Gumi defends public funding of marriages in Shariah states
“In a Shariah law-driven state, where prostitution, fornication, adultery, and promiscuity are prohibited by both divine and state laws, using public funds to facilitate the marriage of women who are in excess of the available pool of eligible men, or of any young person in dire need of marriage, is a legitimate and responsible component of good governance,” he said.
Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has defended the use of public funds to support marriage arrangements in states operating under Shariah law, describing the practice as a legitimate responsibility of government.
According to him, where prostitution, fornication, adultery and promiscuity are prohibited by both religious principles and state laws, government intervention to assist people who cannot afford marriage should be viewed as part of responsible governance.
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