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Explain the contributions of kabaka Mutesa I towards the spread of Islam in Uganda

      

Explain the contributions of kabaka Mutesa I towards the spread of Islam in Uganda

  

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- Kabaka Muteesa I was a son to kabaka Sunna II
- He became Kabaka after the death of his father in 1856
- On becoming kabaka, he showed interest in Islam since he hoped the Arabs would help him fight the Khartourmers and the Banyoro
- He become serious with Islam in 1862 but declared himself a Muslim in 1886
- He made the following contributions;

1. Welcomed more Arabs and Swahili to his Kingdom who in turn spread Islam
2. Constructed a mosque at his palace for prayers
3. Learnt some verses of the Quran in Arabic and taught them to others
4. Ordered his chiefs and pages to convert to Islam
5. He used to lead prayers in the Mosque at his palace on Friday
6. He gave Muslims high posts/positions in his kingdom which they used to spread Islam
7. Ensured strict observance of prayers in his kingdom and put officials to monitor them
8. Ordered for the planting of stones for scrubbing feet in every home stead when performing wudhu
9. Strictly monitored fasting and punishments were given to people found eating in Ramadhan e.g. Kakolokoto one of his spies
10. Animals in his kingdom were slaughtered by Muslims
11. Abandoned the use of dogs for hunting
12. Abolished the burrying of Kabaka’s without the jaw bones
13. Abolished the burring of Buganda kings while facing the direction of Bunyoro
14. Invited his fellow leaders to Islam e.g. Kabalega
15. Abolished taking of alcohol even though he continued doing it
16. Changed his name from Mukabya to Mutesa for the sake of Islam
francis1897 answered the question on March 2, 2023 at 12:44


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