Africa-Press – Uganda. The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has urged Ugandan pilgrims performing Hajj in Saudi Arabia to emulate the devotion of Prophet Ibrahim by offering sincere prayers for their children and families.
His message, centered on spiritual focus and parental supplication, was delivered by Dr. Sheikh Ahmad Hamid Wandega, Eastern Regional Assistant in the Office of the Mufti, during a meeting with the pilgrims at their residence in Manazil Al Fath, Ghaza, in the Holy City of Makkah.
“Sheikh Mubaje has sent you prayers that you may successfully complete your Hajj on Thursday,” Sheikh Wandega stated, as pilgrims prepared to travel to Mina, where they are expected to spend two nights before proceeding to Mount Arafat.
The Day of Arafat, observed on Thursday, marks the climax of Hajj. Pilgrims will dedicate the entire day to intense prayer and reflection at Mount Arafat, retracing the steps of Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him), his wife Hajara, and their son Prophet Ismail.
The rituals commemorate a central event in Islamic tradition, in which Prophet Ibrahim was commanded in a divine dream to sacrifice his son. Both father and son submitted to the will of Allah, but the sacrifice was divinely substituted with a ram symbolising mercy and obedience to God.
Several religious leaders addressed the pilgrims during the gathering, calling for heightened worship and discipline. Among the speakers were Mahmud Khalid, a member of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) Executive, Sheikh Muhammad Mulajje, the Prison Muslim Chaplain, Sheikh Habib Kikabi, Kadhi of Nakasongola, and Sheikh Ramadhan Mulindwa, Kadhi of Luwero.
Sheikhat Raddiyya Namakula, UMSC Secretary for Women and Children, emphasised the spiritual power of praying for one’s children, echoing Prophet Ibrahim’s example as a model of faith and parental care.
Sheikh Musa Kheliri, Regional Assistant to the Mufti for Northern Uganda, reminded the pilgrims to be grateful to Allah for the opportunity to perform Hajj, a once-in-a-lifetime journey for many.
He also thanked President Museveni for sponsoring a number of the pilgrims, noting that his support enabled several Ugandans to fulfill a fundamental religious obligation.
Sophia Safina Kenyangi, National Chairperson of the Muslim Women Council, also praised the President’s support, describing it as a significant gesture towards Uganda’s Muslim community.
Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and is obligatory for all able-bodied Muslims who can afford it. Uganda remains among the countries that facilitate government-sponsored pilgrimages for selected citizens a gesture widely welcomed by religious leaders.
As Ugandan pilgrims enter the most sacred phase of the Hajj, religious leaders continue to emphasise unity, prayer, and submission to Allah as essential virtues for completing the pilgrimage successfully.
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