Supreme Mufti urges Muslim businessmen to emulate Katongole
By Abdul – Wahid Kakande
The Supreme Mufti Sheikh Muhammad Shaban Galabuzi has urged Muslim businessmen to emulate the late Musa Katongole who he said had regard for others.
Galabuzi made the call during the memorial prayers of the late Katongole at Nakasajja in Mukono district on Tuesday.
“We thank Allah who gave us Katongole because he had regard for others. Many Muslims were sponsored by him to make pilgrimage to Mecca without them knowing, he always gave to the cause of Islam wholeheartedly and we pray that Allah grants him paradise because of his deeds that we continue to cherish,” Galabuzi said.
Galabuzi noted that Katongole had a good heart in addition to having regard for others which attribute he urged all wealthier Muslims to emulate.
“I want you to know that if you give to others, Allah multiplies your wealth,” Galabuzi said.
Prince Kassim Nakibinge Kakungulu, the titular head of the Muslim community in Uganda broke down in tears as he gave his address during the memorial prayers that attracted hundreds of Muslims.
Nakibinge was moved by the difficulties and trials he has gone through in implementing late Katongole’s Will – including taking him to court.
Nakibinge revealed that it has not been an easy task for him to resolve the issues relating to Katongole’s estate because he left a big family with huge wealth sparking unnecessary disputes even though he left a Will.
“I must confess that I have found a lot of difficulties in implementing his (Katongole) Will because he left a big family with huge wealth but I thank God who has enabled us to deal with it,” Nakibinge said.
Katongole who was the chairman of the defunct Uganda Taxi Operators and Drivers Association (UTODA) died in March 2021. He was Nakibinge’s confidant.
Katongole was a very hardworking businessman who contributed a lot to the development of the country and Islam in Uganda.
Nakibinge tasked his family members to ensure that the memorial prayers are held annually.
“You should know that your role was not only to share his property but also to pray for him. Therefore, you should take a lead in organising this dua (memorial prayers) because this is what he now wants from you otherwise if you don’t, we shall do it,” Nakibinge said.
Nakibinge also castigated those who fought UTODA saying while they could have targeted Katongole as an individual in bringing it down, this never affected him because he died a rich man with a lot of wealth.
Sheikh Yasin Kiweewa, the director of dawa at the office of the Supreme Mufti underscored the need for Muslims to give in the way of Allah saying it is the only thing that will save them on the Day of judgment.
Sheikh Hamid Tamusuzza, the main preacher at the memorial prayers underscored the need for organising memorial prayers (dua) saying it is what the dead require from the living.
Hajji Abbas Kasagga, the chairman organising committee commended Nakibinge for guiding the Muslimcommunity to the right direction.
“Your royal highness, we are very grateful with you because you have guided us very well and we promise to always abide with your guidance,” Kasagga said.
