DAR ES SALAAM: PRIME Minister Kassim Majaliwa has urged religious leaders to continue reinforcing religious education to help children and youth develop strong moral values.
He made the call yesterday while representing President Samia Suluhu Hassan at the 33rd International Quran Memorisation Awards at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam.
“The responsibility of instilling good morals lies with all of us, with religious institutions playing a significant role,” he said.
PM Majaliwa also encouraged all religious denominations to continue preaching peace, unity and stability ahead of the upcoming General Election, emphasising that peace and stability are among the country’s greatest values.
Speaking on the significance of the Quran Memorisation Awards, he noted that the event fosters important values such as integrity, precision and dedication.
“Participants learn unity, love and cooperation with others,” he said.
The Prime Minister further explained that the competition encourages the global Muslim community to cultivate a culture of reading and memorising the Holy Quran, which helps preserve religious respect, uphold good morals, promote peace and strengthen faith within the community “These competitions provide youth and children with an opportunity to showcase their talents in reading and memorising the Quran.
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It is a valuable chance for them to hone their skills, take pride in their achievements and develop discipline and accountability,” he added.
He also affirmed the government’s commitment to supporting religious activities, stating that such initiatives contribute to the spiritual development of youth and inspire the broader community.
“The government will continue working with various communities and institutions to promote and encourage religious engagement.” Meanwhile, Tanzania’s Chief Mufti, Abubakar Zuberi Bin Ally, urged Muslims across the country to maintain peace and avoid actions that could lead to moral decline.
“Our country is globally recognised for its commitment to peace and we must continue to uphold this tradition,” he said.
The event was organised by the Quran Memorisation Association of Tanzania, aiming to provide Muslims worldwide with a platform to showcase their proficiency in memorising and reciting the Holy Quran.
The winners of the awards for participants over 20 years old were Mohamed Amin Hassan from the United States (first place), Ismail Ally from Libya (second place) and Malik Abdul Azizi from Saudi Arabia (third place).
For participants under 20 years old, Mohamed Yacine from Algeria secured first place, followed by Yusuf Yasin from Uganda in second place and Zayd El Bakkal from Morocco in third.
