i. He was an educationist, worked as a Senior Kadhi in Zanzibar (1960 – 1967) and as Chief Kadhi in Kenya (1968- 1982) and during his years of service he promoted Muslim unity through his excellent leadership and arbitration skills.
ii. He authored over 25 books through which Muslims knowledge of Islam was enriched.
iii. He translated the Quran into Kiswahili making it possible for non-Arabic speakers to read the Quran.
iv. His spiritual leadership and decrees were accepted by all Muslims who also respected his authority to interpret Islam.
v. He firmly stood for the interest of the Muslims especially their right to education.
vi. He advocated for separate Muslims schools and for government aid in running them and for the provision of Muslim teachers paid by the Government in public schools.
vii. He advocated for equity in education. He challenged the government to raise the standard of Muslim education to the level of other community’s education.
viii. He called for the combination of secular education and Muslim studies in Muslim schools.
ix. He called on the government to start the teaching of Islamic Religious Education in schools.
x. Contributed in the establishment of Madrassa system in East Africa.
xi. He gave lectures and organized seminars in mosques to educate the Muslims youth. Many young people flocked to his lectures.
xii. He stood for the pure Islam/ purity of Islam and revival of proper understanding of Islam.
xiii. He was committed to reforming the society through education and by getting rid of outdated cultural practices among Muslims.
xiv. Travelled widely for the course of Islam.
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