A gym owner in Kerala’s Palakkad district has sparked controversy after promoting his fitness center as 'Islam-friendly'. Nawaz Muthu T, who runs the gym in Puthunagaram, released a promotional video stating that the facility would operate without loud music and would have separate workout times and spaces for men and women. He described it as possibly the first of its kind in Kerala and invited people to visit the center, which has been operating for 15 years and is currently being renovated.
The video drew widespread criticism on social media, with some questioning whether the initiative was intended only for Muslims. In response, the original video was removed, and Nawaz released a new clip clarifying that the gym is open to people of all faiths. He explained that 'Islam-friendly' refers to the gym’s operational style, catering to those who prefer gender-segregated spaces and a quieter environment. Nawaz emphasized that membership would not be restricted by religion, though loud music would not be allowed.
Reactions have been mixed, with some praising the effort to create separate workout areas for men and women.
আমার দেশ অনলাইন প্রকাশ : ০৪ জুন ২০২৬, ১২: ৩১আপডেট : ০৪ জুন ২০২৬, ১২: ৩৯ ভারতের কেরালার পালাক্কাদ জেলায় ‘ইসলাম-বান্ধব জিম’ চালু করেছেন নওয়াজ মুথু টি নামে এক ব্যক্তি। তবে এই ফিটনেস সেন্টারকে ‘ইসলাম-বান্ধব’ ঘোষণা করার পর তৈরি হয়েছে বিতর্ক। পুথুনগরমের জ
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