From The Guardian
8th April 2013
Sheikh Khamis Mataka
Secretary General of the Foundation of Sheikhs and Islamic Scholars of Tanzania Sheikh Khamis Mataka made the remark in a press conference in Dar es Salaam yesterday.
Mataka told journalists that the ongoing religious differences in
the country should be addressed by all people in the country regardless
of religious beliefs.
He said for many years Tanzanians have been living together in
peace regardless of their religious beliefs but presently religion has
became the subject and source of conflicts.
“It is high time for religious leaders from both religions to
discuss and come up with an everlasting solution to these religious
based conflicts,” he said.
He said starting yesterday until today, a panel of Sheikhs and
Islamic Scholars have been attending an internal meeting to discuss and
reflect the development of religious relationships among the people in
reference to the occurred events which indicate the disappearance of
religious tolerance in the country.
He informed that, for the first time the country will be visited by
the Secretary General of the Muslim World League (Rabita), Dr Abdullah
Abdul Mohsin Al-Turki, who will be in the country for four days whereby,
the former President who is also a dean of the Foundation of Sheikhs
and Islamic Scholars of Tanzania, Alhaj Sheikh Ali Hassan Mwinyi will
lead Muslims in the reception of the Secretary.
He said during his visit, the secretary will meet with Islamic
leaders, exchange experiences and attend a forum on Islamic Culture in
East Africa which will be held in Dar es Salaam on Wednesday whereas
Vice President Dr Mohamed Gharib Bilal will be the chief guest.
The forum is expected to be attended by Islamic Scholars from the
East African zone, other African countries, Mecca, Saudi Arabia and a
special delegate from RABITA headquarters.
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