In Kerala, Samastha leader Abdul Samad Pookkottur has said that no matter how much personal freedom is given to a woman by the constitution, if it is not in compliance with Islam, those women are Kafir.
Abdul Samad Pookkottur who was speaking at a press conference said “Women may have personal freedom and freedom of dress in the Constitution, but not in Islam”.
According to Samad, those who don’t wear Islamic dress are considered non-believers who are considered ‘kafir’ as per Islam.
He said “When you talk about mixed marriage, a person has the right to choose their partner. This is mentioned in the constitution but this is not possible in Islam. When I say that it is not possible in Islam, my religion has told me how I should choose my partner. Now the CPI-M secretary has said that anyone can wear any clothes. It is not like that in Islam. Anyone cannot wear the clothes they prefer to. When we say that the freedom to wear the clothes we want is a part of personal freedom, even if it is a part of our personal freedom, it will have to be within religious boundaries. If a person decides to walk half-naked, that is not a practice of Islam. But a person who does not accept Islam can be like that. Islam has told how a girl should dress up. She needn’t follow that if she doesn’t want to, but religious (Islamic) believer cannot do that. So a girl wearing Islamic clothes or not indulging in mixed marriage is not against the constitution.”
It’s important to note that Islamic beliefs and practices can vary significantly among individuals and communities within the Muslim faith. The interpretation of Islamic dress codes, such as the hijab (headscarf) for women or specific clothing for men, can vary widely depending on cultural, regional, and personal factors. What one person or group considers a religious requirement, another may view as a matter of personal choice or cultural tradition.
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“Women may have personal freedom and freedom of dress in the constitution, but not in Islam”
According to Samad, those who don't wear Islamic dress are considered as non-believers (kafir).
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In Islam, there is a general emphasis on modesty in dress for both men and women, and there are guidelines outlined in the Quran and Hadith (sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad) that encourage modest clothing. However, the interpretation and strictness of these guidelines can vary.
It is not accurate or fair to label individuals who do not adhere to a particular dress code as “non-believers” (kafir). The term “kafir” is used in Islam to refer to those who consciously reject or deny the faith, and it is a complex theological concept with specific criteria. Not wearing Islamic dress does not automatically categorize someone as a non-believer.
Muslims have diverse beliefs and practices, and many factors, including cultural, social, and personal circumstances, influence how they choose to dress.
It’s essential to note that the relationship between the constitution and Islamic law can vary widely between countries and is often a subject of debate and discussion within those countries. The specific balance between the two can depend on historical, cultural, political, and legal factors.
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