By Mbarak Abucheri
Mumias Jamia Mosque will soon unveil a translation of the Holy Quran into native Luhya Language in an effort aimed at enhancing religious education among Kenyan Muslims.
The Noble Luhya Qur’an will officially be launched InshaAllah on April 1st 2016 at an event to be held at the mosque where Upper Western Kadhi Sheikh Shaaban Issa Muhammad is expected to grace the religious occasion.
According to Sheikh Harun Musa one of the scholars behind the initiative, the main aim and objective of translating the Quran into Luhya is to promote better understanding of Islam among the local communities especially those in rural areas.
”We are appealing for well-wishers and Muslim organizations to come out and support this noble cause financially to fast track the revision and editing exercise by expert” said Sheikh Harun
The translation and edition was done by prominent Muslim scholars and Ulamaas acquainted and familiar with both Arabic and Luhya languages.
This is believed to be the first Luhya-translated version of the Holy Quran with original Arabic texts inscribed side by side.
A Kuwait based Non-governmental organization has pledged to finance and support the printing and publication of the copies of the Qur’an to be freely distributed to Muslim faithful.
Kenya’s western counties of Kakamega, Bungoma, and Vihiga boosts a significant Muslim population, majority of who are Luhya speakers.
