The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has disassociated muslims and Islam in general from a heinous acts in the double explosions that hit Kampala City on Tuesday, killing seven, and injuring over 30 people.
While the police spokesperson Fred Enanga blamed the attacks on the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) who mainly carry Arabic and Muslim names, the Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje said in a statement that Muslim and Islam are not part of the incident.
“UMSC joins the nation to mourn the deceased and commiserate with the families of the victims of this heinous act. Although the perpetrators carry Arabic and Muslim names, UMSC disassociates Muslim and Islam in general from such heinous acts, ”said Mubaje, condemning in the act.
Mubaje explained that Islam is a divine creed which is highly rational, mature with rich knowledge and progressive culture.
He said believers attain Janna (paradise) by saving life not by destroying it, calling upon Muslims youths never to accept to be recruited into such barbaric acts by deviant groups.
“UMSC also urges Muslim youths to embrace poverty alleviation programs such as Wealth creation, Emyooga and Islamic Finance put in place by the Ugandan government to improve their wellbeing, ”he said.
Mubaje said UMSC commits to work together with stakeholders in understanding the role of religion in preventing and countering violent extremism through inter faith collaboration.
He said this will also be done through mobilising resources through maximising opportunities that can be obtained through scholarships and bursaries for the young so that they pursue education with vocational skills to earn a decent living.
