The Muslim community of Lilongwe, Malawi hosted the 5^th biennial Southern African ulama conference over the first weekend of May.

Two representatives from the Eastern Cape Ulama Council joined the forty strong South African delegation to Malawi. A total of 160 ulama from various countries in Southern Africa attended this forum with the intention of “establishing a collaborative relationship between Ulama within the Southern African region.”

The conference constituted discussing the challenges Muslims in each of the countries were facing and finding solutions for them.

Also, presentations on a myriad of current issues were undertaken to give greater insight into the respective topics. These power point presentations were well conducted and dealt with challenges faced on the social and academic levels.

Topics included Islam in prisons, the influence of the media, arbitration and faskh committees, problems facing the youth, social and welfare problems, to mention but a few.

Time was awarded for open discussion, where any topics not discussed in the program could be brought up.

Representatives from most Ulama bodies  were present and had a chance to interact with one another allowing Muslim organisations  to work hand in hand to uplift the Muslim community.

By Moulana Yusuf Bemath