The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has reaffirmed the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council's (UMSC) commitment to strengthening its longstanding partnership with Munazzamat Al-Dawa Al-Islamiyya following a courtesy visit by the organisation's newly appointed Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Ambassador Ali bin Hassan Abdallah Al-Hammad.
Ambassador Al-Hammad, the former Ambassador of the State of Qatar, visited the Mufti at the UMSC headquarters in Old Kampala shortly after Sheikh Mubaje's return from the 2nd Islamic International Conference organised by the Istiqamah Muslim Charitable Association in Mombasa, Kenya.
Welcoming the delegation, Sheikh Mubaje highlighted the history and growth of Islam in Uganda, tracing its roots from the early 19th century to the establishment of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council in 1972. He also outlined the progress made by the Council during his 26 years of leadership.
“Our journey has been one of building strong institutions and serving the Muslim community through unity, education and development. We deeply value partners who have stood with us throughout this journey,” the Mufti said.
The visiting delegation praised the enduring relationship between Munazzamat Al-Dawa Al-Islamiyya and UMSC, noting that more than four decades of cooperation have transformed communities through the construction of schools, mosques, health facilities and the provision of safe water, among other development projects.
“We are grateful for the brotherly cooperation that has existed between our two institutions for over 40 years. We look forward to expanding this partnership to benefit even more communities,” Ambassador Al-Hammad said.
Following the courtesy meeting, a function was held and attended by Third Deputy Prime Minister Hajjat Lukia Nakadama Isanga, who represented the Government of Uganda, while Sheikh Hafiz Muhammad Harunah Bukenya represented the Mufti.
Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in education, humanitarian assistance and community development, with a shared focus on improving the welfare of Muslim communities across Uganda.
