Emperor Haile Selassie 1st

HOLA ICRACY REIGN CHURCH TRIUMPHANT

ANCIENT ORDER OF THE NYAHBINGH
 GUIDELINES FROM THE IVINE
ORDER OF H.I.M. EMPEROR HAILE SELASSIE The Ist

JAH RASTAFARI EMPEROR HAILE SELASSIE 1ST

THEOCRACY REIGN IVINE ORDER OF THE
NYAHBINGHI
P.O. BOX 21
GRANVILLE P.O.
MONTEGO BAY
ST JAMES
JAMAICA
W.I.

The following Guidelines are compiled for the benefit of Rastafari Sons
and Daughters under supervision of the COUNCIL OF ELDERS of
this Ancient Order. As I n I pursue a hola and righteous livety these
Guidelines must be maintained so as to ensure the upfulness of I n I
livety and ones must strive towards living up to these Kingciples.
Being Sons AND Daughters of Haile Selassie the First, I n I must strive
towards approximating as much as possible, the good examples set by
H.I.M.

The COUNCIL OF ELDERS do trust that with the documentation and

circulation of these Guidelines that mutual overstanding will be achieved
among the congregation of Rastafari Sons and Daughters universially

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“Blessed are the undefiled who walk in the Law of the Most High
Blessed are they that keep His testimonies and that seek Him with their
whole heart

They do also no iniquity; they walk in His way; Thou has commanded
us to keep thy precepts diligently;

Teach I ‘O JAH RASTAFARI the way of Thy Statutes and I keep it up

unto the END”....... (Psalm 119)

Compiled by: Ras IvI Tafari In Honour of the Centenary

For: Nyahbinghi Order of Haile Selassie I the First
Council of Elders (1993)

Updated By NNC UK, Media committee 2013

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 ANCIENT NYAHBINGHI GUIDELINES

The Nyahbinghi Order is the most ancient order of Rastafari, as

from the earliest time, when Cherubims and Seraphims chanted songs
of praise around the Rainbow Circle Throne of the Almighty
Omnipotent Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I.
To this present day
I n I brethrens and sistrens of the JAH Rastafari Emperor HaileSelassie I
Theocracy Reign, Order of the Nyahbinghi, do uphold this Ivine Order and
trust that this message of truth transcend all boundaries as waters cover
sea.
With these aspirations I n I the Patriarchs of the Ancient Nyahbinghi
Order do see it necessary to document the following guidelines so that
I n I brothers and sisters be aware of the commitments one has to abide by
to be a true Nyahbinghi Rastafari.
Righteousness exalteth a nation but sin is a reproach to all people.

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 NYAHBINGHI CREED
The Nyahbinghi Creed is opened with the reciting of the following Psalms
to which all must stand with due respect to H.I.M.

(follows as below):-
Openning Ises
(1) Psalms 1, (2) Psalms 24 (3) Psalms 122, (4) Psalms 133,
(5) Psalms 121,
(6) Ethiopian iliverance Prayer, (7) Iniversal Itiopian Anthem,

Emperor Haile Selassie 1st

HOLA ICRACY-CHURCH TRIUMPHANT-ANCIENT ORDER OF THE NYAHBINGHI

OPENING ISES:
“Glory Full in Word,
Glory Full in Sound,
Glory Full in The Power,
Of The Most High
His Ivine Majesty,
Emperor Haile Selassie 1st
For the I was Before the Igining
The I is now and forever must be
World (word) Without End”

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Psalm 1

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor

standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

But InI Ilight is in the laws of His Ivine Majesty and in his law InI do Iditate

both day and night.

InI shall be like a trees, planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth

InI fruits in due season. InI life and Locks also shall not wither; and

whatsoever InI doeth shall prosper.

The ungodly are not so: they are like the chaff which the InI word sound

driveth away.

Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the

congregation of the righteous.

For the Most High Emperor Haile Selassie 1st knoweth the ways of the

righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall/must perish.

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Psalms 24

The earth is the Almighty’s and the fullman therein,(fullness there of) the

world and InI who dwell there in.

For he hath founded it upon the seas and established it upon the floods.

Who shall ascend into the hills of the Most High, or stand within InI Hola

place, InI who have clean hands and a pure heart, who have not lifted

InI Irit unto vanity or sworn deceitfully.

InI shall Iceive the blessings from the Most High, and righteousness

from the King of InI salvation.

For InI are the First Generation of them that seek thy face, o though

Most High Ras Tafari.

So lift up ye heads o ye Blackman and be you lifted up you ever living

doors and let the King of glory yod in.

Who is this King of glory?

The Almighty High, Emperor Haile Selassie 1st, strong and mighty,

His Ivine Majesty, mighty in battle,

Lift up ye heads o ye Blackman and be ye lifted up ye Iver living doors;

and the King of glory shall yod in.

Who is this King of glory?

The Almighty I of Hosts, He is the King of glory

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Psalm 122

I was glad when they said unto InI, come let InI yod into the house of

The Most High, Emperor Haile Selassie 1st

InI feet must stand within thy gates, O Itiopia.

Itiopia is built up as a city that is compact together:

Whither the tribes go up, the sons and daughters of the Most High,

unto the Istimony of Itiopia, to give thanks unto his name His Ivine

Majesty, Emperor Haile Selassie 1st.

For there are set thrones of judgment, even the thrones of the house of

David.

InI Pray for the love of Itiopia, that all InI shall prosper, who love the

Most High King Ras Tafari.

Love be within thy walls and prosperity within InI palaces.

For InI brethren and companions’ sakes, InI will now say, Love be within

InI.

Icause of the house of the living I Emperor Haile Selassie 1st,

King Rastafari, InI will seek thy good.

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Psalm 133

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for InI to dwell together in Inity!

It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the

beard (precepts), even Aaron’s beard: that went down (Iscended) to the

skirts of his garments;

As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that Iscended upon the

mountains of Zion:

For there The Most High, Emperor Haile Selassie 1st,

commanded the blessing, even life and Love for evermore.

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Psalm 121
I will lift up InI eyes unto the hills, from whencefore cometh InI help.
InI help cometh from The Most High, Emperor Haile Selassie 1st, who
made Zion and earth.
Thy Most High will not suffer InI foot to be moved: he that keepeth InI
shall not slumber.
Ihold, he that keepeth Ethiopia shall neither slumber nor sleep.
Ras Tafari is InI keeper: Ras Tafari is InI shield upon InI right hand.
By the Most High Itection, the sun shall not smite I by day, nor the moon
by night.
Ras Tafari shall Iserve I from all evil, Ras Tafari, shall Iserve InI Life.
Ras Tafari, shall Iserve InI yodding out and InI yodding in, from this time
henceforth, and even for Ivermore.
Blesseth be the name of The Most High King Rastafari.

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Ethiopian ILIVERANCE PRAYER

“Princes and Princesses shall come out of Babylon,

Ithiopians shall stretch forth their hands unto His Ivine Majesty;

O’ thou Thy Ivine Majesty, Thy Irits have come into our hearts to dwell in

the paths of righteousness,

Help InI to forgive that InI may be forgiven,

Lead InI, teach InI love loyalty on earth as it is in Zion;

Endow InI with Thy wise mind, Knowledge and Overstanding

to do thy will. Thy blessing to InI, that the hungry be fed, the naked

clothed, the sick nourished, the aged protected and the infants cared

for. Iliver InI from the hands of InI enemies, So that InI may prove fruitful

in these last days; When InI enemies are passed away and decayed,

In the depths of the sea Or in the depths of the earth;

Or in the belly of the beast Or in the lake of fire.

InI pray thee O though Mighty King, to grant each and every one of InI a

place in thy Kingdom, both now and for Iver more”

Through the Power of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, The

Conquering Lion of The Tribe of Judah. Ilect of Himself and The Light

of this World. High Priest for Iver after the Order of Melchezedek and

The King of Zion. The I who art the Alpha and Omega, The First and

for Iver, Iginning without end, Itector of all InI faith and the ruler of

the Iniverse. The One Triumphant and Most Wise, His Ivine Majesty

Emperor Haile Selassie 1st, King Rastafari

SELAH!

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 INIVERSAL ITHIOPIAN ANTHEM

The Ethiopian Anthem is chanted at the opening and sealing of

all ceremonial occassions and gatherings and at the hoisting of
the Ithiopian flag.
Ithiopia the land of our Father
The land where our JAH/GOD loves to be
As the swift clouds (As the swift Bee to Hive)
are suddenly gathered
Thy children are gathered to thee
With our GREEN, GOLD and RED floating o’er us/InI
With our Emperor to shield us from wrongs
With our JAH/GOD and our future before us
InI hail and I shout and I chant (or) InI hail thee with shout and with
song.
(Rastafari)
(Chorus) Bless) InI NEGUS NEGUS I
Who keeps Ithiopia free - to advance
To advance with truth and right-truth and right
To advance with love and light-love and light
With Righteousness leading
InI hail to InI JAH/GOD and I King
Imanity pleading, one JAH/GOD for us/InI all.

O Iternal thou JAH/GOD of all Ages.

Grant unto to us sons that lead
Thy wisemind was given to our ages
When Blackman was sore in need

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 Thy voice through the dim past has spoken
Ithiopians now stretch forth their hands
By JAH/Thee shall all barriers be broken
And Mount Zion bless our dear Motherland.

(Rastafari)
(Chorus) Bless InI - NEGUS NEGUS I
Who keeps Ithiopia free - to advance
To advance with truth and right-truth and right
To advance with love and light-love and light
With Righteousness leading
InI hail to InI JAH/GOD and I King
Imanity pleading one JAH/GOD for us/InI all.

Ithiopia the Tyrants are falling

Who smote thee upon thy knees
Thy children are heartically calling
From over the distant seas
Rastafari the Great One has heard us/InI
JAH / HE hath noted our sighs and our tears
With the irits of love JAH / HE has brought us/InI
To be one all through the coming years.
(Rastafari)

(Chorus)

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 CONCERNING THE FLAG OR EMBLEM

The Iyahbinghi flag is the ancient Ithiopian flag which consists

of a Red at the bottom, a Gold in the middle and on
uppermost a Green.
The Gold in the middle carries a Lion bearing a flag of Ithiopia.
The Red represents the blood of all Ethiopians that was shed
To maintain the independence of I n I ancient land.
The Gold represents the mineral wealth of the land.
The Lion is the Imperial symbol of Ithiopia and represents I n I
Ivine Majesty Haile Selassie I, the Lion of Judah, the Green
represents the green fields of Ithiopia the Garden of Eden. The
flag should be held high at all times and should not be torn
or misused.
It must be present at all gatherings and homes and be borne
whenever representing I n I Ivine Majesty
Emperor Haile Selassie I.

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 CONCERNING THE TABERNACLE

The Tabernacle consists of twelve outer posts which represents:

(1) The twelve patriarchs

(2) The twelve gates of New Jerusalem
(3) The twelve tribes of Israel
(4) The twelve Apostles

The centre post, the largest of all, represents:

I n I Ivine Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I who is the Head of

the Nyahbinghi Order.

Roof of the Tabernacle should take the shape of an umbrella.

Portraits of H.I.M. decorates the Tabernacle.

No weapons-drugs-alcohol or cigarettes are allowed inside

As well as outrageous behaviour
It must be viewed by all as being assembled around the Throne
of JAH Rastafari Haile Selassie I.

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 CONCERNING THE ALTER OF THE
TABERNACLE

The alter which stands in the centre of the Tabernacle consists

of six outer posts surrounding the centre post of the Tabernacle
representing the book of the Seven Seals / Seven Golden
Candlesticks.

The Priests administrate around this altar which is laid with an

altar covering of Green, Gold and Red.

Herbs-Prophecy-Portraits of H.I.M. and fruits are placed

Upon the Altar.

The Nyahbinghi daughters are not permitted to administrate

around this altar. The inner section of the altar should not be used
for a sleeping room and can be used for a library or storing things
Pertaining to the Tabernacle.

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 CONCERNING THE FIRE KEY

The Fire Key is lighted with the reciting of seven Psalms:

(1) Psalms 68, (2) Psalms 2, (3) Psalms 83, (4) Psalms 94.
(5) Psalms 20, (6) Psalms 11, (7) Psalms 9

It is the duty of every brethren to prepare wood for this fire which
is consuming fire for all evildoers irrespective of colour,
race or creed.
No garbage, waste or refuse should be thrown
in the Nyahbinghi fire.

The fire should burn unceasingly during the days of the

Nyahbinghi.

The fire must not be disturbed, no food should be cooked or

roasted on this fire at no time. Both sons and daughters can
gather around this fire for warmth or to pour out the judgement on
mystery Babylon.

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 CONCERNING THE PRIESTHOOD

A Priest of the Nyahbinghi Order is ordained by JAH Rastafari.

This is thus revealed by the individual’s works and ivine livety over
a number of years. He must be a man of ivine livety with the
prophecy as a guideline.
The Priests administrate around the altar of the
Tabernacle and leads the congregation in prayer as well as the
sanctification of the new born sons and daughters of
the Iyahbinghi Order.

The Nyahbinghi Priest can have his Queen as did Aaron, Zadok
etc., but must be one of ivine qualities, abiding by JAH laws.

The Nyahbinghi Priest must be one of justice who carries out his
works without partiality. He must maintain an “Ital Livety” making
sure he does not defile the temple of the living JAH with
abominable flesh.

The signature of the Nyahbinghi Priest must be affixed to all official

documents of the Order of the Nyahbinghi.

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 CONCERNING THE NYAHBINGHI
DAUGHTERS

The Nyahbinghi daughters, like the sons must abide by JAH ivine
Laws.
As H.I.M. is the Head of the Nyahbinghi Order the Nyahbinghi
Queen must recognise her King as her head.

During her monthly issue (a period of 7 days) the Nyahbinghi

Queen does not attend, issemble or congregate among the
brethrens.

She must be loyal to her King Head in all things concerning

righteousness.

She must abide within her home and not be a “busy-body”.

If there is a misunderstanding between her and her King Man,

The matter should be brought before the Priest or the Council
of Elders who will deal with the matter privately and constructively.

A Nyahbinghi Queen is not permitted to play the drums at an

issemble but is permitted to the use of the SHAKA (Shaker) or
TIMBREL.

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 She is not permitted to administrate around the altar or to
prophecy before the congregation. During reasonings she can
make suggestions and participate in Governmental
administrations as in the taking of minutes, writing of letters or
any other works she is capable of doing,
as seen by the brethrens.

She must be attired in modest apparel at all times and must not
wear pants or exposive garments.
Her head must be covered during an

issemble or when congregating among the brethrens or outside

her gates.

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During issemble the daughters are responsible for the teaching
of the children with special emphasis on the Amharic
languages, His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I, Black History
and other aspects of Rastafari ivine livity.

When the Nyahbinghi Queen brings forth a Prince, she should

stay away from an issemble for a period of 3 months.

If she brings forth a Princess, she should stay away for a period
of 4 months.

Eating of abominable flesh must be strictly forbidden by all.

The wearing of jewellery is not forbidden but the piercing of the

ears is against the will of JAH.

The plaiting of locks is forbidden as it is written in the book of

I Peter 3 verse 3, whose adorning let it not be that outward
adorning of plaiting the hair.

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 CONCERNING THE NYAHBINGHI MAN
The Nyahbinghi Man must abide by the laws of His Imperial
Majesty.
He should abide with one Queen as a perfect example set by His
Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I.

The use of flesh, drugs, alcohol and all harmful articles of food
must be forbidden by all. Nyahbinghi Man is no-violent, non-
abusive and non partisan

He must be free from all criminal activities as a true son of JAH

Rastafari.

Whoredom, adultery, fornication and all sinful acts is an

abomination to the Most High.

It is the sole duty of every Nyahbinghi Man to see to it that love

and harmony be maintained on every Nyahbinghi gathering.

Intimate relationships with whites is strictly forbidden.

A Nyahbinghi Man should not abide with a woman who is not

of Rastafari livity.

It is the duty of every Nyahbinghi Man to properly maintain his

children and raise them in the order of righteousness.

It is wrong for a Nyahbinghi Man to trim and comb his children,

this is an abomination.

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 CONCERNING THE NYAHBINGHI GROUND

No flesh should be cooked on a Nyahbinghi ground, as well as

the use of alcohol, cigarettes and drugs, sexual intercouse is
strictly forbidden and self discipline must be maintained. Strangers
are not permitted to the use of cameras unless authorised by the
House.

All heads of females must be covered and the wearing of pants as

well as exposive (exposing) garments are forbidden.

All man must uncover their heads at a Nyahbinghi.

The Nyahbinghi ground consists of a Tabernacle, Lion quarters,

Lioness quarters, a storeroom where food is provided for all at no
cost, sanitary conveniences for both male and female.

Everyone must be properly attired.

Workshop for art and crafts and school for the youths are vital
structures on a Nyahbinghi Centre.

If a person is inflicted with any form of contagious disease, He or

She is not permitted to be among the congregation.

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 CONCERNING THE NYAHBINGHI DRUMS

The Nyahbinghi drums are played only by capable Rastafari

brethrens during the hour of chanting.

A bald head or non Rastafari is not permitted to play the drums.

Rings must be removed from the fingers of any such player of
drums, namely the Fundeh and Repeater so as to protect the skins
of the drums.

Players of instruments must be on one accord at all times ensuring

perfect harmony.

The three types of drums are:

(1) The Bass, (2) The Fundeh, (3) Repeater

The Bass carries the two beat or a heart beat 1, 2 in accord

with the Fundeh, that says “Do Good” or 1, 2. The Repeater
repeates the notes in accordance with the Bass and Fundeh.

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 CONCERNING THE SANCTIFICATION OF
CHILDREN

After a period of three months the Nyahbinghi son is able to

attend his first issemble to be offered up to the Most High JAH
Rastafari. The Nyahbinghi daughter is brought in during or after
the first four months of infancy.

Both Mother and child should attend the issemble as at this time
parents vow to grow their children in the Order
of JAH Rastafari.

The Nyahbinghi Priests as well as the congregation offer

prayers and chants for the eternal guidance of the children and
at this time “JAH Mother and Father” are chosen to help along
with the upbringing of the children.

If, after the sanctification of such children, parents should cut

their locks then they would have broken the Oath of
Sanctification and shall answer to the Most High.

Rastafari sons and daughters must not grow their children as

non-Rastafari as they will be held guilty of such wrong doing. If
after 18 years or when the child leaves the family home, he/she
departs from this covenant, then the judgement will not rest with
the parents but upon his or her own shoulders.

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 THE SANCTIFICATION

When the child is brought to the Issemble for Sanctification

the Priest or Elders of the House are notified and the “hour”
chosen for such Sanctification.

The Mother and Father of the child will stand together with the
child while the priest reads from the Holy Scripture, passages
pertaining to the occasion.

Namely: 1st Book of Samuel Chapter 1-Birth of Samuel

Judges Chapter 15-Birth of Samson
Psalms 127

As the parents of these children vowed that they be dreadlock

from the womb, so do the parents of the child to be Sanctified.

After the reading of the Scriptures the parents then give the child
and his/her name to the Priest while the Elders of the House
gather around the Holy Altar of the Tabernacle. At this time
Nyahbinghi Choir breaks into solemn chants.

i “The Mothers of Salem”

ii “Little Children”
iii “Clap your Tiny Hands”
iv “JAH got the Whole World”

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 As these solemn chants continue the Priest makes known the
name of the child to the congregation and he/she is passed from
one Elder to another who momentarily recites prayers unto the
Most High JAH Rastafari Emperor Haile Selassie I, for the
guidance and blessing of the child.

After all the Elders prepared for the occasion, accomplish the
prayers and Benediction, then “JAH Mothers and Fathers” would
identify themselves at the request of the Priest.

When there is more than one child to be Sanctified, the sons are
done followed by the daughters. Here then another child is
offered up unto the Most High and all the congregation ask for
his/her guidance and blessing henceforth and for Ivermore.

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 THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE
NYAHBINGHI ORDER
The Administration consists of:
1. Priesthood
2. Ilect of Record
3. Ilect of Treasury
4. Council of Elders
5. Working Committee
6. Sisters Council
7. Disciplinary Committee
8. Welcoming Committee
THE PRIESTHOOD
The Priesthood consists of Brethrens who are well nurtured in the
Ivine livity of Rastafari and have led exemplary lives in the sight
of the congregation and of the Almighty. The Priests lead the
congregation in prayer and conducts and maintains harmony in
reasoning sessions. The Priesthood are looked upon for wise
decisions and council and are key representatives of the
Nyahbinghi Order. The signature from the Priesthood is required
on all communication sent out from the House.
THE ILECT OF RECORDS
The Ilect of Records writes, receives and answers letters of the
House with the final approval of the congregation. The Ilect of
Records also takes minutes of meetings and documents important
events within the functions of the Nyahbinghi Order. At least two
Brethrens must be chosen to administrate this office and they can
choose assistants, be it sons or daughters, if there is a workload.
The signature of the Ilect of Records is attached to all
communications.

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THE ILECT OF TREASURY

The Ilect of Treasury consists of at least three representatives of

the Order who are competent enough to take responsibility for the
House’s finances.

The three representatives of this office will have their names

affixed to a Bank Account with any 2 from 3 able to make
transactions with the approval of the congregation.

The signature of the Ilect of Treasury must also be assigned to

the communications of the House.

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THE COUNCIL OF ELDERS

The Council of Elders consists of Elder Brethrens of the House

who have maintained the livety of Rastafari over a number of
years.
Their decision is always required and where there are differences
of opinion the Council is called upon to make a ruling.
The Council of Elders function as guardians of the movement and
their decisions are treated with great respect.
THE WORKING COMMITTEE
The Working Committee of the Nyahbinghi Order consists of
Brethrens and Sistrens who volunteer to work towards the
advancement of the Nyahbinghi Order. The Committee organises
fund raising projects such as Banquets, Art/Craft, Farming,
Trading and any other businesses as seen fit by the Council of
Elders who are notified along with the congregation.
The Working Committee’s aim is to ensure that “The Hungry be
Fed”, “The Naked Clothed”. “The Sick Nourished”, “The Aged
Protected” and “The Infants Cared For” in accordance with the
teachings of His Ivine Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I. The
Committee is of the firm conviction “that a government without
money is like a body without a soul............”
The Committee is also watchful for any injustices in the earth
against Rastafari sons and daughters and acts accordingly to the
decisions taken by the congregation.
The constant agitation for Repatriation and Liberation is also the
Committee’s responsibility and they will knock on any door to
achieve these goals.
The motto of the Working Committee is:
“All for One - One for All”.

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THE SISTERS COUNCIL

The Sisters Council consists of Sistrens of the Nyahbinghi Order

of
Rastafari. They hold reasoning sessions and discuss issues
affecting Rastafari Women, family life, education of children, health
care as well as any other issues worthy of being discussed among
the family of Rastafari.

The Sisters Council also consists of:

i Chairpersons
ii Ilect of Records
iii Ilect of Treasury

The account of the Sisters Council follows the same 2 from 3 rules
for Banking transactions.

Their time of meeting must not conflict with the meeting of the
General House as their presence is also required.

If the Sisters Council agree upon projects, ventures etc., they must
first bring the matter to the congregation or the Council of Elders
for approval.

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THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE

The Disciplinary Commitee consists of at least three Brethren of

the Order who see to it that the Guidelines are adhered to on any
Nyahbinghi gatherings. If any individual(s) fail to maintain harmony
and love during the days of the Nyahbinghi then the Committee
will approach such individual(s) in a quest for Oneness.

If such individual(s) responds negatively, then the matter is

brought before the House who will then make a ruling and such
individual(s) dismissed forthwith.

With the full support of the congregation, the Committee never

respond violently but carries out it’s duties firmly, without partiality.

THE WELCOMING COMMITTEE

The Committee is charged with the duty of assisting Brethrens and

Sistrens who visit a Nyahbinghi for the first time. It comprises
Brethrens and Sistrens of the Nyahbinghi Order who are well
known for tolerance, honesty and politeness. If “Strangers” appear
then the Committee will investigate their motives and report to the
House who will decide on whether such individual(s) stay or leave.

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 HOUSE MEETINGS
The Nyahbinghi House (Jamaica) meets every 1st and 3rd
Sunday of each month for general reasoning. At these meetings
various topics are discussed and decisions taken.

The meetings are opened with Hola Chants and Prayers followed
by an opening remark by an Ilect of the Priesthood. This is
followed by an update by the Ilect of Records on past reasoning
after which matters arising from old and new issues are discussed.

Representative of the Priesthood, Ilect of Records and Treasury

must be present at these reasonings and, if there is a need for
intensive planning and work to be done, then these meetings are
held every Sunday.

Contributions towards the House Treasury are received at these

meetings and the House reserves the right to dismiss or disallow
any individual from attending these meetings.

Discipline, Tolerance and Overstanding must prevail at all times to

ensure perfect harmony.

Everyone has the right to make suggestions and have their

opinions heard at these reasonings which are open to all sons and
daughters of Rastafari but one voice must be heard at all times.

As words without works is in vain, the fruit of all reasonings must

be progressive works.

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 NYAHBINGHI CELEBRATIONS
The Nyahbinghi Order in Jamaica celebrates for 7 days and
nights the following events:

1. 7th January* Ethiopian Feast of the Nativity of Christ

2. 21st April* Visit of H.I.M Emperor HaileSelassie I
to Jamaica
3. 25th May* All Afrikan Liberation Day
4. 23rd July* Birth of Haile Selassie I
5. 11th September* Ethiopian New Year
6. 2nd November* Coronation Day

*These days are revered as Hola days and are free from
commercial activities

Other celebrations honoured by the House will take the form of

public programmes in Parks or Community Centres. These
include:
The month of February Black History Month
5th MAY Ethiopian Liberation Day
17th August Birth of Marcus Garvey

The Nyahbinghi Order also participates in lectures on Rastafari

in Colleges, Schools, Universities, Television and Radio
programmes in its aim of spreading the message to the four
corners of the earth. Participants in these Educational
programmes are chosen by the House to ensure that the right
information is disseminated.

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 “In all our endeavours we must first look to the Almighty,
who has raised man above the animals and endowed him
with intelligence and reason. We must put our faith in Him,
that He will not desert us or permit us to destroy humanity
which he created in His image.
We must look into ouselves, into the depth of our souls. We
must become something we have never been and for which
our education and experience and environment have ill
prepared us. We must become larger than we have been,
more courageous, greater in spirit, larger in outlook”.
Emperor Haile Selassie 1st

“O how love I Thy law; it is my meditation all the day.

Thou through Thy commandments has made me wiser than
mine enemies; for they are ever with I.
I have more overstanding than all my teachers; for thy
testimonies are my meditation.
I understand more than the ancients for I keep Thy precepts.
I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might
keep Thy word.
I have not departed from thy Judgements; for Thou hast
taught I.
How sweet are Thy words unto my taste?
Yea sweeter than the Honey to my mouth.
Through Thy precepts I get understanding;
Therefore I hate every false way”.
(Psalm 119 verses 97 to 104)

“WALK IN THE LIGHT OF

Emperor Haile Selassie 1st

JAH RASTAFARI”

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