By Suleman Chitera

Kasungu, Malawi — Muslims in the area of Senior Chief Wimbe in Kasungu District have raised concern over the deteriorating condition of their mosque, which was damaged by heavy rains and strong winds that struck the area on the 10th of this month, disrupting daily prayers and other religious activities.

The storm left the mosque partially damaged, making it unsafe and unsuitable for regular worship. As a result, congregants have been forced to reduce or suspend some of their daily prayers, a situation they describe as distressing for the Muslim community in the area.

Senior Sheikh of the mosque, Rasheed Juma, said the community is struggling to repair the structure due to severe financial constraints.

“Our wish is to rebuild a modern mosque that can withstand such weather conditions, but we do not have the financial capacity to do so,” said Juma.

A member of the Mosque Development Committee, Allie Kalonga, said the committee has been reaching out to various potential supporters, but the assistance received so far falls far short of what is required to restore the mosque.

“We are trying our best to look for help, but the resources available to us are not enough to meet the scale of the damage,” Kalonga explained.

The Muslim community has since appealed to well-wishers, faith-based organizations and development partners to come forward with financial or material support to help rehabilitate or reconstruct the mosque. They say timely intervention will allow worshippers to resume prayers in a safe and dignified environment.

The situation highlights the broader challenges faced by rural religious institutions, many of which lack the resources to recover quickly from climate-related disasters.