PETALING JAYA: Those who choose to judge women over how they dress as being spiritually lacking, a message posted by Johor prince Tunku Idris Sultan Ibrahim on Instagram read.
He had posted the words of internationally renowned Zimbabwean scholar, Mufti Ismail Menk, who said, “When you see a female dressed in a manner that is unacceptable Islamically, do not for a moment think that she is lower than you spiritually.
“If you do that, you are lower than her. Believe me, that is the teaching of your religion.
“She might have a heart that is tons better than yours. She might have one weakness that is outward, and you have 50 weaknesses that are hidden.”
This posting comes in the wake of numerous incidents in the country when unsuspecting women were made to wear sarongs to cover up their exposed legs before entering government departments and hospitals.
Another incident was that of national gymnast Farah Ann Abdul Hadi, who instead of earning praise for bringing home a gold medals, was condemned by Muslim netizens for exposing her aurat during her floor routines in the recent SEA Games.
Followers of the prince, sharing his sentiments, posted messages of support with one haziak saying, “Well said… realiti mentaliti majority hair ini… agama hanya pada pakaian. pakai tudung baik… x pakai tudung jahat… judgemental.” (Well said… the reality today is that the majority have the mentality that religion is only about how we dress. Those who wear head scarves are good… those who don’t are bad… judgemental.”
noobiuh meanwhile said, “ur father taught u well!” and evalee100 posted a message saying, “Words of wisdom! feel proud of you Tunku.”
Many others said, “Agree”, “Salute”, with one follower giving a thumbs up emoticon.
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