John Haramba
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Minister Sangu, who represented the Prime Minister, Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba, at the three-day convention held from September 25 to 27, 2026, at the Ahmadiyya grounds in Kitonga, Msongola Ward, Ilala Municipality, Dar es Salaam, stated:
“This convention has focused on the concept of eliminating hatred and fostering love within Tanzanian society, especially through this year’s theme which I deeply appreciate: ‘Love for All, Hatred for None.’ This reminds us as Tanzanians to embrace love and reject hatred.”
He also praised the Community for gathering approximately 6,000 attendees from various regions and international destinations, including delegates and leaders from Ghana, Sierra Leone, among others.
He reiterated that although the Constitution stipulates that the government has no state religion, it respects and collaborates with all religious institutions in the country. He further stressed that peace and tolerance remain the main foundation for implementing the National Development Vision 2050.
On his part, the Amir and Chief Missionary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Tanzania, Sheikh Khawaja Muzaffar Ahmad, expressed gratitude to the Government for participating in the convention, noting that the presence of government officials reflects the strong relationship between the State and the community. He pledged to maintain this partnership and continue executing the Community’s objectives for the benefit of society and the nation.
Musa Mewa, a delegate from Sierra Leone attending the convention, noted that this was his second visit to Tanzania and his first time attending the national convention. He stated that the event aims to remind people of the Oneness of God (Tawheed), strengthen universal human brotherhood, and impart religious and moral education.
He highlighted the importance of righteousness and the fear of God (Taqwa), explaining that it prevents people from committing sins or harboring hatred toward neighbors of other faiths, enabling them to serve humanity regardless of religious beliefs.
The Amir and Missionary-in-Charge of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Ghana, Mohammed bin Salih, expressed his delight at the growth and maturity demonstrated by the Ahmadiyya Community in Tanzania during the Annual Convention.
Marking his second visit to Tanzania for Jalsa Salana, he observed significant progress made by the Tanzanian chapter over the past two years, noting that it has grown into a mature organization capable of matching long-established communities.
Professor Dr. Syed Basharat Ahmad
Prof. Dr. Syed Basharat Ahmad, a scientist and researcher from Germany (originally from Kashmir, India), shared that this was his first visit to East Africa.
He noted that Jalsa Salana provides an invaluable opportunity to strengthen faith, gain knowledge, and be reminded of the true teachings of Islam and the Holy Qur'an through various lectures on righteousness and equality.
He added that a major global challenge today is the greed of powerful nations and individuals seeking to oppress or exploit the vulnerable, emphasizing that true peace can only be achieved when humanity establishes a genuine connection with God and upholds the fear of the Almighty.
Dr. Mujeeb Salaam (PhD), an Ahmadiyya member from Nigeria and a Lecturer at the Islamic University in Uganda, described the convention as a profound spiritual awakening that brought participants closer to God, enhanced their faith, and made him proud to be an Ahmadi Muslim.