The Holy Prophet says: “The lowest form of knowledge is the one which (only) appears upon the tongue while the loftiest is the one made manifest by the organs and the limbs.”

Islam is a religion of perfection and the emphasis it has placed on acquiring knowledge is paramount. We are taught, from a very early age, the basics of right and wrong. However Islam also teaches us to remind others, for reminding reaffirms our faith and strengthens our spirituality. Our Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) teaches us to gain knowledge from the cradle to the grave. He has also said to “seek knowledge, even if you have to go to China”. We learn through this the enormous value of educating ourselves and it’s true worth.

PSYG’s first ever play was carried out in hope to convey a message on Shaitan’s ability to corrupt our minds and our duty to subdue him by standing our groud, whilst relating this message to the blessed month of Ramadan that approaches us. The plot of the play was based on ‘Shaitan’s Annual Meeting’, which intended to target all age groups – the little kids were presented with a real depiction of Shaitan and the way he is disturbed by recitation of the Holy Quran and Azaan; middle aged kids gained an insight into Shaitan’s wicked mind and were given the chance to think about issues such as ringing mobiles during namaz and majils; there were some messages for elders too, indirectly, regarding 1,2 & 3, Israr and Naik and also the two who dared to disturb PSV’s peace. The play also attempted to serve as a reminder that it is upon PSV and PSYG to ensure that we bridge the generation gap and continue to work together towards a better future, and ruin the devil’s objective.

The script was written by Br. Mohsin Manjee and Br. Kazim Raza, and the play itself was directed by Br. Ali Manjee. A great amount of time was invested by these brothers along with all other actors, who attended the rehearsals at the centre three times per week, for three weeks from Maghrib to 9 pm. Br. Ali Manjee was also the costume designer and make-up artist. The play was recorded on camera by Br. Ali Kazmi and Br. Hussain Muhammad, while the photography was taken by Br. Imran Mohammad. The play will soon be uploaded onto PSYG’s website.

 

The actors were: Nabeel Rizvi - as B-Liar Raza Gulani - as Uncle George Mohsin Manjee - as Chaudry Kazim Raza - as Bobby Mohammad Eliya - as Sam Raza Kapasi - as Singh Faraz Hussain - as Pappo Zohaib Badami - as a Security Guard Ali Gulani - as a Security Guard Salaman Jasani -  as a Muslim Ummah Danial Naqvi - as a Muslim Ummah After the play the PSYG provided the community with Tabarruk, and in celebration of this auspicious occasion, two big and beautiful cakes were cut in the name of ‘Jashane-e-Imam-e-Zamana’. As children often associate the cutting of cake with birthday celebrations, the youth thought it was a good idea to arrange for cakes to be served in order to emphasize the importance of the birthday of our living Imam (AFT). PSYG is planning to organise another play for the Eid Festival and hopes to continue receiving the community’s support, insha’Allah