By Andrew Mwanandiye Tembo
The Muslim Students Association says it is fully focused on supporting Muslim students in balancing Education and Islamic values in schools across the country.
The General Secretary of the association, Mustapher Mmadi, who is also an Automobile Engineering student at MUBAS, confirmed this on Saturday during a gathering organized by the association to bid farewell to Form 4 Muslim students from various schools in Blantyre city.
M’madi said a person is made up of body, mind, and soul, emphasizing the need to mentor students on both their faith and career.
“We organized this gathering to provide career guidance and mentor students on balancing education with Islamic values, as well as bid farewell to Muslim students who are expected to sit for their Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) this year,” he said.
In his remarks, one of the career talk facilitators, a fourth-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Statistics from the University of Malawi (UNIMA),Kumbukani Mandela highlighted the importance of such motivational meetings, citing how it benefited him when he was in secondary school.
“I can assure you that mentorship sessions like this one are very helpful. I remember when we once had a similar gathering, and it motivated me to work hard and pass my MSCE with good grades. I even share the lessons I learned with my friends at school, so take it seriously , it will help you too,” he said.
The session was held at Ndirande Secondary School hall and brought together eight schools, including Ndirande Hill Secondary School, Alpha Private Secondary School, Ndirande Progressive Private Secondary School, Ndirande Hill Open, and Ndirande View Secondary School.
Shiekh Silika was the guest of honor and chose to make a brief remark, emphasizing the need for Muslim students to wear distinctive attire representing their faith, even in schools.
