Sultan’s daughter should lead by example – Hisbah

Sequel to the social media buzz during the week by some critics saying that the Hisbah Commission for the Promotion of Islamic Teachings in Kano State is being biased for not condemning the dress worn by Zahra Nasir Bayero, the daughter of the Emir of Bichi, during her bridal shower. The bridal shower of Zahra […]

Sultan’s daughter should lead by example – Hisbah

Sequel to the social media buzz during the week by some critics saying that the Hisbah Commission for the Promotion of Islamic Teachings in Kano State is being biased for not condemning the dress worn by Zahra Nasir Bayero, the daughter of the Emir of Bichi, during her bridal shower.

The bridal shower of Zahra who is to wed Yusuf Buhari, the son of the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari surfaced the internet where she wore a figure-hugging lacy white dress that was transparent around the shoulder and arms. She also went without a head covering of which is against the teachings of Hisbah and this elicited comments from concerned Nigerians questioning the integrity of the Hisbah for staying mute but would rather go after and punish poor Muslims if they wear a similar outfit.

But the Hisbah commander Sheikh Harunin a recent chat with BBC Hausa as reported by Linda Ikeji’s Blog allegedly responding to the matter said that the Sultan’s daughter is not above the law and should lead by example if she wants to be blessed in her marriage.

Ibn Sina also criticized those spreading the photos and videos of Zahra Bayero in the dress, saying it was a crime to spread such images.