The Taraba State Muslim Council has banned Muslims in Jalingo, the state capital, from organizing all forms of wedding parties.
The ban, which was jointly agreed upon by all the imams in the state under the Muslim Council of Taraba State, together with traditional rulers, with the support of authorities, is aimed at promoting discipline, God-consciousness, and order within the Muslim community.
The wedding parties banned include Kauyawa day (Villagers’ Days) and Ajo parties, during which youths, including young boys and girls, dress in ragged clothes and dance mostly from evening to night in the name of wedding celebrations.
The ban, which was conveyed by Imam Tajudeen Nuhu, the Chief Imam of Mayo Gwoi Jummat Mosque, Jalingo, on behalf of the Taraba Muslim council, said, “Henceforth, it is forbidden for any household to hold ‘Kauyawa,’ parties, ‘Ajo,’ or any form of celebration during weddings here in Jalingo.”
The ban was the main subject of the sermon (Khuduba) delivered by all imams of Jummat mosques in Jalingo, during last Friday’s prayers.
The council warned that any Muslim who violates the ban, no Imam will officiate the marriage contract (Nikah), or offer funeral prayers (Salat al-Janazah) when death occurs in the households of those who violate the order.
Also, no scholar, male or female, will attend to deliver wedding Islamic lectures as well as the naming ceremony in the house of any person who violates the order.
Imams were also cautioned that if they defy the order by attending such functions, they will face disciplinary action, including removal from their position as Imam.
The Muslim council, therefore advised all Muslims in Jalingo to comply with the new ruling, which was aimed at instilling sanity, fear of God, and discipline among the Muslim community.
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