Supreme Mufti Sheikh Galabuzi leads Muslim prayers on Kitebi SS Dedication Day

During the School’s Dedication Day, Kitebi Secondary School was priviledged to welcome The Supreme Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Muhammad Shaban Galabuzi to lead the Candidates’ Duwa calling on Allah to grant them wisdom, understanding and good memory as they prepare for their Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) examinations.

The prayers which were held under the Team Leader’s shade brought together the Muslim fraternity of the school to seek Allah’s guidance, protection and blessings for the candidates, their families, teachers and the entire school community ahead of the examination period.

Adv. Haj. Kamulegeya’s welcoming remarks

In his opening remarks, Adv. Haj Muhammed Kamulegeya, the Team Leader at Kitebi Secondary School, noted with humility that it was an honor to welcome the Supreme Mufti to the school and thus expressed appreciation for his presence at the school to lead the Muslim community in prayer, despite his busy schedule.

“At this particular moment, every religion is seated somewhere calling on the Almighty. As followers of Prophet Muhammad, we are blessed by the Almighty to gather here to also raise our hands to Him,” Adv. Kamulegeya said.

Haj Kamulegeya also appreciated the sheikhs who had participated in the prayer sessions, particularly Sheikh Yusuf Nkemba, who led the first session of reciting of the Holy Quran, that helped in preparing the congregation before welcoming the Supreme Mufti.

Supreme Mufti calls for faith, wisdom and good memory

While leading to the supplications (Duwa), the Supreme Mufti prayed for the candidates’ success in their forthcoming examinations, urging them to ask Allah for the qualities they need to excel academically.

“Lets pray to Allah to enable you excel in your exams. It is impotant that you pray for all you desire, good memory to remember what you have forgotten, so as to be achievers,” he urged the candidates.

While addressing the congregation, Sheikh Galabuzi also reminded the candidates that Allah listens to and answers prayers, thus encouraging them to seek wisdom, understanding and good memory as they prepare for their examinations.

The Supreme Mufti’s message emphasised the importance of combining faith with the determination and preparation required to achieve academic success.

Need to focus on education

Education is an important aspect in people’s lives, which not only provides them with knoweldge, but also skills and character development, things that shape or define one’s future. In his address, the Supreme Mufti cautioned learners against engaging in activities that could lead to school dropout, reminding them that every stage of life has its appropriate time.

He encouraged the learners to remain focused on their education and exercise patience, noting that completing their studies would give them the opportunity to pursue other interests and activities in the future.

He therefore urged the youth to give themselves enough time to complete their education, including university, before turning their attention to other pursuits that could lead them to becoming failures.

Appreciation

As Kitebi Secondary School prepares to celebrate the seventh anniversary of Adv. Haj Kamulegeya Muhammed’s leadership as Head Teacher, the Supreme Mufti commended him for his dedication and contribution to the school’s development. Under his visionary leadership and through his personal sacrifice and commitment, the school has continued to develop into a model USE and UPOLET institution, with modern structures and other developments aimed at improving the learning environment.

The Supreme Mufti noted that it was his first visit to Kitebi SS and, despite the brief duration of his stay, he was impressed by the school and its developments. He expressed interest in returning to tour the institution and interact with the learners, noting his appreciation for engaging with young people.

He also commended the government for its continued support towards the school, noting that such efforts are important in ensuring that children benefit from the education provided by government-supported institutions.