Muslim council bans wedding parties in Taraba

Story by Jessica Mbamah 

The Muslim Council of Taraba State has announced a ban on all forms of wedding parties in Jalingo town.
The decision, reached by all Imams in Jalingo in collaboration with traditional rulers and with the backing of authorities, specifically prohibits events such as Kauyawa (villagers’ day) and Ajo parties, where youths usually dress in torn clothes and dance late into the night in the name of wedding celebrations.

The Chief Imam of Mayo Gwoi Jummat Mosque, Jalingo, Imam Tajudeen Nuhu, conveyed the ruling on behalf of the council.
He said: “From now on, it is forbidden for any household to hold ‘Kauyawa’ parties, ‘Ajo,’ or any form of celebration during weddings here in Jalingo.”

The council further warned that any Muslim who disobeys the ban will not have an imam conduct their marriage contract (Nikah).
In addition, funeral prayers (Salat al-Janazah), Islamic wedding lectures, or naming ceremonies will not be performed in the homes of violators.

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Clerics were also cautioned that if they defy the order by attending such functions, they risk disciplinary action, including removal from their positions.

The ruling, which was the main theme of last Friday’s sermons in all Jummat mosques in Jalingo, is aimed at promoting discipline, God-consciousness, and order within the Muslim community.
The council then urged all Muslims in Jalingo to strictly abide by the new directive.

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