Cherished Memories of Africa — Page 177
159 Dr Khalil Nyangado of the Gambia In Farafenni, the Gambia, lived a very pious, righteous and prayerful doctor regular in the five daily prayers named Khalil Nyangado. He passed away a few years ago. In all the African countries that I have been familiar with, as far as I know, he ranked among those who were at the forefront in making extraordinary financial sacrifices for their faith. In addition to the obligatory chandas he paid Zakat according to the prescribed rates. Moreover, he paid all the interest that he received from the bank to the jama’at. May Allah, the Almighty grant the Khalifa multitude of devoted and faithful disciples and may we continue to receive the maximum blessings of khilafat forever, Amin! Bro. Alieu Bah He was one of the early members of the jama’at. He was, by the Grace of Allah highly educated and held the post of Chief Customs Officer of the Gambia. In recognition of his excellent national services he was awarded the title of ‘Justice of Peace’. He was very noble and simple by nature. In spite of being the head of such an important department his personal life was very simple. From the very beginning he served the jama’at in various capacities such as Financial Secretary, member of the central executive committee and National President of the jama’at. There was a small mosque built in his compound; Mir Masood Ahmad Sahib had laid its foundation stone.