‘Unauthorised Jumu’ah mosques to face sanctions’ – Kano Sharia Commission

The Kano State Sharia Commission has warned that anyone who establishes a Jumu’ah (Friday) mosque without its approval will face sanctions in accordance with the law.

The commission’s Second Commissioner, Sheikh Ali Danabba, gave the warning while addressing journalists in Kano.

According to him, the Commission will no longer recognise or approve any Jumu’ah mosque established outside the prescribed legal process.

“Anyone intending to establish a Jumu’ah mosque must first seek and obtain approval from the Kano State Sharia Commission and fulfil all the prescribed legal and administrative requirements,” Sheikh Danabba said.

He stressed that the Commission was determined to enforce the regulation and ensure that all Friday mosques operate within the provisions of the law.

The commissioner urged individuals, communities and religious organisations to comply with the state’s guidelines on establishing places of worship to promote order and peaceful religious activities across Kano State.

He also assured residents that the Commission would continue to monitor religious affairs to ensure strict compliance with the law.