Office of the Mufti

Article 5 (1) Of The Constitution Of The UGANDA MUSLIM SUPREME COUNCIL

(AS AMENDED IN 2022),

There Shall Be A Mufti Of Uganda Who Shall Be Addressed As “HIS EMINENCE THE MUFTI”

And Shall Be The Spiritual Head And Leader Of All Muslims Of Uganda.

Article 5 (3) Of The Constitution Of The UGANDA MUSLIM SUPREME COUNCIL(AS AMENDED IN 2022) The Office Of The Mufti Shall Be Comprised Of The Mufti, The 1St Deputy Mufti And The 2Nd Deputy Mufti.

The Duties Of The Mufti Are –

to lead and head all Muslims in Uganda;
to be the chairman of Majlis Al-Ulama and responsible for issuance of pronouncements of its decisions;
to be the official representative of the UMSC on all national and international occasions, conferences and ceremonies;
to be the chairperson of the Assembly for purpose of electing the Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson;
to be the chairman of the Joint Session when discussing matters affecting the Chairperson;
to issue final Islamic pronouncements – Fatwa;
to maintain good relations and contacts with the government, nongovernmental organisations and other religious denominations in the Country;
to make Muslim State of Affairs address annually or as appropriate;
to be the Chairperson of the Management Committee;
to make annual national tour of all Muslim regions and districts;
to appoint one member to the General Assembly from the Sunni population of each Muslim Region and one member from each Region from members of the General Assembly to the Executive Committee; and
to be responsible for the smooth running of the UMSC affairs

The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council Constitution Is The Foundation Of Unity And Good Governance For Muslims In Uganda. It Guides Leadership And Service In Accordance With Islamic Values, Promoting Harmony, Accountability, And Community Development Across The Nation.