ALBAWABA - As Iran faces a water crisis caused by drought, an Islamic cleric has sparked debate on social media by blaming the government for failing to "enforce the mandatory hijab law," according to Iran International English.
Member of Iran’s Assembly of Experts Mohsen Araki said, "Drought, the water crisis and reduced rainfall are signs of God’s warning to awaken us from negligence and heedlessness toward Him."
He added, "The water situation in the country goes beyond a mere natural crisis, and officials must pay attention to its social and religious consequences. These actions have negative effects, and society must be sensitive to these deviations."
Iran cleric blames drought on women not wearing hijab
His words caused a flood of comments on social media from individuals who described Araki's words as "hilarious" and lacking in evidence.
A social media user wrote on X (formerly Twitter), "This is a mental sickness. Why does it rain in the West, were there is no religiously demented belief that women must cover the hair God gave them? Fixation on weird religious beliefs is what has Iran in self-imposed chains."
Another added, "I can support most things, but seriously? Perhaps North America can send a few representatives to instruct on the traditional rain dance that used to be performed during dry spells."
