Kashmir: Those who organise music in weddings are liable for social boycott, says religious sect
The group has also orderd women to not step out alone
Barely days after Darul Uloom Deabond issued ordered a ban on women plucking their eyebrows, Islami Markazi Majlis-e-Shoura in Kishtwar banned music on marriage parties and asked teachers to segregate the boys and girls in classrooms besides urging women to avoid going to marketplaces alone.
Islami Markazi Majlis-e-Shoura, a conglomerate of social and religious organizations in the Kishtwar district issued ‘Islahi Mashwara' (Advice for reforming) threatening to socially boycott those who would organise musical parties during marriage ceremonies.
“Organising music during marriages is not Islamic. Those who would organise music can be liable for social boycott,” said the one-page dos and don’ts issued by Islami Markazi Majlis-e-Shoura.
The organisation further asked the teachers to segregate boys and girls in the classroom because coeducation is un-Islamic. “Teachers in coaching centers are urged to organize separate classes for boys and girls. Islami Markazi Majlis-e-Shoura will be compelled to take action against those flouting the directives”, it said.
Islami Markazi Majlis-e-Shoura also reprimanded the women for going alone to marketplaces and exhibitions without being escorted by a male member. It also ordered the women to refrain from moving alone and going to exhibitions.