Sunni Mahallu Federation urges Kanthapuram critics to stop interfering in religious matters

According to The Hindu, the Sunni Mahallu Federation (SMF) has issued a formal appeal to critics of Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliyar, urging them to cease interference in matters of religious interpretation. The federation emphasized that religious scholars hold the authority to issue rulings for their respective followers and that these interpretations are not intended to be imposed upon those outside their community.

The statement comes amidst ongoing debates within Kerala’s religious circles regarding leadership and doctrinal authority. The SMF maintains that such internal disagreements should be handled with respect for the autonomy of different religious schools of thought and their established scholarly traditions.

By calling for an end to the public interference, the federation aims to de-escalate tensions that have arisen between various factions. The organization reiterated that the primary focus for believers should remain on their own spiritual practices rather than engaging in public disputes over the rulings issued by other scholars. The situation remains a matter of internal discourse within the state's religious community.