Just In: Wedding Party Banned for Muslims in Prominent Northern State, “Henceforth, It Is Forbidden”

• Muslim Council of Taraba State bans all forms of wedding parties in Jalingo, including Kauyawa Day and Ajo, citing violations of Islamic values
• Defaulters risk strict sanctions: no Nikah, funeral prayers, or clerical participation in ceremonies for households that disregard the ban
• The ruling, backed by traditional rulers and authorities, aims to restore discipline, moral sanity, and the fear of God among Muslims in Jalingo

Muslims in Jalingo, the Taraba state capital, have been banned from organising all forms of wedding parties.

This follows a joint decision by religious and traditional leaders with the backing of local authorities.

Details of the banned parties

The affected celebrations include Kauyawa Day (Villagers’ Day) and Ajo parties. These events, which often see youths dressed in tattered clothes dancing from evening till night in the name of wedding festivities, were singled out as practices that undermine Islamic values.

Announcing the ruling, Imam Tajudeen Nuhu, Chief Imam of Mayo Gwoi Jummat Mosque, spoke on behalf of the Muslim Council of Taraba State. He said:

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“Henceforth, it is forbidden for any household to hold ‘Kauyawa,’ parties, ‘Ajo,’ or any form of celebration during weddings here in Jalingo.”

Consequences for defaulters

The council warned that any Muslim who violates the order would face strict sanctions.

According to the ruling, no imam will officiate a marriage contract (Nikah) in households that disregard the ban.

The restrictions also extend to funeral rites, as clerics have been instructed not to offer funeral prayers (Salat al-Janazah) for violators.

Similarly, scholars will not be permitted to attend weddings, naming ceremonies, or deliver Islamic lectures in such households.

Warning to clerics

Imams and clerics were cautioned against disobeying the directive.

The council stressed that any religious leader who participates in ceremonies at homes of violators would face disciplinary action, including possible removal from office.

Backing of traditional rulers and authorities

The decision was reached collectively by all imams in Jalingo under the Muslim Council, in collaboration with traditional rulers and with the endorsement of the authorities.

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According to the Muslim Council, the ban seeks to restore discipline, promote the fear of God, and instil moral sanity within the Muslim community in Jalingo.

“We call on all Muslims in Jalingo to comply with this ruling, which is for the betterment of the entire community,” the council advised.

Source: Legit.ng