Written by Lisa Murimi
Defence Cabinet Secretary Adan Duale has called on young Muslims to remain steadfast in their faith and uphold the values of unity, compassion and discipline amid the challenges of modern life.
Speaking at the Grand Daawah Conference held at Adams Mosque, Nairobi, Duale presided over the event organized by the Association of Muslims in Universities and Colleges in Kenya (AMUCK) and the Muslim Student Association of the University of Nairobi (MSAUN).
The conference, themed “Awakened Heart: The Journey of Believing Youth,” brought together Muslim students and scholars from across the country to reflect on faith, personal growth and leadership in contemporary society.
The CS commended the organizers for fostering dialogue and spiritual renewal among young Muslims, emphasizing that Islam offers a comprehensive way of life that nurtures both personal development and moral responsibility.
“I urge our youth to remain firm in their faith amid the pressures of modernity, to use technology responsibly, and to embrace unity, compassion and tolerance as guiding principles of the Ummah,” said Duale.
Reflecting on the constitutional gains made under the 2010 Constitution, Duale reaffirmed the importance of freedom of religion, recognition of Kadhi’s Courts, and the application of Muslim personal law, noting that these provisions safeguard the rights and dignity of Muslims in Kenya.
Drawing inspiration from the centenary celebrations of Jamia Mosque, Duale reminded the youth of their duty to carry forward the legacy of Islam with “knowledge, discipline and service to humanity.”
The event was also attended by Acting Chief Kadhi Sheikh Sukyan Omar Hassan, Jamia Mosque Imaam Sheikh Jamaludin Osman, Al Huda Mosque Imaam Sheikh Mbarak Ahmed Awes, as well as the management of Adams Mosque and leaders of AMUCK and MSAUN from universities across the country.
The conference concluded with calls for greater youth participation in community development, religious education and interfaith harmony, aligning faith with national values and civic responsibility.
The Grand Daawah Conference continues to serve as a key platform for nurturing spiritually grounded youth and promoting unity among Kenya’s Muslim student community.
