Handshake seals reconciliation among Kalagala Muslim leaders

By Issa Kigongo

Leaders of Kalagala Muslim Twale have reconciled following prolonged internal disagreements resolved through talks facilitated by the Office of the District Kadhi of Luwero Muslim District.

The disputes had strained relations among some members of the Twale’s executive leadership, with disagreements and concerns over communication affecting cooperation.

The District Kadhi, Sheikh Mulindwa Ramadhan Swaib Nsanja, and district chairman Hajji Muhammad Matovu brought the different sides together, urging them to forgive one another and put the interests of the Muslim community ahead of personal differences.

A key moment came when Acting County Sheikh Sheikh AbdulMalik Kisitu and Sheikh Musa Kasenya, alongside Sheikh Isa Kijudde, publicly reconciled and shook hands in a gesture of forgiveness and renewed unity.

Addressing the leaders and members, Nsanja urged the Twale leadership to focus on its responsibility to serve the Muslim community rather than allow personal disagreements to undermine its work.

He drew on Islamic teachings about brotherhood, reconciliation and unity, reminding the leaders that disputes should be settled peacefully and that their responsibilities carried both a public and religious obligation.

“Leadership is an amanah (trust). We must put the interests of the community first and remember that our service will be accounted for before Allah,” he said.

Hajji Matovu reminded the leaders that Muslim leadership is largely voluntary, but said serving the community sincerely and responsibly carries a great reward from Allah.

He encouraged them to exercise patience and humility, and to work together in carrying out their duties.

Kalagala Muslim Twale chairman Hajji Mulangira Ssendagire thanked the District Kadhi’s office for bringing the leaders together, saying the internal disagreements had affected the wider Twale.

He called on members to be tolerant of one another and work collectively towards the development and unity of the Muslim community in Kalagala.

The leaders pledged to improve communication and consultation, respect one another and resolve future disagreements through dialogue and mutual understanding, guided by Islamic principles.

They also called on members of the Twale to put the reconciliation into practice by rejecting division and supporting efforts to advance the community’s religious, social and welfare interests.