The supreme mufti, Sheikh Siliman Kasule Ndirangwa, has asked pupils preparing for this year’s Primary Leaving Exams (PLE) to continue revising even after he has prayed for them.
Sheikh Ndirangwa who was holding special (Duwa) prayers for learners at Kibuli mosque, said prayers alone were not sufficient to ensure they pass their exams.
He added that God blesses those that work hard in class, those that pray and are respectful to their teachers and parents.
“We thank God and your teachers for taking care of you for the last seven years, and now time has come for you to prove your worth," he said. “We are holding these prayers for you who are here and for all the P7 candidates across the country; there is still time for you to revise and do better.”
The supreme mufti also cautioned the pupils against living their lives irresponsibly by failing to help their parents with domestic chores.
“After exams, you are going to have holidays for about three months, please be helpful to your parents and this can be done when you choose the right people you associate with. Our sisters you should understand that you are very fragile and these exams are just the beginning; so, you should take good care of yourselves,” Ndirangwa said.
“Doing exams to a child is very important and a child passing exams is also important and if you don’t pass well, the society will despise you and that’s why as the Muslim leaders and community, we are praying for you today; just follow instructions and everything will be fine,” Ndirangwa added.
Yakubu Luwalira Lubowa, the secretary general of the Kibuli Supreme Council, said that praying for candidates is a new initiative by the Kibuli Muslim community and such prayers will become an annual event.
Some of the schools attending the Duwa prayers include Bilal Islamic Bwaise, Gyagenda Educational Centre, Busega Primary, Makerere Kofs Primary, Kasuzi Junior Kikajjo, Kabowa Hidaya Islamic, Police Children’s Primary, and Kibuli Demonstration Primary.
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