For one hundred years the Muslims in Guyana were completely isolated from their country of origin. They struggled against great odds to maintain their Islamic identity in a society that was highly prejudiced against Islam. The Muslims built Masjids, founded organizations, and were able to command respect from all denominations in Guyana. The first Moulana came in 1937, and as from the 1960s, many Moulanas came from Barbados, UK, Canada, India, Pakistan, and other parts of the world with the Tablighi Jamaat. The word Moulana1 can be interpreted to mean a Muslim who is learned and who is recognized as a spiritual leader (our leader) in a community. A few Guyanese returned home with the title of Moulana after completing their studies in India or Pakistan. Guyanese who studied in the Middle East returned with the title of Shaykh. Of the Moulanas who visited Guyana, four have left their footprints upon the sands of time.2 In terms of academics, Moulana and Shaykh have the same status.
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