Kerala Grand Mufti Draws Criticism for Remarks Urging Women to Stay Home

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Kerala's Grand Mufti Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad has sparked controversy after making remarks suggesting women should not be allowed to leave their homes. The cleric used a metaphor comparing women to necklaces, saying a necklace retains its beauty only when kept safely inside a box. The statement has drawn widespread criticism for promoting the restriction of women's freedom of movement. This is not the first time the religious leader has made remarks that have courted public controversy in Kerala.

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