Why is it that a woman  should not read the Qur'an while menstruating?
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I quite agree with Gate Way but...\n\ncontinuing fron this verse that Gate Way points out....\n\n....because Allah the almighty have said\n\n"That this is indeed a qur'an Most Honourable, (056.077)In Book well-guarded,(056.078) Which none shall touch but those who are clean: (056.079)"\n\n\n\nonly those who are clean..........\n\nFrom my opinion, this verse was refering to the descent of Quran from the Heavens or Sky to Earth.\n\nGabriel was the one who brought Quran to Earth to Muhammad. Since Gabriel is an angel, so Gabriel is the clean one.\nAngel, get the picture?\n\n\nI think that women can read and touch the Quran even if she was on period.
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For average, healthy couples with no sexually transmitted diseases, there are no significant biological or medical reasons to avoid sex during menstruation. \nHowever, blood is a great carrier for infectious diseases, so having sex during your period can increase the risk of transmitting an STD. Unless you are in a trusting, healthy, disease-free relationship, you should always use a condom when you have sex. Period sex is no exception.\nThe bottom line is that sex during menstruation carries the same risks as sex at other times. Just remember that some of these risks are elevated during menstruation, due to the presence of blood. Be sure to use the same precautions with sex during menstruation as you would at other times, to prevent pregnancy and the transmission of disease.
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The Islamic tradition is not a violent one, in fact most Muslims are very strongly opposed to violence in any form.  There are a small number of extremists who have misinterpreted what the Quran says and use this as a justification for violence.  An honest, open, and unbiased (as unbiased as any of us can get) reading of the Quran will show you that not only does the Quran not encourage violence, it actually actively discourages it.\n\nJust for the record...I'm a Christian, I have no ulterior motive here.
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following a major event like marriage, you friend may be experiencing 'stress' which can effect a woman's menstrual period.  I suggest your 'friend' make an appt with her doctor to discuss this.
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It is disliked to: \n  \n\nFace the qibla. (Ibn `Abidin) \nBe in the presence of a mature child. (Ibn `Abidin) \nTalk, for it is from the sunna not to talk excessively during intercourse. (Ibn `Abidin) \n\nIt is proper to cover up a Qur’an in the bedroom. (Ibn `Abidin) \n\nIt is best to avoid looking at each other’s private parts, though some Companions held that it is fine because it increases desire. (Durar) \n\nIbn al-Hajj al-Maliki mentioned in al-Madkhal: \n  \n\nThe beginning of the night is better… \nOne must avoid intercourse with one’s wife before any foreplay, because it has been interdicted. Rather, one should play around with her and jest with kisses, touches and the like. Then, one sees that she is ready, prepared, and desirous of him, only then should he initiate intercourse. The wisdom of the Lawgiver in this is evident, for the woman derives pleasure as a man does. If he approaches her while she is unprepared, he may fulfill his need, but she may not, and would feel frustrated… \nBefore penetration, one should say, Bismillah Allahumma Jannibna al-Shaytan, wa Jannib ish-Shaytanu ma Razaqtana, as has been authentically reported in the sunna… \nOne should be careful to fulfill the rights of the wife with regards to intercourse, and to safeguard her religion. One should fulfill oneself [=orgasm] after she has achieved fulfillment, to be under the general rubric of the Prophet’s saying (Allah bless him and give him peace), “Allah is in the assistance of a servant as long as he is in the assistance of his fellow.” \nOne should not have intercourse without covers… \nIt is best to perform ghusl before sleeping after intercourse. Or, at least to do wudu and wash the private parts. [f: One should not, at the very least, leave washing the private parts.] \n\nThese are general guidelines. Ruqayya Waris Maqsood’s book on marriage goes into some detail on the subject, as does Imam al-Ghazali’s work. \n\nAnal sex is, of course haram. \n\nMutual hand stimulation is permitted. \n\nSexual fluids are najis, so oral sex is detested. \n\nDuring mentruation (hayd), intercourse is haram. So is direct skin contact between the wife’s navel and knee. Everything else, however, remains permitted. \n\nAnd Allah knows best.
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I have met girls who will and girls who won't.  Personally, I think if a woman wants to beg off sex for a few particular days it's not a bad idea do be accommodating.  There are always others to pay attention to.\n\nOn the other hand, almost all young women I've known become very affectionate and even horny during their period.  They may not want to have sex, but they definitely like to hold hands, kiss, play, go down, and pay attention to you if given the chance.  I haven't seen any research, but my wild guess is that oxytocin production is elevated at this time.  Another theory is that they're just happy to know they're not pregnant and won't be for at least a while.\n\nPeople will say it is messy, but I've not found this to be true.  Menstruation varies from woman to woman and even from occasion to occasion.  Sometimes there is very little blood. \n\nSome cultures have taboos on sex just before, during, and just after menstruation.  Even if this means nothing to me, I understand they may be very important to my lover.
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Even though many aspects of Islaam are misunderstood by non-Muslims, the ignorance, misinformation and incorrect assumptions that are made in regards to Islaam's treatment of women are probably the most severe. \n\nNumerous verses of the Qur.aan make it clear that men and women are equal in the sight of God. According to the teachings of Islaam, the only thing that distinguishes people in the sight of God is their level of God-consciousness. Due to this, many people are surprised to find out that Islaamic Law guaranteed rights to women over 1400 years ago and that women in Europe and America only obtained their rights recently. For example, Islaam clearly teaches that a woman is a full-person under the law, and is the spiritual equal of a male. Also, according to Islaamic Law, women have the right to own property, operate a business and receive equal pay for equal work. Women are allowed total control of their wealth, they cannot be married against their will and they are allowed to keep their own name when married. \n\nAdditionally, they have the right to inherit property and to have their marriage dissolved in the case of neglect or mistreatment. Also, Islaam does not consider a woman an "evil temptress", and thus does not blame women for the "original sin". Women in Islaam participate in all forms of worship that men participate in. Actually, the rights that Islaam gave to women over 1400 years ago were almost unheard of in the West until the 1900's. \n\nLess than fifty years ago in England and America, a woman could not buy a house or car without the co-signature of her father or husband! Additionally, Islaam gives great respect to women and their role in society; it gives them the right to own property, marry who they want and many other rights. Also, it should be mentioned that the Prophet Muhammad's mission stopped many of the horrible practices in regards to women that were present in the society of his time. For example, the Qur.aan put an end to the pagan Arab practice of killing their baby daughters when they were born. \n\nAdditionally, Islaam put restrictions on the unrestricted polygamy of the Arabs of the time, and put many laws in place to protect the well-being of women. Today, most of the so-called reforms in the status of women came about after the West abandoned religion for secularism. Even those in the West who claim to follow the so-called "Judaeo-Christian tradition" really follow the values of Western liberalism, but just to a lesser degree than their more liberal countrymen. \n\nIf women in the Muslim World today don't have their rights, it is not because Islaam did not give them to them. The problem is that in many places alien traditions have come to overshadow the teachings of Islaam, either through ignorance or the impact of Colonialisation.
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May Allah guide you all. and to the guy who said to read another book to see what the Quran really says. im sorry but that's stupid logic. you should read the QURAN to see what the QURAN says. \n\nMay You all see the truth one day.ameen.\n\nyou have nothing to lose by reading the Quran. whether you intend to read it to become Muslim, or just to read it to be more educated.
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why does he need forgivness he was just following the quran .\n\n"Men are the protectors and maintainers of women, because Allah has given the one more (strength) than the other, and because they support them from their means. Therefore the righteous women are devoutly obedient, and guard in (the husband's) absence what Allah would have them guard. As to those women on whose part ye fear disloyalty and ill-conduct, admonish them (first), (Next), refuse to share their beds, (And last) beat them (lightly); but if they return to obedience, seek not against them Means (of annoyance): For Allah is Most High, great (above you all)," (4:34).
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The Qur'an, like al sacred texts, is written in the context of the time it was revealed. While God is universal and timeless, people obviously are not. In order for us to understand certain things, God has to make the sacred text understandable. God has to turn the concepts and ideas into concrete examples we can grasp. The Qur'an was not revealed to peaceful peoples in a peaceful time (and which peoples can say they've had lengthy peaceful times?). The examples God gave us in the Qur'an, therefore, deal a lot with enemies and war.
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It is just something invented for men to control more women. Now YOU LIVE IN AN ISLAMIC SOCIETY and tell me to read the Quran to like it. You could ask any Islam women about Polygamy and they all agree to it!\n\nYou don't know nothing about Islam and Quran do you? It's not the religion and people I hate, it's the extremists I can't stand. Now if women won't stand up for themselves, who will?
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This is written in the Hebrew Talmud It says: "Be very careful if you make a woman cry, because God counts her tears. The woman came out of a man's rib--- not from his feet to be walked on, not from his head to be superior, but from the side to be equal, under the arm to be protected, and next to the heart to be loved.\n\nGod hears the words of the woman who complains to Muhammad about the cruelty of her husband; God hears her words when she complains directly to him. God listens to everything that is said; he hears all and observes all.
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PROPHET MUHAMMAD PBUH PROHIBITED THE KILLING OF CHILDREN AND WOMEN\n\n"Narrated By 'Abdullah : During some of the Ghazawat of the Prophet Muhammad pbuh a woman was found killed. Allah's Apostle disapproved the killing of women and children".  Saheeh Bukhari (Volume 004, Book 052, Hadith Number 257)\n\nThose who are not generally engaged in fighting – like women, children, the elderly, the handicapped, and others who do not participate in the fighting – are not to be killed. The Prophet (peace be upon him) prohibited this. His prohibition of the killing of women and children is clearly related by Ibn `Umar in Sahîh al-Bukhârî (3015) and Sahîh Muslim (1744).\n\nBOOK OF Saheeh Muslim (Book 019, Hadith Number 4319)\nChapter : Prohibition of killing women and children in war. \n\nIt is narrated on the authority of 'Abdullah that a woman was found killed in one of the battles fought by the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him). He disapproved of the killing of women and children. \n\n ==========================================\n\n\nTO >>>>>>>>>>>>>>internationa...\n\nNEXT TIME DO READ THE QUESTION.\n\nit says "WOMAN AND CHILDREN"...AND I SUGGEST YOU TO READ WHAT I POSTED\n\nI HAVE RESPONSE FOR EACH AND EVERY VERSE YOU QUOTED. NEXT TIME QUOTE ONE VERSE AT A TIME, SO THAT YOU CAN BE GIVEN RESPONSE EASILY..... DONT JUST THROW BALLS HASTEN AND EXPECT OTHERS TO CATCH.\n\nMAY GOD GUIDE YOU.\n\n============================\n\nto >>>>>>>>>>...."moondrop000"\n\nWHAT ARE YOU WRITING??? DO YOU HAVE ANY SENSE>>> I wasnt expecting such abuse from your mouth to our beloved prophet Muhammad pbuh.... I WONDER WHEN OUR CHRISTIAN BRETHREN WILL LEARN HOW TO RESPECT OTHERS FAITH.... HAVENT YOU SEEN US (MUSLIMS) HOW WE RESPECT JESUS PBUH. \n\nAND YOUR INFORMATION IS WRONG... \n\nALL THE MALE CHILD OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD PBUH WAS DIED. AISHA WAS NOT THE WIFE OF THE CHILD OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD PBUH.\n\nAND HE MARRIED WITH HER BY HER WILL AND THE WILL OF HER FATHER. AND THERE ARE DIFFERENT REPORTS OF HER AGE. SOME SAY 9, SOME SAY 15, ETC.. JUST AS CHRISTIANS HAVE DIFFERENT REPORTS OF THE AGE OF MARY PBUH AT THE TIME OF BIRTH OF JESUS. IE. 14, 16, ETC.\n\nALLAH KNOWS BEST
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It's interesting how Muslims deny or lack knowledge  about their own faith!!! if you trust the translations of any Quran, then you must accept for a fact that God has given permission to the husband as the last "option" to hit his wife!!! \nNow,  because I am a woman  and Muslim who like to use logic, I refused to accept that, because I know for a fact, God does not use force to get things done! In Islam Divorce is an acceptable option given by God. I found a verse in the same chapter that uses the same root word (zha-ra-ba), translated as hit, as a totally different meaning, Moving out! so the last option would be a divorce not hitting your wife!!!! there are many verses that has been mis-translated in the Quran and Muslims are stupid and ignorant to realize that! another example is chopping off the hands of a thief, taken literally and it has been practiced for years!!! Muslims are in big trouble facing their creator!
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The veil or hijab is commanded by Allah to all creation who follow his laws of human creation, this is to save our beauty or pruda for only or husbands as there source of comfort and ease not for every tom dick and harry to stare and oggle at ,to prevent on man from having desire for anothers wife,daughter ect.. Its about modesty a long lost unfortunate topic that women today dare not practice,its funny how a woman in a hijab will turn more heads with disgust than a scantly clad girl with her butt and breast hanging out in a public place.  Says alot for the morality of mankind(not anymor)today.
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According to my restricted knowledge of Islam I believe that it encourages modesty in terms of clothing especially with regards to women. Does this entail covering your head too? I mean a woman can wear loose clothes etc., not covering her head, and still appear modest. Is there any explicit directive in the Qur'an or the Hadith requiring women to cover their heads?  \nPlease kindly explain.  \n\nI agree with your statement with the exception that with reference to modesty, there are no gender-based differences in the directives of the Qur'an, in principle. However, the practical application of these directives may differ for men and women, due to the natural differences between the two.  \nYou write:  Does this entail covering your head too?\n \nHead covering has not been made obligatory upon women by the Shari`ah. However, it is a well known fact that head-covering for women has remained an integral part of the noble social traditions of each one of the three Abrahamic traditions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Head-covering has traditionally been considered a symbol of nobility and modesty in all of these traditions. In view of this significance of head-covering, it is recommended for Muslim women to adhere to this practice.\nYou write:\nI mean a woman can wear loose clothes etc., not covering her head, and still appear modest. Is there any explicit directive in the Qur'an or the Hadith requiring women to cover their heads?\nAn individual's concept of what may or may not constitute immodesty can be greatly influenced by his/her social background. However, as should be clear from the foregoing, for a Muslim, a Christian or a Jew, who gives any importance to the social traditions established and condoned by the prophets of God, the teachings entailed in these traditions should serve as a standard to emulate, even though these traditions are not a part of the Shari`ah.\nThere are indeed some traditions in which the Prophet (pbuh) is reported to have condoned and recommended the referred tradition of covering heads and adhering to modest attire. However, firstly, there is some difference of opinion among the scholars of Hadith relating to the authenticity of some of these narratives; and, secondly, in view of the elaborate prescription of the Qur'an in this regard, these narratives, even if considered authentic, should be seen as a part of the social tradition condoned and promoted by the Prophet (pbuh), rather than as a part of the Islamic Shari`ah.  \nI hope this helps.
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Asalamu Alaykum,\n\n     As you know, anything in Islam that isnt given a clear answer, it's best to go with the safest answer and cover.  \n\nBut in order to help clear it up:\n\nSurah An-Nur, Verses 30 and 31 \nAnd Say to the believing women to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden things), and protect their private parts (from illegal sexual acts) and not to show off their adornment except only that which is apparent (like both eyes for necessity to see the way, or outer palms of hands or one eye or dress like veil, gloves, head-cover, apron), and to draw their veils all over Juyubihinna (i.e. their bodies, faces, necks and bossoms) and not to reveal their adornment except to their husbands, or their fathers, or their husband's fathers, or their sons, or their husband's sons, or their brothers or their brother's sons, or their sister's sons, or their (Muslim women) (i.e. sisters in Islam), or the (female) slaves whom their right hands possess, or old male servants who lack vigour, or small children who have no sense of feminine sex. And let them not stamp their feet so as to reveal what they hide of their adornment. And all of you beg Allah to forgive you all, O believers, that you may be successful. \n\nSURA AL-AHZAAB - VERSE 53 \nAnd when you ask them for anything you want, ask them from behind a screen.\n\nThe meaning of this verse is clear: the companions of the Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) were ordered to communicate with the wives of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) from behind a screen and not directly face to face. It is obvious that this instruction is not limited to the wives of the Holy Prophet (Sallallaau Álayhi Wasallam). The verse has general application and the fact that the noble wives of Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) are specifically mentioned emphasises the importance of the subject matter.\n\nSURAH AL-AHZAAB - VERSE 59 \nO Prophet! Tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks (veils) all over their bodies (i.e. screen themselves completely except the eyes or one eye to see the way).\n\nThe distinguished jurist, Abubakar Jassas (RA) in his Ahkaamul Qurãn states: \n"This order, although revealed specifically in relation to the Holy Prophet (Sallallaahu Álayhi Wasallam) is general in application because we are ordered to follow him." \n\nSo if you believe in the words of Allah (sw) and are a muslim, you very well understand that Niqab is FARD and not merely recommended as Sunnah would imply.  So dear sister, cover you adornments and instruct your friends to also do the same because our only purpose on this earth is to Worship Allah and Him alone.  \n\nRemind your friends and sisters that all of the most precious things Allah has ever created were once hidden and then revealed.  Examples of these things are gold and precious metals, diamonds and gems stones, The Quran, His Guidance, and the Muslimah.  \n\nWalaikum Salaam Waramatullahi Wabarakatuh