Wakiso, Kampala Metropolitan Area — Uganda — Muslim leaders in Wakiso District have called on believers to uphold the values of truthfulness, discipline, and unity cultivated during Ramadan, emphasizing that these principles must define everyday life beyond the holy month.
Delivering his message to the faithful, the Wakiso District Chief Khadi, Sheikh Sowed Zubair Kayongo, underscored the importance of honesty and sincerity as core pillars of Islamic faith.
He reminded Muslims that truthfulness (obwesimbu) is not seasonal but a lifelong obligation that distinguishes true believers and earns them the reward of Allah.
“A Muslim must remain truthful at all times—during Ramadan and after—so that they may be among those who attain success in this life and the hereafter,” he emphasized.
At Masjid Jamia Kimwanyi in Wakiso District, the Eid Khutbah was delivered by Sheikh Umar Sekalembe, Head of Da’wah in Kira Twaleh. His sermon centered on the continuity of good character beyond fasting.
Sheikh Sekalembe urged Muslims to remain steadfast in acts of worship such as daily prayers (Swalah), charity (Zakat), and maintaining good relations with others.
“Ramadan was a period of training and self-discipline. Its true success is measured by how we live after it. Let us remain consistent in doing الخير (good) and fearing Allah in all situations,” he said.
The leader of Kira Twaleh, Sheikh Daudah Wasajja, commended Muslims for the unity, cooperation, and dedication displayed throughout Ramadan, noting that communities came together in worship, charity, and mutual support.
He urged believers to safeguard that unity and transform it into a permanent strength for community development and peaceful coexistence.
“The unity we witnessed during Ramadan should not fade after Eid. It must continue guiding us as one ummah,” Sheikh Wasajja noted.
Adding a broader social perspective, Kira Twaleh PRO and political aide to Hon. Minister Dr JC Muyingo, Wasswa Abdulkarim Tamale, called on parents to take primary responsibility in nurturing morally upright children grounded in Islamic teachings.
He stressed that building a strong and disciplined generation begins at home through instilling values such as respect, responsibility, and fear of Allah (Taqwa).
“Our children must grow with strong morals and faith. Parents have a duty to guide them on the right path,” he stated.
Tamale further encouraged Muslims to embrace hard work, entrepreneurship, and self-reliance as essential tools in addressing poverty within their communities.
“Islam promotes dignity through work. We must unite and actively fight poverty through effort and determination,” he added.
