Muslims told on discipline, unity

KAMPALA - The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council spokesperson Haji Nsereko Mutumba has called for discipline among Muslims, noting that lack of discipline is the genesis of most of the challenges facing the entire Muslim community (Ummah).

Speaking on Friday, he said the behaviour of some Muslim clerics (Ulamas) contradicts the teachings of Allah and the Prophet Muhammad.

“The Prophet who is the champion of discipline would be disappointed if he were to come back and observe how Muslims behave or treat each other” Mutumba told Muslims at Masjid Swidiq Mosque, Kisenyi after Juma prayers.

In his address, he touched on issues like abuse and intimidation within the Muslim community.

“There are some clerics and Muslims who have made it their business to abuse, threaten and even hurt fellow Muslims over material and selfish motives.”

Such acts are not Islamic and are of indiscipline, said the spokesman.

Mutumba told the congregation that clerics who have decided to invest their resources and energy in fighting the ongoing Muslim unity drive are not only practicing indiscipline but also contradicting Allah “who has commanded Muslims to unite despite their worldly differences”.
 

Sheikh Imran Ssali preached forgiveness. (Photo credit: UMSC)

‘Muslim voice’

Commenting on the current politics of Uganda, he urged Muslims to change their mindset from voting others into influential positions to being voted for themselves.

When it comes to getting political positions, Mutumba said, the President entrusts them with those who support the government programs and these are mostly appointed from MPs.

“Unfortunately we have only 31 Muslim MPs out of 385 and some are members of the opposition” he noted, adding that this is a very small number compared to other religious denominations.

“The more Muslims we send into parliament, the higher the Muslim voice in government.”

Mutumba also talked about technical or professional jobs in fields like the judiciary, engineering, mining, et cetera.

He urged Muslims to work hard and educate their children to higher levels so that they can compete for such jobs on the basis of merit.

The Friday sermon was delivered by Sheikh Imran Ssali who also led the Juma prayers.

Sheikh Imran, who is the National Mosque assistant Imam, preached forgiveness among Muslims.


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