The Muslim Council of Taraba State has announced a ban on wedding parties across Jalingo, the state capital, warning that families who flout the directive will face severe religious sanctions.
According to The PUNCH, the decision reached after consultations with Islamic clerics, traditional leaders, and community stakeholders, specifically targets popular celebrations such as Kauyawa and Ajo parties.
These gatherings, often characterised by late-night dancing and unconventional dress among youths, were described by the council as contrary to Islamic values.
The Chief Imam of Mayo Gwoi Jummat Mosque, Imam Tajudeen Nuhu conveyed the decision on behalf of the council during last Friday’s Khutbah (sermon).
He declared that henceforth, clerics would withhold religious rites from households that defy the ban.
“From today, it is forbidden for any family to organise Kauyawa, Ajo, or any form of social party during weddings in Jalingo,” Imam Nuhu stated.
“Defaulters will not have their Nikah (marriage contract) conducted by any imam, and no funeral prayers, naming ceremonies, or wedding lectures will be held in their homes.”
The council also cautioned Islamic clerics against participating in such banned events, warning that doing so could cost them their positions.
