Africa-Press – Uganda. Muslim leaders have urged young Qur’an graduates to translate their knowledge into daily conduct, emphasizing moral discipline, faith, and community leadership during a graduation ceremony in Kampala.
Muslim leaders have called on believers, especially young Qur’an graduates, to uphold and practise the teachings of the Holy Qur’an in their everyday lives as a foundation for building strong faith and upright character.
The message was delivered by Sheikh Hafidh Muhammad Harunah Bukenya, who represented the Mufti of Uganda, Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, during a graduation ceremony of students who successfully memorized the entire Holy Qur’an at Bilal Islamic Schools located in Bwaise, Kawempe Division in Kampala.
In his address, Sheikh Bukenya emphasized the importance of translating Qur’anic knowledge into daily conduct.
“Practise righteous living by putting into practice what you’ve learnt at the centre,” he urged the graduates, encouraging them to become role models within their communities.
He also reflected on the historical journey of Islam in Uganda, noting that for over 200 years, Muslims have passed on the teachings of the Holy Qur’an from one generation to another. However, he pointed out that at one time, there was a decline in proper teaching methods.
“It reached a point when a Muslim would recite a Qur’anic verse in his or her own native dialect, leading to the loss of its original meaning,” Sheikh Bukenya explained.
He credited the revival of proper Qur’an memorization and teaching to institutions such as Bugembe Islamic Institute, which established structured memorization centres (Tahafidhu). He noted that he was among the pioneer students who benefited from these efforts.
Sheikh Bukenya commended the growing number of Qur’an memorization centres across the country, saying it reflects renewed commitment among Ugandan Muslims to preserve the Holy Qur’an and strengthen spiritual growth.
He further urged parents to support their children in memorizing the Qur’an, saying it is key to nurturing disciplined, God-conscious, and morally upright individuals.
Earlier, Sheikh Muhammad Kamoga highlighted the progress of the institution, revealing that the Qur’an memorization centre was established in 2011 and has since registered significant achievements in nurturing young scholars.
The ceremony marked not only an academic milestone for the 18 graduates but also a renewed call for Muslims to live by the values and teachings of the Holy Qur’an in their daily lives.
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