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| yoursister |
| 04/12/02 at 09:28:30 |
| assalamu alaikum i wanted to know what people think about women going on demonstrations like the one tomorrow in london. i feel strongly that we should support the Palestinians but feel that maybe going is not the best thing for women to do. this is because no matter how peaceful it is it is still in the glare of the public eye. with the media and huge crowds to consider. islam encourages women to be in the home and whereas most of us are not there as much as we should be, is it ok to attend such a public even when the purpose is to draw attention to ourselves? what are your thoughts wa alaikum assalam |
| 04/12/02 at 09:30:32 |
| yoursister |
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| Dawn |
| 04/12/02 at 10:55:04 |
| I say go! If Aisha and some of the others at the beginning could go to battle, I see no reason why Muslimahs can't go to protests. |
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| Barr |
| 04/12/02 at 11:37:32 |
| Assalamu'alaikum :-) As with all things, I think we need to look at our intentions... why do we want to participate in this demonstration? And what is this demonstration for? Does participation in this demonstration a part of our very 'lil effort to help our brothers and sisters in Palestine? Does participation in this demonstration help to garner support and motivation for others to help in this cause? Is this demo a part of amar ma'ruf nahi mungkar (doing good, forbidding evil)? Are we doing this for Allah, or otherwise? For pomp, show and vanity? There can be so many questions... and answers.. that only us can answer. But ukhti, if you believe that we need to help our brothers and sisters that are being oppressed with aggression by those who transgressed all boundaries of humanity, and you think participating in this demo can help no matter how small.... then, I would strongly suggest that you come. To me, people need to see the mass. The world need to see how much we are againsts the transgression that Israel has done. ANd it is these events where critical mass is so crucial. And each and every person counts and is important. The critical mass gives the needed effectiveness. InshaALlah, this would be a peaceful demonstration, where your safety would not be in jeapordy. [quote]islam encourages women to be in the home and whereas most of us are not there as much as we should be, is it ok to attend such a public even when the purpose is to draw attention to ourselves? [/quote] The attention is to the cause, not to ourselves personally. Can U imagine the impact that it will have to have a mass of sisters, especially those in hijab, walking, in protest of this? Subhanallah! About Islam encouraging women to stay at home... well, this is what Sheikhul Islam, Yusuf Qardawi has to sya about this, [quote]Hardliners may ask how we want Muslim women to play an active role in the Islamic Movement and act as leaders to prove their presence in the field of Islamic work while they are ordered in the Holy Quran to stay in their homes (And stay quietly in your houses, and make not a dazzling display, like that of the former Times of Ignorance) [Surat AlAhzab: 33]. My answer to such zealous questions is that this verse was addressed to the Prophet's women, who had a special position that no other women would have, and were subject to restrictions that do not apply to other women. Allah the Almighty says to them in the Holy Quran, (O consorts of the Prophet! You are not like any of the [other] women) [Surat AlAhzab: 32]. However, this verse did not prevent Aisha from going to war in the Battle of the Camel, to demand what she thought right in politics, supported by two of the senior Companions of the Prophet who had been nominated for the caliphate and are among "the Ten Who Received Glad Tidings" (of sure entrance into Paradise). Her regret of that situation, as told by historians, was not because her going out of her house was illegal, but because her political view was not successful, may Allah grant her forgiveness and bless her soul. However, if we examine the opinion of those who claim that this verse was meant for all women, we will find that it does not mean confining them to the houses and never letting them out, as such confinement was stipulated by the Quran as a punishment for sinning women who proved to have committed adultery with evidence given by four witnesses before the Shari'ah set their punishment at the hadd [pi. Hudud, major punishments in Islam] mentioned in the Quran and hadith. Allah the Almighty says (If any of your women are guilty of lewdness, take the evidence of four [reliable] witnesses from amongst you against them; and if they testify, confine them to houses until death claims them, or Allah ordains for them some [other] way} [Surat AlNisa: 1 5]. [/quote] The choice is yours, ukhti :-) Take care wassalam :-) |
| 04/12/02 at 11:45:06 |
| Barr |
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| explorer |
| 04/12/02 at 15:03:32 |
| [quote] is it ok to attend such a public even when the purpose is to draw attention to ourselves?[/quote] [slm] The purpose isn't to draw attention to yourselves but to highlight the Palestinians' sufferring. The Palestinians need to know that their fellow brothers/sisters around the world care about their plight. This moral suport itself is crucial to help keep their spirits up otherwise it can be devastating when no one is there to share your hardship. People need to make their voices heard, otherwise we are giving the israelis a free ticket to rape palestine. Even though it won't stop the israeli military or put an end to the horror in palestine, this is one short step of many on the long road that will eventually put an end to that inshallah. We can't expect to defeat the israelis when we can't even protest for a few hours. The more people there are, the bigger the protest and the more coverage it recieves. More coverage means a better chance to affect public opinion which in turn can put pressure on governments. |
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| SisterHania |
| 04/12/02 at 17:27:34 |
| Well said Barr :-) [quote author=yoursister link=board=sis;num=1018618110;start=0#0 date=04/12/02 at 09:28:30]is it ok to attend such a public even when the purpose is to draw attention to ourselves? [/quote] I hope we draw attention. I was walking outside Hyde Park today and Subahan’Allah there were so many NON-Muslims who had set up stands and petitions and were shouting 'FREE PALESTINE'. If non-Muslims are fighting for our brothers and sisters I think we should be supporting our own brothers and sisters. I guess it will be like our own mini jihad but in London and without the guns :) . Also as Barr said, [color=Orange]if our intentions for attending this demo are for the will of Allah and not for our own personal gain then your attendance will be more than favourable.[/color] Unfortunately the Western media does not provide balanced coverage of the pogrom in Palestine. Thus western TV viewers do not gain a true understanding of the massacre, injustice and suffering faced by the Palestinens. To overcome this I hope insha'Allah that this demo [color=Red] will be [/color] televised in the West so more people here realise this is a problem that so many peopl feel passionate about and needs to be supported :( |
| 04/12/02 at 17:33:44 |
| SisterHania |
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