{UAH} Sheikh Kassimu Mulumba Makes His Maiden Statement

Historical Series on UMSC Ranches

Part 6

Sheikh Kassimu Mulumba Makes His Maiden Statement

Sheikh Kassimu Mulumba took over office as the Chief Kadhi of Uganda ( Mufti)  shortly after his return from Kenya's Capital Nairobi at a function at the Aga Khan Mosque overlooking the new taxi park along Namirembe road, which then served as the UMSC Headquarters.

Speaking during his first public appearance at Juma prayers at Wandegeya Mosque, Sheikh Mulumba challenged those who were talking about the liberation of Uganda from the tyranny (read Idd Amin's government)

"There is no liberation when Muslims are being killed. If the UNLF Gov't isn't ready to protect Muslims and their properties, am ready to declare Jihad so that Muslims defend themselves," Sheikh Mulumba warned in 1979.

Muslims welcomed the statement, which spread like bush fire. The statement also energised and encouraged Muslims to comeout of their hideouts and identify with Islam such as wearing long tunics, caps and veils like never before.

Muslims also displayed un-precedent  passion towards their leader. Indeed no Muslim leader in recent history has enjoyed total support, compassion, and commanded a big following like Sheikh Mulumba.

Sheikh Mulumba received a  hero's welcome during his countrywide tour in war ravaged areas. Muslims praised him and addressed with highly cherished royal cultural  expressions in Buganda such as "lukomwa nantawetwa" literally meaning "strong deep rooted Mahogany tree whose trunk can't easily bend.

They also addressed him as "Nantasibwa  Omuge " powerful Chief  who can't be crowned with stuff without his royal approval, "Walulinda, Mpango, and above all "Al- Adhiib" in Arabic highly disciplined and humble.

They also claimed that Sheikh Mulumba was highly educated and would fluently speak '70" international languages.

To continue.....

Zziwa Ashiraf

UMSC Spokesperson.

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Allaah gives the best to those who leave the choice to Him."And if Allah touches you with harm, none can remove it but He, and if He touches you with good, then He is Able to do all things." (6:17)

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