Honourable Bah was speaking during President Barrow's meeting with Banjul Muslim Elders and some other religious leaders on 'Koriteh' day at State House in Banjul.
He reminded Imams of their responsibility, saying they have a big role to play in the country and as a result of that, if they are preaching, they should preach for peace and stability in the country as The Gambia is a "peaceful" country.
The Religious Minister suggested that due to the way some Imams preach in their sermons and on the radios, this could result in introducing licence in the country as done in other parts of the world.
"A preacher cannot be preaching and telling people that if they are dead they are going to hell fire. That is not good way to preach to people. If you want people to follow the Islam they should be preaching in a nice way so that it can attract others to follow," he said.
He called on the local government authorities to start considering the Imams within their communities just like the president is doing for the alkalolu by paying them monthly salary.
On the issue of the beggars, Minister Bah said the government cannot stop beggars from begging in the streets; but it is part of the government’s plan to build centres for the beggars across the country.
According to him, anytime the government has a fund for that project, it will happen for their well being and the betterment of the country.
The Lands Minister also described inflation as a global issue and that the government of The Gambia has put measures in place, while urging Gambians to also play their part.
"If you look at it, the local produces are more expensive than the imported ones and as a nation, the people should learn to help each other because that’s the only way to develop this country," he said.
