Public funding of marriage legitimate under Shariah — Gumi
Sheikh Gumi defends public funding for marriages under Shariah law, citing it as legitimate governance in states prohibiting promiscuity. Learn more about Read More: https://punchng.com/public-funding-of-marriage-legitimate-under-shariah-gumi/
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, a prominent Islamic cleric, has defended the use of public funds to aid marriages in states governed by Shariah law. In a Facebook post, Gumi argued that governments have a responsibility to support individuals who require marriage, especially in societies where such acts as prostitution, fornication, adultery, and promiscuity are prohibited by both religious and state laws.
He stated that allocating public funds to facilitate the marriage of women with surplus men or any young person in dire need of marriage is a legitimate and responsible aspect of effective governance. This perspective comes in the wake of the Kano State Government's 'Auren Gata' initiative, where they conducted a mass wedding for 1,500 couples.
The ceremony, organized by the Kano State Hisbah Board, aimed at providing social support to vulnerable couples and alleviating the financial burden of marriage. The event, held last week, has sparked a debate about the appropriateness of using public funds for such programs.
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