The Secretary for Education and Social Services at the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) Ramadhan Mugalu has cautioned Muslims in Uganda against neglecting girl child education.

While meeting CountySheikhs, Imams and Muslim Teachers in Uganda, Mugalu emphasized the importance of educating the Muslim Girl child noting that it is one of the best ways of eradicating early marriages.

He says girls who are well educated in both secular and Islamic studies are less likely to fall victim to early pregnancies.

Mugalu noted that even cases of domestic violence can be eradicated if Muslims work hard and educate all their children in schools based on strong Islamic and secular foundations.

Mugalu also urged Muslims to use only reproductive health services that are in line with Islamic teachings.

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