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Use arts to sell Islam- Sheikh Fickirah By: Bright Malenga, Chief Editor. Sheikh Ibrahim Fickirah, the Coordinator of Lilongwe Islamic Information Bureau has asked Malawi Muslim artists to use their talent wisely to spread the religion of Allah, Islam. Sheikh Fickirah made the remarks during Muslim Artists Seminar organised by Muslim Artists Association held on Sunday  at Islamic Information Bureau in Malawi's Capital, Lilongwe. "Everything in this world moves better with talent, even preaching itself needs talent." "If Almighty Allah gave you talent use it wisely. Your Niyyah should not be to be popular ,use the arts, your talent to change lives of people because you are Dawa persons," Said Sheikh Fickirah. He  continued that the same talent can take the artists to Paradise if used wisely and the same talent will take them to hell if used inappropriately. Muslim poet, Yusuf Abubaker  talked much about poetry and Umar Kandu is the one who elabo...

By: Vincent Gunde Malenga- No one is born a politician  Malawian student studying Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication in Uganda, has asked Malawians not to cast benefits of doubts at Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima's choice of picking Dr. Michael Bizwick Usi as running mate to the Tripartite elections. Dr.  Usi's candidature as running mate has been underrated by a cross section of Malawians who are connecting him to his artistic drama production in Tikuferanji programmes as Manganya or abambo a Sikono, both on radio and Television. Bright Malenga, who is undergoing his studies  at the Islamic University in Uganda, said Dr. Usi can only be argued to be incompetent vice president if he was using some words that were intended to divide Malawians. Malenga said Dr. Usi would have been described as a failure if is attached to any scandal that can dent his image but this has not happened. Writing on his facebook page, Malenga said Malawians need leaders who must ...

By: Bright Malenga, Chief Editor. Alaphiat Kombo. Muslim female artist Alaphiat Kombo has released a new nasheed titled "Al-quraan". Speaking in an interview with Islamic Information Kit, Kombo said that the nasheed is about the final book of Allah (God) Al-quraan that was sent to mankind through His last prophet Muhammad (May Peace Be Upon Him). "The nasheed 'Al- quraan' is all about the holy book Al-quraan which Allah revealed to His beloved messenger, Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him)." "I mainly attached the benefits of Al-quraan as an answer, the healer, the protecter and the guider, I also emphasised that this book has everything and no any other book can be compered to it," Alaphiat said. In her new Nasheed, the Muslim female artist stressed that this book , Al-quraan is unchangeable and that is what makes it to be unique. She further said that nasheeds in the country are dominated by men but as an optimist, she keeps on pushi...

In this section our Chief Editor Bright Malenga (BM)  is charting with Yusuf Abubaker (YA). Abubaker (BM): Who is Yusuf Abubaker? (YA) Yusuf Abubaker (born 21 January 1992) popularly known as THE GAME CHANGER, is a Malawian actor and poet who has starred in over four prominent and outstanding Malawian drama groups, and one of the stars of the film Danger zone directed by Ignatious Kaphinde Sc and the poem Mkazi wanga waku Jannah (My paradise wife). I was born in Mangochi southern region of Malawi adopted the name from my father, Abubaker Yusuf crowned as Chief mpoya, hailed from Ntcheu town and my mother is Halimah Sambo from Traditonal Authority  Mponda Mangochi. I am the second and only a boy in a family of five children. (BM): People claim that most Muslim artists snub education. What is your education background? (YA) I received my primary education at Thumu Primary School in Mangochi and later attended Kaliyeka community day secondary school, in Lilongwe. I...

Mesho By: Bright Malenga, Chief Editor. Malawi Police Service (MPs), have condemned the malpractice shown by a singer called "Mesho." "Mesho" whose his real name is Andson Alfred released a song titled "Mizikiti Ichoke" attacking Malawi Muslims. In a statement issued by MPs Spokesperson James Kadadzela , the singer is under investigation for singing a song which is likely to spark violence among religious groups in th country. MPs has further warned Malawians to desist from acts that are likely to harm human rights of others. The song did not go well with Malawi Muslims. The Muslim community through their  body Muslim Association of Malawi (MAM) reported the issue to Policw that led to "Mesho's" arrest few days ago in Mulanje district.

Hussein is a Muslim poet. In this section our Chief  Editor,  Bright Malenga (BM) is charting with Yakin Kassim (YK). (BM) Tell me your biography and what you do in life. (YK) My Full name is YAKIN YUSSUF KASSIM(YK) HUSSEIN and my another name is HAROON. I was born on 9th March, 1996  at Bwaila hospital Lilongwe. My father is from MACHINGA and my mother is from NKHOTAKOTA. When I  am asked where I am from is,  I say Nkhotakota because I like the district. I grew up in Lilongwe Kalieka 1 to be specific with both parents where they own a place. EDUCATION BACKGROUND. I did my primary school at Kalieka Primary school, where I was selected to Chipasula Secondary School after sitting for  primary exams, and I obtained my MSCE at Chipasula Secondary School. From their,  I went to K&M College of Accountancy where I obtained my Certificate in Financial Accounting. As of now am working with RMS Distributors. My BUSINESS LIFE. ____...

Assalam Alaykumu Warahmatulah Taala Wabarakathu. We, at Islamic Information Kit , a blog about Muslim events have introduced a new column called "Focus on Malawi Muslim Artists" . The section will be focusing on the biography of Muslim Artists such as  poets and nasheeds singers. If you are fitting to be featured, send your details to the Chief Editor, Bright Malenga through the following e-mail address: malengabright@gmail.com or contact him on +256 7 53302767. Bright Malenga holds Diploma in Journalism from Malawi Institute of Journalism and currently he is studying Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication at Islamic University in Uganda. Visit our blog : islamicinformationkit.blogspot.com. Like our page on Facebook: Islamic Information Kit. Wassalam Alaykumu Warahmatullah Taala Wabarakathu.

By: Innocent Mpando.  'The world is like a mirror, when you smile, it also smiles and when you are sad it reflects the same', goes the saying.In the same spirit, pupils from Chamalaza  Primary School  located in one of the remotest areas of Mzuzu wore smile faces on Sartuday when Mzuzu university Muslim Students Association (Mumsa) donated assorted items necessary for hygiene. Despite a lack of resources in the organisation, the islamic grouping was  motivated by one of the pillars of Islam that encourages the art of giving out  charity commonly known as 'Zakkah' in Arabic language. For the same cause, the students were on last Sartaday out for a  donation to the circular school located atleast 25 km from Mzuzu central. The aim of the visit was to inculcate a spirit of good hygiene practices in the pupils ranging from toilet environment, classrooms, and the general school surrounding. The organisation which solely depends on students contri...

By: Bright Malenga, Chief Editor. Nasheeds heavyweight, Wallace Salanje will on 5th February, 2019 release his new nasheed titled "Kuumira" or "Liumira" in Yao langauge. Speaking in an interview with Islamic Information Kit, Salanje said that the nasheed will talk much about stinginess among Muslims and the essence of giving. "In my new nasheed their will be more teachings. I have considered all the angles like that many Muslims are stingy as they don't know how to give something but they always expect to receive," "I have come up with this nasheed so that we can eradicate this malpractice because most of the times we are having events like Qurbaan time 'Moment of Giving Sacrifice' or Ramadhan time 'fasting time'  most Muslims just move around in their Islamic regalia expecting  to be given aides," Salanje said According to Salanje , that is being stingy since everyone is supposed to give out not just waiting ...

Part of the letter By; Bright Malenga, Chief Editor. South African Broadcasting Corperation (SABC) has apologised to Malawians for implicating Malawians, particularly the Yao Muslims from southern part of the country  in Kenya attacks. The independent news analyst of the broadcast house allerged that Malawians were among the terrorists who terrorised and  killed people at a Luxury Hotel in Kenya. The remarks angered Malawians who asked SABC to clarify it's baseless allegations that can tarnish Malawi's image. This angered Malawi Non-Government Organisations and Government who penned SABC to clarify the claims. In a letter addressed to Malawi Civil Society Led Black Economic Empowerment Movement (MaBLEM) Taskforce and copied to  Malawi Minstry of Information, South African High Commissioner in Malawi and United Nations Malawi Representative , SABC has said it has regretted to broadcast the false information on one of it's airwaves. "The South African ...

Shuaib during last year's festival By: Bright Malenga, Chief Editor. Malawian students studying at Gassim University in Saudi Arabia vowed to sell the country during People's Heritage Festival slated on Tuesday ,29th January, 2019. Speaking in an interview with Islamic  Information Kit,One of the Malawian students, Abdul Karim Shuaib said that they will let Arabs know the scope of Malawi during the event. Shuaib who is a year one student studying Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences at the University said that the festival will help them to elaborate what Malawi is. "During the day, we will cook Malawian food , explain the history of Malawi, explain the economic stand of Malawi and where it is found on earth." "We have best places in Malawi. Let's talk of our lakeshore districts such as Salima, Mangochi and Nkhatabay. Let's talk of mountains such as Mulanje.  These are best places and if these people can know, one time they can visit ...

Abubakar By: Bright Malenga, Chief Editor. Indeed a journey of 1000 miles start with a mile, that's the case of a Muslim poet Yusuf Abubakar who will on 3rd February,2019 perfom at Bingu International Conference Centre (BICC) in Malawi's capital, Lilongwe. Abubakar will perform at a show organised by Lyco sponsored by Hivos where they want to present awards to some artists in secondary schools who put effort in their arts in 2018. "I am recognised to perform to this big function which I don't take it for granted," "I will share the same stage with big names in poets such as Robert Chiwamba, Raphael Sitima just mention a few," He said. According to Abubakar, the recognition shows that he is growing in the industry. "It's just showing that I am growing in this industry," "You can't be good to all but those who watched me on the stage do appreciate my talent, I can see in the future performing live in USA, UK and o...

By: Bright Malenga, Chief Editor. National Muslim Students Association (NAMSA) has elected new members into it's National Executive Committee (NEC) during an elections conference held on Saturday at College of Medicine in Blantyre. The elections saw Yasin Sadi from College of Medicine as  new NAMSA Chairperson and Shukran Shaban from the same college as Deputy Chairperson. New NAMSA Secretary General is Aisha Senga from Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) and her deputy is Tanweera Chikwata from Bunda College, a constituent college of Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (Luanar). The new NAMSA Treasurer is Saad Kamwendo from MUST and his deputy is Abdul Hamid Mpemba from The Polytechnic. The new Publicity Secretary is Allie Jafarie from Chancellor College and the NEC has five Executive Members. Outgoing National Muslim Students Association (NAMSA) Chairperson,  Jafar Jameson says his two year term in office has seen the Musli...

Jameson  By: Bright Malenga, Chief Editor. Outgoing National Muslim Students Association (NAMSA) Chairperson,  Jafar Jameson says his two year term in office has seen the Muslim students body achieving several things. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Islamic Information Kit, Jameson says It has been a good experience which gave  him different decision making and problem solving skills. "More importantly the chance to lead my fellow students is something that I will always be grateful for. I was given a position which gave me the chance to work with students for better of the whole Muslim community in the country," "During my tenure, we have achieved alot and we have failed to achieve other planned activities," Says Jameson. According to the outgoing  chairperson,  the achievements include registration of NAMSA, establishment of regional Muslim Students Associations(MSA's), conducting career talks to secondary schools in different district...

By: Bright Malenga, Chief Editor. Suez Canal. Landlocked Malawi still has a chance of boosting economy using water transport just as how Egypt made it using a man-made marvel, Suez Canal, connecting Mediterranean and Red sea. From zero, Egypt turned things around by becoming the centre of International  trade using the canal. The scenario can be the same in Malawi despite being a landlocked country. The Shire- Zambezi Water Way project which was pioneered by Late President Bingu Wa Mutharika  is a ladder that can make Malawi a centre of trade if all procedures can be followed to make it start functioning. I am not much interested in establishing what made the project to hit snag but what I need is to see all thorns sorrounding the project removed and let it start contributing to Malawi's economy. Suez Canal  has several ports such as Port Said which is the centre of International trade. Suez Canal it is one of most usable man made  canal just as Pan...

A screenshot from the video. By: Bright Malenga, Chief Editor Celebrated Blantyre based nasheeds artist Wallace Salanje has released a video of his nasheed titled "Chipitireje Kwapi Chiwa." Speaking in an exclusive Interview with Islamic Information Kit, Salanje said that the video prostrates the inevitability of death. "The video prostrates the inevitability of death within our longivity. Everybody will taste death as long as he/she was born. Fat,thin,light in complexion,brown,black,rich ,poor all will die." Salanje said. The nasheeds giant has said that nasheeds lovers  should expect more Inshallah in 2019 because he has plans of releasing a number of videos. "Their are a lot of messages to be captured by the viewers. It thas been long since I released this audio because their have been hicups during my preparations and so far  I have 14 videos." He said. Commenting on the challenges he has faced so far , Salanje pointed out that somet...

By: Bright Malenga, Chief Editor. Without Gold, Silver , Diamond and Uranium Agrarian Economies still stablelise their economy using crop produce. That is why Agrarian Countries should prioritise crop diversification and Irrigation Farming as how the oil rich countries prioritise better oil prices per barrel. Agrarian Countries are the ones that rely on agriculture to boost and sustain their economy and they are common in Africa, America and Asia. What differs most is how the agricultural activities are done because developed economies use mechanised approach especially in America and Asia. The approach is different in developing countries especially in Africa where old ways of farming are still prioritised due to low levels of mechanisation which is a result of fiscal inbalance. Some countries in Africa such as Malawi the cases of crop diversification and mechanisation are still not prioritised due to financial instability and lack of committed experts to elaborate on the ...

Zuze says the app is affordable By: Bright Malenga, Chief Editor. A Muslim youth called Issah Ibn Zuze has developed an application of the Holy Quraan translated in Chichewa. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Islamic Information Kit , Zuze said that he came up with the idea to simplify the holy book to Malawi Muslim and to make it accessible. "You know, some Malawi Muslim don't know Arabic and they face challenges to grasp the concept of the Holy book. With the coming of this app, Muslim in the country will be able to read it in Chichewa," "We are in technological time and Muslim will just install this application and start accessing the Holy Quraan as they want," He said. He also said that it is costly for one to buy a hard copy of English-Chichewa Quraan but with the coming of this application, things are easy. According to Zuze, the development  of the application took him one year and challenges were also their. "I faced severa...

Students in a group photo By: Innocent Mpando The fact that one is alive, is enough to prostrate and say thanks to God. One painful thing that everyone takes note is that death is inevitable. Many have failed to make it even if they had all it needs to be alive, from good health, wealthy, young to good education. Being "Thankful to God" was this week's topic of discussion for Mzuzu University Muslim Students Association ( MUMSA). The two-hour  MUMSA convocation that takes place every Sunday had a boiling topic that is usually taken for granted; the topic of "'Thankfulness to God''. This was enough to explain why a true Muslim performs obligatory prayers five times a day surmounted by other non obligatory fulfillments to inculcate in themselves  a spirit of a continued gratitude to God. Setting the ball rolling, Ommar Hassan  starts his sermon with a  look from the noble Quran's Surat bakarah in one of the surahs where ''God...

By: Our Reporter Malawi Muslim Youth have expressed anger over an article by Times Media Group that is implicating Malawi Muslims in the deadly attack by Al-Shabab Rebel Group at a luxury hotel in Kenya. The artice which has appeared in Malawi News Titled "MW Implicated In Kenya Terror" is claiming that Yao Muslims from Southern Malawi are among the terrorists. The article has quoted SABC Video Clip which has gone viral on social media with a voice over of a purported analyst. Reacting to the story, Malawi Muslim Youth have described the story as baseless arguing that the points in the story are lacking  substantiated facts. "Times Media Group as a media giant can't  write such a big and sensitive story just from an opinion of the so called analyst." "The story has tarnished the image of the country and Malawi Muslims in particular. This kind of reporting is unwelcome  and must be stopped," Hamza Salimu said. All Muslim Youth that Isla...