Aurat - now you hear it, now you don't

MM Online - Kelantan Mufti says women’s voice not ‘aurat’, emcee ban perhaps ‘administrative issue’ (extracts):

Ameera was stopped by the local council from hosting an event in Kota Baru over the reasoning that the women’s voice is 'aurat'. — Instagram screenshot

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 — Women are not barred from speaking up or using the microphone at events as their voice is only considered as a form of “aurat” when performing prayers, Kelantan Mufti Datuk Mohamad Shukri Mohamad has said.

“Aurat” in Malay refers to “intimate body parts” that Muslims must cover with clothing; exposing these is considered sinful.

Responding to the a recent incident in Kelantan where event host Ameera Aida was stopped from hosting a children’s event by the Kota Baru Municipal Council (MPKB), Shukri said the setback could have been an administrative issue and not a question of fatwa.

“A woman’s voice is only an ‘aurat’ while performing her prayers, but beyond that, women are free to project their voice as long as it does not lead to defamation.

Thank god ... er ... I mean ... goodness, this important earth-shattering issue has been solved. Isn't it wonderful we have a PAS government in Kelantan to resolve the Gordon-knot-ish matter.

This is an example of how a PAS government will solve Malaysia's problems and progress our nation back to the 'good olde days'.

Iskandar "untying"the Gordon knot