The Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs in Zimbabwe conveys, with deep sadness,
its message of condolence to all the victims of Tropical Cyclone Idai in the affected parts of Zimbabwe, as well as Mozambique and Malawi.

On behalf of the Muslims in Zimbabwe our thoughts are with the bereaving families of the deceased and those whose relatives have not been accounted for.

We pray for the speedy recovery of all those who have been injured. Our thoughts
are with all the victims of the Cyclone whose homes were destroyed and who have lost everything they owned.

We are grateful for the unity in adversity that has been displayed by Zimbabweans
from all walks of life who have given and continue giving in cash and in kind towards the humanitarian effort aimed at alleviating the losses caused by the cyclone.

We also extend our gratitude to the Government of Zimbabwe, the Private
Sector, the International Community, Rescue Agencies, Religious Groups and
Civil Society Organizations for their swift response to this National Disaster as well as for the generosity in giving displayed.

We join all people of faith in praying for the victims of Cyclone Idai in all the countries affected by it. It is our sincere prayer that they continue working hard to
restore all communities and destroyed infrastructure back to normal.

The hard work is just beginning as the waters recede and more bodies are found. We invite the people of God to pray for the victims and the governments of the
affected countries as they continue to work hard to restore the situation to
normality.

May the peace and blessings of the Almighty be with all the victims and their
families.

Sheikh Ismail Duwa
President