Taraba Muslim Council Wedding Ban stops Kauyawa and Ajo parties in Jalingo, warning defaulters of strict religious and social sanctions

Taraba Muslim Council Wedding Ban has been declared in Jalingo, the state capital, prohibiting all forms of wedding parties deemed contrary to Islamic teachings and community order.

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The council’s directive, delivered during last Friday’s sermons in Jummat mosques, followed consultations with clerics, traditional rulers, and local authorities.

The ban specifically targets Kauyawa and Ajo parties, known for drawing large gatherings of youths who often dress in tattered clothes and dance late into the night.

Speaking on behalf of the council, Imam Tajudeen Nuhu, Chief Imam of Mayo Gwoi Jummat Mosque, said any household that defies the ban will face severe consequences.

“No imam will conduct their Nikah, and worse still, funeral prayers, naming ceremonies, or wedding lectures will not be held in their homes,” he warned.

Clerics were further cautioned against attending such gatherings, with the threat of removal from their positions if found complicit.

The council emphasized that the directive is binding and urged strict compliance, describing it as a necessary step to restore discipline and align wedding celebrations with Islamic values.

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With the Taraba Muslim Council Wedding Ban, Jalingo households are now under clear instructions: weddings must remain solemn religious ceremonies, not social festivities.