The Sultan of Sokoto, Nigeria, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, says unlawful wedding spending is a major cause of the high rate of divorce in our society. 

The Sultan said this when he spoke at a meeting of Islamic scholars organised by the Sokoto State Zakkat and Endowment Commission, in Sokoto yesterday.

“Our scholars need to generously inform the people on the effect of the unlawful wedding and other ceremonial spending.

This act generates nothing but confusion and unnecessary divorce which has become the disturbing point of discussion in the society.”


Former U.S. Secretary of State, Mr John Kerry, during a courtesy visit on the Sultan at his palace in Sokoto in 2016, lauded the efforts of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, for promoting religious tolerance and understanding among Nigerians.