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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Muslima][quote=Anonymous]If this form of practice is such a "joy," why aren't men asked to do it?  Where's the joy for the men?[/quote]

I guessed you missed the point, it is not the practice that gives joy, what gives joy is "faith" and the feeling of being close to the Creator, the scarf is just One aspect of a multitude of others...Men have a different dress code that I discussed in previous posts, both men and women are required to dress modestly.  Men & Women are different, equal in front of God AND of course will have a different dress code like they do in every society. You don't see men parading around in miniskirts and high heels, do you?[/quote]

Wait, is this a dress code, or is it a joyous religious practice?  Either it's a big deal, or not a big deal.  By saying it's a dress code so men don't need some special garb, you're trivializing it, but you're saying God is ordering this action, so is God ordering something trivial?  It doesn't make sense.  It certainly *seems* pretty trivial.  The other pps above suggest that there is basically a rule to be "modest" and that it is a sign for respect and recognition, and that there's no big deal here.  So what is going on?

Another thing that I guess I am working with is understanding why God would order an outward sign of inner spirituality.  Why would God care?  The standard answer is "because God said so."  Yes, but why the specificity?  What does this all lead to?

Pretty much anyone can tell themselves that anything that they are doing will bring them good feelings because of obedience, or faith, or what have you.  Even terrorists (of any religion) say they have a feeling of peace or joy, and that is probably a result of backing up their convictions with action.  Whenever people follow up their convictions with action, they feel very good!  When people point out Muslim countries that have dysfunctional societies, and other people say "it's their way of practice, not the religion itself," well, that bothers me, because the form of practice should lead to faith which should lead to a functioning society.  When you go to a Muslim country you see a LOT of signs of religious practice and piety and respect for religion, but the fruits of all of it are very, very poor.  Basically, lots of unkindness from everyone to everyone else.  So all this spiritual practice is not really leading people anywhere.

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