There was joy in and around Sorbelle, in the Sissala West District of the Upper West Region, following the commissioning of a mosque for the community over the weekend.

The ultra-modern mosque, funded by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia upon the community's request, was commissioned on Saturday with Dr. Bawumia himself in attendance.

Prior to the commissioning, Dr. Bawumia and the community observed one of the five daily Muslim prayers (Asr) in the mosque, and prayers of appreciation were offered for his touching gesture to the community.

The Paramount Chief of the area, on behalf of the community, expressed immense gratitude to Dr. Bawumia and prayed to Allah to reward him abundantly, both here on earth and in the hereafter.

"This beautiful mosque you have built for us here in the community will not only help us to get closer to our Maker; it will also turn the place into a tourist attraction. May the Almighty Allah reward and bless you abundantly for this wonderful gesture," added the Paramount Chief.

On his part, Dr. Bawumia said he was filled with joy because God used him to build His own house for the people.

"I am happy today because many people think that it is human beings who build mosques, but it is only Allah who builds mosques," said Dr. Bawumia.

"When I made the promise to build the mosque, I prayed to Allah to make it possible, and Allah said it is possible, so I thank the Almighty Allah for making it possible to build this mosque for you."

Dr. Bawumia urged Muslim members of the community and the nation at large to continue to live in harmony with community members who are non-Muslims for the continuous peace of the country.

"For us in this country, we are Christians and Muslims, and I don't discriminate because it is the same God we are worshipping. I help everybody. Let us continue to live in harmony with everyone including our brothers and sisters who are Christians, for the continuous peace and harmony of this country."

KOD