PM underscores role of religious institutions

DAR ES SALAAM: PRIME Minister Kassim Majaliwa has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to recognizing and valuing the significant contributions made by various religious institutions in upholding peace and harmony across the country.

Religious organizations were urged to continue encouraging their followers to maintain peace and actively participate in development activities.

These remarks were made yesterday by Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa during a meeting with national leaders of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Tanzania at the Prime Minister’s sub-office in Oyster Bay, Dar es Salaam.

The community’s newly elected leaders visited the Premier for a familiarization tour and for introduction. “You are free to work and should not hold any doubts.

Encourage Tanzanians to participate in development activities. I also advise you to create economic projects, as there are many development opportunities in Tanzania,” said Mr Majaliwa.

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The Premier commended the community for its investments in sectors such as health and education, promising the government’s continued support for their efforts. He assured the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat of the government’s appreciation and cooperation in their initiatives.

For his part, the Amir and Chief Missionary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Tanzania, Sheikh Khawaja Muzaffar Ahmad praised the Tanzanian government for its efforts to serve the people.

“I have lived in Tanzania for over 20 years it is a wonderful and great country. Congratulations on the great work you are doing,” said Sheikh Ahmad.

Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdulrahman Mohammed Ame also thanked the government for its care for citizens and assured the Prime Minister of their institution’s readiness to collaborate with the government, particularly in investment projects.

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is a global organization with a presence in over 212 countries, dedicated to promoting peace and harmony worldwide.

President Samia Suluhu Hassan, during the foundation stone laying for the Al Ghaith Mosque last year in Morogoro, emphasized the crucial role of religion in building societies grounded in morality, unity, love, peace and solidarity.

She noted that communities embracing religious values experience peace and security, while those lacking such values often face chaos and moral decay.

“A society embracing religious values lives in peace and security, but a society without religious values is chaotic and lacks morals,” President Samia said.

She also urged women to take an active role in raising children and ensure they receive religious teachings.

“Women should not leave the responsibility of raising children to men alone. It is essential to dedicate time to ensure our children are taught religious values,” she added.