Mufti Mubajje condemns extremism
Nov 24, 2015
His Eminence the Mufti of Uganda Sheikh Ramadhan Mubajje has once again condemned the extremist acts that have engulfed humanity around the world
By Farooq Kasule
His Eminence the Mufti of Uganda Sheikh Ramadhan Mubajje has once again condemned the extremist acts that have engulfed humanity around the world.
Mubajje made the remarks on Monday in Kyebando, Wakiso Muslim District while addressing two Muslim gatherings at special prayers (Duwas) organized by the District Kadhi of Kampala Sheikh Muhammad Iga.
He said that Islam and other religions in particular have been infiltrated by wrong elements that are using religion to commit crimes against humanity.
Mubajje urged Muslims not to duplicate everything which is done in the Middle East and other developed countries because which is not in line with the teachings of Islam.
"Your conduct and actions should be inspired by the Quran and Hadith" Mubajje said.
He implored Muslims to be aware of individuals who masquerade as Muslim clerics yet they are agents of extremists and hide in the umbrella of the Islamic religion to execute their evils on innocent people across the world.
Mubajje's massage follows the Paris attack by jihadists who took the advantage of intelligence gaps and the absence of border controls between France and Belgium which claimed about 19 people.
He said that the best weapon to fight extremism is to ensure that Muslim children and youth acquire both secular and true Islamic studies from recognized people and institutions.
At both occasions, the Mufti was welcomed by the District Kadhi of Wakiso Muslim District Sheikh Ibrahim Sebaggala.
In his remarks, Sebaggala introduced a number of development projects that have been undertaken by his office. Among them is a local Muslim revolving fund.
The Mufti was accompanied by senior UMSC management officers who included the Acting Deputy Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Khatwib Mukuluwakika, the Secretary General Eng. Sheikh Siraje Kavuma and the Secretary for Daawa Sheikh Abdullah Ssemambo.
The proprietor of Kampala University, Prof. Badru Kateregga was one of the prominent personalities among others.