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President’s Eye For The Muslim Guy
by Scott Gilbreath ~ February 28th, 2009
The president of Tajikistan presumes to give Muslim clerics pointers in good grooming. Among his sartorial tips: Dress “appropriately”; wear a suit and tie; and, by all means, wash and trim those mangy beards.
Speaking at a conference in Dushanbe on February 26 attended by religious leaders and scholars, President Emomali Rahmon said religious figures should not appear in public, including in mosques, with untrimmed, bushy beards and wearing “scruffy” clothes.
The president personally criticized two high-ranking religious leaders, including the head of the country’s Council of Islamic Ulama, who were present at the conference, for the “appalling state” of their clothes that “tarnish the country’s image.”
“What is this you’re wearing?” asked Rahmon pointing to the modest, long overcoat worn by the head of the council. “As if you don’t have enough money to wear something more suitable.”
At least one fashion expert leading Muslim concurs.
“Nothing is wrong with wearing a suit and tie, even in mosques,” said Hoji Akbar Turajonzoda, a prominent religious leader. “Just put on a light overcoat on top of your suit during prayers.”
The right overcoat can make even the most radical imam look dapper.
Modern mullahs would do well to heed Joe Jackson’s advice: “Look Sharp”
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