His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, the Mufti of Uganda, has officially barred Sheikh Swaleh Mubiru from conducting Islamic religious learning sessions (darus) in all mosques, schools, Muslim social gatherings, and on Muslim media channels aligned with the mainstream Ahlu Sunnah Waljama.
The decision follows Sheikh Mubiru’s propagation of doctrines considered heretical and inconsistent with the four sources of Islamic jurisprudence: the Holy Quran, Hadith, consensus (Ijma), and analogy, as established by classical Islamic scholars.
The Mufti’s pronouncement was made public on his behalf by Dr. Ziyad Swaleh Lubanga, Director of Sharia, during a media briefing at the main library of UMSC headquarters in Old Kampala on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
According to the statement, the action aims to safeguard the image of Islam, promote unity among the Muslim faithful, and prevent confusion allegedly being spread by anti-Muslim elements associated with the Quraniun Movement.
Dr. Lubanga further assured Sheikh Mubiru that the ban could be lifted once he reforms, apologizes, and returns to the correct path. Mosque Imams and Muslim clerics have been directed to communicate the decision to followers, while ordinary Muslims are advised to avoid these erroneous teachings.
Meanwhile, Sheikh Salim Bbosa, Deputy Director of Sharia, emphasized that the ban takes immediate effect. He warned that any media channels, including social media platforms, that host such teachings will face legal action by UMSC.
The briefing was attended by members of a selected committee, including some UMSC departmental heads.