18 January 2010

East Java: fatwa against fancy women’s hairdos and pre-marital photos

Wearing elaborate hairdos and being photographed before one’s wedding are haram, against the Islamic religion and morality. Two all-female educational institutions (pesantren) issued a fatwa to that effect. In doing so, they add more fuel to an already heated debate over bans.

In fact, a ban has been imposed on smoking in public places and on women wearing tight jeans or travelling on motorbikes. [AsiaNews] Religious Watch]