Daily Trust· 1h ago· 1 min read
The Sokoto State Hisbah Board has announced a ban on a number of practices associated with weddings and other social gatherings, saying they are contrary to Islamic teachings and societal morals.
The ban, which takes immediate effect, covers the practice popularly known as “Na Gani In So”, a marriage introduction custom in which a suitor presents assorted gift items such as cartons of soft drinks, bottled water, biscuits, sweets and kola nuts to the prospective bride's family as well as DJ and Wazigidi music at ceremonies.
The board also prohibited the mounting of loudspeakers and excessive sound systems on tricycles (Keke Napep), women sitting beside tricycle riders, mixed-gender gatherings for entertainment, what it described as indecent hairstyles for children and youths, excessive spending on bridal gifts (lefe), and other practices it considers contrary to the Sunnah of Prophet…
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