Keralam CM challenges Islamic cleric who called for women's confinement to homes: ‘Doesn’t suit progressive state'
The Keralam chief minister rejected the scholar's remarks saying his view does not align with the "progressive" tradition of the south Indian state.
Kerala's Chief Minister V D Satheesan challenged a prominent Islamic cleric on Wednesday, criticizing his comments that called for women to be confined to their homes. The Grand Mufti of India, Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad, made the remarks, likening women to gold ornaments that should be kept safely inside a box to retain their value. Satheesan rejected the cleric's views, stating they do not align with the progressive tradition of Kerala, a southern Indian state.
He emphasized that women are not meant to be confined to homes and should actively participate in all spheres of life and society. The chief minister cited examples of influential women in Islamic history, such as Prophet Muhammad's wife Khadija, who was a successful businesswoman, and military leader Aisha, to refute the notion that women have no place outside the home.
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