Allah is severe in punishment – ​​Imam warns Muslims who imitate Western weddings

The Chief Imam of Garki Mosque in Area 10, Yahya Al-Yolawi, has criticized Muslims for imitating Western styles of weddings and other ceremonies.

The cleric, during his sermon on 'Innovations in Islamic Marriage' on Friday in Abuja, warned that Allah is severe in punishment.

NAN quoted Yolawi stating that Islam is very clear about which activities are legal and which are prohibited.

He said that the current "creations and additions" were not originally found in Islam or in the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.

The religious leader listed un-Islamic activities as illegal things, western styles, bad cultures and traditions.

Others are "unnecessary postponement of marriage in the name of college and university education; waiting for a ready-made husband or wife; reckless spending and display of class and status".

Yolawi insists that some Muslims in recent years have practiced denial of Islamic teachings, discourage those who intend to marry, encourage hardship, immorality and adultery.

The imam demands that the problem be solved by the youth, parents, royal fathers, religious and community leaders and other stakeholders.

"We must educate ourselves on the true Islamic teachings in marriage, starting with the marriage process on the wedding day, and what follows after that.

“Allah says and cooperate in righteousness and piety, but do not cooperate in sin and aggression. And fear Allah; indeed Allah is severe in punishment,” Yolawi emphasized.