Controversy over Kanthapuram’s remarks unnecessary, says INL
INL leader says Samastha’s advisory was meant to uphold moral values, not restrict women; urges critics to respect scholar’s right to express views
The Indian National League (INL) has dismissed concerns over remarks by Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama leader Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliar as unnecessary and objectionable. The INL's State General Secretary, Kasim Irikkur, stated that the remarks were aimed at the community Musliar represents. Musliar, an Islamic scholar, was exercising his religious responsibility by cautioning women against crossing limits during Islamic celebrations and avoiding undignified interactions with men in public places and on stages.
INL leader Irikkur emphasized that the scholars were not seeking to push women back by centuries, but rather to prevent deviations from moral values influenced by modern liberal thinking. He clarified that such guidance applied to both men and members of all religious communities. The INL stated that the scholars might have issued the caution due to instances of individuals violating religious norms and behaving inappropriately during celebrations related to the Prophet’s birth anniversary.
Those criticizing the remarks without a broad-minded approach are rejecting a secular perspective, according to Irikkur. Musliar has the constitutional right to express his views, and people are free to accept or reject them based on their understanding.
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