Keralam Islamic scholar says women’s public appearances will cause ‘great destruction’
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Islamic scholar Kanthapuram Aboobacker Musliyar said women sharing public stages with men would lead to “great destruction,” urging adherence to purdah.
- The statement was issued in a circular by the Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama leadership.
- He urged that women should not appear on stages with men or in mixed public spaces.
- The remarks sparked political backlash, with CPI(M) leader Sreemathy Slam and minister Bindu Krishna condemning the comments.
“great destruction”
Covered by 8 outlets across the spectrum: 62% left, 0% center, 38% right.
How each side framed it
Left-leaning: Emphasised the cleric’s religious authority and his call for women to follow Islamic modesty guidelines to prevent societal harm. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
Keralam Minister Bindu Krishna slams Kanthapuram’s directive on ‘restricting’ women at public events
Right-leaning: Highlighted the controversy, portraying the remarks as restrictive toward women and provoking political criticism. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
Women appearing at public events will cause great destruction: Cleric sparks row
Timeline
First reported by India Today on ; 8 articles from 4 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Right-leaning (3): India Today, Times Now, Deccan Chronicle
Sources
- Women appearing at public events will cause great destruction: Cleric sparks row — India Today (right-leaning) ·
- 'Women Should Stay Home': Kerala Cleric's Purdah Lesson After Viral Onam Videos — Times Now (right-leaning) ·
- Minister Bindu Krishna, CPI(M) Leader Sreemathy Slam Kanthapuram over Remarks on Women — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning) ·
- Keralam Minister Bindu Krishna slams Kanthapuram’s directive on ‘restricting’ women at public events — The Hindu (left-leaning) ·
- Watch: Chennithala disagrees with Keralam Islamic scholar’s opinion that women should stay at home — The Hindu (left-leaning) ·
- Kanthapuram’s directive on curbs on women puts CPI(M) ties under strain — The Hindu (left-leaning) ·
- Munavvar Ali Thangal seeks to play down Kanthapuram circular controversy — The Hindu (left-leaning) ·
- Keralam Islamic scholar says women’s public appearances will cause ‘great destruction’ — The Hindu (left-leaning) ·