JUST IN: Shari’a commission bans mosques from blocking roads during Friday prayers
JUST IN: Shari’a commission bans mosques from blocking roads during Friday prayers
The Kano State Shari’a Commission has directed all Friday mosques across the state to immediately stop the practice of blocking public roads during Juma’ah prayers.
The Commission issued the warning as part of efforts to ensure public order and protect the rights of road users, stressing that obstructing traffic for congregational prayers is not acceptable.
It cautioned that any mosque found violating the directive would be prosecuted in court, signalling a stricter enforcement approach going forward.
According to the Commission, while Friday prayers remain an important religious obligation, they must be conducted in a manner that does not disrupt movement, endanger lives, or infringe on the rights of others.
Sharing the development on his Facebook page, former aide to late President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, described the directive as a positive and necessary step, noting that blocking roads in the name of worship contradicts Islamic teachings, which emphasise orderliness, consideration, and respect for others’ rights.
He urged that the message be widely circulated to promote compliance and public awareness, stressing the importance of conducting religious activities without disrupting civic life.
The directive is expected to address long-standing concerns from residents and motorists who have faced gridlock and restricted access on major roads during Friday prayers.
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