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Jinja Muslims have been cautioned against alcoholism, adultery, murder and robbery.

Bugembe Islamic Institute Sheikh Khatim Nooman Wamala principal cautioned the Muslims during Idd prayers on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Bugembe Stadium in Jinja city's northern division.

Wamala, who led the Idd- al-Fitr prayers to the fully packed venue, urged Muslims to maintain their holy acts even after the Holy month of Ramadan has ended.

Wamala leading the Eid-al-Fitr prayers at Bugembe stadium in Jinja city northern division where he cautioned Muslims against alcoholism and adultery. (Photo by Jackie Nambogga)

“People say that during Ramadan, the sales of alcohol go down because some of the consumers are Muslims while others buy for their concubines in bars as they consume sodas but this is also wrong, a true Muslim doesn’t drink or buy alcohol. Let us prove this by maintaining our faith as we have been,” he urged.

Also, he warned them against smoking as it slowly damages their lungs.

Do not top alms giving

Wamala urged the Muslims to continue supporting the vulnerable such as orphans, widows and the poor saying they still need assistance even after this Holy month.

“Our people won’t stop being hungry and thirsty after Ramadan, continue providing for them,” he added.

Desist from adding stones to rice

Further, Wamala decried acts by Muslims in businesses who mix stones in cereals like beans and rice to reap more describing this as cheating.

“We must desist from selling contaminated food to the public in the guise of wanting to make more money and cheating customers by selling them underweight commodities like meat, rice and sugar,” he warned.

To the parents, Wamala urged them to stick to schools that promote Muslim values to avoid landing their children into acts of homosexuality and feasting on pork.