Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has said that the use of public funds to support marriages is legitimate under Shariah law, subject to the circumstances and principles governing such expenditure.
Gumi made the assertion while speaking on the role of government and society in supporting marriage and family life.
According to the cleric, public resources can be applied to initiatives that promote social welfare and help eligible members of society get married, provided such spending is consistent with Islamic principles.
He argued that marriage has wider social implications and that supporting people who may be unable to afford it can help address economic and social challenges.
The comment is expected to generate debate over the use of public funds for marriage-related programmes, particularly in a secular and religiously diverse country such as Nigeria.
Gumi's position adds to ongoing discussions about the role of government in supporting vulnerable citizens and the extent to which religious principles should influence public policy and expenditure.
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