Munavvar Ali Thangal plays down Kanthapuram circular controversy

IUML leader Syed Munavvar Ali Shihab Thangal downplayed controversy over a Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama circular asking madrasas to exclude women from public religious celebrations. He said religious scholars have freedom to express faith-based views. Thangal emphasized Islam teaches discipline while maintaining individual freedoms, and women have opportunities to advance in all sectors.

In a democratic country, people have the freedom to make their own choices