Islamic Women

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Q: Islamic women?????
How do you think Islamic women feel having to cover themselves? I was at the grocery store earlier... and I saw two islamic women covered in black from head to toe.. one of them was even wearing a veil over her face. I live in cali, and today is HOT so most of the women around here are wearing shorts/tank top or other "cool" clothing combo... what do you think islamic women think of the way American women dress... like the short shorts, tank tops etc...?

A: I am a muslim woman, covered from head to toes. I wore this dress for almost ten years. I still remember the date I wore this dress firstly, December 22, 1996. at that time I felt like I was born again as a new person. I was happy even untill now, I am still happy. I wear this dress, not because my mom, dad, family or husband told me to do so. This is my choice...and I am doing this for the sake of my God (Allah). I am wearing this to gain love and bless from Allah SWT. I am fully understand and realized this is the truth. "O Prophet, tell your wives and daughters and the believing women to draw their outer garments around them (when they go out or are among men). That is better in order that they may be known (to be Muslims) and not annoyed..." (Qur'an 33:59) "Say to the believing man that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that will make for greater purity for them; and Allah is well acquainted with all that they do. And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; and that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what must ordinarily appear thereof; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms and not display their beauty except to their husbands..." (Qur'an 24:30-31) If many women especially feminists said that it is an oppressing and 'jail' women's freedom...I don't think it's true... what I am wearing right now, is the symbol of my freedom, because with this dress I will not be worry for people judging my thighs, legs, chest, hair, and other part of the body, if they are pretty or sexy or not?? this is my choice, and I won't be worry for people to judging me from my body, because that's not what I want. I want people will see me as a woman with all my goodness and intelligence. I want people looking at me as a human and whom I am...not because I am pretty or not. other reason, I feel safe with this dress....I feel safe from those eyes who want to see my body and probably want to do harm things to me after looking at my body... This is my freedom....I am not exploited. is it hot?? :) nope...I used to live in a very hot (tropical)country like Indonesia where it just right in the equator....it's very hot, no doubt! and it's hot for all year....no winter, no fall, no spring..only hot!...and i've lived in Indonesia for 25 years....when I wore that first time, I don't feel it's hot...:)

Q: What do Islamic women receive in heaven when they die?
I know that Islamic men are promised seventy virgins is they die in service to God or some such stuff, but what about women? Whats the hook that pulls women to Islam?

A: They get to share a muslim terrorist with 69 other women.

Q: How is the western civilisation going to help oppressed women in islamic countries??
How would you try to help women in islamic countries when alot of the time they contribute. Women who have tried to leave their husbands are often killed by the husbands family (including female members) this is even happened in England quite a few times now. Not only that but its part of their religion and to be honest they tend to hate the western countries (especially America sorry its true) and would not want to emulate them. If there something you could do to help those women what would you do?

A: Without protest from within - and outside, nothing will happen.. nothing happened with CIVIL RIGHTS in America for 100 years after slavery was abolished... without the songs, change and riots/marches, of the 1960s... Why single out "islamic countries" -- when there's 100s of millions in China and India that don't enjoy western freedoms that you're talking about... (they burn wives in India, still, right?) Protest has to come from THOSE societies -- just like that Iraq has to craft it's own peace, from within. You can't expect "the West" to solve everything... from outside (and then protest, when it does reach into other cultures and lands, at that).

Q: Do Islamic women yearn to live in a somewhat more secular country?
So they could have a little more freedom and person rights? I don't mean renouncing Islam; just stuff like driving a car or pursuing a profession.

A: A lot of them probably do, but sadly a lot of them probably don't even know that they do -- or at least they couldn't even hope to dream about it. ______________ She said: Then I sincerely hope you are advocating for Muslim women everywhere, because in some Islamic countries Muslim women simply do not enjoy the freedoms you have. For instance, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, and others. So don't be so smug -- get busy and fight for the rights of your fellow Muslim women, and don't closed a blind eye to their plight.

Q: What are Islamic women really hiding under their Hijabs?
a hijab is one of them weird fully body dresses that covers everything up except their hands and eyes. i think something is going on under there but i don't know what. what do you think?

A: tentacles

Q: Why are Islamic women so submissive in these modern times?
I'm so glad you don't feel oppressed. My question was about submission. Who has the issues?

A: in most Islamic countries to disobey means taking your life for granted. women are regularly beaten, and sometimes killed by their own fathers brothers and husbands. there are actually special police who's sole purpose is to look for women who are not following the law if Islam regarding dress or behavior. these women are severely and publicly punished. seriously.

Q: where can i find information on islamic women during the golden age?
about their clothing, worship, role in the family, and life outside their house

A: Salam Rico You have chosen the best subject for your homework topic :-) May Allah bless your homework! Here are some links that I hope will help you out.

Q: I would just like to no the stereotypes of islamic women wearing an islamic skarf in Britian/US?
As I wear one and am just curious.

A: islamic women wear those as they need to cover their body parts from being seen from the opposite gender. the only thing that can be seen is their face and their palms.

Q: How do hard core religious Islamic women get a passport picture? Are they allowed to wear a Burka??
This is a very serious question as if they are allowed to wear their Burka when the picture is taken or when they go through passport control who is to know who is lurking under there? This is the method John Simpson, the BBC reporter used to enter Afghanistan illegally in the time of the Taliban control Some good comments - Although I'd be very interested to know who the ACLU are? I think the key thing here is how many passport/immigration officials are going to risk being seen as racist etc by asking women wearing the burka to show their faces?

A: This is why I dislike the ACLU because they fought for a muslim women to be allowed to wear hers for a picture for her DL. They won and you cant see her face in the picture. Now anyone can just wear one of these burkas and pretend to be someone they arent.

Q: Do you think women in islamic world have PMDD?
I have a hunch PMDD (the condition in former politically incorrect times known as PMS) is at least partially a cultural. In Islamic countries where women are women are not allowed education, freedom, a right to speak up and are at risk of being stoned to death, honor-killing, being shot in middle of football stadium, or just being beaten up cruelly or having any other barbaric treatment that their men can think up, (BTW, I do not approve of any of them. Women should be treated with utmost respect) women can not afford to have PMDD. Now, if it was simply hormonal and chemical, culture should not make any difference in their presentation and incidence. May be I am opening a can of worms but please shed light on the issue!

A: You are a guy right, so you can never understand. Why are you even asking, you aren't even remotely empathetic. Move on.

Q: What were the role of islamic women?
What were the role of women in the Islamic Empire during 700-1200? Empire in Baghdad (Iraq): The Abbasid Dynasty (750-1258)... The Crusades 1. The type of work that women were typically allowed to do. 2. The responsibilities women within the family. 3. Whether or not women were equal or unequal to men in this society. 4. The impact my they had during the time period. & What changes did it create in society? Was it good or bad, helpful or hurtful? If you know answer to one of these, can you please answer it ~ ~ >_< ~~

A: The Role of Islamic Women By: Lauren Branson The traditional role of a Muslim woman has changed over the years. Some rules for women have been relaxed and changed. In many ways, the life of an Islamic woman has improved over the years. Whereas, in the past Muslim women were given no rights and no freedom, things have changed to the present day. For example, in the past, women were not granted the right to vote or join in politics, but today Islamic women are given the right to do that. Yet, Muslim women are still faced with many difficulties today. Society is not as open for Muslim women, and many rules remain the same. An example of this is that women are still expected to wear a veil when in public. Muslim women are allowed to make decisions on their own. A Muslim woman is granted the right to choose her husband, and after marriage, a Muslim wife has the ability to choose her last name. A Muslim wife must stand behind her husband at all times. If her husband does not approve of something, she must follow her husband's decision. A Muslim wife must raise her children, which includes providing them with an education. Muslim women are permitted to work outside of their homes, to share their skills with the Muslim people, as long as the needs of her family are met. Muslim women are able to give ideas and state opinions. Not only are women allowed to get an education, but they are encouraged to do so, as well. There are women in the Islamic religion who are responsible for surggesting a proper way of acting, which is that Muslim women must show courtesy and respect at all times, especially to their husbands.Women have other rights as well.(Braswell 155) Muslim women in the Middle East have the right to vote, and may join in politics. Along with this, they are permitted to have vital governmental jobs. (Braswell 155) A woman's status, however, is not as high as a man's is in society. This is shown because women are obliged to give men more respect than men must give, in return, to women. Men are thought to be the "leaders of the community." Women have an obligation to tend to the children and accomplish tasks around the house. (Lippman 96-97) The Koran states that on judgment day, their creator will look upon women and men in the same light, regardless of their jobs. Allah assigned women the role of reproducing. Females are essentials, as well as males, in progressing the human race.(Miles 1) Although Muslim men and women are not looked upon as equals in every sense, there has been a lot of improvement and many changes have been made in women's favor, although they still follow many traditional customs. (Lippman 96-97) Women are encouraged to dress modestly. (Rahman 38) Women are recommended to wear veils in public. Both veiling and seclusion are early Muslim customs. Women are warned by the Qu'ran to dress purely. This rule is intended to shelter and gain respect for women. These practices were not adapted to women in the suburbs at first, although now these changes have spread to most Islamic communities. (Esposito 98-99) The customary job given to Islamic women revolved around caring for their family and home. Women maintain the house while the men trade and hunt. Women should have an esteemed position, although they are thought to be one level lower in society than men are. Men and women are generally given separate eductation; this is because the men and women who practice Islam have different tasks. (Lippman 96-98) Men are completely financially accountable for their wives, even if a Muslim wife works, husbands are still obligated to pay all of his wife's costs. (Miles 1) A woman who carries out all of her tasks with care is guaranteed a lifetime of honor. Educated women have an advantage over women who are not educated, due to the fact that they will be looked upon with more reverence. (Lippman 97-98) Even though, Muslim women have careers to this day. Although women are allowed education and jobs, the office for work is separated by gender. There is usually a lack of women's restrooms in government buildings due to the assumption that not many women will work there. Women, more time than not, are regarded as a lower class rather than as equals. (Lippman 95-96) Women can have jobs, and yet are still regarded as possessions of their husbands'. In 1976, an Egyptian cabinet woman, who was flying to Europe, was denied to board her flight because officials feared that she did not have her husband's approval. Along with marriage comes responsibility. A woman must always consult her husband before making any deisions or doing anything that may be thought unlawful. (Lippman 94-95) A woman's role is subservient to her husband's. In a marriage, a man is to love and respect his wife, and in some cases, his wives. A man is allwed to practice polygamy. This is when a man takes on more thant one wife, but may not have more than four. This practice is not as popular today as it used to be. The reason that this was allowed was that Muslim men were being killed in war and women were left without someone to support and shelter them. (Armstrong 16) A oman, in all cases, must respect her husband to the fullest. She is to walk behind him, as a sign of respect, and fulfill every task that he asks her to accomplish. (Lippman 94-95) Muslom women can only marry Muslim men, and vice versa. Men must display courtesy and honor to their wives at all times in order to keep the marriage robust. (Lippman 97-98) A marriage is not legitamate if it is lacking the consent of the Muslim woman. (Ikhwan 4) If a man or woman, alike, is unhappy with the marriage, or it is unstable, either he or she is allowed to start the process of divorce. A woman may divorce a man for the following reasons: if she is receiving no financial aid from her husband; if she is mistreated in any way by her husband; if her spouse will have no intimate relations with her, or is unable to have children. (Lippman 98) Divorced women are permitted to keep their property, as well as anything their spouse has given them. A divorced woman has to delay three menstrual cycles before she is allwed to remarry. (Lippman 99) Both men and women have equal religious obligations, which means that they are both entitled to carrying out the same takst in order to worship their God. These consist of the five pillars of Islam, which are statement of faight, praying, fasting, charity, and pilgrimage. They are both to honor and respect the rules of the Koran. (Lippman 95-96) Since women have fought the same issues in public lifre that men have, women, as well, should have the same opportunities. As well as these issues, women have overcome other injustices and prejudices against them. (Armstrong 16) Islamic women have made great strides in changein and improving their status in society. Over the years, they have moved from an era where they had no rights and no freedom to now having the capability to vote, hold vital government jobs, and attain and education. Although Islamic women are still faced with some inequalities, they have made much progress toward equality with Islamic men. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Q: Why is it that God wanted Eve naked and the Islamic women got to be covered head to toe ?
is that Satan's work ?

A: Naked in the Bible may have mean innocent like the animals that are never ashamed of their nakedness meaning their lives have no malice. When man realized that he was naked and started covering their bodies, God had already known that some one has gotten and ate the fruit of the tree of knowledge of Good and Evil. It is not that it was totally forbidden for them to know what it is but there should be a time when they should be allowed to learn. Covering over the Islamic women has something to do with their faces and bodies to be protected from harsh climatic condition in the sandy and windy Arab territories and the other reason for that is they really are beautiful women whose eyes alone can be tempting to any man they will have gazed their eyes on.

Q: Is it a Coincidence that Dems Do Nothing to Stop Islamic Women From Being Beaten and Neither Does Bin Laden?
Top female democrats and NOW used to tell us that stopping Islamic women from being beaten is important. But, they seem to have dropped the issue since Pelosi and Hillary became powerful. What gives? Are they on Bin Laden's side of this issue now? mark, Were you completely unaware of the fact that top female Dems told us for years that this was a very important issue for America ---- to stop those beatings in the Muslim world. Why did those top female Dems talk about the issue so much if it was not our business?????

A: Pelosi and Hilary are nutcases. Liberals care for themselves and no one else. The plight of Islamic women is of no affect to them.

Q: How many Islamic women are all over the world?


A: None are all over the world. The vast majority are in a house somewhere in the middle east.

Q: what are the role of islamic women during ?
What were the role of women in the Islamic Empire during 700-1200? Empire in Baghdad (Iraq): The Abbasid Dynasty (750-1258)... The Crusades 1. The type of work that women were typically allowed to do. 2. The responsibilities women within the family. 3. Whether or not women were equal or unequal to men in this society. 4. The impact my they had during the time period. & What changes did it create in society? Was it good or bad, helpful or hurtful? If you know answer to one of these, can you please answer it ~ ~ >_< ~~

A: 1.serving, taking care of children under six,sewing, singing and dancing if they were slaves or special dancers, 2. making children, take care of the house and the husband 3.not equal, they were often beaten up by husband or man could ask for divorce , also men were allowed up to 4 wives based on religion issues, and as many slaves as they could afford. Also some practices such as homosexual relationships were admitted. Also women were forced to wear a face cover up on the street. If you were over 20 you were considered old.At 30 you were grandparent. 4.More impact had the wives of the sultan or the mothers of the sultans.I can't tell you precisely.