PRIME
Minister Kassim Majaliwa has called upon religious institutions to
support government efforts in promoting education sector, for the best
interest of the future generations and the country's development.
He made the call at
the Quran Recitation Competition organised by a religious organisation,
Istiqaamah Muslim Community, in Dar es Salaam yesterday. The PM
observed that Islamic religion has placed education at the fore front
whereby it is compulsory for both male and females to seek knowledge.
"Despite the fact
that the Holy Quran is a religious book, but it also carries principles
on how human beings should live on daily basis. Thus, in the wake of
creating a stable economy and a community that abides to the principles
of integrity and observes peace and tranquility,
investing in
education is inevitable," said Mr Majaliwa. He noted that investing in
education does not only mean recitation of the Holy Quran, but it
involves children being given the opportunity to seek both religious and
formal knowledge,
to be in a better
position in life. Prime Minister Majaliwa also observed that the
government is committed to improve the education sector at all levels.
"I am impressed with the boost that you have given to the education
sector ...
the 12 primaries
and secondary school and a hospital that you have built has demonstrated
your commitment in supporting the government in promoting education and
health sectors in the country,"
Such a move is
important in the development of our children and it is indeed an
important milestone for the country to become a middle income economy
through industrialization.
The Premier
showered praises to instructors, parents and all the participants of the
competition. The government recognises the contribution of the Islamic
religion in instilling unity and peace in the country.
He extended
greetings from President John Magufuli and Vice-President Samia Suluhu
Hassan, who all together wish all Muslims well during the entire period
of Ramadan and thereafter.
They call upon all
Muslims to continue embracing love and peace during the entire period of
Ramadan and afterwards. "Let's refrain from making provocative
statements that will create hate and enmity among our Islam counterparts
and people from different faiths and disrupt peace ...
we should know that
the peace we have is the reason we can worship and implement other
roles. Let's all come together and pray for our country and leaders and
ask God to protect us from natural calamities such as heavy rains that
may cause us harm," he said.
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