SFI Keralam unit calls Kanthapuram Samastha circular ‘anti-women’
The SFI Keralam unit has condemned a circular from the Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama that restricts women's presence at religious events. The student organization labeled the directive as anti-women and regressive in the context of modern society.
Why it matters
Reflects ongoing tensions between traditional religious governance and modern social progress regarding gender equality.
The Students Federation of India (SFI) Keralam unit has criticised the circular issued by the Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama led by Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliar asking mahals and madrasas to ensure that women are not present among unrelated men at religious events. The SFI described the directive as “extremely anti-women and out of tune with modern society.”
The joint circular, issued by Samastha president E. Sulaiman Musliar and general secretary Mr. Aboobacker, asked mahal and madrasa committees to ensure that programmes were conducted in accordance with Islamic norms.
“The statement that women should not be seen in public spaces and on stages is extremely anti-women,” SFI State secretary P.S. Sanjeev said in a social media post.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in