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faisalsb
02/26/04 at 11:02:32
Marital discord leaves its mark on ex-husband

Dubai |By A Staff Reporter | 26-02-2004
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An infuriated woman allegedly threw acid on her ex-husband's face, scalding his eyes and face. Mohammed S. has been admitted to Saqr Hospital with severe burns.

The couple, who stay in the Northern Emirates, were married for 16 years and have six children.

According to Mohammed, the basis for the incident can be traced back to marital discord between him and his wife. Relatives had intervened to resolve the disputes, but could not save the marriage.

Mohammed's wife was adamant on a divorce and asked him for one several times, but he had rejected her requests, saying the family had to stay together for the sake of the children.

The woman nevertheless filed a case at the Sharia Court and was granted a divorce. She in turn gave up the rights she enjoyed as a wife. She also gave up the custody of her children, except that of her elder son.

The court ruled that she had the right to see the children twice a week.

On Mondays, she could visit them from 5-9pm, while on Wednesdays, the children could stay the night with her and would have to be returned the following afternoon.

Mohammed said his ex-wife went on Haj and her sister came on a Wednesday to pick up the children. He agreed to hand them over, but they didn't come back the next day.

When Mohammed went to collect them, he was told by his ex-wife's family that they had never seen the children. Mohammed then filed a case with police against the family, charging them with abduction.

Upon his wife's return from Saudi Arabia, Mohammed told police that she must be held responsible for the fate of his children. Later, however, he decided to settle the matter amicably and went to her house to collect the children.

"She came near me with a glass. I thought it was juice. She suddenly flung the liquid at my face. I felt a burning sensation in my eyes ... I got into my car and headed for the hospital. But after some distance I couldn't see. People then took me to hospital."

The Public Prosecution is waiting for the medical report, which will identify the liquid. The woman, who teaches Islamic studies, allegedly says Mohammed deserves what has happened to him.

http://www.gulfnews.com/Articles/news.asp?ArticleID=112106

I am just wondering if any NGO, human rights organisation or International media would have ethical courage to take up this matter ? And what would be the reaction of the same organizations if the victom were a woman?
Re: Men's Human Rights
deenb4dunya
02/26/04 at 19:24:20
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This is the most disturbing part...

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The Public Prosecution is waiting for the medical report, which will identify the liquid. The woman, who teaches Islamic studies, allegedly says Mohammed deserves what has happened to him.  
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La illaaha illa Allaah...


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Re: Men's Human Rights
faith
02/27/04 at 03:32:59
[slm]

Astaghfirullah, an evil person indeed!

This is also shocking:

[quote] Mohammed said his ex-wife went on Haj and her sister came on a Wednesday to pick up the children. He agreed to hand them over, but they didn't come back the next day.  [/quote]

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[quote] Upon his wife's return from Saudi Arabia,  Mohammed told police that she must be held responsible for the fate of his children. Later, however, he decided to settle the matter amicably and went to her house to collect the children.  [/quote]

hhhmm, I thought going to hajj is supposed to turn a person into a better one, in terms of akhlaq and faith.



02/27/04 at 03:41:01
faith
Re: Men's Human Rights
al-ajnabia
02/28/04 at 01:58:00
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I meant to make a comment about the state of Islamic studies and this case being typiical from my experience but my computer has been getting hacked a lot.  Everytime I fix the problem they just get smarter.
Re: Men's Human Rights
jannah
02/28/04 at 07:09:37
Ummm... I really can't see this case as typical... an islamic studies TEACHER, who went to HAJJ, returns and pours ACID on her husband???  I think we can safely categorize this one as WACK.

She should stand trial just like anyone else who committed such an act.

Re: Men's Human Rights
al-ajnabia
02/28/04 at 11:29:38
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Well, maybe not that wacked but I'm dealing with some real shenangans from my own home Islamic studies folks, and it is giving me a real lack of respect for the whole business. I'm just not surprised about her lack of understaning of islam seeing her profession.
Salaam,
Re: Men's Human Rights
stranger
02/28/04 at 19:27:35
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I don't think it's right for us to judge this woman.  Especially saying that she's like this because she's an Islamic teacher who went to Hajj.  I mean, we don't know their circumstances, we don't know her circumstance, nor her mental health.  I mean, it's obvious there was some deep trouble in their relationship and it seems as though she has probably gone through alot losing her rights to her children and only one side of the story is being told.  Ofcourse I'm not condoning the action.  Anyway, does stories like this count as gossiping?  I mean it's really not our business and purely a domestic issue.  Wallahu a'lam,

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Re: Men's Human Rights
jannah
02/29/04 at 02:24:24
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no one is judging her stranger.. sorry if it appeared like we were doing that...we're only going by the actions reported in the story... i doubt if anyone knows anything about her except what is said in that article and Allahu alam what is true in there or not..
02/29/04 at 02:27:40
jannah


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