Darul Uloom Deoband, located in the Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, has implemented a new rule completely banning the entry of women. This decision was announced on Tuesday via a notice posted at the main gate.
Uttar Pradesh: Darul Uloom Deoband, a prestigious Islamic educational institution in India, has once again completely banned the entry of women into its campus. The decision was communicated through a notice affixed to the main gate by the institution. The management states that this step was taken due to women secretly making video reels on the premises and uploading them to social media.
Clear Directives in the Notice
The notice issued by Darul Uloom states that the entry of women is prohibited on the premises. Additionally, no visitor is allowed to take photographs or videos inside the campus. The consumption or use of any kind of tobacco, gutkha, or intoxicating substances is forbidden on the premises. The notice also mentions that touching or breaking the plants and trees on the premises is strictly prohibited, and all visitors must leave the premises before sunset.
According to the management, in the past few months, some women were entering the Darul Uloom campus without permission, creating video reels, and sharing them on social media platforms. These videos were seen as violating the sanctity of the religious site, thereby damaging the institution's image.
A senior official of Darul Uloom stated, “Protecting the reputation and religious discipline of our institution is our priority. The violation of rules and video shooting by women has hurt our traditions. Therefore, this decision became mandatory.”
Ban Imposed Before, Limited Permission Granted
Notably, this is not the first time Darul Uloom has banned the entry of women. Previously, a ban was imposed on women's entry, which was later lifted with certain conditions. According to the conditions, women were allowed entry only after registering their names and obtaining permission. It was also expected that they would fully adhere to the dignity and rules of the institution.
However, the management says that these conditions were not followed, and some women continued to make videos, disregarding the institution's guidelines.
Women Will Not Be Allowed to Visit Shrines Either
Under the new order, women will no longer be allowed to visit any shrines or roam the campus. The management also states that this decision is not permanent, but the ban will remain in effect until discipline is fully restored. While the religious institution claims to be protecting its values and sanctity, this decision may spark debate regarding women's expression and the accessibility of religious sites to the public. It will be interesting to see how social organizations and human rights groups react to this issue.
