Kerala scholar says women in public will cause 'great destruction'
- Islamic scholar Kanthapuram AP Aboobacker Musliyar said women appearing on public platforms would lead to “great destruction”.
- He said Islam prescribed 'purdah' to prevent this and claimed the Quran instructs women to remain within their homes.
- His remarks came days after the Kanthapuram faction of Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama issued a circular opposing women sharing stages with men.
- The circular and his remarks drew criticism from women leaders and political figures in Kerala, including state ministers.
Source: theprint.in
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