'; and you have shown us that. May Allah reward for that. This is
the kind of atmosphere that Gambia L should foster and not acerbic
never-ending political diatribes that engender unnecessary animosity.

In closing, I must repeat the advise that I gave you one time in another
debate from Suratul Hujurat about journalistic ethics (please read a
translation of the Sura). The gist of the message is to be careful before
relaying news to not fall into what the Allah said 'Antu seebu qauman bi
jahalatin', (that you do not hurt others in ignorance)...by spreading false
news. May Allah strengthen you and nourish your mind.

Allahumma salli wasallim alaa Nabiyyina Muhammad. Wasalaam.
Modou Mbye

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