East African Gazette
Uganda
Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, the Mufti of Uganda, has voiced his concerns regarding the diminishing moral values among children.
He stressed the importance of parents stepping up and fulfilling their parental obligations just like in the past.
According to him, a well-rounded upbringing of children is essential for paving the way towards a brighter future for the upcoming generation and the nation’s prosperity.
The Mufti highlighted the escalating levels of indiscipline observed among the youth in recent times.
“When you look at social media, many children lack discipline. Previously, they were abusing Mubaje, they moved to President, Bishops and have now started on the Kabaka- King,” the Mufti noted.
Mubajje made the remarks while leading memorial prayers for the late Fatuma Kalema, who was the mother of his personal Assistant Prince Habibu Musa Mawanda, at Katereke village in Nsanji Sub- County, Kyengera Town council, Wakiso district on February 17, 2024.
He emphasized the importance of parents checking or following up on the schools they choose for their children.
“This is the only way we shall ensure a stable country,” he added.
He further hailed Prince Habibu Mawanda for his humility and humbleness.
“It’s because of his humbleness that he has made progress in such a short time. I want to thank his family for bringing up such a disciplined child. I knew the deceased through the character of his son,” he said.
The Deputy Mufti, Sheikh Muhammad Waiswa, also commended Mawanda for his refusal to succumb to the temptation of stealing crucial documents from the Mufti’s office.
“I want to thank Mawanda for being truthful to his duties and firmness when he rejected juicy offers from some people to steal vital documents from the Mufti’s office,” he noted.
Hajji Abbas Ssekyanzi Mulubya, the Secretary General of UMSC, urged the Muslim community to provide their backing to UMSC initiatives such as Radio Bilal, GTV, and Islamic Call University College.
“We advise you to listen and follow our media channels for authentic information and news from UMSC,” he said.
Sheikh Elias Kigozi, the Kadhi of Wakiso Muslim District hailed the Mufti for standing all kinds of humiliation to lift the banner of Islam in Uganda higher. “Previously we only heard about Muslim leadership, but it was not felt on ground. Today, Muslims are recognized in the country. Before the government does anything, even the fountain of honor seeks the opinion of the Mufti. This has now trickled down to the local structures,” he noted.
Kigozi expressed his unwavering backing for Sheikh Mubaje until Allah determines otherwise.
The gathering was graced by UMSC Deputy Secretary General Muhammad Ali Aluma, Sheikh Hamid Sserwadda Busungu, the Kampala Regional Assistant to the Mufti, and UMSC Religious Affairs Secretary Sheikh Abdnoor Imran Ssali. Also present were the Kadhis of Lubaga, Nakawa, Makindye, and Masaka Muslim districts, Sheikh Twaha Uthman, the Mufti’s representative to South Sudan, and numerous local leaders at different levels.
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