The Sokoto State Hisbah Board has announced a ban on several wedding and social gathering practices, saying they are inconsistent with Islamic teachings and the moral values of the state.
The ban, which takes immediate effect, prohibits the popular marriage introduction custom known as "Na Gani In So," where prospective grooms present gifts such as cartons of soft drinks, bottled water, biscuits, sweets, and kola nuts to the bride's family. Wedding DJs and Wazigidi music at ceremonies have also been outlawed.
Other banned practices include the use of loudspeakers and excessive sound systems on tricycles (Keke Napep), women sitting beside tricycle riders, mixed-gender entertainment gatherings, what the board described as indecent hairstyles for children and youths, and excessive spending on bridal gifts (lefe).
Speaking at a press briefing in Sokoto, Hisbah Commander Malam Usman Abdullahi Jatau said the measures are aimed at promoting morality and preserving the state's religious and cultural values.
He described the prohibited practices as innovations (bid'ah) that contradict the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), warning that the board would strictly enforce the new directives.
Jatau urged parents, intending couples, and their families to simplify marriage ceremonies, avoid unnecessary extravagance, and conduct weddings in accordance with Islamic teachings to prevent financial hardship and other social problems.
He also called on community leaders to support the campaign by promoting moral values within their communities, warning event organizers, DJs, and others involved in the banned activities to stop immediately or face sanctions.
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