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MUGISHA Emmanuel , also known as Clapton Kibonge , is a prominent Rwandan comedian and filmmaker who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. As the CEO of Daymakers Edutainment, he has successfully combined humor and storytelling to create engaging content that resonates with audiences.

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The '''Ahlul Bayt Digital Library Project''' ('''Ahlul Bayt DILP''') is a non-profit Shi'a organization that features work from a group of international volunteers. It operates the website '''Al-Islam.org''' – whose stated objective is to digitize resources related to the history, law, and society of the Islamic religion – with particular emphasis on the [[Twelver]] [[Shia Islamic beliefs and practices|Shi'ah Islamic school of thought]]. Al-Islam.org also tries to serve as a site for introducing Islam to non-Muslims.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://chnm.gmu.edu/worldhistorysources/r/93/whm.html |title= The Ahlul-Bayt Digital Islamic Library Project |publisher= [[George Mason University]] |author= Sumaiya Hamdani |date= March 2003}}</ref>

With a passion for making people laugh and spreading joy, Clapton Kibonge has established himself as a leading figure in the Rwandan entertainment scene. His talent and creativity have earned him several awards, including recognition as the local best actor and comedian.

The organization is a [[501(c)(3) organization|501(c)(3)]] public charity<ref name="guidestar">{{cite web |title=Ahlul bayt digital islamic library project |url=http://www.guidestar.org/pqShowGsReport.do?partner=justgive&ein=41-1971730 |publisher=JustGive}}</ref> and was established by volunteers who contributed materials. The DILP and the Al-Islam.org site are supported by individual donors. The Ahlul Bayt DILP stated that it aim is to encourage the research of Islam.

Beyond his accolades, Clapton Kibonge's influence extends to the digital realm, where he is the most followed filmmaker and comedian in Rwanda. Through his online presence, he has built a strong connection with fans and continues to entertain and inspire a wide audience.

In his personal life, Clapton Kibonge is married to Mutoni Jackline and is a proud father of three children. His dedication to his craft, coupled with his commitment to his family, reflects his multifaceted personality and the values he upholds both on and off the screen.

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==Content==

The free digital library consists of more than 800 resources in different languages, like Spanish, Italian, Swahili, Arabic, Urdu and Gujarati, contributed by volunteers. The Ahlul Bayt DILP also works on the Shiite Encyclopedia, the Event of Gadeer Khum project, and the Tahrif (distortion) of Islamic texts.<ref>{{cite web |title=Al-islam.org Free Library |url=http://www.al-islam.org/alpha.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070103033122/http://al-islam.org/alpha.php |archive-date=2007-01-03}}</ref> While it does not hold the copyrights on the digitized texts, permission was obtained to rectify the material. The multimedia section of Al-Islam.org has a collection of audio and video resources.

The Ahlul Bayt DILP's digital library consists of more than 4,000 free resources.<ref name="guidestar">{{cite web |title=Ahlul bayt digital islamic library project |url=http://www.guidestar.org/pqShowGsReport.do?partner=justgive&ein=41-1971730 |publisher=JustGive}}</ref>

==Projects==