Aboo Backer Clarifies Women Remarks, Says Islam Is Not A Religion That ‘Buries Women’ | India Today

The Controversy Begins00:00:00

Muslim cleric Abu Bakar is under fire for making sexist comments suggesting that women should stay confined and not participate in public life. The remarks have sparked significant controversy in Kerala.

Public Outcry and Political Response00:03:01

Shimol KG reports on the widespread condemnation of the remarks by major political parties in Kerala, including the Congress, CPI, and BJP. The Chief Minister also challenged the narrative by citing examples of women in positions of power throughout Islamic history.

The Cleric's Clarification00:04:44

Facing public pressure, Abu Bakar shifted his tone, claiming that Islam does not endorse the repression of women. He cited his organization's efforts in providing education and support to women as proof of their commitment to empowerment and denied that women are treated as second-class citizens.