Muslims implored to make personal wills
By Issa Kigongo
Muslims have been implored never to go to bed without writing their personal wills, as guided by Prophet Muhammad. The call was made by Sheikh Shaban Ramathan Mubaje, the Mufti of Uganda, who emphasized that writing a will is not a bad omen, as it is traditionally perceived in some communities, but rather a guiding document that can help resolve pertinent issues concerning a deceased person’s family and property.
This was part of the Mufti’s brief spiritual nourishment address delivered during memorial prayers (Duwa) organized by the family of the late Sheikh Ishaaq Yusuf Naminya. The prayers were held at his ancestral home in Bulume Village, Busowa Trading Centre in Bugiri District Local Government on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
In his sermon, the Mufti reminded the faithful to remain conscious of their purpose in life, noting that human existence is part of the divine plan to worship Allah, and that death is inevitable.
“So be among the rest of Allah’s creatures that constantly glorify Him and practice His will,” he preached.
He further hailed the late Sheikh Naminya for his unwavering support towards UMSC, noting that his tremendous efforts enabled the Council to attain its current achievements. He urged Muslims to emulate his example.
The late Sheikh Naminya was a prominent and long-serving member of the UMSC Majlis Al-Ulama (Committee of Eminent Sheikhs), a body mandated by the UMSC Constitution, among other duties, to select the Mufti. At the time of his passing in early January 2026, he had retired and was incorporated into the Shura Council, which comprises elders responsible for advisory and counseling roles to incumbent Muslim leaders.
