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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As a Muslim woman who doesn't wear hijab, I found her article refreshing. I think it's good to hear different persoectives and for outsiders to see that Muslims are not some  monolothic group that think the same. There is a diversity of views in th Islamic world. I have no issue with women who CHOOSE the hijab.  But to me, a hijab is not representative of the Islamic world. In fact, no one in my very large extended family or among my Muslim friends and aquaintances covers. This may no be representative of others but this is my experience. [/quote]

My dear, do you know her qualifications? I do. I also know her. She can not understand Quranic arabic so how is she any authority on its interpretation? Her opinion is as valuable as my housekeeper's on anything to do with interpreting Quranic arabic and islamic principles.   [/quote]

How stupid can you be?

A journalist is trained in research.  They SEEK OUT credible sources to support a news angle.  While she may not be a hijab-wearing expert, she certainly knows folks who DO understand the views in the quran.

once stupid, always stupid

How do you people live through the day?

oh - and nice way to put down "the help"[/quote]

But it's not like there are NO scholarly views supporting the covering of women. In fact, the last few centuries of Muslim theological thought is replete with writings on the subject, many coming to the very same conclusion that some form of covering is required.  Are all of them wrong and Nomani right? Really? What are her theological credentials, other than really, really wanting something to be what she wants?[/quote]

A scholar - religious or not - should view texts w/in their context.  Let's look at Jewish law, for example.  Do you know why camels aren't kosher?  b/c the were more important in another role - carrying items

God didn't step in and say - "Hey!  The camel is unclean! Don't eat it, or you'll suffer the consequences!"

In fact, if you strip away "God's word," you'll be able to find historical or cultural evidence (sometimes conflicting) to support these outdated rules that were created to keep the masses under control.

Furthermore, if I'm a religious scholar, my lens is already skewed, as I'll always look for ways to DEFEND my religion - no matter how outdated these "laws" are.

We laugh at the thought of the world being flat, yet we embrace head coverings for women!  We once believed in sea monsters.  The earth was the center of the universe.  Remember when women were diagnosed with hysteria?  lol!

And yet in some synagogues men and women are still separated b/c women are a distraction.  And according to one Islamic "scholar," women stay behind men during prayer b/c it's not appropriate for a woman to bow down in front of a man - sharing a nice view of her ass.

all man-made rules

How can we move forward in society if we're anchored down by these rules written AGES ago?  It's frightening to follow such ignorant practices![/quote]

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