'Dear Maureed' book launched

Launched at the Paradise Suites Hotel, the anthology is centered on complementing the Deen of Islam, thus bridging existing gaps.

At the ceremony, Muhammed Drammeh, said he derives his inspiration of writing from his mum, who always advised him to take his education seriously. 

Modou LaminSowe, founder of the Young  Gambian Writer Association, congratulated the author for the achievement, noting that he has actually joined the literally community by writing an insightful and interesting piece that has gone into the annals of the country’s literally history.

He noted that he had read the book twice and that it is something that reminds him of the 60sfamous poet, John Fleischer.

"There are poets in the book which resonate and I was tempted to ask if Muhammed was inspired by Willian Shakespeare." 

According to him, the first person to write a literally work on Gambian history was a slave woman captured in Bathurst. 

He thus urged people to see more women in writing and producing books. 

Ms Jainaba T. Sarr, country director of Future in Our Hands The Gambia, congratulated the author for the brilliant efforts. 

MsSarr lauded the book for its insightful content and the spiritual art work, saying it is something that reminds people about the beauty of the literary artwork.  

She also emphasised the timing of the launch of the book and that it came at the time when Ramadan is approaching, a period of self reflection and to seek closeness to the Almighty Allah. 

The creative ability of the author to draw readers into his private and secret space that is his personal relation with Allah and the teaching of the Holy Quran, should be commended.