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title: "Kanthapuram Responds to Controversial Remarks on Women’s Participation, Urges Followers to Maintain Restraint"
english_title: "Kanthapuram Responds to Remarks on Women’s Participation in Public Events"
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# Kanthapuram Responds to Controversial Remarks on Women’s Participation, Urges Followers to Maintain Restraint

> **Lead Summary:** Thiruvananthapuram: Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliyar has responded to the controversy surrounding his reported remarks that women should not participate in Islamic celebrations and public gatherings. The remarks have triggered criticism and a wider public debate, with Kanthapuram subsequently addressing the issue through a post on Facebook.

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Thiruvananthapuram: Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliyar has responded to the controversy surrounding his reported remarks that women should not participate in Islamic celebrations and public gatherings. The remarks have triggered criticism and a wider public debate, with Kanthapuram subsequently addressing the issue through a post on Facebook.

In his statement, Kanthapuram said there were attempts to deliberately divert spiritual discussions into controversy and division. He also appealed to his followers and workers to remain calm and avoid emotional or provocative responses in the wake of the controversy.

> Kanthapuram had reportedly said at an event in Thrissur on Wednesday that women were not being treated as “second-class” participants. His comments came amid discussions about the role and participation of women in Islamic and public gatherings.

Following the controversy, organisers have indicated that Kanthapuram is expected to provide further clarification on the matter at a Milad conference scheduled to be held in Kozhikode tomorrow.

In his Facebook statement, Kanthapuram said discussions should serve as healthy platforms for objectively evaluating ideas and learning new things. He added that there was also a need to recognise attempts to deliberately turn spiritual discussions into controversies and divisions.He said that efforts aimed at disrupting the pursuit of knowledge and creating divisions within society should be approached with caution and vigilance.

Kanthapuram also urged his followers not to succumb to provocation under any circumstances. He called for a mature and thoughtful approach, particularly when dealing with emotionally charged situations.According to his statement, the tradition of Sunni believers has been to respond to wrongdoing with goodness rather than confrontation. He appealed to his followers to remain focused on their fundamental objectives and move forward with discipline and restraint.

Kanthapuram concluded his message by calling for goodwill and blessings for everyone.The controversy has since generated discussion on social media and among the wider public, particularly regarding the participation of women in religious celebrations and public events. Further clarification expected at the Kozhikode Milad conference could provide additional context to the remarks and the position being conveyed by Kanthapuram.

The issue is likely to remain a subject of public discussion as religious leaders, community members and social commentators continue to debate the role of women and their participation in public and religious spaces.

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