Kelantan Mufti today urged non-Muslims to dress
conservatively throughout the fasting month of Ramadan as provocative attire
could be haram for surrounding Muslims.
Datuk Mohamad Shukri Mohamad explained that while
non-Muslims have the freedom to dress however they liked, they should be
“considerate” and dress appropriately to prevent Muslims from forfeiting their
fast.
“They (non-Muslims) should respect Muslims and dress
appropriately.
“It is not wrong for them to dress how they like but they
must be considerate because when Muslims, particularly men, bump into them at
public places, it is considered haram,” he was quoted as saying to local daily
New Straits Times.
He also urged non-Muslims to refrain from “eating or
drinking in front of Muslims during the fasting month.”
Additionally, he said Muslim women specifically should also
“dress appropriately” as well as to watch their behaviour and language.
“This is part of religious teachings. Islam also teaches
Muslims not to waste their money when shopping at Ramadan bazaars. A simple
meal is sufficient for the breaking of fast,” he said.
Separately, local daily The Star quoted Kelantan Islamic
Affairs Department’s enforcement chief Mohd Fadzuli Mohd Zain as saying that 31
Muslim women were detained for either not donning a headscarf or wearing tight
outfits since the start of Ramadan on Monday.
According to mainstream Islamic teachings, a woman’s “aurat”
is defined as the whole body, except for the face and palms, while for men, it
is the part between the navel and knees.
During the fasting month of Ramadan, Muslims would eat
before dawn and fast throughout the day, breaking their fast only after sunset.
Source -Malay Mail Online-
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