Kira Municipality – Uganda
The Supreme Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Mohammed Galabuzi, has called upon Muslim parents to create a supportive environment that allows their grown-up children to enter into holy marriage without unnecessary burdens.
Speaking during a religious function at Kimwanyi Primary School in Kira Municipality, where Sheikh Dauda Wasajja organized prayers for his grown-up twins, Wasswa and Nakato, Sheikh Galabuzi emphasized that marriage is a blessing from Allah and should not be hindered by excessive demands.
At the same event, Nakato formally entered into the Islamic holy matrimony, introducing her in-laws in a colorful ceremony where they presented numerous gifts to the family.
The Supreme Mufti urged parents not to make the marriage process difficult for young adults by demanding material possessions they cannot afford at an early age. Instead, he encouraged families to focus on the spiritual and moral values of marriage, which form its true foundation.
He also used the occasion to teach Islamic-based norms, such as when nails should be trimmed and the proper way to perform religious rituals after the birth of children.
Furthermore, Sheikh Galabuzi challenged Muslim mothers to reclaim their central role in supervising their households—overseeing husbands, children, and family affairs—instead of leaving such responsibilities entirely to housemaids.
“On news and social media, marriage is often portrayed as a burden or something negative. I stand here today to remind Muslim families that marriage is full of goodness, blessings, and joy. We should speak about its beauty and not only its challenges,” Sheikh Galabuzi said.
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The Mufti also commended the Muslim leadership in Kira, especially Sheikh Dauda Wasajja and the entire Twaleh community, for their active role in advancing the faith. He praised their commitment to women’s empowerment, support for the needy, mosque construction, and other community-driven initiatives.
In his remarks, Sheikh Wasajja expressed gratitude for the Mufti’s guidance and lauded the support from the Kibuli Muslim Supreme Council. The event also featured the Public Relations Officer of Kira Municipality Twaleh, who doubles as Personal Assistant to Hon. Dr. John Chrysestom Muyingo, Minister of State for Higher Education. He reminded parents to raise children on strong religious foundations while ensuring they attain quality education.
“Parents must be exemplary in what they preach to their children. Religious values, combined with education, will shape them into responsible and successful citizens,” he noted.
The colorful ceremony not only celebrated family and faith but also reinforced the importance of nurturing a generation grounded in Islamic principles, strong marriages, and community development.
