Sheikh Ssenjala, Muslim leaders call for unity and spiritual reform

By Hashim Kalungi

Sheikh Adam Ssenjala, a prominent Ugandan Islamic scholar and Sharia expert, has urged the Muslim community across the country to unite if they are to achieve meaningful socio-economic and spiritual progress.

Delivering his Eid al-Adha sermon at the Masaka Golf Course on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, Sheikh Ssenjala commended the Muslims of Masaka for setting aside structural divisions to gather and pray in a single, central location.

He encouraged the congregation to maintain this unified approach to worship and called upon other regions across Uganda to emulate Masaka’s example.

The regional Amir for Masaka, Sheikh Abdallah Mutazindwa, echoed the call for solidarity, appealing to the pockets of Muslims within the sub-region who still hold isolated Eid prayers to join the larger congregation.

“This marks the fifth consecutive Eid prayer we have successfully held together in this central venue,” Sheikh Mutazindwa noted.

“However, there is still a section of our community holding separate prayers on their own independent grounds. If we are to build genuine togetherness and structural strength in this region, such fragmentation is not helpful.”

RETURNING TO THE ROOTS OF PROPHET IBRAHIM’S LEGACY

Turning to spiritual matters, Sheikh Ssenjala delivered a reminder to believers to completely reject polytheism (Shirk), warning that dying upon such practices brings severe consequences from Allah. He emphasized that the true essence of Eid al-Adha extends far beyond the physical act of slaughtering animals.

“Prophet Ibrahim established a legacy built on foundational practices ranging from Tawhid (pure monotheism) and regular prayers to Zakat and the Hajj pilgrimage,” Sheikh Ssenjala stated.

“While many people focus almost exclusively on the act of slaughtering animals today, we must use this celebration to return to the root of his righteous practices. We must leave polytheism behind and return fully to Allah, because He is the only One we are commanded to sacrifice for—not any worldly entity or idol.”

GOVERNMENT URGES ECONOMIC HARD WORK AND STABILITY

Brig. Gen. PJ Kajoba, the commander of the Kasijjagirwa Armoured Division, urged the Muslim community to actively subscribe to ongoing government programs designed to boost household incomes and alleviate poverty.

Brig. Gen. Kajoba’s message, which was delivered on his behalf by Col. GO Okello, linked economic responsibility with parental guidance and the prophetic tradition.

“Muslims must work hard to sufficiently provide for and look after their families,” the commander’s message read.

“By building stable households, parents can ensure that their children are not lured into destructive or subversive politics. True adherence to the original message of the Prophet Muhammad requires us to remain united, law-abiding, and productive citizens.”