Rabi'ul-Akhir 23,1441/December 20, 2019 Issue No. 867 TheThe FridayFriday BulletinBulletin The Weekly Muslim News Update Muslim Students, schools shine in 2019 KCSE Exams The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Edu- 83 and 82 points respectively. They were ondary school in Mombasa. cation (KCSE) examination results were among the 627 candidates who obtained At Qubaa Muslim School, two girls scored released on Wednesday afternoon at the grade A nationally. A- (minus), emerging as the best in the in- KNEC headquarters in Nairobi. Another Muslim candidate who emerged stitution. They were Aisha Twahir and Asma The results were officially announced by top performer with A plain with 81 points is Muhammad. Aisha attained 79 aggregate Education Cabinet Secretary Professor Fatima Muhammad Abdulkarim from Me- points while Asma scored 75 points. George Magoha with a total of 699, 745 mon High School in Mombasa County. Abdirahman Hassan Memon High School candidates sitting for the examinations. Also in the list of top performers who at- Mombasa scored A-(Minus) with 80 points Muslim students were among the top per- tained A plain were Ahmed Khaiyrat Mu- while Musa Osman Ismail from Light Acad- formers countrywide in the 2019 Kenya hammad of Light Academy in Mombasa, emy in Nairobi attained 79 aggregate to be Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Rehena Hassan Taib of Sheikh Khalifa Bin among top achievers. examinations. Zayed al Nahyan in Mombasa, Said Sala- me Ali of Memon High School, Fatuma At Wajir High School, Abdirahman Muham- Sheikh Khalifa Secondary School topped Ramadhan Ali and Majid Muhammad Ali mad Bille attained A-(minus) while in the the Coastal region after producing three As both from Sheikh Khalifa Bin zayed Sec- most improved category was Sike Muham- and 38 A-minuses. Continued To Page 2 Khoulaita Abbas and Abdikafar Hassan Is- sack both from Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed WELCOME TO JAMIA al Nahyan in Mombasa scored A plain of AEDT, Direct Aid offer scholarships to 2,780 students African Education Development Trust (AEDT) and Direct Aid International have partnered to offer scholarships for bright and needy students at Umma University. The programme dubbed Umma University Students Support Programme (UU-SSP) will see 2,780 students benefit from schol- arships and interest-free study loans esti- mated to cost Sh1.9 billion. The scholarship programme that will run for the next seven years program will be man- aged by Africa Education and Development Trust – a non-profit making organisation whose goal is to empower communities through education financing. The program has not only been a success in Kenya but has inspired the replication of the same model in neighbouring Tanzania. Speaking on Saturday during the signing Jamia mosque deputy secretary general Ibrahim Yusuf (Left) welcomes ac- of the agreement at Umma University’s claimed Qur'an scholar and reciter Sheikh Abdirashid Ali Sufi during his visit to main campus in Ka¬jiado, the chairman Jamia Mosque last Friday. The Qatar based scholar delivered the Friday sermon of the Board of Trustees of Direct Aid In- last week and was yesterday hosted at a luncheon by Jamia Mosque Committee. Continued To Page 5 Looking on is the deputy Imam Sheikh Jamaldeen Osman.
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Follow us on Twitter @bulletin_friday | Facebook on The Friday Bulletin The Friday Bulletin NATIONAL Rabi'ul-Akhir 23,1441/December 20, 2019 Uhuru launches EA’s biggest solar power plant in Garissa President Uhuru Kenyatta last week com- ergy Authority (REA) is the largest in East part of a broad government renewable en- missioned the 50MW Garissa solar power and Central Africa and adds to Kenya's ergy strategy to harvest 400MW of electric- plant constructed in Mbalambala, Garissa profile as a leader in renewal energy gen- ity from the country's vast solar resource. County at a cost of Shs13 billion. The facil- eration in Africa. ity which was developed by the Rural En- He announced that Garissa which previ- President Uhuru said the power plant is ously depended on unstable thermal power is now fully connected to the national pow- Free Islamic lessons for visual impairments launched er grid. As a measure to promote inclusive teach- Among lessons and teachings to be cov- Uhuru said the government is keen on ing and learning, Mombasa based Majlis ered includes Qur’an memorization, Fiqh narrowing the development gap between Maarifil Islamiyya, Kikambala has launched (Islamic jurisprudence), Seera (Biography regions of the country adding that every free Islamic lessons for persons with visual of Prophet Muhammad peace be upon Kenyan is part of his administration's de- impairment. him), Aqeedah (Islamic beliefs) among velopment agenda. other subjects. The structured program is aimed at as- “I see that the gap that existed is being sisting visual impaired Muslims learn and Muslim parents with visually impaired per- reduced. We are developing our country improve on their Islamic knowledge and sons have been called upon to enroll them uniformly from Moyale to Namanga from realise their potential in various Islamic at the institution to facilitate them in im- Mombasa to Lake Victoria,” said the Presi- disciplines. proving on their Islamic knowledge. dent. Braille writing equipment and braille read- More information on this programme can President Kenyatta, further announced ing materials will be provided to support the be obtained through Sheikh Yaasin Haji Ali government plans to construct water pans learning of the visually impaired students. on 0733560109. in the region for rain water harvesting. During his working visit to the County, Kiamaiko to host Islamic Da'wah symposium the Head of State also commissioned the The first Islamic Da'wah symposium bring- derstanding of Islam among Muslims and Modika Barracks, Kenya’s newest army ing together top Muslim scholars is planned people of other faiths. Theme of the confer- barracks and home to the Kenya Army’s 6 for Kiamaiko in Huruma Nairobi. ence is 'Journey to destination'' Brigade. The three-day Islamic Da'wah Symposi- Among speakers at the event will be The barracks, which will be home to three um organized by Kiamaiko Muslim Youth Sheikh Jamaldeen Osman Deputy Imam army fighting units and three support sub- Da’wah Group is planned for December Jamia Mosque Nairobi, Sheikh Abdulrah- units, is part of a program to modernise 24 to December 26 at Anwar Mosque Kia- man Ishaq Imam Parklands Mosque in and improve the capability of the Kenya maiko. Nairobi, Sheikh Abu Najma and Dr Muham- Defence Forces. The conference will showcase Islamic mad Said, Mombasa based scholar Sheikh Uhuru stated that the government will con- values as well as promote a better un- Abdulkhaliq among others. tinue dedicating enough resources and funds to support the Kenya Defence Forc- es to continue maintaining its status as a Muslim Students, schools shine world class military that is ready to defend Continued From Page 1 Kenya. mad who had scored 215 marks in her basa, Don Bosco Secondary School of President Uhuru called on KDF officers to Kenya Certificate of Primary Education Nairobi and Maahad Academy of Nairobi. uphold their military ideals as they protect (KCPE) Examination posted sterling per- Speaking at the Kenya National Exami- the dignity of Kenyans and the territorial in- formance in the KCSE exams. She was a nation Council (KNEC) headquarters dur- tegrity of Kenya. He pointed out that Kenya student at Moyale Girls Secondary school. ing the release of the 2018 KCSE exam is a nation of peace but will spare no ef- Another Muslim candidate who emerged results, Education CS George Magoha fort to defend itself against those with evil as the most improved candidate was Adam noted there has been an improvement in intention against the nation and its people. Ngombo Jefa who managed C+ in the performances this year, with the number of KCSE exam after he had earlier attained candidates who scored A plains rising from 199 marks in KCPE. 3,417 to 5,796 this year. Kapsabet Boys High School in Nandi The number of candidates who scored the County produced the top KCSE candidate minimum university entry grade of C plus ANNOUNCEMENT this year, Tony Buluma Wabuko, who has also rose to 125,746 this year from 90,377 JAMIA MOSQUE QUR-AAN AND HADIYTH scored an A plain, with a performance in- last year which is 18.77% compared to last COMPETITTION 1441 H/ 2020 CE dex of 87.159. year’s percentage which was 13.77%. Registration for this year’s competition is Sheikh Khalifa, a perennial performer had The CS adviced those who failed to attain now open. 200 out of the 2006 students who sat for the university entry points not to despair Madrasah or Islamic Institution wishing KCSE posting the minimum university en- but to continue with their education in Ter- to be included in the Qur-aan and Hadiyth try grade of C+ (plus). The school posted a tiary and Vocational Training (TVET) insti- competitions should register with the mean grade of 8.74. The school had six of tutions. Da’wah Office in Jamia on or before 4th its students in the list of top 20 performing Rajab 1441 A. H/ 28th February 2020. KNEC cancelled the results of over 1000 The participating Madaaris should be in students in the Coast region. candidates, while the results of some ex- Nairobi County and its Environs. Late Out of the 120 students who sat for the ex- amination centres were also withheld. “We Registration will not be entertained. aminations at Nairobi Muslim Academy, 94 have withheld results of 658 candidates NB) students will be heading to university. just for routine checks on small details in- 1. This year's Hadith competition is on 40 cluding accuracy of their names and regis- Hadith of Imam Nawawy Wamy High School which posted a mean tration detail,’’ he said. Kindly pick a copy from Da'awah Office- grade of 7.488 had 64 students attaining Jamia the minimum university entry grades. 2. There will be Tarjamah/Translation for Other schools which exhibited good perfor- both Qur'an and Hadith In Sha Allah. mance include Memon Academy of Mom- SHUKRAN! Page 2 Rabi'ul-Akhir 23,1441/December 20, 2019 The Friday Bulletin DA'WAH Rabi'ul-Akhir 23,1441/December 20, 2019 Uhuru launches EA’s biggest solar power plant in Garissa Isa alayhi sallam in Islam By: M. Abdulsalam The Islamic view of Isa lies between two than him. Rather, both are prophets who ables and examples which God has given extremes. The Jews, who rejected Isa were inspired with revelation from God Al- showed his mortal nature, not his divinity or (Isa) alayhi sallam as a prophet, called him mighty, and both were servants to Him liv- filial relationship to God. God narrates of an imposter, while the Christians, on the ing according to His commandments. Isa in the Quran: “They have certainly dis- other hand, considered him to be the son “Indeed, the likeness of Isa with God is believed who say, ‘God is the Messiah, the of God and worship him as such. Islam as the likeness of Adam. He created him son of Mary’ while the Messiah has said, ‘O considers Isa to be one of the greatest and of dust, then He said to him: ‘Be!’ and he Children of Israel, worship God, my Lord most forbearing of prophets, in addition was.’” (Quran 3:59) and your Lord...’” (Quran 5:72) to Nuh (Noah), Ibrahim (Abraham), Musa (Moses) and Muhammad, peace be upon Miracles them. Isa is also considered to be the Mes- Muslims, like Christians believe that Isa siah as well. This is in conformity with the performed miracles. These miracles were Islamic view of the Oneness of God, the performed by the will and permission of Oneness of Divine guidance, and the com- God, Who has power and control over all plementary role of the subsequent mission things. of God’s messengers. “Then will God say: ‘O Isa the son of Mary! The message of God to humanity, which is Recount My favor to you and to your moth- to worship God and God alone and to live er. Behold! I strengthened you with the according to His instruction, was revealed Holy Spirit (the angel Jibril) so that you did to Adam (peace be upon him), who passed speak to the people in childhood and in Lesson from last week Friday khutbah (sermon) it on to his children. All the subsequent maturity. Behold! I taught you the Book delivered by Sheikh Abdirashid Ali Sufi and revelations to Noah, Abraham, Moses, Isa, and Wisdom, the Torah and the Gospel. translated by Sheikh Badru Jafar and, finally, Muhammad are in conformity And behold: you make out of clay, as it Topic: Imani Na Tabia Njema (Faith and good with that message. Thus, Islam views any were, the figure of a bird, by My leave, and character) contradictions among revealed religions as you breathe into it, and it becomes a bird 1. Allah has commanded us to always strength- man-made elements introduced into these by My leave, and you heal those born blind, en our faith towards Him. religions. The position of Isa in the three and the lepers by My leave. And behold! 2. The one who claims that has strong faith, he/ major creeds- Judaism, Christianity, and You bring forth the dead by My leave. And she should show it through his actions, words, and manners and how he/she interacts with oth- Islam- is not an exception. behold! I did restrain the Children of Israel from (violence to you) when you did show ers. Although the Quran does not present a de- them the Clear Signs, and the unbelievers 3. For one to call himself/herself a believer, he/ tailed life-story of Isa, it highlights the im- among them said: ‘This is nothing but evi- she should have good manners and faith all the portant aspects of his birth, his mission, his dent magic.’” (Quran 5:110) time. ascension to heaven. It also passes judg- 4. Anyone who believes in Allah should always ment on the Christian and Jewish beliefs God sent all prophets with miracles spe- speak good things when talking. concerning him. We will look at some of cific to the nation to whom they were sent 5. A Muslim ruler should always be very consid- the truths which God revealed about Isa in to prove the veracity of their message. erate and tolerant the Quran. These miracles were not performed of 6. The ruler should never hesitate from accept- their own accord; rather, they were only Born of a Virgin Mother ing truth and righteousness manifest in their hands by God's will. The 7. Allah is self-sufficient that all creatures should Like Christians, Muslims believe that Mary, miracles performed by Isa were no differ- fully depend on. Maria in Spanish, or Maryam as she is ent. The Jews were well advanced in the NOTE: called in Arabic, was a chaste, virgin wom- field of medicine, and the miracles which • Faith regulates character: A person with strong an, who miraculously gave birth to Isa. Isa’ Isa brought were of this nature, proving the faith, his/her manners will be commendable birth in itself was a miracle in that he had truth of His message and in order to con- while the one with weak faith will go against the no father. God describes his birth in the vince the Jews. teachings of Allah and the Prophet (Peace be Quran as follows: “And mention in the Book upon him) (the Quran), Maryam, when she withdrew His Divinity in seclusion from her family to a place fac- Muslims believe in the Absolute Oneness God says about the belief that Isa is part of ing east. She placed a screen (to screen of God, Who is a Supreme Being free of a “Trinity”: “They have certainly disbelieved herself) from them; then We sent to her a human limitations, needs and wants. He who say, ‘God is the third of three.’ (Rather) spirit from Us, (the angel Jibril), and he ap- has no partners in His Divinity. He is the there is none worthy of worship except One peared before her in the form of a man in Creator of everything and is completely (God). And if they do not desist from what all respects. She said: ‘Verily, I seek refuge separate from His creation, and all worship they are saying, there will surely afflict the with the Most Gracious (God) from you, if is to be directed towards Him alone. disbelievers among them a painful punish- you do fear God.’ (The angel) said: ‘I am This was the same message brought by all ment. So will they not repent to God and only a messenger from your Lord, (to an- prophets of God, including Isa. He never seek His forgiveness? And God is Forgiv- nounce) to you the gift of a righteous son.’ claimed any qualities of divinity, nor did he ing and Merciful. The Messiah (Isa), son of She said: ‘How can I have a son, when no claim that he deserved to be worshipped. Mary, was no more than a Messenger be- man hath touched me, nor am I unchaste?’ He did not say that he was the “son” of fore whom many Messengers have passed He said: ‘So (it will be), your Lord said That God or part of the “Trinity”, but rather that away; and his mother adhered wholly to is easy for Me (God): And (We wish) to ap- he was only a servant of God sent to the truthfulness, and they both ate food (as point him as a sign to mankind and a mercy Jews to bring them back to the true reli- other mortals do). See how We make Our from Us (God), and it is a matter (already) gion, worshipping One God and following signs clear to them; and see where they decreed (by God).’” (Quran 19:16-21) his instruction. The majority of the verses are turning away!” (Quran 5:73-75) This fact, however, does not necessitate in the Quran which mention Isa discuss this And also: “O People of the Book (Jews and that Isa is divine in essence or spirit, nor is aspect. They prove that he was only taken Christians)! Do not exceed the limits in he worthy of worship, for Adam’s existence as an object of worship as a result of lies your religion, and attribute to God nothing was more miraculous than that of Isa. If which people invented against him. It con- except the truth. The Messiah, Isa, son of his miraculous birth were a proof that Isa firms accounts of his life where Isa himself Mary, was only a Messenger of God, and was God incarnate or His son, then Adam clearly denies that he deserved any wor- His command that He conveyed unto Mary, would have more right over this divinity ship, and it supports the notion that the par- Continued To Page 9 Page 3 The Friday Bulletin WOMEN Rabi'ul-Akhir 23,1441/December 20, 2019 Maryam: The Honored Mother of Isa alayhi sallam Esteemed and loved by all Muslims and son.” (Maryamam 19:18-19) at the trunk of a date-palm tree and she known as a pious and devout woman, Mar- Maryam was amazed and puzzled by these cried out in anguish: Would that I had died yam (Mary), the mother of Isa was chosen words. She was not married, rather a virgin before this, and had been forgotten and out above all other women. who kept chaste. She asked incredulously: of sight!” (Maryamam 19:23) Islam rejects the notion that Isa is part of a “O my Lord! How will I have a son when no Maryam delivered her child right there, trinity that is God, and denies emphatically man has touched me?’ He said, ‘So (it will at the foot of the date tree. She was ex- that either Isa or his mother, Maryam, are be): for God creates what He wills; when hausted after the birth, and filled with dis- worthy of worship. He has decreed something, He says to it tress and fear, but nevertheless she heard The Quran categorically states that there is only ‘Be’ – and it is.” (Al ‘Imran 3:47) a voice calling out to her. no god but God. “Such is God, your Lord! God created Adam from the dust of the “Grieve not! Your Lord has provided you a None has the right to be worshipped but earth, without either mother or father. He stream of clear water under you; and shake He, the Creator of all things. So worship created Hawa (Eve) from Adam’s rib; and the trunk of palm tree towards you; it will let Him” (Al-An`am 6:102) Isa, He created without a father, but with fall fresh ripe dates upon you. So eat and Muslims are required, however, to believe a mother, the pious Virgin Maryam. God, drink and be glad…” (Maryamam 19:24) in and love all of the Prophets, including who has only to say ‘Be’ to a thing in order God provided Maryam with water, as a Prophet Isa (peace be upon him), who to bring it into existence, blew the spirit of stream suddenly appeared beneath the holds a special place in the Islamic creed. Isa into Maryam via the Angel Jibril. “And place she was sitting. He also provided her His mother, Maryam, holds a place of hon- We breathed into it through Our Spirit, and with food; all she had to do was shake the or. As a young woman, Maryam went into she testified to the truth of the Words of her trunk of the date tree. the House of Prayer in Jerusalem, her en- Lord …” (At-Tahrim 66:12) Maryam was scared and frightened; she tire life dedicated to the worship and ser- Then, as the time came for her to give birth, felt so weak, having just given birth, so how vice of God. Maryam decided to leave Jerusalem, and could she possibly shake the immense Maryam Hears the News of Isa travelled towards the city of Bethlehem. trunk of a date tree? But God continued to While she was in seclusion from everybody, Even though Maryam must have recalled provide Maryam with sustenance. a man appeared before Maryam. God said: the words of God, for her faith was strong The next event was indeed another mira- “She screened herself from them; We sent and unwavering, this young woman was cle, and as human beings we learn a great to her Our Spirit, and he appeared before anxious and uneasy. But the angel Gabri- lesson from this. Maryam didn’t need to her in the form of a man in all respects.” el reassured her: “O Maryam, Verily God shake the date tree, which would have (Maryamam 19:17) gives you glad tidings of a word from Him, been impossible; she only had to make an Maryam was afraid and tried to flee. She whose name will be the Messiah, Isa, the effort. As she attempted to follow God’s appealed to God saying: “Verily! I seek son of Maryam – held in honor in this world command, fresh ripe dates fell from the refuge with the Most Gracious (God) from and the Hereafter and will be one of those tree and God said to Maryam: “…eat, drink you, if you do fear God.” The angel said: who are near to God.” (Al `Imran 3:45) and be glad.” (Maryamam 19:26) “I am only a Messenger from your Lord Isa is Born Maryam now had to take her new born to you, announcing the gift of a righteous “The pains of childbirth drove her to clutch Continued To Page 11 AMBOSELI .I. 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Page 5 The Friday Bulletin INTERNATIONAL Rabi'ul-Akhir 23,1441/December 20, 2019 Weeks of protests in India against anti-Muslim citizenship law? It has been a week of violent protests ed to weed out undocumented immigrants main library and mosque as hundreds of across India over a controversial "anti- mainly from Bangladesh. Nearly 2 million terrified students barricaded doors and hid Muslim" citizenship law, which critics say people were excluded from the NRC list, inside bathrooms to protect themselves. violates the country's secular constitution. who now face a long and arduous legal process to prove their citizenship or be de- Dozens of students were detained despite The law passed last week aims to grant tained or deported. their injury and taken to police stations, citizenship to "persecuted" Hindus, Par- triggering a major night-long demonstra- sis, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains and Christians Residents now fear the new citizenship law tion outside the headquarters of the Delhi - and not Muslims - who arrived in India will provide protection to Bengali-speaking police. before December 31, 2014, from Bangla- Hindus left off Assam's NRC list and leave desh, Pakistan or Afghanistan. Bengali-speaking Muslim migrants vulner- As soon as photos and videos shot by stu- able to deportation. dents under siege at JMI and AMU spread The opposition parties argue the law is dis- on social media, a rash of protests broke criminatory - even the United Nations has The second reason why there is deep re- out in universities and colleges in other said so - and singles out nearly 15 percent sentment and anger against the citizenship parts of India, including JMI. Thousands of Muslim minority among India's 1.3 billion law, especially among Muslim students, is students marched on their campuses or on people. because the legislation is seen as part of the streets on Monday in solidarity with JMI Prime Minister Narendra Modi's agenda to and AMU students, and to uphold the secu- In the northeastern state of Assam, which marginalise India's 200 million Muslims. lar principles of the Indian constitution. shares borders with Bangladesh, Myanmar and China, protesters in the main city of India's Home Minister Amit Shah has Even the end of the academic session did Guwahati and other areas hit the streets pledged to apply the NRC process na- not deter many students as they forced the fearing the new law will encourage Hindus tionwide to rid India of "infiltrators" and cancellation of examinations in several uni- from Bangladesh to settle in the region. "termites" as a follow-up to the citizenship versities and colleges, according to Indian legislation, triggering widespread fears media reports. The citizenship law protests began in As- among Indian Muslims of being targeted sam, where six people have died so far, and harassed by the Hindu nationalist gov- Solidarity protests are being organised in four of them in police firing as mobs torched ernment. nearly two dozen cities across India, in- buildings and train stations. cluding New Delhi, the financial hub of On Sunday, in near-simultaneous attacks, Mumbai, Ahmedabad in Gujarat state and Troops were deployed in the state and police in riot gear stormed into the two cam- Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. mobile internet had to be suspended in at puses, firing tear gas shells and launching least 10 districts. The ban has now been a baton charge on the protesting students. A number of civil society organisations and lifted, though the state remains tense. More than 100 students were wounded in individuals have also joined the protests in these cities, in what has become the big- In Assam, the anger over the citizenship the police action, some critically. gest political challenge for Prime Minister law follows a contentious National Register At JMI, multiple videos shot by students Modi's government since it came to power of Citizens (NRC) exercise that was intend- showed police smashing their way into the nearly six years ago. STAR SHEIKH ACADEMY JAMIA BURSARY SCHEME ATHI RIVER The JMC Education Committee invites applications from suitable, qualified and eligible Form 1 Stu- 2020 INTAKE dents for the Year 2020. 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By Muhammad ElShinawy Tinselly window dressings are everywhere. that the Creator has partners/children that has widened past Isa Christ to include It is holiday season— the only time during share in His Unique Perfection and Sover- saints as well. This is glaringly evident in the year where peppermint bark comes to eignty. It is no secret that with Christmas, the “harmless” Christmas carols, which the local Trader Joe’s. Neighborhood win- the “reason behind the season” is com- we may not even know our children have dows glisten with ornaments on the tree. memorating the day when Christ (peace memorized: “Santa Claus is coming to “Mama, why can’t we have a Christmas be upon him), supposedly God’s son, was town; He sees you when you’re sleeping, tree like theirs?” he asks. Sometimes, the begotten into this world to be sacrificed on He knows when you’re awake. He knows youngest children ask the toughest ques- the cross for the salvation of those who ac- if you’ve been bad or good, So be good for tions. Especially tough when this question cept that doctrine. Given our deep love for goodness sake…” was never adequately answered for us Prophet Isa (Isa) alayhi sallam, should our For a Muslim, if the super-foundation of when we grappled with it as children. children be left to conflate between casu- your theology, lā ilāha illā Allāh, is singling Let’s be honest here, for those of us grow- ally celebrating ‘the birth of God’s son’ and God out in everything particular to Him ing up as Muslim minorities, whether it was celebrating God liberating humanity (via re- (like being the All-Knowing, the All-Hear- Christmas or another holiday, the assertive vealing the Quran) from this claim? ing, who hears the prayers we whisper and “because it’s ḥarām (forbidden)” coupled Therefore, should our children not grow deserves our sincere devotion), then this with the parental death-stare was usually wishing all people a happy hereafter, and is no longer an innocent song. Rather, this the end of the conversation. One genera- therefore politely abstaining from saying erodes in a child why the universe was cre- tion later, though, this answer – or the sub- “Merry Christmas”? Should our children ated, why the Scriptures were revealed, conscious resentment of it – now has par- not carry genuine concern for their friends why the Messengers were sent, and why ents like me reluctant to repeat it, and for and loved ones incurring the costliest loss? Paradise and Hellfire were prepared. It rep- many, even questioning it. “Indeed, Allah does not forgive association resents mixed messages for why a person Better Late than Never with Him, but He forgives what is less than is alive, what the priMaryam message of Let us first say that the “do’s and don’ts” that for whom He wills. And he who asso- the Quran is, and why the worthiest blood, of our faith being communicated to us su- ciates others with Allah has certainly gone sweat, and tears were ever sacrificed. Our perficially or belligerently, do not disqualify far astray.” [an-Nisā’ 4:116] children’s pure little hearts are like sponges their potential correctness. In other words, “And they say, ‘The Most Merciful has tak- that soak up whatever they are exposed to, withholding the reasons from us doesn’t en [for Himself] a son.’ You have done an and we have been appointed as the gate- negate that there may be very good rea- atrocious thing. The heavens almost rup- keepers of those hearts, and will be ques- sons behind our abstention from observing ture therefrom and the earth splits open tioned about that trust. Christmas as Muslims. and the mountains collapse in devastation The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “ To mention a few: – that they attribute to the Most Merciful a There is no servant whom Allah entrusts 1) God sent His final prophet Muhammad son.” [Maryamam 19:88-91] with subjects, then dies while having be- (peace be upon him) to rescue those co- 2) Over the centuries, Christendom’s as- trayed that trust, except that Allah has erced (culturally or violently) into believing cription of divine qualities to human beings Continued To Page 8
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Continued From Page 7 made Paradise forbidden for him.” [Saḥīḥ Muslims not decorating Christmas trees is to imitate, along with the fact that humans Muslim] largely irrelevant to those who do— con- commonly see the grass greener across And again, parents must inculcate in kids sidering how many groups do not without the fence, and naturally conform to what that being a true Muslim necessitates com- consequence. Therefore, the setting up of they see as ideal. So in this age of global passion for humanity, and that compassion a Christmas tree really has to do with us weakness and smear campaigns against is not restricted to this life. A greater act of as Muslims; which of us internalized the Islam and the Muslim, the wise parent compassion and selflessness is tolerating stigma and need to prove “we are just like must be vigilant of similar tendencies, and the occasional backlash when identify- you”, and which have escaped the identity understand what occasions like Christmas ing for others the harms of disbelief in this crisis, feel privileged with Islam, and con- indicate for the Muslims in their family. world, and the requirements for salvation fident in being sufficed with the two Eids. Finally, a child’s desire to understand the in the next. A Charming Tree world around them, and demand that his/ 3) Being comfortable with standing out, How many have heard of this narration her mind be respected via the infamous and the willingness to be different when by the Prophet (peace be upon him)? “but why?!” inquiries should always be vali- necessary, is a hallmark of survival and of “Abū Wāqid al-Laythi reported that when dated and satisfied. If we do not craft their successful people. Nobody likes to identify the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon worldview, others will fill that void. How- with weakness, or be perceived with sus- him) went out to Ḥunayn, he passed by a ever, the greatest gift you as a parent can picion, and hence we find Muslims more tree that the idolators called Dhāt Anwāṭ give your child this holiday season is the likely – at times – to leap into unhinged upon which they hung their weapons. The confidence to be different. Is it then not degrees of assimilation than others nowa- Prophet’s Companions said, “O Messen- urgent to instill that pride before the domi- days. The desire to escape the media hos- ger of Allah, appoint for us a Dhāt Anwāṭ nant culture finishes reshaping their new tility against Islam is expected, but we must (good-luck tree) just as they have a Dhāt cultural identity? recognize that it also breeds an inferiority Anwāṭ.” The Prophet (peace be upon him) Saturate your children with enjoyable dis- complex of sorts. Why else do Muslims, said, “Subḥān Allāh. This is just like Mo- cussions on tawḥīd (the oneness and particularly where living as minorities, feel ses’ people said, ‘Make for us a god like greatness of Allah), speak to their teachers the pressing need to celebrate Christmas their gods.’ [al-An‘ām 6:138] By the One about alternatives during celebratory func- when many other groups don’t? Whether in whose hand is my soul, you will surely tions, supervise their screen time, make a citing the commercialization of Christmas, follow the traditions of those before you.” big deal out of Islam’s Eid(s), and fill them or the pagan symbols of the Christmas tra- [Tirmidhī: 2180; ḥasan-saḥīḥ] with thrill and privilege for being chosen by dition (think: charms on trees, bad luck to After generations of subjugation under Allah for Islam. erect before a certain date), or Judaism’s Pharaoh, the Israelites struggled with an And praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds. rejection of Isa Christ (peace be upon him), inferiority complex despite being liberated there are plenty of people all around us by God and seeing His Might firsthand at who abstain from participation. the sea. This is what prompted their urge BROOKHUB SENIOR SCHOOL VACANCIES P.O. 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Page 9 The Friday Bulletin NATIONAL Rabi'ul-Akhir 23,1441/December 20, 2019 Taita Muslims call for action against forced worship in schools The education ministry has been urged to freedom of religion and belief as enshrined the Muslim students to attend church ser- take decisive measures to put to an end in the country's constitution. vices and observing the Christian way of the perennial discrimination of Muslim stu- “We have noted this with great concern worship is contrary to the constitution and dents on the basis of their religion in learn- and hope that the government through the contravenes the rights of Muslim students ing institutions. education ministry will take all the neces- to manifest their faith as stipulated in the The call was made by the Taita Taveta sary steps to ensure that Muslim students constitution,” Abdulaziz said. County led by the Council of Imams and are not pushed around by teachers to go Sheikh Abdulaziz called on Members of the Preachers of Kenya (CIPK) chairman to church on Sundays, " he said while ex- National Assembly to come up with laws Sheikh Abdulaziz Nur who called on the pressing fears that Muslim students joining that will punish head teachers and princi- education cabinet secretary Prof. George form one next year might face challenges pals who violate the religious rights of stu- Magoha to intervene and ensure that the related to practising their religious obliga- dents saying the move will end religious rights of Muslim students are protected. tions. discriminations in schools. Speaking to The Friday Bulletin, Sheikh Sheikh Abdulaziz said Muslim students are The CIPK Chair pointed out that the re- Abdulaziz noted that forced worship and mandated to pray five times a day as com- ligious lessons were introduced in the religious discrimination against Muslim manded by Allah and noted that the Educa- school curriculum to nurture morally up- students is rife in many church-sponsored tion Act and the constitution are very clear right students and wondered why some secondary schools across the country and on religious freedom adding that stern dis- schools make it an office for Muslim chil- that the state should rise up to the occa- ciplinary actions should be taken against dren to practice their religious obligations. sion and put to an end the cycle of discrimi- head teachers who prevent the students to nation to protect the fundamental rights to exercise their religious rights. “Compelling DPP Noordin Haji wins top leadership Award The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji officially took charge of the Noordin Muhammad Yusuf Haji was last Office of the Director of Public Prosecu- week feted by Transparency International tions in April last year and has courageous- for his spirited fight against corruption and ly confronted individuals accused of cor- enforcing integrity in leadership. ruption. The award citation indicated that Noordin Other exemplary Kenyans who were rec- Haji was honoured for committing personal ognized included activist Renny Mwema contributions in injecting proactive leader- Mackenzie for his personal contribution in ship into the Office of the Director of Public preparation and submission of Petitions Prosecutions. This has resulted in signifi- and Memoranda and pointing out illegali- cant gains in ensuring integrity in leader- ties in the budget estimates for the Finan- ship. cial Year 2018/2019. “For acts of integrity, demonstrating ex- Former Auditor General Edward Ouko was emplary leadership and for his personal also feted for offering dedicated leadership Awards went to the contribution to offering strategic direction during his tenure at the Office of the Audi- Mara-Heist Whistleblowers, for their indi- as a state officer-in-charge of the Office of tor General. vidual and collective role in exposing the Director of Public Prosecutions,” the cita- The Judicial Integrity award went to Jus- Maasai Mara University corruption scan- tion read. tice Mumbi Ngugi while the Whistle blower dal. Kwale: County gov’t to address education challenges Kwale County government has promised recruited by the devolved unit in the last where 100 new health facilities were built to improve quality of education standards four years and that they are setting up a in the last six years and the Msambweni in the region. Sh300 million teachers training college in hospital has been upgraded to a referral Governor Salim Mvurya stated that his the area. facility. administration will now give the educa- “As we celebrate 56th Jamhuri Day in tion sector the attention it deserves so that Kwale county each child gets an opportunity to see in- we are proud side the classrooms. to have initi- VACANCY Addressing residents during the Jamhuri ated the Elimu Sheikh Khalifa School is seeking to hire candidates to fill the fol- Day celebrations that was held at Mkon- ni Sasa pro- lowing positions:- gani Primary School grounds, the governor gramme where TEACHING POSITIONS said more resources will now be chan- 4,800 students Kiswahili/IRE/Geo- 2 posts nelled to improve the quality of education have been English/Literature- 1 post since it was crucial to alleviating poverty. sponsored Physics/Maths- 1 post “Investing in education will improve chil- in national schools, 2000 Applicant must have been registered by the TSC and qualify to teach the dren access to school and in the long run aforementioned subjects with a teaching experience of not less than three enhance socio-economic development in students in vari- years. the country,” he said. ous universities Salary is negotiable depending on qualification and experience.There is He requested residents to pay close atten- and 68 students provision for Medical cover as well as Provident Fund. tion to the education of their children. went to India to pursue differ- Interested candidates should apply in their own handwriting enclosing a The county boss also pointed out that be- curriculum vitae, testimonials, academic qualifications and names of two fore the commencement of devolution in ent specialized referees to reach the undersigned by 27th December, 2019 or send it 2013 there is a lot that had not been done courses,” he through our email: [email protected]. in Kwale. added. THE SECRETARY, “Levels of education were low, roads were According to BOARD OF MANAGEMENT, pathetic, health services were down, but the governor, SHEIKH KHALIFA BIN ZAYED AL NAHYAN the county has at least now we can boast to have made SECONDARY AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL milestone in various sectors,” he observed. also made mile- P.O. BOX 90419, The governor said 773 qualified early child- stones in the hood development teachers have been health sector MOMBASA. Page 10 Rabi'ul-Akhir 23,1441/December 20, 2019 The Friday Bulletin NATIONAL Rabi'ul-Akhir 23,1441/December 20, 2019 Invest in Madrassa education, Dandora Muslims advised Muslim residents in Mowlem within In his address, the director of Darul Hijra He further commended the Madrasa teach- Dandora area in Nairobi have been Mosque and Islamic centre , Sheikh Sadiq ers for their efforts in imparting the religious urged to invest in Madrassa education Khamis thanked parents, stakeholders and the knowledge in Muslim children in the area to reinvigorate religious teaching in the community for supporting the institution which and called on them to keep up the same community and to forge a “pious gen- he said has helped to produce graduates who spirit for social economic development. eration”. are now serving in various capacities. Various speakers asked Muslim par- ents to use their investments in educa- tion of their children both at secular Korane wants surveying of land for Lapsset suspended and madrasah institutions saying infus- Garissa Governor Ali Korane wants the sur- the project,” he said. ing spiritual values in the daily lives of veying of land marked for the Lamu Port-South The county boss also stated that as lead- Muslim children at early stage is of ut- Sudan-Ethiopia-Transport project (Lapsset) ers and custodians of the land, they are most important and will help in creating project be suspended until consultations and worried and want proper procedure to be spiritual awareness and inculcate good compensation are conducted. followed when acquiring land for the pro- Islamic moral values for better growth The governor issued his directive days after ject in the region. of the young generation. getting the news of surveys being carried out Addressing Muslim faithful at Darul Hi- “We want to know who authorised Lapsset by officials from the Lapsset project in Ijara jra mosque Mowlem in Dandora area to survey land in Garissa County without and Fafi sub counties. last Sunday, during prize giving day or- the input of the county government. This is ganised by Darul Hijra Madrassa and Addressing journalists in Garissa on Monday, wrong and unacceptable,” he added. Islamic center they pointed out that the governor said the county government has He also pointed out that Garissa leaders Madrassas serve as a vehicle for ar- not signed any contractual agreement with the and residents are united in supporting the ticulating Islamic cultural heritage and Lapsset project officials, as should have been project but those implementing it have not universal values that are deeply em- the case. addressed land compensation. bedded in the tradition, consciousness He noted that all the land in Garissa County is In October, the governor received officials and identity of the Muslim community. communal and it is held in trust by the county from the Lapsset corridor project at his of- Speaking at the function,the Jamia government. fice where he restated the need for com- Da’wah Officer Sheikh Muhammad “Land is a devolved function and all depart- pensation since Garissa land is commu- Sheikh said education was a catalyst ments that deal with land are under the county nally owned. for the development of every communi- government. The Lapsset project should en- ty hence it was imperative for Muslims Launched in 2012, the Sh2.4 trillion gage the county government through relevant Lapsset project includes link roads from to priorities the education of their chil- departments on the land they intend to use for dren to ensure the rapid development Kenya to Ethiopia, a pipeline to Kenya’s of the community. northern region, an international airport in Sheikh Muhammad Sheikh who was Isiolo Town and a seaport in Lamu. the chief guest urged Muslim parents Instill Islamic teachings in your to embrace Madrassa education saying children, parents told the only way of shaping their children The Honored Mother of Isa into responsible citizens is by encour- Parents have been urged to take a lead role aging them to work hard both at Islamic in guiding their children with Islamic principles Continued From Page 4 and morals. teachings and secular schools. child and go back to face her family. Of “You have to be encouraging your The call was made by Jamia Mosque Imam course she was afraid, and God knew this children at this level before they are Sheikh Muhammad Swalihu during the second well. Thus He directed her not to speak. It exposed to the world. Educate them in Ansaaru Sunnah Trust Islamic conference held would not have been possible for Maryam both secular and Islamic studies so that last week at Eastleigh High school grounds. to explain how she had suddenly become they will not regret when they will be in- Addressing the conference, the pointed out the mother of a new born child. Since she dependent,” he said. that some parents have shied away from their was unmarried, her people would not be- He further advised Madrassa teach- parental responsibilities and are not living up lieve her explanations: ers to dedicate more time for Arabic to their responsibilities to provide guidance to Then Isa, son of Maryam, spoke. As a language classes and return to basic their children. “It is becoming a common trend newborn baby, Isa, the Prophet of God grammar tests if they are to support to find Muslim youths even girls wandering in performed his first miracle.Maryam is re- struggling pupils stressing that the ini- the streets at odd hours yet their parents do ferred to in the Quran as a siddiqah (truth- tiative will promote Arabic among Mad- not bother about their whereabouts and what ful one): The Messiah, son of Maryam is rassa children. there are doing,” he stated. but a messenger; messengers before him In his remarks, the chairman Nai- have indeed passed away; and his mother Sheikh Swalihu stressed on parents to raise robi branch of Council of Imams and was a Siddiqah (a truthful woman); they their children according to the teachings of the Preachers of Kenya (CIPK) Sheikh both used to eat food. See how We make Quran and Sunnah of the prophet (Peace be Salim Charo told parents to channel the communications clear to them, then upon him) and urged them to take a proac- their resources to their children’s edu- behold, how they are turned away. (Al- tive role in inculcating good moral traits among cation and not merely send the children Ma’idah 5:75) their children as this will protect them from fall- to school without being supportive and But the Arabic word siddiqah implies more ing into unsocial activities. fully engaged in their academics mat- than just speaking the truth. It means that ters. On his part, the Jamia Mosque deputy Imam one has achieved a very high level of right- “Invest in your children’s education by Sheikh Jamaldeen Osman urged the youth eousness. It means that one is truthful, not paying for them fees and giving them to live responsible lives and avoid falling into only with themselves and those around all that they require. The knowledge paths which are detrimental to their lives both them, but also with God. they acquire today will last forever and in this life and the hereafter. Maryam was a woman who fulfilled her cov- will be beneficial tomorrow,” he im- Other key personalities who addressed the enant with God, Whom she worshiped with plored the parents. conference included the Qatar based Qura’n full submission. She was pious, chaste, He noted that learners who go through scholar and reciter Sheikh Abdulrashid Ali Sufi, and devout; the woman chosen above all the system perform well in examina- Sheikh Ali Muhammad Salah from Norway and other women to be the mother of Isa was tions and also turn out to be better and Sheikh Mustafa Ismail as well as Sheikh Mu- Maryam, the daughter of `Imran.( Islamre- responsible citizens of the nation. hammad Idris. ligion.com) Page 11 Water for Mwenye Mkuu Village in Kwale Every day in rural communities throughout Kenya, millions of peo- Water is become a challenge to locals and the nearest they can ple suffer from a lack of access to clean, safe and reliable wa- find reliable water for their domestic use and drinking is10km ter. While travelling in remote hilly areas of the northern parts of away. This unsustainable situation of water scarcity cannot be an this Country, One happens to occasionally come across a trail of incentive to promote the locals unlock their potentials and create women going up on very difficult terrains with water pitchers on opportunities for rapid growth. Hence without water, they will con- their heads. Every morning and evening these women and kids tinue struggling to make ends meet by trekking miles to find any travel 5Kms on steep mountain path and shrubby plains to reach water source. Ummah Foundation came to learn of this sorry state the riverbeds where water is drying up. For school-aged children and has embarked on a multi- million water project in the village it's a burden that traps them in poverty. They often bear the bur- that is intended to transform lives. Ummah Foundation is currently den of walking miles each day to find water in streams and ponds, sinking a borehole in the Shimba Hills village of Mwenye Mkuu and full of water-borne disease that is making them and their families we anticipate the project to be complete in the coming few months. sick. Illness and the time lost fetching it robs entire communities of With the availability of water in plenty, the villagers will access their futures. At the water source you will also notice long endless and use safe drinking water, good hygiene behaviours and sanita- queues of eager elderly and young mothers with small children tion facilities as a means of reducing diarrheal diseases in areas strapped on their backs waiting for the rare precious commodity- with recurrent emergency levels of malnutrition. Minimise crime water. They travel back on steep mountains path with these heavy in terms of reducing the vulnerability of women and young girls loads on their heads. Thus for every pitcher of water these women to risks of rape and burglary and assist the County government have to walk 10 km on these brigand infested terrains. This is part and local communities to increase their resilience to droughts and of the daily duty of women while the men attend to livestock and flooding caused by changing climates. other outside works of the household. It is our ardent appeal to all interested donors of good will to team Without water you can't grow food, you can't build housing, you up with Ummah Foundation to bring drastic changes in this pov- can't stay healthy, you can't stay in school and you can't keep erty ravished areas that have been relegated to fate. working. Rain is a very rare commodity and hence the village folks Contact us : live entirely depending on their livestock and subsistence farming Ummah Foundation as their daily livelihood. People live in great agony and pains due Village Plaza, 2nd Floor, Ngara Rd to non-existence of resources and other required essential ameni- ties. Due to paucity of funds/resources they cannot improve their P.O. Box 58717- 00200 Nairobi living. They have been waiting for government interventions and Tel:020-2680610/13 Mob: 0734 845277 attention to salvage them from this horrendous life for decades Email: [email protected] and that is hardly coming. Web: www.ummahfoundation.net This is the status quo in Mwenye Mkuu village in Kwale County. AL-SUHAIM GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL Al-Suhaim Girls' High School is located along Nairobi- Namanga highway,5kms to Namanga town. It is fully furnished with all the facilities,equipment and infrastructure necessary to equip a learner with the current knowledge and skills required.
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