When a western women stays at home to look after her house and kids she is respected because of sacrificing herself and doing good for the household\nBut when a Muslim woman does so by her will, they say, "she needs to be liberated"!Why
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That answer is definetely wrong.. beating wives is certainly not only in arab and Muslim countries.. i'm sure it happens ALL over the world.. the blame is sure not on the religion (regardless what it was) it is on the husband and his mentality.. \nIslam is a great religion only for those who understand it and understand what is written in the Qura'an.. \nIslam and the way Islam tells us to treat other people is amazing.. full of love and respect... The whole world has a wrong concept and perception of islam.. and lately so many people are realizing that they have a wrong vision on Islam and they started to read the Qura'an and ask about it more deeply that's why the numbers of muslims are increasing... Anyhow, that was Rev. Kip's personal opinion.. and now this is mine.. and anyone who thinks that Muslim women don;t have equal rights as men are dead wrong.. \nAll muslim women have rights.. they also have the CHOICE to stay at home or work or study or do whatever they want just as long as it is acceptable in the Islam religion.. like they're are not allowed to be working bas jobs and soo.. \nand also Muslim women go out and do everything they want (as i said previously, as long as its something acceptable and respected for the Islam religion) and also Muslim women are not being hidden or anything.. I don't blame any of u who said those  wrong things about Islam because u didn't come into the Arab and Muslim world and see how Muslim men treat Muslim women.. beleive me u'll envy them.. \nplus Africa is definetely not a country to measure the whole muslims by.. What Muslim African men do their wives doesn't mean that all Muslim Men do that.. b/c Islam forbids that.. and also a men can go to jail if he abuses his wife in the Arab World..
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Are you suggesting that western women are stupid .. or are you suggesting that a woman can willingly give up her freedom to be a slave .. or you are suggesting that modern countries have stupid women .. how smart your question is?!!!\n\nI'm a Muslim girl .. I'm not a slave .. i work as a Java Developer in a big Company .. i wear Veil(Hijab) willingly .. and there is no Muslim woman is enslaved because she is Muslim .. only you are a slave for your smart brain ..\n\ni understand that you hate Islam so much .. ok.. but what do you know about Islam other than what your media wants you to know about Islam for political reasons .. mostly to explain why it's going to envade another Muslim country .. to free its Muslims from their Slavery .. so what do you call this ??..\nhttp://nobravery.cf.huffingtonpost.com/\n\nand who said that those who converts to Islam are all women .. then what do you call this ?..\nhttp://www.55a.net/firas/english/index.php?page=show_det&id=99\n\ndidn't you wonder why would someone converts to Islam .. didn't you say may be they found something they were seeking for .. or found a proof that proves Islam is the true religion ..\n\nfollow these links .. may be u find something that may be interesting to you although i doubt anything would work with you:\nhttp://www.miraclesofthequran.com\nhttp://www.55a.net/firas/english/index.php\n\nget your facts right .. try to find the truth .. at least respect other religions ...\nI pet you never heard of a Muslim disrespecting other religions .. especially Cristianity and Judaism .. would you like to know why? .. because first of all the core of Islam depends on beleiving in all messengers of Allah(GOD in Arabic) including Jesus and Moses(which are considered messengers of Allah in Islam) and all Holy books of Allah including Bible and torah (which are considered corrupted now .. and not containing the original script)..\n\nSecond .. our prophet Muhammad peace be upon him .. ordered us to respect Cristians and Jewish .. and never harm them or force them into converting to Islam ..
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Let her come to Cairo and see for herself how things are, sometimes things sound better than the actual thing. She has the right to choose but only after seeing the true side of things. If she insists then she's free to do what she wants.\nI am a Muslim Egyptian, but it seems to me from what you said that her ideas do not have the correct foundations.
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They Don't Need Your Help ! \nThat's Why !\nJust Get Out Of Their Country As Fast As You Can !\nHow would you like someone trying to tell you what to do in your own home !\nCome on ! Wise Up !\nAnd Get Out Of Their Country If You Know Whats Good For You !\n\nTake Care and God Bless !\nAnd I am Not From Iraq or Afghanistan neither am I an Arab !\nIts a matter of principles nothing else !\n\nThe Govt of USA should stop trying to act God !
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if someone forces a Muslim [Muslim woman] to cover - that indicates two things: one, the woman doesn't understand Islam, therefore, she doesn't know that it is an obligation from the Creator of everything, Allah(swt). in this case, it's most likely the guardians are to blame because they didn't teach her while she was young. and secondly, if the woman/girl is old enough that she can learn on her own - she must choose what's right path - the family should disown her if she doesn't follow the rules and regulations of Islam. or they should teach her what's right - if they didn't when she was young. it's not what one family likes or dislikes - it is the order of Allah(swt) that people must obey by...forcing someone to do certain thing is NOT Islamic in any way shape or form - at the end, no one is held responsible for some one else's wrong doings - stop fooling around with yourselves people - come back to the true path, Islam - truly, it is a mercy from Allah (swt) - this world is nothing but a glittering show -\n----\n\nto: trexcer - you don't follow your Creator/Allah(swt), the One who created you - you still claim you're a pious person? get hold of yourself... think before talking.\n\n----\nto: hoshi - who created you? the One who created you and everything else said only women to cover - who are you to complain?
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This is so not true, No Muslim woman is ever asked to wash herself infront of other women, this totally forbidden ( haram ) you just need to do it by yourself to get purified and be able to wash yourself for prayers ( alwodo' ) like you will need to do it later after your period or after having sex with your husband.\n\nhope this was of help
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A motherly role, raising kids, having jobs if they prefer, socialize, bake sales, soccer moms, shopping, PTA meetings, all the same but dressed decent, jean and t-shirt without the plunging neckline, and heavy makeup. graceful women....who take pride in who they are, and are cherished for their role as a women whether it be mother, sister, daughter, or a wife.  \n\nMuslim women are educated, and can speak their minds you dont have to slow down when you speak, you dont need to repeat yourself, they get it the first time around. I have a friend who wears a scarf and usually wear long skirt and tee....i have see it happen with her.  She get irritated but manages to keep a smile. she is a graceful muslim women very intelligent...I actually admire her poise.
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I'm a married Muslim and I love my life.  My husband treats me like a princess.  In Islam women have lots of rights over there husbands. For example finanically:  Want ever is his...is ours and whats mine is mine.  He doesn't more of out me then I expect out of him.  We have mutual respect for each other.  He wants me to cook once in awhile...raise our son with morals.
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Your question was very thought provoking. I checked out the word liberated in the dictionary. Yes, I personally feel liberated. Let me explain my position. I am free to make choices in my life. My thoughts are free to think about any subject under the sun I choose. and I have the freedom to act on those thoughts, if I so chose to do so. I am not a slave to "Media's" ideal of what a woman should wear, think, do, want or strive to have. What is important to me is at the center of my world, like being the best person I personally can be, treating others the way I want to be treated. Education, that is learning about things which I do not know, so that I have no fear of them, other than perhaps a healthy respect to stay away from situations that may prove to be dangerous. \n\nI truly do not understand what the media is trying to say to women, we have always had a certain advantage over men. Such as being able to "marry", have children and never work outside the home a day in our life, while we let someone else go out and make a living, provide home, food and clothing and basic daily needs. If men do this they are labeled, women are not.\nI truly believe I am really free.Free from being subjected to \nthe media's idea of what being a woman is really all about.
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It is called a Hijab and it is their religious belief. It's not a choice for them in their culture.  They will be killed if they do not obey the Quran, which is the Muslim equivalent to the Christian Bible.  It states:\n\nIn the Quran: \n" And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that they should not display theri beauty adn ornaments except what (must ordinarily) appear thereof, that they should draw their veils over their bosoms aand not display their beauty except to their husbands, fathers, husbands' fathers, sons, or their sisters' sons, or their women or the slaves whom their right hand possess or male servants free of physical needs, or small children who have no sence of the shame of sex; and that they should not strike their feet in order to draw attention to their hidden ornaments. And O ye Believers! Turn ye all together towards Allah(S.W.T) that ye may attain Bliss (Surah 24:31)
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as a muslim woman in america, i find it very hard to go about my normal routines with out being looked at differently. but i have to be strong because i know Allah(swt) is with me.\n and u know what else i do? \n~ i smile.
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I'll make it easy for you. Men tend to badger and take advantage of women who wear very tight clothing. The hijab protects us against these men. That's the whole point -----> PROTECTION! It is not oppressive!!! Do you see muslims woman complaining? NO!
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First, you kind of missed some parts of the verse:\nAnd secondly, I am not sure where you got your translations, but it is not giving out the full tranalation.\n\nYusufali 2:228] Divorced women shall wait concerning themselves for three monthly periods. Nor is it lawful for them to hide what Allah Hath created in their wombs, if they have faith in Allah and the Last Day. And their husbands have the better right to take them back in that period, if they wish for reconciliation. And women shall have rights similar to the rights against them, according to what is equitable; but men have a degree (of advantage) over them. And Allah is Exalted in Power, Wise.\n\n\nWhen a woman gets a divorce, she has to wait for like 40 days before she can remarry.\nHowever, if the husband and the wife decide to reconcile, than they are allowed to do it.\n\nThere you go, if you read the right translation, you might understand.\nSO as you can see, how people have already thought that Islam downputs women through their wrong translation,...... but when you give them the right translation, than they dont have a word to say....... Read the verse......
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Mostly it is the way people are brought up that gives them the idea that a woman's place is in the home.  Psychology has a lot to do with that thought.  Everyone has different backgrounds and experiences in life that make them agree or disagree with that debate.  I as a woman dont feel that this statement is necessarily true and feel that a man has the same responsibility over the home as his wife does.  But like I said it all depends on how one was brought up and what ideas they developed on the issue.  For instance, my grandfather made the kids do everything in the house and would ask them to let my grandmother rest.  My mother then developed the idea that she should be a helpful housewife, unlike her mother.  My father, seeing that my mother did everything in the house, never lifted a finger in the house.  I grew up thinking how unfair that was of my father and believe that both should clean up around the house and look after the kids as well as both have the responsibility to work and pay the debts.  Thankfully my husband feels the same way!!!  LOL  We both make a mess, we should both pick it up!  We both spend money, we both should earn it!!
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Because they use the freedom in a bad way\nThey think that freedom permit for them to not respect the other.\nI think now they understand that Muslims peoples are so important for their economic and they must respect them. That is live vise verse you respect you will be welcome other wise they will be punish and they will use their freedom to make their economic strong!!!
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Man dominated society. Women are more like posessions of the man, than independent equals. Therefore they should be controlled because their free will can jeopardize the religious ideal they have placed on devotion to family.
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If the husband is a righteous man, he'll lead his wife (household) in the right direction.  You TOTALLY took 1 Corinthians 7:4 out of context to build your case.  The WHOLE verse reads, "A wife does not have authority over her own body, but rather her husband, and similarly a husband does not have authority over his own body, but rather his wife."\nYou're not being racist.  You're misusing that term.  Islam, Christianity, and Judaism are all religions, not races (although there is a Jewish race).  Plenty of people consider Christianity to be "anti-women," and they're just as misinformed as they are about Islam.  I think it's important to note that in predominantly Christian nations, women have the right to vote and LEAVE THE HOUSE.  In many predominantly Muslim nations, that's not always the case.  I think this has more to do with the men, however, than the religion itself.