Thousands of Muslims and non-Muslims across the country thronged Namboole stadium on Sunday 23th to listen to the Mufti of Zimbabwe and a motivational speaker Sheik Ismail Ibn Musa Menk who is traversing the world on his building the bridge tour aimed at creating peace and promoting unity among Muslims and non-Muslims.
Mufti Menk jetted in the country on Thursday and on Friday gave a wonderful sermon at old Kampala mosque.
Muslims were so excited and anxious to listen to Mufti Menk though the Sunshine was too much, it did not stop the crowd from flocking in to listen to his beautiful message.
Sheik Menk preached glad tidings to the entire Muslims population and urged them to keep blood ties and spread love among themselves.
He added that building bridges is aimed at cleaning the image of Islam, uniting Muslims, promoting good relationship among humanity.
He urged Muslims to work together and propagate peace among different denominations as they follow the footsteps of prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
“Building bridges should start with an individual, then to the family members and to others,” he said.
He called upon Muslims to be humble and calm in whatever they do
“Don’t be arrogant, Islam teaches love for one another regardless of their faith, for they were also created by the same creator that created you,” he noted.
He stated that disunity is caused by men and women who keep on praising others.
“One of the problems of human is to raise man above others,” he noted.
He noted that when someone is praised too much, he or she fails to recognize his or her mistakes.
“You will never excel if you don’t love those who correct your mistakes,” he said.
Meanwhile Mufti of Uganda, Sheik Ramadhan Mubajje told Muslim that building bridges should be a starting point of unity for all Muslims who are not yet united.
President Museveni in his message that was delivered by the State Minister for International Affairs, Gen Jeje Odong, he appealed to the Muslims to always maintain peace and unity they are exhibiting.
He added that peace and unity is the only way of serving God with contentment.
He further urged Muslims to engage in productive activities to improve on their wellbeing.
