Jamia Mosque Nairobi has stirred Kenyans after unleashing a number of things that women of the religion should refrain from.
The list that was shared on the Mosques’s X account on November 2Â listed six things that are considered Haram for Islam women.
They include; showing hair in public, hair extensions wearing tight clothes, using perfumes, doing heavy make up and eyebrow plucking.
One of the persons who was attracted by the list is popular human activist Boniface Mwangi, who questioned why such tough rules were imposed on women while men were left to do whatever they want.
“Even smelling good is haram? Nuka jasho uingie mbiguni. @jamia_mosque why does religion dictate to women what to wear, but men can mostly wear or do whatever they want? So how does a woman showing her hair become a sin,”Mwangi posed.
Jamia Mosque responded to Mwangi saying that the guidelines are meant to prevent sins such as fornication.
“Islam is a way of life; hence, there are guidelines for dress codes for both genders. What has been highlighted pertains to women. Regarding perfume, women are allowed to apply it at home but not in public spaces, as it may lead to fitnah (attracting men, which is not permitted and is a step towards fornication),” the mosque explained.
Here are some of the opinions that Kenyans have towards the restrictions;
Jeanette: I love how everyone is suddenly against misogyny because it doesn’t fit their agenda at the moment. Women are still being treated unjustly regardless of the Religion.
Husni:To all non Muslims shouting on top of their voices regarding this matter, I say you only tire yourselves. Muslims are people who are ready to die for Islam. Something even in your wildest dream you can’t dare. So spare us your shenanigans and concentrate on your fake religions.
Ndaga:Help me understand this, When non-Muslim women wear perfume, or show their hair in public, does it affect Muslim men?
Kalenjins Online:How weak are men so as to be seduced towards fornication by simple perfume? Women are strong since the perfume worn by our bros outchea is dangerously strong.
Marion: Wait so women should walk around smelling sweat so as not to attract men? Meanwhile, I have been using versace deo stick, perfume, lotion, shower gel, & smelling like heaven all this while. where are the men though? I’m i invisible? At this point I need to change my religion.
