The Chairman of the Muslim Board and Mufti of Uzbekistan, Nuriddin Kholiknazarov, has expressed criticism of excesses in religion, addressing issues related to religious attire, behavior, pilgrimage, and more.
The Mufti emphasized that in Islam, there are no strict rules regarding clothing and outward appearance, and that some of the excesses observed in religion are not grounded.
"We have gone too far in the culture of wearing [religious] attire. There's a perception that Islam mandates wearing specific clothing and a particular appearance. There is a rule left to us by our Prophet. Islam does not prescribe a specific form; it's impossible because it's not the religion of one nation, it's not the religion of one climate," noted Nuriddin Kholiknazarov.
He quoted the Prophet Muhammad: "Indeed, Allah does not look at your appearance or wealth."
"There is no requirement that if you become a Muslim, you must wear a specific form. Islam is sent to all of humanity—Arabs have their clothing, Turks have theirs, Muslims in Indonesia and Malaysia have their own, and Uzbeks have theirs. Islam teaches moderation and balance, including in clothing. You must know the measure; there's no need to wear indecent clothing that brings shame to the world or to wear all-black attire in an Arab style. Covering parts of the body that don't need covering is unnecessary," he emphasized.
Nuriddin Kholiknazarov called on believers to interpret other aspects of Islam reasonably and correctly.
"Some say that you cannot pray behind people with gold teeth or dental fillings. Where is the documentation for this? Where is the evidence? Who gave you the right to make such claims?" asked the head of the Muslim Board.
"Recently, there have been excesses in matters of Hajj and Umrah as well. Excessive glorification of people who have performed the pilgrimage is also an excess. Laying kilometers of carpeted pathways, bringing young children and spitting into their mouths, and so on, are excesses. This should not be done. If someone has visited the House of Allah (Kaaba), performed the pilgrimage, they have received blessings, nothing more than that," he stated.
The Chairman of the Muslim Board noted that excesses are also observed in showing respect to parents.
"We see on social media how a man washes his mother's feet and drinks that water. Our religion does not require this. Respecting parents does not mean drinking the water used to wash their feet. Respecting parents means assisting them, fulfilling their needs, and seeking their blessings. The rest is excess," Mufti said.
Previously, "Daryo" reported that in Uzbekistan, administrative responsibility is planned to be introduced for wearing clothing in public places that prevents the identification of a person's identity.
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