RAMADAN SPECIAL: A Day of Prayer, Reconciliation and Vision as Mufti Mubaje Visits Luteete

LUTEETE, GAYAZA ROAD – 26th February 2026

In a spiritually uplifting and deeply symbolic gathering during the blessed month of Ramadan, His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, the Mufti of Uganda, visited Luteete along Gayaza Road to join the family of the Secretary General of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC), Haji Abbas Sekyanzi Muluubya, for special prayers in remembrance of his beloved mother and other departed family members.

The solemn occasion brought together religious leaders, dignitaries, and well-wishers in a gathering marked by reflection, gratitude, reconciliation, and renewed commitment to institutional unity.

A Legacy of Sacrifice and Resilience

Welcoming His Eminence, Haji Abbas Sekyanzi paid heartfelt tribute to his parents, describing their lives as a legacy of sacrifice, discipline, and resilience. He highlighted the strong educational foundation they provided — enabling him to attend some of the best schools of his time — a foundation that later shaped his leadership journey.

However, the family’s journey was not without hardship.

During the turbulent 1970s, Haji Sekyanzi was detained at the infamous Naguru detention center. With assistance from the late Kassim Obura, he escaped into exile in Kenya, leaving behind a young family and a thriving business that later became defunct in his absence.

Responsibility for the family’s survival fell upon the late Hajat Fatinah Namusisi, whose unwavering faith and strength kept the family together. She safeguarded her children’s education and nurtured them through difficult times.

Her sacrifices continue to bear fruit. On the same day as the gathering, one of her sons, Dr. Musa Senanda, graduated with a PhD from Makerere University — a milestone that explained the absence of several family members. In a lighthearted moment, Haji Abbas humorously remarked that he is “sandwiched between PhDs,” noting that both siblings before and after him attained doctoral qualifications.

A Powerful Moment of Reconciliation

One of the most significant moments of the event came when Haji Abbas introduced his siblings — including some who had previously participated in legal suits against UMSC.

In a powerful and symbolic gesture of reconciliation, they stepped forward and warmly greeted His Eminence the Mufti.

The act reflected Islamic values of forgiveness, maturity, dialogue, and collective responsibility. It resonated deeply with those present, signaling unity and institutional stability within UMSC.

In his remarks, His Eminence emphasized that praying for the deceased is a noble act — especially in Ramadan, when supplications are more readily accepted.

He urged Muslims to take advantage of the blessed month to seek Allah’s mercy for their departed loved ones.

The Mufti also expressed appreciation for meeting Haji Ibrahim Sekyanzi for the first time, acknowledging his role in raising a family that continues to serve the Muslim community with distinction.

Reflecting candidly on his working relationship with Haji Abbas, the Mufti admitted that he was initially uncertain. However, through experience and collaboration within UMSC, he came to find him exemplary, dependable, and tested in institutional matters — expressing full confidence in him today.

UMSC’s Vision for Progress

Reassuring attendees of steady institutional progress, the Mufti highlighted key national initiatives:

• Expansion of Halaal Farmers Centre shops across the country through partnership with Matugga Industries and Logistical Hub Company, with the first outlet recently launched in Luwero.
• The National Muslim Women’s SACCO, aimed at strengthening economic independence and financial inclusion of Muslim women.
• The ongoing nationwide registration of Imams, an initiative designed to enhance coordination, economic empowerment, and institutional development.

These initiatives, he emphasized, demonstrate that UMSC is advancing steadily in empowerment, structural strengthening, and sustainable growth.

He called upon Muslims nationwide to unite, believe in the institution, and support its vision.

The gathering was attended by prominent leaders, including:

• H.E. the 1st Deputy Mufti Sheikh Muhammad Ali Waiswa
• Prof. Eng. Badru Kiggundu
• Deputy SG (Finance & Administration) Muhammad Ali Aluma
• Deputy SG (Planning & Development) Hon. AbduRazak Arinda
• Former SG Dr. Ramathan Mugalu
• National Chairperson of Muslim Women Hajat Sophia Kenyangi
• National Chairperson of Muslim Youth Mustafa Habib
• Members of the NEC and General Assembly
• Regional Assistants to the Mufti and District Kadhis
• Dr. Ebrahem Ssali, Honorary Consul for the Kingdom of Morocco
• Jaffer Remo Amin, son of former President Idi Amin

Their presence underscored solidarity, institutional unity, and shared commitment to faith and community progress.

The event concluded with heartfelt supplications as His Eminence beseeched Allah Almighty to grant Jannah to the departed, bless the living with piety and righteousness, and grant strength and good health to the family patriarch.

More than a memorial prayer, the gathering stood as a powerful testament to sacrifice, resilience, reconciliation, and vision.

It reflected the enduring strength of family bonds, the healing power of faith, and the collective belief in the future of Uganda’s Muslim community.

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