End of year-a season for da'wah and spiritual rejuvenation
The surge in attendance is partly attributed to the closure of schools and the holiday atmosphere that characterizes the end-of-year period.
As the year draws to a close, a series of Islamic events has taken place across the country, aimed at uplifting the spirituality of the faithful and promoting Islamic values.
These gatherings, featuring both local and international scholars, have attracted large numbers of participants—particularly young people, commonly referred to as Gen Z. Mosques, conference halls, and open grounds have been filled with eager attendees seeking knowledge, spiritual guidance, and moral nourishment.
The surge in attendance is partly attributed to the closure of schools and the holiday atmosphere that characterizes the end-of-year period. As a result, December has increasingly become the preferred month for organizers to host spiritual enlightening gatherings in order to reach the widest possible audience.
At the Eastleigh High School grounds, one of the country’s largest Islamic gatherings—the Ansaaru Sunnah Islamic Conference—is currently underway. Now in its eighth year, the four-day event has drawn more than 20,000 participants and features a wide range of scholars addressing diverse religious and social topics. The conference was officially opened on Tuesday, December 23, by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale.
Notable scholars participating in the event include Jamia Mosque Nairobi Imam Sheikh Jamaludin Osman, internationally renowned Sheikh Mohammed Idriss, Qatar-based Sheikh Abdirashid Ali Sufi, Sheikh Abdulrazak Abdullahi (General Jir), and Sheikh Mohammed Abdi Umal, among others.
CS Duale also served as the guest of honour at the opening of the three-day Isiolo Da’wah Conference organized by the Waso Islamic League. The event, which began on Sunday, concluded on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. International speakers at the conference included Sheikh Noordin Kishki from Tanzania and the Qur’an recitor Sheikh Afif Muhammad Taj from Ethiopia.
As part of the Moyale Da’wah Caravan, Sheikh Kishki—accompanied by Mombasa-based scholar Sheikh Abu Hamzah—is scheduled to travel north on December 25 to the border town of Moyale for a series of lectures. Sheikh Kishki will also deliver the Friday sermon at Moyale Jamia Mosque on December 26, with the programme culminating in a major address at Arena Stadium on Sunday December 28. The Da’wah Caravan is organized by Risalah Conveying the Message.
Isiolo County is also set to host another forum aimed at enhancing spiritual growth, learning, and community enlightenment. The 4th Annual Isiolo Da’wah Conference 2025 will be held over two days starting Saturday, December 27, at the Al Falah Islamic Centre under the theme “Commanding Good and Forbidding Evil.”
“This conference presents a vital opportunity to gain practical and in-depth knowledge required to uphold virtue and combat vice in our personal lives, families, and communities. It is a call to be part of the solution and a positive force for change,” read a statement from the organizers, the Isiolo Da’wah Group.
Speakers at the conference will include Sheikh Mohammed Hussein, Sheikh Saad Ahmed, Sheikh Mohamed Omar, Sheikh Said Bafana, Sheikh Mohammad Sagana, Sheikh Abdulrasheed Al Hilaly, and Sheikh Abdinasir Abdi, among others.
Further advancing the spirit of da’wah, Pumwani Riyadha Mosque in Majengo will on Wednesday, December 24, host the third Annual Islamic Women Conference under the theme “Guardians of Values.” The three-day event is organized by Golden Hope al Khairat and will feature lectures by prominent scholars including Acting Chief Kadhi Sheikh Sukyan Hassan, Pumwani Riyadha Mosque Imam Sheikh Zakaria Abdallah, Sheikh Ramadhan Mwangi of Park Road Mosque. It will also feature speakers who include Ustaadha Arafah Khamis, Ustaadha Hafsa Diko, Ustaadha Aisha Muhammad, and Dr. Riziki Kaluki.
“This conference is more than an event, it is a forum for renewal and reflection. Especially at a time when our values are constantly tested, we want women to come together, learn together, and rise together. Each session has been crafted to nurture imaan, strengthen resilience, and empower women both spiritually and socially,” said Ustadha Aisha Hussein, an official of Golden Hope al Khairat.
Last week, the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) hosted the third edition of the Tunu ya Kheri Conference organized by Mombasa-based We Can Organization. The event featured inspiring lectures from scholars including Sheikh Muhammad Bahero, Sheikh Ahmad Hassan, Sheikh Yusuf Abdo, Dr. Mujahid Uthman, and Sheikh Shamsi Elmi from Tanzania. It marked the first time the conference was held in Nairobi, having previously taken place at the Sheikh Zayed Children Welfare Centre in Mombasa.
Earlier this month, Nakuru hosted a major Da’wah convention that attracted more than ten scholars from Kenya and neighboring countries, including Uganda, Tanzania, and Burundi. As part of the programme, scholars delivered Friday sermons in mosques across the Rift Valley region, including Nakuru, Kabarnet, Naivasha, Gilgil, and Njoro.
Meanwhile in Kakamega, the Iqra Project organized a three-day symposium themed “Reviving the Ummah and Building Unity for Generations.” The event, held at Kakamega Jamia Mosque, featured notable speakers such as Sheikh Juma Amir of Jamia Mosque Nairobi, Sheikh Hilal Kipozeo from Tanzania, Sheikh Muhdhar Hussein from Athi River, CIPK Chairman Sheikh Ibrahim Sadala and Sheikh Sheikh Abulkareem Wafula, among others.
As the year comes to a close, the faithful are encouraged to take advantage of the period to attend spiritual gatherings in their respective localities, deepen their faith, and strengthen communal bonds through learning and reflection.