Uganda: Sheikh Ssekimwanyi Urges Muslims to Pursue Knowledge and Put It Into Practice

What the report says

Muslims in Uganda were urged to seek useful knowledge and put it into practice during Friday Jumah prayers at Masjid Abubakar in Kiwatule, Kampala, according to a report by Nile Post distributed through AllAfrica. The message was delivered by Sheikh Shakib Ssekimwanyi on August 14, 2026, in a khutbah focused on how education should shape daily conduct and religious life.

Sheikh Ssekimwanyi said Islam gives great importance to learning, pointing to the first revelation to Prophet Muhammad and the command to “Read” as an example of the faith’s emphasis on education. He also cited the story of Prophet Adam in Islamic teaching to illustrate the human capacity for knowledge. His remarks encouraged worshippers to be selective about the knowledge they pursue and mindful of how it is used.

The preacher urged Muslims not to stop at acquiring information, but to translate what they learn into behavior and character. He said following the teachings and example of the Prophet is one way to apply beneficial knowledge and seek blessings. The sermon was broadcast live on Salam TV and shared on social media, extending its reach beyond the mosque.

The report places the address within a continuing series of Friday teachings at the mosque, which are used to offer guidance on faith, education and personal development. More broadly, the message reflects a common theme in Islamic preaching: that learning is most valuable when it is tied to moral action and community benefit.