Lucknow: The "current state" of Muslims is because they "do little work" during the month of Ramzan and Fridays and get enslaved by enslaving their women, according to Aligarh Muslim University Vice Chancellor Lt Gen (retd) Zameeruddin Shah.

Addressing a function of AMU Old Boys Association yesterday, Shah, the brother of noted actor Naseeruddin Shah, said, "We do little work during the month of Ramzan or on Fridays. It minimises one's potential." He went on to add that "this is responsible for the current state of the community." He also criticised efforts to curb women empowerment within the community.