In soup over remarks on women, Kerala Muslim cleric calls for ‘calm’

In a call for unity, Sunni leader Kanthapuram A P Aboobacker Musaliyar urged his followers to practice calmness and avoid inflammatory actions. He recognized the influence of individuals with ulterior motives who seek to sow division and urged his community to respond to negativity with positivity. Musaliyar’s previous comments regarding women’s roles drew backlash, prompting Brinda Karat to argue that faith should not dictate social norms contrary to constitutional values.