Chief Justice Honors Justice FB Alhadi
Sierra Leone’s Chief Justice, His Lordship Honourable Justice Komba Kamanda, received warm welcome from indigenes of the Foulah Town Community in the Central Business District of Freetown in honour of Honourable Justice Fatmatta Bintu Alhadi, who is among this year’s Hajj pilgrim.
Accompanied by three Justices of the Superior Court of Judicature; Honourable Justice Alhaji Momoh-Jah Stevens, Honourable Justice Simeon Allieu and Honourable Justice Alfred T Ganda, the Honourable Chief Justice, though a devout Christian, joined Muslim worshippers in observing the Juma prayers at the Jamieu Salaam Mosque. The Foulah Town Mosque is very historical and prominently known as a center of Islamic excellence because of the many Islamic scholars they have produced in the country.
In his Juma Kutuba, also known as sermon, Imam-Alhaji Amad Fadlu Deen, welcomed the Honourable Chief Justice and offered praise in celebration of one of their own, Honourable Justice Fatmatta Bintu Alhadi, who was recently promoted to the Supreme Court since her appointment in 2015 as a High Court Judge and later Court of Appeal Judge in 2020.
Speaking on the importance of Hajj and the pilgrimage to Mecca, the Imam (preacher) said Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and is deeply emphasized in both the Quran and Hadith.
“It’s a mandatory act for all physically and financially able Muslims, symbolizing submission to Allah, spiritual renewal, and unity,” said Imam Fadlu Deen. The Quran, he continued, “explicitly commands Hajj for those who can afford it, while the Hadith highlights its transformative power and blessings.”
Referencing the Holy Quran, he said Chapter 3:97 clearly states that Hajj is a duty owed to Allah for those who are able to undertake the journey to the House of Allah (Kaaba).
He concluded that Hajj reinforces the concept of the oneness of Allah (God), as Muslims from all walks of life gather in Mecca, affirming their unity in faith.
The Chief Justice’s presence sends a strong message of unity and religious tolerance, demonstrating mutual respect across various faiths or religious beliefs within the Judiciary and beyond.
Following the prayers, the Chief Justice joined the congregation in escorting Honourable Justice Alhadi to her family residence at Mountain Cut, marking the occasion with a show of solidarity and respect.
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