Strict Adherence To Culture/Custom Over Islamic Prescriptions On Islamic Marriage: A Critical Need For Reconsideration And Reorientation

I have observed some of our Muslim brethren’s strict adherence to their cultures/customs especially as they concern Islamic marriage and these persons would go to any length to protect their cultures/customs even where Islamic laws provide otherwise or for a simple rules. They would insist on the would be groom to comply and or fulfill […]

15-Year-Old Boy Inherits 3 Wives of his late brother

A form 3 student from Baringo County in Kenya, Korkor Ripotolim has been given the responsibility of inheriting three wives and 15 children. The 15-year-old was given the responsibility of taking in the wives and children after the death of his brother Namwama Cherem. Challyhnews reports that this is according to the culture of Pokot, […]

Ojoto traditionalists seek dethronement of monarch, Mbamalu for desecrating their land

Custodians of the culture and traditions of Ojoto Community in Idemili South Council Area of Anambra on Tuesday, called on the State Governor, Willie Obiano to look into the activities of the traditional ruler of the town, Igwe Gerald Mbamalu, which they say, desecrate their land. The group under the aegis of ‘Otu Omenana Akanasato […]