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Budalang’i, Mtito Andei families
benefits from Jamia Iftar donations
Jamia Mosque Committee Nairobi last week
donated Iftar food packages to families af-
fected by floods in Budalang’i Bunyala Sub-
county within Busia County.
The Iftar food was donated through the Ki-
sumu- based Ranafa Foundation Trust and
delivered to the 25 affected Muslim families at
Mubwayo village in Bunyala South. The food
items included maize flour, Rice, Wheat flour,
Sugar, salt and cooking fat.
Floods have continued causing untold suffer-
ing to the people of Budalang’i with families
being rendered homeless after raging flood
waters submerged their homes as a result of
River Nzoia breaking its banks.
Speaking to The Friday Bulletin, the Treasurer
of the Busia Muslims Council (BMC) Salim
Shiundu lauded Jamia Mosque Committee
for standing and with the flood victims and for
the generous support saying the donation will
The Weekly Muslim News Update
go a long way in alleviating the suffering of
the affected families as they will have some-
thing to eat.
“We would like to appreciate and thank Ja-
mia Mosque Committee in collaboration with
Ranafa Foundation Trust for coming out
and for the gesture and generous support
towards the Muslim community in Bunyala
Sub-County in the face of Floods and Cov-
id19 .The donation will go a long way in alle-
viating the suffering of the affected families
who have been left homeless,” Salim said.
Salim appealed to other well-wishers, do-
nors and humanitarian organizations to em-
ulate Jamia Mosque Committee and come
forward and offer support to the vulnerable
and affected needy families.
“The situation is overwhelming. The floods
are everywhere across Budalang’i Sub-
county. The people urgently need shelter
and other basic needs such as foodstuffs,
clothes, detergents, mosquito nets, blan-
kets, emergency medical supplies, tempo-
rary shelter,” he said.
At the same time Jamia Mosque Committee
through its social responsibility program ex-
tended its support to the needy and vulner-
able in Mtito Andei in Makueni County.
The food items were also distributed to the
needy Muslim residents of Darajani by the
Isiolo-based humanitarian organization,
STAR of HOPE Association (SOHA)
The donor funded project exercise that was
carried out on Saturday April 24, 2021, ben-
efited more than one hundred families.
The beneficiaries of the program appreci-
ated Jamia Mosque Committee for its dona-
tion and kind gesture of extending a helping
hand to them during the month of Ramad-
han.

Turkey’s TIKA donates food, hygiene kits to Jamia staff

The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination
Agency (TIKA) on Wednesday donated food
packages and hygiene kits to Jamia Mosque
Nairobi staff members to take them through
during the ongoing fasting month of Ramad-
han.
The agency handed over food packages con-
taining rice, wheat flour, maize, cooking oil,
and other food items to 50 staff members of
Jamia Mosque drawn from security and mas-
jid keeping departments.
Turkey Ambassador in Kenya, Ahmet Cemil
Miroğlu, together with TİKA Country Director
Eyup Yavuz Umutly, handed over the food
packages to the employees at the event held
at Jamia Mosque Nairobi.
“As part of the annual Ramadan program,
TIKA is extending a helping hand to those in
need all over the world. Today we’re here at
the Jamia Mosque to ensure our bothers get
something to eat. We will continue to support
Kenya and the Kenyan people,’’ Eyup Yavaz Turkey Ambassador to Kenya Ahmet Cemil Miroglu (Second left) hands over a
Umutly, TIKA’s coordinator in Kenya, said. food package to Jamia Mosque Nairobi staff member Fadhil Mwaniki. Looking
Eyup Yavaz Umutly said TIKA it is providing on are: Jamia Mosque Imam Sheikh Muhammad Swalihu and his deputy Sheikh
Continued To Page 2 Jamaludin Osman. The event was held on Wednesday at Jamia.

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SUPKEM seeks Turkey’s support to foster development
The Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims
(SUPKEM) has affirmed its commitments
to partner with the Turkey’s Embassy in
Nairobi in strengthening the cooperation
and enhancing on working relationships
between the two countries to foster devel-
opment in the Muslim community.
Speaking on Wednesday when they held
bilateral engagements with Turkish Am-
bassador to Kenya Ahmet Cemil Miroglu
at the council’s offices located at Islamia
House, SUPKEM leadership led by na-
tional chairman Hassan Ole Naado out-
lined the key agenda for SUPKEM saying
the Muslim council is keen to partner with
the embassy specifically in the areas of
education, youth and women empower-
ment.
Ole Naado appealed for the embassy’s
support and partnership with the Muslim
umbrella body to accelerate development
saying with networking and partnership
with the embassy, SUPKEM will endeav-
our to deliver on its mandate to accelerate
Inculcate Qur’an teachings into children, Duale urges parents
Muslim parents have been urged to em-
brace better understanding of the Noble
Qur’an and inculcate its teachings into
their children for good moral values and
better upbringing.
This was emphasized during Quran Mem-
orization competition organized by the
Qur’an Association of Garissa County
held at Masjid Ibnu Qayim last week on
Saturday.
Addressing participants, the former Na-
tional Assembly Majority leader, Aden
Duale who was the chief guest noted that
parents have an obligation to ensure their
children are imparted with knowledge
both religious and contemporary in order
to inculcate good moral values into them
for better upbringing and growth and at
the same time use the same in the propa-
TIKA donates food, hygiene kits to Jamia staff
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food aid to poor families in Djibouti and Ken-
ya as a part of its Dining Table social solidar-
ity program during the month of Ramadan
and that distribution programs will be carried
out in 87 countries under the Dining Table
program.
“This year as part of the Ramadhan aid pro-
grams that are hereby carried out by our
agency under the name 'Erenler Sofrası', we
have begun handing out food packages and
hygiene sets to fight against COVID-19 in
the slums of Kenya. Our goal is to reach out
and provide a helping hand to needy people
without discriminating against any religion,
language or race, which reflects the solidar-
ity and sharing culture that we inherited from
our ancestors, Erens and deep-rooted his-
tory,” he said.
Eyup Yavaz Umutly noted that the relief food
donation is targeting the most vulnerable
members of the society.
Speaking at the event, Jamia Mosque Dep-
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NATIONAL
and support development agenda in the
Muslim community across the country.
“We need to come together and partner
to realize development and progress
in the Muslim community. As the SUP-
KEM administration we are willing to
work closely and partner with the Turkey
Embassy in Kenya together with other
Muslim Embassies towards Muslim as-
pirations on matters of development
to contribute to progress in the Muslim
community ,” he said.
The SUPKEM chair commended the
Turkish government for its humanitarian
assistance, being at the forefront to ad-
dress the religious and community inter-
ests of Muslims across the world and for
its support to Kenyan students through
annual university scholarships adding
that Turkey has been recognized as a
leading emerging development partner
in Kenya through TIKA.
On his part, Turkish Ambassador to Ken-
ya Ahmet Cemil Miroglu said the Embas-
gation of Islam.
Duale pointed out that the
Quran serves as a compre-
hensive blueprint for both the
individual and society as the
primary source of knowledge ,
hence encouraged Muslims to
maintain the tradition of memo-
rization of the Noble book to be
the best of all people.
“To seek knowledge is a sacred
duty, it is obligatory on every
Muslim, male and female. The
first word of the Quran revealed
to our beloved prophet Muham-
mad (Peace Be Upon Him) was
"Iqra" READ! Seek knowledge!
Educate yourselves! Be edu-
cated. Without knowledge one
uty Imam, Sheikh Jamaldin Osman lauded
the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination
Agency (TIKA) for the generous move to
cushion vulnerable Kenyans especially dur-
ing this time when Muslims are observing
the holy month of Ramadhan.
AVAILABLE VACANT SPACE
“Other organizations and even individuals
who have plenty should emulate the ges-
ture shown by the Turkish Cooperation and
Coordination Agency (TIKA) and share
with the less privileged members of the
community,” he said.
The beneficiaries expressed their happi-
ness and lauded the move by the TIKA to
cushion them during the current hard times.
In the recent years through TIKA, Turkey
has been a generous donor with humani-
tarian aid, revamping schools among other
key projects and its proactive foreign policy
in Kenya, becoming an active stakeholder
in the East African region's stability.
Ramadhan 18, 1442/April 30, 2021
sy is ready to work with SUPKEM and other
Muslim organizations for the betterment
of the Muslim community in Kenya .''We
are ready and willing to work and partner
with Muslim organizations towards Muslim
aspirations on matters of development to
contribute to progress in the Muslim com-
munity,'' he said.
The envoy further commended the SUP-
KEM officials for their focused leadership
and called on them to serve the Muslim
Ummah with utmost dedication and com-
mitment.
Earlier the Turkish Cooperation and Coor-
dination Agency (TIKA) donated food pack-
ages and hygiene kits to Supreme Council
of Kenya Muslims(SUPKEM) to be distrib-
uted to needy and vulnerable in the Muslim
community. “We are happy to receive these
donations from TIKA and Turkish people.
We look forward to partnering more in other
matters including education. The food pack-
ages will help our Muslim brothers and sis-
ters during this holy month of Ramadan,"Ole
Naado said.
can't truly receive Allah's gift of Islam. A
person without knowledge is like someone
walking along a track in complete darkness’’
he said.
The former Majority leader called on Mus-
lims to firmly adhere to the teachings of the
Quran and Sunnah and advised madrassa
teachers to put more efforts in their en-
deavor to provide knowledge and guidance
to madrassa students on matter of religious
acts and obligations.
He paid glowing accolades to the Qur’an
Association of Garissa County for its main-
tenance of the tradition of memorizing the
Holy-Quran, taking Madrassa education
seriously and constant organization of the
Qur’an memorization competition in the
region for knowledge and spiritual nourish-
ment.
The 11th Edition of Quran memorization
competition attracted participants from
67 Madrassas and Islamic centres within
Garissa who showcased their skills and
knowledge. Winners in various subjects
were awarded certificates and copies of the
Noble Qur’an .
The Friday Bulletin
By Shaykh Dr Sajid Umar
We praise Allāh (subḥānahu wa taʿālā),
we seek His Assistance, and we seek His
Guidance. And we seek refuge in Allāh
(subḥānahu wa taʿālā) from the evils of
ourselves and the adverse consequences
of our deeds.
Losing sight of the goal
The last 10 nights of Ramaḍān have
dawned upon us. Some of us have been
ready for them, others may have finally
woken up from lagging heedlessness;
some from amongst us are balancing work,
family, and other commitments while trying
our best to worship Allāh (subḥānahu wa
taʿālā). Despite all this, all of us are in a
state of hope, In Shā’ Allāh, and hopefully
gearing toward ending our Ramaḍān on a
strong note. This is imperative, for Allāh Al-
mighty has showered His mercy upon us
by teaching us that Allāh will judge our ac-
tions collectively based on the strength of
their endings.
Prior to Ramaḍān and during the first few
fasts, there is a large emphasis on encour-
aging each other toward Taqwā, discussing
its meaning, virtues, and ways to attain it.
Yet, when the last 10 nights dawn on us,
we discuss to a great extent what duʿā’s to
make, when Laylat al-Qadr is, and many
more details, but at times, in our excite-
ment of doing more, more and more acts
of worship in the last 10 nights, we forget
our initial goal: the achievement of Taqwā.
Why The Night Prayer?
When we try to accomplish something big,
it is easy to get pulled in several different
directions. There are hundreds of things
that can be done.
However, some things are far more im-
pactful than others. This brings to mind the
80/20 rule, which explains that 20% of the
activities we engage in produce 80% of
what we want. With so much going on in
our lives at times, and the fact that we are
living an actual season of worship (the last
10 of Ramaḍān) within a season of wor-
ship (Ramaḍān itself); the formula related
to ‘quality vs quantity’ has perhaps never
been more pertinent.
The Qur’ān is full of lessons on how to
achieve Taqwā, and for the purposes of
this piece; I would like to present to you the
following āyāt to ponder over and consider:
“They used to sleep but little of the night,
And in the hours before dawn they would
seek forgiveness, And from their wealth
was [given] the right of the needy and the
deprived.”[ Al-Qur’ān 51:17-19]
A simple analysis of these āyāt present
to us three of the best and most effective
ways to attain Taqwā.
From this verse, we learn that:
1.praying at night,
2.seeking forgiveness before dawn,
3.and giving to the needy,
are three acts of worship most effective in
developing Taqwā in our hearts.
SubhanAllāh, see how Allāh (subḥānahu
wa taʿālā) has brought together these three
activities and multiplied their reward in the
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DA'WAH
Taqwa in the last 10 nights
last 10 nights of Ramaḍān, to encourage
us toward Taqwā! Our ultimate goal from
this month.
The final lap and the final push!
As we increase our intensity because of
our setting of our sights on the finish line,
please also consider these practical steps
which aid our abilities in the last 10 nights
count.
1. Prayer, Fasting, and Qur’ān: The three
basics that have been discussed through-
out Ramaḍān only become even more
important. All of us must have a goal and
a plan for every day in terms of prayer,
Qur’ān, and what we can improve on in our
fasts. The main goal is to establish habits
we can continue after Ramaḍān.
2. Seclusion: If you cannot spend the last
10 nights in seclusion doing Iʿtikāf, as was
the Prophetic practice, then at least put
some time aside every night to be away
from family, friends, and distractions, either
in prayer, contemplation or supplication.
During your seclusion, ensure you sincere-
ly ponder of the favours of your Lord upon
you for this brings about much-needed cali-
bration to our hearts, minds and souls.
Another important activity for you to carry
out during this period of seclusion is to list
every role you currently assume in your
life, be it mandatory, in terms of your roles
that you can never give up, like being a
parent, spouse, and other roles similar; or
elective, in terms of roles that you can give
up, like your position of employment and
other similar placements in your life.
Once you have achieved this, analyse
these roles within your life based on an-
swering the following two questions:
1.How effective am I in my role and how
can I apply myself better in it?
2.Am I giving too much emphasis on my
elective placements to the extent that my
mandatory roles and responsibilities are
suffering?
I assure you, this task, if done sincerely
and correctly, will be life changing!
3. Duʿā’: It may help to take some time out
to pen down your personal aspirations, both
related to your dīn and dunya. The Prophet
(ṣall Allāhu ‘alayhi wasallam) would also
ask Allāh (subḥānahu wa taʿālā) for Taqwā,
“O Allāh, grant my soul Taqwā and purify it,
Ramadhan 18, 1442/April 30, 2021

for You are the best to purify it. You are its
protector and guardian.”[ Muslim]
4. Self-assessment: Umar b. al-Khattāb
(radiy Allāhu ‘anhu) would say, “Take
yourselves to account before you are [ul-
timately] taken to account.” Let your con-
templation in these last 10 nights lead you
to reflecting upon what aspects of your
character may need polishing and improv-
ing. Nobody is born perfect.
5. Maintaining others’ rights: Whether
you are a parent or an employee, others
have rights over you even in Ramaḍān.
This time can also be used to re-connect
with relatives or reconcile with friends and
family.
Lastly: Taqwā Post-Ramaḍān
Before Ramaḍān ends, let us ensure that
we do not bid the month farewell before
realising and understanding that Ramaḍān
is a stepping stone to being great for the
rest of our lives. Taqwā is a process, not
a place!
We must realise that the Allāh of Ramaḍān
is the Allāh (subḥānahu wa taʿālā) of all
the months of the year. Life is too short to
make shorter and the believer is not one
who takes a stride forward, only to take
several steps backwards thereafter. This is
even more manifest when we realise that
we cannot guarantee ourselves yet anoth-
er Ramaḍān after this.
Indeed, even outside of Ramaḍān, the pur-
pose of worship itself is to achieve Taqwā.
Allāh (subḥānahu wa taʿālā) says, “O man-
kind, worship your Lord, who created you
and those before you, that you may be-
come righteous [lit. perform Taqwā].”[ Al-
Qur’ān 2:21] The pious before us would se-
verely criticise those who only worshipped
their Lord during Ramaḍān, only to forget
their Lord after Ramaḍān. The mandatory
fasting may end when Ramaḍān ends, but
the pursuit of Taqwā must continue beyond
Ramaḍān.
It is upon us to do everything in our capac-
ity, in a calculated and strategic way, to en-
sure that this Ramaḍān lasts the period of
our lives.
May Allāh Almighty bless our month and
accept it from us, grant us the night of
power, and write us from among the freed
from the hell-fire and the muttaqūn with the
passing of this month. Āmīn.
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Fasting - A Way of Life

By Abu Amina Bilal Phillips
The ultimate goal of the fast is to develop
Taqwaa (consciousness of God) in humans,
as Allah said, “...that you may become Al-
Muttaqun.” [Al-Baqara 2:183] Taqwa is
among the highest moral qualities that a
Muslim can attain. It is produced by placing
a shield between one's self and Allah's wrath
as the root meaning of the word implies (i.e.
Taqwaa comes from the verb waqaa, which
means ‘to defend’). This is achieved by be-
ing conscious of Allah and all His command-
ments at all times, which means avoiding the
Haram (prohibited) as well as the Makrooh
(undesirable) and even some of the Halal
(permissible) wherever doubt arises.
It has also been noted by medical experts
that fasting improves the physical health in
numerous ways. For example, during the
fast the body uses up stored cholesterol
(fats) which are often deposited in the blood
system, as well as in other fatty areas of the
body. Thus, it helps to keep the body firm
and minimizes the danger of heart attacks.
Fasting in Cultural Islam
Where fasting has become a ritual, the
month of Ramadhan becomes a time of cel-
ebration instead of religious contemplation
and abstinence. Ramadhan nights are nights
of party and enjoyment which continue until
the dawn in some countries. There, the night
becomes the day and the day becomes the
night. In most places, Suhur (the light meal
which is supposed to be taken prior the
dawn) becomes a major three-course meal.
Consequently, few experience real hunger
during the fast. And at the time of breaking
the fast, another three-course meal is tak-
en, followed by a sampling of all kinds
of sweets imaginable. As a result, many
Muslims complain about gaining weight
during Ramadhan.
The characters which Sawm builds
are:
a) Controlled Since fasting is basically
abstinence from food, drink and sexual
relations, it trains the believers in self-
control. Consequently, the actual test of
the effects of fasting occurs at the time of
breaking the fast. When food is tradition-
ally spread out in large delicious quan-
tities and people are tempted to gorge
themselves, the believer is required to
control his or her appetite and have a
light meal and drink prior to the sunset
prayers.
It was the practice of the Prophet (peace
be upon him) to break his fast with three
dates and water, and after giving the
sunset prayers eat a moderate meal.
Fasting also means spiritual abstinence.
It is required that the individual give up
not only food, drink and sexual relations,
but also that he or she also restrain from
all forms of lying, backbiting, slander,
etc. This is confirmed by the Prophet's
(peace be upon him) statement, “Allah
has no need for the hunger and the thirst
of the person who does not restrain from
telling lies and acting on them even while
observing the fast.” [Narrated by Al-
Bukhari and Abu Dawud] 1 He also said,
“When one of you is fasting, he should
abstain from indecent acts and unnec-
essary talk, and if someone begins an
obscene conversation or tries to pick an
argument, he should simply tell him, ‘I am
fasting.’ ” [Narrated by Muslim, Al-Bukhari
and Abu Dawud] So, if one observes the
fast according to the above principles, it
should improve his moral character, making
him more truthful and more careful about
what he says and does.
b) Moderate
Because the believer is required to restrain
himself or herself at the time of breaking
the fast, a sense of moderation in eating is
developed. This is in keeping with the gen-
eral recommendations given by the Prophet
(peace be upon him) regarding eating. Ibn
Umar Abu Hurayrah and Abu Musa both
quoted Allah's Messenger (peace be upon
him) as saying, “The believer eats in one
stomach 3 and the disbeliever eats [as if]
in seven.” [Narrated by Muslim] 4 Jaabir
reported that the Prophet (peace be upon
him) said, “Food for one person is sufficient
for two, and food for two can suffice four.”
[Narrated by Muslim] 5 Ibn Umar related
that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon
him) forbade anyone from taking two dates
at a time without the consent of his eating
companions. [Narrated by Muslim]
c) Compassionate
Fasting gives the individual a real taste of
hunger and thirst, which helps him to realize
the experience of the poor. This experience
should instill a desire to want to help those
who are less fortunate by sharing food and
wealth with them. This quality is empha-
sized Eid al-Fitr (festival of fast breaking)
in which all Muslims are obliged to give the
needy food to celebrate on that day.

Just few days of Ramadhan left – You can still do it!

By Nasmira Firdous
So, you started your Ramadhan with a days to show off to your friends or family, sincere and let your heart and mind feel
bang, and lost the enthusiasm and zeal to you are fundamentally going WRONG. every single letter you say. Dua is only as
carry with the same energy after a week or Always do your deeds with the right in- strong as you use it. Use it well. An over-
so? Fret not. You are not alone. Many peo- tentions and that involves beginning a dose never hurts! Additionally, nothing in-
ple start off Ramadhan with lofty ambitions deed with the intention to please Allah creases the quality of your life like repent-
and goals, only to find themselves slacking *alone*. Remember, you will be reward- ance does.
off mid way due to various reasons ranging ed for your righteous intentions even if
from not planning ahead to losing the moti- Quality Over Quantity:
you are not able to complete the task,
vation and drive to continue. If you are strug- so purify your intentions and renew them As with anything, quality always takes prec-
gling with decreased motivation and want to every single time. edence over quantity. What’s the point of
make the best of Ramadhan in the last few
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Don’t let Instagram Iftars ruin Ramadhan
By Hasnet Lais
The most sacred month in the Islamic cal-
endar is a time when Muslims concentrate
on nurturing piety and practising self-re-
flection. The exhortation to master one’s
passion and conquer the lower self is of
particular relevance to the Muslim commu-
nity.
While the obligation to abstain from food
and drink from dawn to dusk may be re-
stricted to this month alone, many Muslims
should feel a greater urgency to use this
occasion to reflect on what is undeniably
the community’s unhealthy love affair with
food.
Ifṭār and Suḥūr
There is arguably no greater opportu-
nity for Muslims to reform their eating
habits than during this blessed month of
Ramaḍān. This is an opportune time to
curb our appetite by consciously forfeiting
material and carnal pleasures to enable us
to draw closer to the Almighty. Abstinence
from food and water with sincerity and for-
bearance helps to rejuvenate our spiritual-
ity by reminding us that we are ultimately
dependent on God for sustenance in our
physical lives.
Regrettably for many of us, this month
does not lead to a greater intimacy with
our Creator, for the simple reason that we
are incapable of tempering our gluttony; we
find ourselves eventually succumbing to
our lower selves. Nowhere is this more de-
pressingly evident than during ifṭār, where
instead of moderating our consumption as
a gesture of humility and thanks to Allāh
for satiating our hunger, we become rav-
enous consumers of the plethora of often
unhealthy food on the table.
After hours of fasting, one’s self-control typ-
ically wears thin. It is common to feel tired
and grouchy, and with hunger pangs and
Supporting the needy and the vulnerable in the spirit of Ramadhan
1 2
1. Beneficiaries of dry food distribution packages donated by Jamia Mosque Nairobi and distributed through Majmuatul
Khairat in Taita Taveta County.
2. Jamia Mosque Nairobi assistant librarian Hussein Onancha (in Kanzu) handing over dry food packages to beneficiaries
of Gataka in Ongata Rongai.
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YOUTH Ramadhan 18, 1442/April 30, 2021
severe thirst
taking their
toll, many of
us will end
the day by
gorging on
anything we
feast our
eyes on.
This defeats
the very
spiritual pur-
pose of this
month. The
ifṭār binge
and the
consequent
bloating and
unconscion-
able wast-
age is a curse that many of us are simply devour pretty much the entirety of the cor-
not willing to dispel. nucopia of pleasures served before us.
The same can unfortunately be said of our Enjoying what we have been blessed with
habits during suḥūr. Just like ifṭār, it makes does not justify eating past our level of
sense for our pre-dawn meal to consist of comfort. Consumption with reckless aban-
wholesome fibre, healthy fats, lean protein, don creates sluggishness and effectively
as well as nutrients, minerals, and vitamins deprives us of both the spiritual and physi-
that offer a slow release of energy to keep cal stamina to stand in tarāwīḥ prayers and
us fuelled throughout the day. rekindle our connection with Allāh. While
Wolfing down copious amounts of glutinous this month serves as a reminder that we do
rice with fried fish and curries, followed by not require constant consumption to expe-
more rice with tinned mango slices and rience satisfaction, compulsive overeating
double cream before fajr, will not provide a exposes a spiritual sickness and highlights
constant stream of energy throughout the how we desire and prioritise food more
day. Rather, it only serves to increase the than a yearning to grow closer to Allāh.
load on our digestive system and worsen This habit ultimately bankrupts our mind,
dehydration. This does little except to am- body, and spirit.
plify our cravings throughout the fasting If we make the intention to eat not only
hours, making us hungrier and thirstier. the ḥalāl but also the ṭayyibāt (which can
This eventually culminates in the frenzied be interpreted as nutritious and ethically-
excitement at ifṭār time, when many of us
are unable to exercise self-restraint and Continued To Page 8
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The Friday Bulletin
By Mohammed Ibrahim al-Shafi'i
Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya (d. 1350) once
said Saʻādat al-ʻabd (the happiness of the
servant) is found in three things. The first
is to be grateful to Allāh. When the serv-
ant can see the blessings of Allāh he reaps
the benefits of this Dunya and he has his
worldly happiness (desires) satisfied. The
second is ṣabr ʻalā qadar Allāh (endurance
of predetermined tribulations). When the
servant is in a state of trial and tribulation
he stays patient and stays firm in his obedi-
ence to his Lord. The third is to seek Allāh’s
forgiveness when sinful.
These three states of the servant bring him
closer to his Lord in all affairs of his life,
and the month of Ramaḍān encapsulates
all three qualities. Firstly, it unites all believ-
ers across the globe in a spiritual striving,
families gather and friends invite one oth-
er for meals. The believers become soft-
hearted towards one another and seek to
perform acts to benefit others. As for ṣabr
ʻalā al-Ṭāʻa (patience and perseverance
in following the commands of Allāh), the
believers must sacrifice their sleep, food,
and drink in the obedience of Allāh. Thirdly,
in the month of Ramaḍān the believers
seek their Lord’s forgiveness. The Prophet
Muḥammad (sall Allāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam)
said:
“Whoever established prayers on Laylat
al-Qadr out of sincere faith and hoping for
a reward from Allāh, then all his previous
sins will be forgiven; and whoever fasts in
the month of Ramaḍān out of sincere faith,
and hoping for a reward from Allāh, then all
his previous sins will be forgiven.” [ Ṣaḥīḥ
al-Bukhārī]
“Whoever spends the nights of Ramaḍān
in prayer out of faith and in the hope of re-
ward, he will be forgiven his previous sins.”
[ Sunan an-Nasa’i]
“Whoever attends ʿIshā’ in a congregation,
then he has stood half of the night. And
whoever prays ʿIshā’ and Fajr in a congre-
gation, then he has spent the entire night
standing (in prayer).” [ Jami` at-Tirmiḏhī]
For many Muslims, Ramaḍān brings them
their Saʻāda (happiness) as they draw
closer to their Lord. However, a group of
believers experience ṣabr ʻalā qadar Allāh,
as discussed by Ibn Qayyim, during this
month; they are often our brothers and sis-
ters who have entered the faith and who
are forgotten during Ramaḍān. I will share
a short reflection of my first Ramaḍān af-
ter taking my shahāda exploring just what
filled my first Ramaḍān with happiness.
In 2010, at the age of seventeen, I had been
a ‘secret Muslim’ for almost a year. I was
drawing close to the month of Ramaḍān. I
should define ‘Secret Muslim’ as some may
be unaware. Many of us who come to Islām
do not reveal our conversion to our families
immediately. In fact, I kept my conversion
secret for two years. So, I, the secret Mus-
lim, would need to fast this blessed month
of Ramaḍān. Of my many concerns was, in
some senses, an everyday concern for me:
“What would I eat?”
In the year that passed having been a se-
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Ramadhan 18, 1442/April 30, 2021
Reverts in Ramadan
cret Muslim, I had completely abandoned brings tears to one’s eyes, a night in which
eating at home. I would pretend I had Allāh (subḥānahu wa taʿālā) draws close to
eaten, by feeding my non-ḥalāl food to ei- His creation, an opportunity to put the past
ther non-Muslim friends that I invited over behind you and start afresh as an obedient
or my pet cat (poor cat, he is still healthy). servant of Allāh(subḥānahu wa taʿālā).
Ramaḍān was a month now of larger con-
In my first Ramaḍān, Allāh (subḥānahu wa
cern, outside of Ramaḍān perhaps I could
taʿālā) blessed me with a friend and his
have the occasional day without a proper
family who made my Ramaḍān easier, who
meal and survive on a packet of crisps, but
took care of my concerns and worries, may
during the month, I do not think many are
Allāh (subḥānahu wa taʿālā) reward them
that brave. Not only was food an issue, but
and bless them. However, many converts
how would I explain not eating or drinking
do not have this opportunity, many con-
at all?
verts feel they have joined a community
Alḥamdulilah for what was truly from the which has abandoned them. Only recently,
blessings of Allāh (subḥānahu wa taʿālā). I was speaking with a brother who said to
A secondary school friend and I were sit- me “Akhī, wallāhi if I did not fear Allāh, I
ting and talking, and I asked him, “What do would leave it all and go back to my family.”
you think I should do during Ramaḍān? I
Many of our brothers and sisters rely on
am a little worried”. He quizzed me on why
masājid to provide their ifṭār, but this is no
I would be concerned, at which point I in-
substitute for a circle of friends or at least
formed him of my situation, which had until
a familiar face to share ifṭār with. This is
then not been known. My friend’s response
a responsibility we all share, the Prophet
was a heart-warming response which re-
Muḥammad (sall Allāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam)
sulted in the forging of a lifelong friendship.
said: “The most beloved people to Allāh
“Why don’t you have ifṭār at my house?”
are those who are most beneficial to the
he said to me. What followed was a most
people. The most beloved deed to Allāh
eventful Ramaḍān, the discovery of Paki-
is to make a Muslim happy, or to remove
stani cuisine (more specifically biriyani),
one of his troubles, or to forgive his debt,
and an enriching experience of what it was
or to feed his hunger. That I walk with a
like, to a certain degree, to be “born a Mus-
brother regarding a need is more beloved
lim”. Despite this, I still felt a deep sadness
to me than iʿtikāf in this masjid in Madīna
and yearning; I wanted this experience with
(al-Masjid al-Nabawī) for a month…” [ al-
my own parents: to share those final mo-
Muʻjam al-Awsaṭ]
ments of hunger, anticipation of food, and
most importantly the pleasure of obeying In retrospect, my advice to all those who
one’s Lord. Yet, this matter was not de- know a person who has embraced Islām is
creed for me, I want to share two wonder- to invite them over for ifṭār and make them
ous moments that were. The first time I part of your family, and if you cannot, then
discovered tarāwīḥ, my first thoughts were, help those organisations which seek to
“All night? But we just fasted all day…” and serve the convert community.
more importantly, the first time I heard of
Laylat al-Qadr, a night whose very mention
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Don’t let Instagram Iftars ruin Ramadhan
Continued From Page 5
sourced foods) so that we can worship
Allāh with greater focus, then the act be-
comes sacramental and praiseworthy in
the eyes of God. We can either reap the
rewards from our consumption or risk eat-
ing ourselves into a spiritual coma.
Social Media
Besides our inherently capricious nature,
there is another monster feeding the beast:
social media.
Of course there are exceptions, but for
the most part, our online culture rarely en-
courages detoxification. Instead, it fuels a
culture of excess by glamorising gluttony
through the endless exposure and circu-
lation of what is commonly referred to as
‘food porn’.
I can understand that food bloggers and
restaurants leverage image sharing servic-
es like Instagram and Pinterest to market
their brand, entice customers, and connect
with audiences. But this phenomenon can-
not simply be attributed to the food industry
and marketers alone.
Although several food corporations capital-
ise on this month by marketing their prod-
ucts towards Muslims, the sad reality is
that too many Muslims are caught up in the
epidemic of ‘foodstagramming’, a behav-
iour that is genuinely disturbing to observe
during Ramaḍān.
Posting aesthetic and appetising snapshots
Just few days of Ramadhan left – You can still do it!
Continued From Page 4
indulging in speed reading the glorious
Quran if your mind and heart is heed-
less? Imagine having completed the whole
Quran and your heart is still not moved by
a single verse or ayat?
Allah sees who is best in deeds , not nec-
essarily those who’ve done the most num-
ber of deeds that are lacking in ihsaan,
consistency or purity of intentions. Allah
loves deeds that are consistent, even if
they are small.
So, set up goals that are consistent and
feasible, and most importantly, remember
to continue doing them even after Rama-
dhan. Being a good Muslim and striving to
get closer to Allah doesn’t end with Rama-
dhan. It needs to be a lifelong commitment
and goal. Therefore, keep the end goal of
paradise in mind rather than just keeping
the end goal of Ramadhan in mind.
Involve Others Too:
It’s always nice to have company that
would motivate you to reach your goals
and pursue them with zeal and enthusiasm
when you feel down or out. Additionally,
your rewards of deeds get multiplied mani-
fold when you edge others to do good. So
don’t be selfish and limit your performance
of good deeds to yourself. Encourage and
push your family members and friends to
do the same. Allah will reward you for eve-
ry act of worship they do because of your
persistence. Imagine getting a huge moun-
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DA'WAH
of gourmet dishes may seem innocuous on
the surface, but it is taking the form of a
ritual, akin to saying grace before meals.
It is having a detrimental effect on our con-
sumption patterns. In fact, those who can
barely pass a moment without uploading
food selfies and curating online portfolios
of their culinary habits may be sympto-
matic of possessing deeper psychological
and physiological ailments, such as eating
disorders and health anxieties, which lead
to conditions such as obesity.
Over the years, I have witnessed all man-
ners of profligacy in the holy month, from
the usual colouring of one’s daily feed with
decadent ifṭār spreads, to something as
distasteful as sharing highlights of post-
tarāwīḥ kebab crawls just before tahajjud
prayers.
Blurring the boundaries between celebrat-
ing and fetishising food in a month when we
are encouraged to recognise the benefits
of moderating consumption and controlling
desires eats away at our good deeds, leav-
ing us physically famished beyond ordinary
levels and spiritually starving.
Food is undoubtedly an effective stimulus
for altering our brain activity. It is natural to
become preoccupied with thoughts of food
when we are fasting long hours. However,
wasting precious hours of the fasting day
watching food vlogs, frantically searching
tain of good deeds just because you gave
others an encouraging word or pushed
them to reach a higher level of emaan.
Give to Receive:
Nothing increases the barakah and bless-
ings of your life like charity does. It extin-
guishes sins like water puts off fire. Imag-
ine having a clean book of deeds with no
sins against your name?! So, give and give
some more in charity. Since every single
act of good deed is multiplied innumerably
during the month of Ramadhan, what bet-
ter way to make the best use of the last ten
days than in giving charity? It could be a
single dollar in your eyes, but when done
sincerely, it could be counted as a billion
dollars or more in terms of rewards in Al-
lah’s eyes. Purify your intentions and give.
And you might just receive so much more
than you ever dreamt off! Charity would be
a satisfying way to end Ramadhan.
Ibn `Abbâs relates that: “Allah’s Messenger
was the most generous of all people in do-
ing good, and he was at his most generous
during the month of Ramadhan. Jibril used
to meet with him every year throughout the
month of Ramadhan, so the Prophet could
recite the Qur’ân to him. Whenever Gabriel
met with him, he became more generous
than a beneficial breeze.” (Bukhari and
Muslims
May Allah forgive us for our shortcomings
and pour His mercy and blessings upon us.
Ameen.
Ramadhan 18, 1442/April 30, 2021
up authentic recipes for ifṭār, and ogling
at pictures of juicy steaks and burgers will
naturally veer us towards self-indulgence,
making us slaves to our passions, compro-
mising the quality of our worship, and inhib-
iting our God-consciousness.
Controlling desires
Physical health aside, many of us have seri-
ously underestimated the spiritual benefits
of being kind to our waistline. We should
ponder on how the primal desire for food
and the inability to curb this desire is what
ultimately expelled Ādam and Ḥawwā’ from
the Garden of Paradise.
Sages of the past like Imam al-Ghazālī ad-
dressed the perils of overeating by refer-
ring to the stomach as the fountainhead of
desires and defects. In his magnum opus
Iḥyā’ ‘Ulūm Al-Dīn (The Revival of the Re-
ligious Sciences), al-Ghazālī dedicates an
important section to the vice of gluttony
and lust under the chapter Kasr al-Shah-
watayn (Curbing the Two Appetites). He
cautions against unbridled consumption
and reminds us how such an inclination
distorts our mental faculties, deprives us
of a penetrating insight (baṣīra), begets a
lazy and lustful disposition, and ultimately
grants the nafs complete mastery over our-
selves until we are reduced to nothing but
our animalistic urges.
A heedless stomach that eats beyond
what the appetite demands and whenever
it desires can never nurture the virtue of
discipline. It will inevitably produce a sick
heart and body, which is both ecologically
destructive and conducive to sin and trans-
gression. By practicing zuhd (asceticism)
with our consumption and adopting a fru-
gal diet as part of our daily nutrition, we
are not only priming our bodies to worship
Allāh with optimal health and vigour, but we
are also training our heart to shun extrava-
gance. We are cleansing our mind to awak-
en our intuitions, culturing our body to be
immune to fatigue, and prudently teaching
our instincts to resist the snares and fleet-
ing pleasures of the dunya that offer little
beyond transient satisfaction. In affluent
consumer societies where so many share
a penchant for overindulgence, cultivating
these virtues is a rarity.
We know that the Prophet Muhammad
(sall Allāhu ‘alayhi wa sallam) and many
among the Salaf (Pious Predecessors)
would rarely, if ever, eat their fill. They re-
alised that hunger was a gateway to piety,
and that growing accustomed to satiation
was a path towards gluttony and wanton-
ness. While attaining this austere ideal is
beyond the ability of the average Muslim, it
is no good being complacent as creatures
of habit and continuing along the path that
we find most familiar and comfortable.
Many of us must urgently recalibrate and
refocus our extreme dietary habits towards
moderation, harmony, and balance, in or-
der that we can engender impulse control,
delayed gratification, and warā’ (self-vigi-
lance or observance) towards food instead
of succumbing to what is arguably the well-
spring of human vices.
The Friday Bulletin FEATURE Ramadhan 18, 1442/April 30, 2021

14-year-old boy who represented Kenya in the biggest Quran memorisation in Africa
A 14-year-old boy has become the young- that his mother, who is
est person in to represent Kenya in the also a Hifdhul Quran,
recently concluded Quran memorization played a big part in his
competition in Tanzania, the biggest com- memorisation of the
petition in the continent. Holy book.
Abdulrahman Abdulwaheed Hassan, who “I want to thank my
hails from Lucky Summer in Ruaraka, a parents especially my
few miles outside the Kenya’s capital of mother for helping me
Nairobi, has memorised the Quran by memorise the Quran
heart, earning himself the coveted title of at night with her after
a “Hafidh”. a long day in school,”
stated Abdulrahman.
According to the father Abdulwaheed Has-
san, his son began writing in Arabic at the Stating the difficulties
age of five years and reading the Holy book on memorising the
at the age of six years old after he got the Holy book, the young
child enrolled at a local Quran course at boy said that one must
Mahad Al- Baniin in Lucky Summer. be prepared to make
sacrifices to become a
At the age of eight years, Abdulrahman
successful Hafidh.
had memorised the Quran and was ready
to participate in Quran memorisation com- "It takes sacrifices to
petitions. become a Hafidh. I
had a hard time mem-
In 2016, he emerged the winner in the
orizing some parts of
five chapter (Juzuu) category after partici-
the Quran and for that I made sacrifices back to the early days of Islam when it
pating in the annual Quran memorisation
over some things such as spending less was a way of preserving the true essence
competition which is usually organised by
time with my friends," he said. and complete message of the religion and
Jamia Mosque Nairobi.
its holiest book. Even in this digital age,
Abdulrahman Abdulwaheed, who comes
Moreover, in November 2019, he went to where storing large amounts of data on
from a family of three, said that he wished
participate in the regional Quran memo- memory chips is easy, millions of Muslims
to pursue Islamic studies further in the fu-
risation competition in Djibouti, where he around the world continue to learn the
ture.
emerge the winner in the 20 chapter (Ju- Quran by heart and have kept the tradi-
zuu) category. Hafidh is a coveted title among Muslims, tion of becoming a Hafidh alive.
which is used for someone who has com-
About the journey of learning the Quran
pletely memorized the Quran. The tradi-
by heart, the young boy Abdulrahman said
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COVID-19 Spike: Mombasa residents warned of loaming lockdown
Mombasa County Covid-19 Response Com-
mittee has sounded an alarm over the un-
precedented spike of Covid-19 transmission
in the past one month with a current positiv-
ity rate of Nine (9) per cent.
The Committee led by Mombasa Governor,
Ali Hassan Joho and County Commissioner,
Gilbert Kitiyo, hinted that more stringent
measures, including a possible lockdown
may be invoked should the situation persist.
The Committee warned that Muslims should
not use the month of Ramadhan as an ex-
cuse to violate the health advisories, warn-
ing that should the situation escalate more
stringent measures, including a possible
lockdown will be taken.
“We have noticed there is a lot of laxity in
adhering to the health protocols, especial-
ly in mosques, churches and the transport
sectors,” said Kitiyo, adding that if the trend
continues, the resident should prepare for
the worst and more stringent measures, in-
cluding a possible lockdown.
Reports indicates that recent trends by the
residents have shown laxity in adhering to
the Covid-19 set protocols, especially in the
transport sector, open markets and worship-
Kakamega Jamia Mosque appoints new trustees
The Kakamega Jamia Mosque and Islamic
Centre has appointed new trustees to ad-
minister the mosque’s properties and man-
age the affairs of the local Muslim commu-
nity.
During Special General Meeting (SGM)
held recently, three members of the mosque
board of Trustees were appointed to serve
for three years.
Those appointed as Trustees are the na-
tional chairman Council of Imams and
Preachers of Kenya (CIPK) Sheikh Abdalla
Leukemia Foundation targets to provide families with Iftar
packages
More than 100 families that cannot afford
the basic food ration benefited from Fadl-
carda Leukemia Foundation’s iftar project
in Nairobi.
The foundation distributed iftar to needy
people in different slums in Nairobi under
the supervision of the members of the foun-
dation.
Asha Mohamed, Co-Founder Fadlcarda
Foundation stressed the importance of ex-
tending a helping hand to the less fortunate
through developmental, seasonal and hu-
manitarian projects.
“As you are aware of the current situation
around the world, and as we struggle to
keep our friends and family safe, there are
hundreds of families that cannot afford the
basic food ration, with Covid-19 pandemic,
times are harder than usual,” she said
She appealed to donors and well-wishers
to support their initiative since they are also
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NATIONAL
ping areas during the Month of Ramad-
han.
Speaking at the joint media briefing held
on Friday last week at his office, Governor
Joho warned that by evading the set pro-
tocols, it would erode all the gains made
so far against the spread of Covid-19.
The cases are linked to recent violation of
Covid-19 rules in the mosques.
“There is a perception created out there
that this war of coronavirus is a govern-
ment versus the people, but we are at a
point that if we default these protocols we
will erode all the gains we have made so
far,” regretted Joho.
The Governor called on the residents to
avoid going against the set regulations,
saying the County may be forced to re-
view the already existing measures.
Joho announced that Mombasa County
has created some new extension of Cov-
id-19 centres at Tudor Health Centre and
at the Coast General Hospital respective-
ly to be able to address any spike.
“We are ready to handle any situation,
in the event where there is a spike. We
Ateka alongside Feisal Abdi who is cur-
rently Nominated Member of County
Assembly(MCA),Kakamega County and
Ramadhan Sakali.
In a move to improve efficient and service
delivery, the committee also appointed
Sheikh Idris Luvale Muhammad as Head
of Da’wah and Religious affairs. Sheikh
Issa Munyezi a graduate from the Lamu
based Badru Islamic Institute has been
retained to the position of Imam.
running several projects in the country.
The organization has been doing various
charity programs for the past five years
and was founded in honor and loving
memory of Baby Fadl Hamid. Fadl was
15months old when he was diagnosed
with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
in January 7 2016.
After one session of chemotherapy, Fadl
doctor at the Gertrude's Garden Chil-
dren's Hospital in Nairobi suggested
that he should be transferred to India for
a bone marrow transplant but could not
make it because of financial issues.
After battling for six painful months, Fadl
passed away on May 27, 2016. After the
death of Fadl, the Fadlcarda Leukemia
Foundation was founded to reach out
to under privileged communities whose
loved ones have been affected by cancer
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Ramadhan 18, 1442/April 30, 2021
will scale down some services at some
of the big hospitals so as to undertake
the necessary emergency needs,” said
Joho.
According to data released by the team,
the County registered 752 positive cases
last months, 762 this month and there is
worry that the spike may surpass the
current 9.3 per cent positivity rate.
“It’s a challenge to get oxygen, because
we are depending on very little sources,
we are worried that if there is a spike
then there will be a crisis,” Joho ex-
pressed concern.
The Committee cautioned politicians
against certain unnecessary utterances
on the war against the disease, terming
them as inciters of the people.
This comes after some Mombasa politi-
cians criticized the County’s decision to
force residents to use the new Liwato-
ni Footbridge in an effort to control the
spread of the pandemic.
Addressing members after the exercise,
Chairman Kassim Watako Hassan noted
that the committee under his leadership
had resolved to embrace unity and work
together as a team in order to safeguard
the interest of Muslims in the region and
foster development in the community for
socio-economic progress.
“I wish to reaffirm our commitments as a
committee that from now we shall unite
and work as a team towards the Muslim
aspirations. Our main focus will be to im-
prove the condition of Muslims through
setting up development projects for so-
cio-economic empowerment,’’ he said.
He emphasized that unity and peace is
key to prosperity, stating that there was
need for Muslims in the region to unite
for development to be achieved. “We are
one Ummah and we should not split up
over trivial issues. Let us borrow a leaf
from Muslim scholars who had disa-
greements but never dared to fight each
other. ''Unity and peace are fundamental
aspect for development of the communi-
ty and this can be achieved if we realize
its importance and benefits it will bring,''
Kassim said.
Kassim said the occasion had ushered
in a new era of leadership and new dawn
for Kakamega Muslims and reiterated
that his committee members and new
trustees will work together with other
Muslim organizations across the country
to realize development for the better-
ment of the local Muslim residents and
will strive to live up to its mandate of pro-
viding efficient services to Muslims.
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Marsabit Imams urged to help fight Covid-19
Imams in Marsabit County have been
asked to ensure that activities in mosques
operate strictly under the Covid-19 con-
tainment measures.
The call was made by Deputy County
Commissioner (DCC) Patrick Muriira,who
reminded the Imams and other religious
leaders that the disease was spreading
fast in the countryside, Marsabit among
them and asked them to take a leading
role in the fight against the pandemic.
Speaking during a meeting in his board-
room with 20 Imams in charge of mosques
within Marsabit town and its rural areas,
Muriira said it had been noted with con-
cern that the Covid-19 health protocols
were not being followed by the faithful
attending prayers during this Ramadhan
period.
Muriira spelt out the importance of ob-
serving regulations at all times which
include attendance of one third capac-
ity of mosques, wearing of face masks,
provision of water in dispensers, sanitiz-
ers and social distancing and appealed to
NMCRC organize Imams training on COVID-19
The National Muslim Covid-19 Response
Committee (NMCRC) conducted a one
day training for Imams and Duats (Propa-
gators).
The training was held over the weekend at
Masjid Al-Ameen in Nairobi and featured
various topics which included the Science
of COVID-19,New variants and vaccines,
Post Covid-19 mental health effects,
COVID -19 in Islamic perspective and
psychological and First aid among others.
The training brought together Imams and
duats (Propagators) drawn from various
mosques in Nairobi, Kiambu and Kajiado
Counties respectively.
Speaking during the training session, NM-
CRC operations Secretary and member of
the mental health and psychosocial sup-
port Sub-committee, Sister Rukia Muham-
mad pointed out that the Religious lead-
ers, as often in crises, serve as valuable
sources of comfort, support and sources
of information for local communities and
as such, these leaders are well positioned
to address potential concerns, fears and
anxieties regarding COVID-19,adding the
training was aimed at equipping them with
skills and knowledge on how they can
handle the COVID-19 pandemic and its
challenges as community leaders.
“ Religious leaders play an important role
in the society, hence leaders approach
is necessary to effectively combat the
pandemic and continue to build resilient
among the society for healthy communi-
ties,’’ She said.
On his part,the former Council of Imams
and Preachers of Kenya( CIPK)chairman
NATIONAL
Marsabit town residents to take personal
responsibility in protecting themselves
against the killer disease by following the
containment measures.
“Let us wear face masks and observe
other guidelines because it matters for our
health and not because of fear of being
arrested,” advised the DCC.
The DCC cautioned the religious lead-
ers that they would be held individually
responsible in the event that the govern-
ment guidelines were violated in the plac-
es of worship they were in charge of.
“The government will not compromise on
the containment measures and the presi-
dential order and so prayers should be
conducted within the hours outside the
curfew,” he warned, adding that there was
need for the faithful to be made aware
of the dangers in breaking the Covid-19
rules.
The Imams informed the Sub-County Task
Force on Covid-19, that majority of their
faithful do not believe that the disease ex-
Nairobi Chapter, Sheikh Salim Charo
who is also an executive member of the
National Muslim Covid-19 Response
Committee(NMCRC)reiterated that the
committee is determined to conduct more
awareness and sensitization programmes
in all the 47 counties across the country to
educate and enlighten Muslims and Ken-
yans on the danger and effects of COV-
ID-19.
“We are determined to carry on with
awareness campaigns in all counties
across the country .During this time of cri-
sis it is important to educate our people
to adopt to the new normal to be able to
continue their lives and other religious ac-
tivities,’’ said Sheikh Charo .
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isted and called for help from the authori-
ties.
The state of ignorance and especially
among the youth concerning the deadly
virus was of great concern among the
Imams and sheikhs who called for an
awareness campaign and the involvement
of the law enforcement agents.
Muriira tasked Chiefs and their Assistants
with the duty of making sure that informa-
tion about the disease and adherence to
the guidelines reached the residents.
The meeting decided that the religious
leaders will be provided with copies of the
containment measures and executive or-
ders on the Covid-19 following requests
by the imams, saying they were not aware
of the guidelines.
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but do not have the financial ability to ac-
cess treatment.
The foundation has been running can-
cer awareness initiatives, visiting cancer
pediatric wards every September.
“We have managed to raise funds for Kids
with cancer and took a few to India. Some
succumbed, others are still getting treat-
ment in Kenya,” Asha noted during an in-
terview with The Friday Bulletin.
The foundation also managed to build a
water storage for Rajab Orphanage in Ma-
komboani Village in Kilifi last year.
She noted that their assistance greatly
comes from social media and friends ant
they hope that during this pandemic pe-
riod they will be successful in carrying out
the food drive.
The Paybill for the food drive they have
launched is 891300, Account: iftar.
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 Fasting Covid- 19 challenges
As the whole world wrestles with the global pandemic of Covid-19, the poor and those in the informal sector, especially given that
the Kenyan government too has been taking a number of steps to it has come at the back of a slowdown in economic growth and
prevent the spread of the virus such as shutting down of schools, increasing unemployment. As it is, Kenya already faces a huge
universities and colleges, open markets, mosques, churches and burden of malnutrition, and many suffer from infections such as
temples, restricting cross border movement between the disease cholera, tuberculosis, cancer, and heart complications, whom the
infected counties and the rest of the Country, encouraging hand public health system has not been able to reach yet. Maybe the
washing and social distancing and being each other’s keeper. The Kenyan government should take lessons from the Covid-19 and
main strategy being promoted is shutting down as many public make some fundamental changes to enhance the capacity of our
places as possible and asking people to maintain social distancing. health system.
Working from home, for instance, is a measure that many offices Level five and other referral hospitals need to be equipped to
and companies have introduced in response. test and have Intensive Care Unit facilities to respond to people
While these steps are taken, we must also realize that most peo- needing higher levels of care. Primary health centres and front-
ple in our country are peasants and small scale entrepreneurs line workers also need to be empowered to be able to respond to
who cannot afford to stay away from work and/or do not have the the demand. There are reports that the isolation wards meant to
luxury of living conditions which allow “social distancing.” It is the stop further transmissions of the disease are currently operating
livelihoods of these people that would be further affected as more under poor circumstances. Necessary precautions for suspect
and more work from home and/or reduce their economic activity. cases, clean beddings and washrooms, adequate sanitizers and
The pandemic therefore, can lead to severe economic distress for soaps, masks and gloves, proper meals, and a sensitive staff is
an utmost requirement. It is extremely cru-
cial to take accountability of this moment
to also revive people’s faith in our public
healthcare.
Ummah Foundation and other Organiza-
tions have been working round the clock to
see how they can come in to aid in this fight
of Covid-19 that involves all. Water tanks,
soap and sanitizers have been supplied to
various correctional facilities and now the
Nairobi Muslim Academy, a reputable school in nairobi is seeking to recruit competent and challenge is how to distribute food to the
experienced teaching and non teaching staff with the following qualifications: poor within these precautionary measures.
ISLAMIC STUDIES /PRIMARY TEACHERS In our own styles we have been able to give
• B.ed degree
• Diploma in education (secondary) food rations to individuals in slums around
• P1 certificate Nairobi but the challenges of reaching out
• B.ed degree (primary) to the masses remains the biggest hurdle.
• Diploma computer studies In collaboration with our sister organiza-
HOSTEL MANAGER tion in the United Kingdom (GHRF), we
• Bachelors degree in guidance and counselingor any other relevant degree
• Knowledge in islamic studies will be an added advantage. have supplied food stuffs to various regions
across the country to mitigate the adverse
CATERESS effects of hunger and starvation. This out-
• A bachelor’s degree /diploma in hospitality management or equivalent from a reach program has reached villages in Kilifi,
recognized institution. Kwale and Tana River counties.
MALE AND FEMALE SWIMMING INSTRUCTORS
• Trained and certified life guard with basic instructors course, pool maintenance and
aquatic first aid. It is necessary to note that in these abysmal
COOKS AND CLEANERS times, we also need to ramp up our food and
• A public health certificate social security schemes to support people
• Certificate / diploma in cooking/, catering or any other related field. during these tough times. Thousands of
• School certificate primary or secondary /national id/ medical people who surge for food whenever word
• Working experience in a learning institution will be an aded advantage
FRONT OFFICE ATTENDANT goes round poses a very risky stampede
• Degree /diploma in it/business related course that can be very disastrous. However we
• Diploma in secretarial studies and working in a school set-up will be an added are taking good measures to make sure
advantage. nobody is hurt and every deserving Muslim
GENERAL REQUIRMENTS FOR TEACHING STAFF can have a portion of the food without vio-
• A proven classroom teaching experience is a must
• Experience in guidance and counseling lating the government Covid 19 regulations.
• All teachers are required to take up extra cirricular activities
GENERAL REQUIRMENTS FOR NON TEACHING STAFF Contact us:
• Must be deligent and hardworking.
• Must be a female Ummah Foundation
• Experience working in an educational instuition will be considered
• Knowldege in islam is required. 2ND Floor Suite A4, Village Plaza
Ngara Rd, P.O Box 58717-00200 Nairobi
SEND APPLICATION, CV WITH ALL RELEVANT TESTIMONIALS AND REFERENCE LETTER
FROM SCHOOL(S) TAUGHT TO: TEL: (+254) 202680610/13/16 Mob:
THE MANAGER
P.O BOX 18421 – 00500 NAIROBI. 0734-845277
Nairobi Email: nairobimuslimacademy@yahoo.Com Email:info@ummahfoundation.net.
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