“Against Shari’a law”: Kano Hisbah arrests new couple for marrying at restaurant

• Kano Hisbah arrests newlyweds for holding an unapproved marriage ceremony at Banana Restaurant, citing violation of Sharia law due to lack of parental consent
• The Hisbah Board, led by Dr. Mujahideen Abubakar, condemns the actions of the couple and their friends, stressing the violation of marriage conditions under Sharia law
• A manhunt is underway to track down the groom’s friends who fled after the unauthorized ceremony, with Hisbah committed to enforcing proper marriage procedures in Kano

Kano Hisbah hunts down a couple who got married in a restaurant without the approval of their parents.
Photo credit: ddSource: TwitterWhat led to the arrest?Its very unfortunate to tell you that the solemnisation of the purported marriage was conducted in the restaurant by friends of the man without the consent of the parents of the couple. This is a clear violation of the Sharia law, which we strictly uphold in Kano State,” Dr. Abubakar said.We will not fold our arms and allow some undesirable elements to continue to violate the Sharia in this state, he added.Hisbah on marriage conditionsWe arrested the couple, and we are trailing the friends of the groom who fled the restaurant after our personnel stormed the place. Their actions are a flagrant violation of the marriage conditions, and we will ensure that all involved parties are held accountable,” he said.The board is committed to ensuring that all marriages in the state are conducted according to the prescribed rules, Dr. Abubakar affirmed.Hisbah arrests Jigawa commissioner

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