Hyderabad: In what is being seen as a vote against excessive spending at Muslim marriages, a few thousand community members vowed to boycott functions that are marked by exorbitant expenditure.
At a meeting attended by Muslim scholars, All India Muslim Personal Law Board member Maulana Khalid Saifullah Rahmani said the time had come for the community to avoid extravagant spending and make marriage functions simple.
“Boycott the marriages where extravaganza is clearly visible. Simplicity should be the norm and the community should ensure that they put this practice to an end,” Maulana Rahmani said.
The gathering vowed to stop the practice of high spending, which they contended had become a trend recently and was making a dent on the financial condition of the families.
“A competition is going on between families to conduct the marriage. In the end, many are landing in a financial mess and are selling their properties to clear debts,” said Mr Mustaq Malik, president Tehreek Muslim Shabban.
“Instead of spending money on music, dance, bands and palatial function halls, the same can be given to the newly married couple for their financial stability. If you are generous, a part of the money can also be given to deserving families who are awaiting assistance to marry off their daughters,” said a speaker.
