The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Ramadhan Mubajje, has banned political campaigns in mosques ahead of 2016 general elections.
Mubajje issued the directive to the top Muslim district leaders at the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) headquarters.
He ordered the district Kadhis from all the 58 Muslim districts to bar politicians from carrying out campaigns in mosques in their respective districts. He argued that multi-party politics can lead to hatred among the faithful.
“Ensure that all mosques in your districts are free from campaigns,” Mubajje said
Mubajje however, clarified that he did not stop Muslims from participating in the elective politics but campaigns should be done outside worshiping places.
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He warned them that anyone who will defy the arrangements will be summoned by UMSC for a disciplinary action.
Mubajje directed the District Kadhis to operationalize all the UMSC departments at the district level which include: Zakat, Halal, education, social services, women and youth affairs and Hajj and Umrah among others.
He urged them to implore Muslims to engage in development programs to eradicate poverty.
“Now that there is Muslim unity, it is high time you embarked on implementing development programs in your respective districts” the Mufti told district Kadhis.
He maintained that though he respects Prince Kassim Nakibinge as a hereditary leader from the historical late Mbogo’s house, he has no status in the elective administration of the religion and implored them to obey him in that perspective
