The Muslim Council of Taraba State has imposed a ban on all wedding parties in Jalingo, the state capital, following consultations with Islamic clerics, traditional rulers, and local authorities.
The decision was announced during sermons at Jummat mosques across the city on Friday.
The ban targets gatherings like “Kauyawa” and “Ajo” parties, which the council criticized for attracting large crowds of youths, often in tattered clothing, dancing late into the night.
Imam Tajudeen Nuhu, Chief Imam of Mayo Gwoi Jummat Mosque, delivered the directive on behalf of the council.
“Henceforth, it is forbidden for any household to hold ‘Kauyawa,’ parties, ‘Ajo,’ or any form of celebration during weddings here in Jalingo,” he announced.
The council has outlined severe sanctions for anyone who violates the ban. Households that defy the ruling will find that no imam will conduct their Nikah (marriage contract).
“Defaulters face stiff sanctions: no imam will conduct their Nikah (marriage contract). Worse still, funeral prayers, naming ceremonies, or wedding lectures will not be held in their homes,” Nuhu stated.
Furthermore, funeral prayers, naming ceremonies, or wedding lectures will not be held in their homes.
Clerics have also been warned that attending any of the banned events will result in disciplinary action, including the loss of their positions.
The council urged strict compliance with the new regulations, which it says are aimed at promoting discipline, morality, and respect for Islamic values within the community.
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