Why shouldn't  muslim females be allowed to lead the prayers as imams?
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"“Men are the protectors and maintainers of women, because Allâh has made one of them to excel the other” [al-Nisa’ 4:34]"\n\ni'm not sure how this can possibly be interpreted to say that men excel over women. i think we all know that normally the people who protect and maintain a person is serving them. we can see this because kings were always protected and maintained by their lowly serfs and knights. if the women are meant to be served, according to this verse, then clearly the koran is saying that it is women who in fact excel over men, and men's only use is to serve women. therefore, muslim men have no place in the government, in teaching positions, or making decisions on behalf of a woman. \n\nhas that clarified things a little bit?
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According to Islam Rules and Ethical Values Not a Muslim man/guy/boy and a Woman/girl/lady cannot marry to the woman or man respectively except the Muslims/Chiristianor Israel if any Muslim Violate this Rule It would be considered as a sin for whole life So be care ful ....This is nature's Rule, Muslims Should Follow this rule to be calm and to pass their life in peaceful manner\nNote: This Rule is only For Muslim  Not for Other Followers so dont considr it Extremism or fundamentalism
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Because most followers of religion who pray in that way have no respect fo mother earth, or anything female.  They worship the patriarchal sky daddy.  More's the pity.
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Muslims are not supposed to pass urine while standing if they can help it. It is for the protection of their cleanness and purity of their clothes.
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Some Muslims do not follow their religion.  Instead they live peacefully respecting their women and tolerating others.\n\nBut far too many of them do follow their religion and try to turn the entire world into a Muslim state where anyone who isn't a Muslim is either killed or treated as a second class citizen.  Because those who die trying to do that are given the highest reward in heaven there is a tendency for some of the followers to do exactly that (and since they believe they are fighting for their god they can even enjoy killing the infidels).\n\nElimination of Islam would be one possible solution to the problem of islamic terrorism and is something that I think should be seriously considered.
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Girl..im proud of you! and for the person down below about not a wearing a viel in afghanistan and women voting...all these aspects are becasue of the EXTREMIST GOVERNMENTS in these countries and not because of Islam...Why dont you look at UAE. UAE is a muslim country with Churches, Temples and muslims arent FORCED to wear a Viel either. There are women in government positions eg Sheikha Lubna. The things happening in Pakistan like honour killing are not justifiable by Islam and are Wrong!!! Islam does not encourage this kind of behaviour.
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Because all throuought scripture God always has a man in charge.  You will NEVER see a woman in a position of authority over a man.  \nNow, this is not to say that all men are more spiritual than all women.  That is most certainly not the case.  However, in a church environment, the structure and order should always have a male as the highest authority.\n\nIt is not demeaning in any way whatsoever.  We were created differently for different roles.  It is when we step outside of our roles that we are ouside of the will of God.
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I will explain some from Saudi Arabia which is the center of the muslim world and thought to be very muslim like.\n\n1. Women can't drive even if they have International driver license.\n2. Women can't go outside alone even if they need a prescribed medicine and their life is in danger.\n3. Women have to share their husbands with other wives and kaneezes (slave girls).\n4. Women have half the rights of a man if their father or husband dies (heredity rights).\n5. women have half the vote meaning if a man sees new moon of Ramadan or Eid equals if 2 women sees it and witness.\n6. Women have to wear a veil on their face even if that hinders the site and they fall in a ditch or manhole (its okay).\n7. If they don't do any of the above they are beaten by Religious police (shurta) with a wooden stick like animals.\n\nThese are some of the rights women have.
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This goes back to the earlier times when islam was introduced. Before islam People did not respect females and rape and adultry was at its peak. The ratio of men to women was really high and females were either killed at birth or were seen as signs of disrespect for families.\n\nSo following are the reasons that come to my mind for this decision.\n\n- So females would feel secure and no one would hurt them as they would come under the protection of a man. (we are talking about old times and not about 21st century - but its still true that females feel more secure if they have a man to protect them and to love them)\n\n- So men would not cheat on their wives (It is still proven that men/women cheat on their partners with others because they cannot control their sexual urges).\n\n- This would help reduce sexually transmitted diseases as then males would not be going for prostitutions or having extra maritual affairs.\n\nBut the most important thing to note here is that getting married to 4 females is not mandatory, its not obligatory that a muslim has to marry 4 females. \n\nAnother important clause that comes in having more than 1 wives is that you have to be equal to all your wives and make sure that everyone gets equal treatment and respect. I think this is the most important clause coz its very difficult to be equal to all. \n\nThe worst is that people dont understand that these laws are made for their own benefits and they have to fullfill the requirements before taking the steps. They have to understand that its not a previlage, its a responsibility and it has to be taken seriously. Wrong projections and implementation from ignorant indiviuals is what creates problems.\n\nI personally think one is more than enough for me :) .... like i said ... its not mandatory, its just a choice :)
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Hi! I'm from India. Here, as well as in some developed Islamic nations like Pakistan, Malaysia, UAE, Turkey etc. Muslim women have lots of freedom. We can pursue higher education and are consented in marriage issues. Although we can get out and roam but still the burkah is obligatory; and yes, even for the elite class ladies. If you do not follow purdah, they stick labels on you, the other women. Many college girls these days go out without it, wear make-up, and even try some western outfits! But suddenly some religious fanatics start making an issue of it, like they did when they blew Sania Mirza's(a tennis pro)case out of proportion for wearing a sports dress too skimpy and 'anti-Islamic'. Why don't they let us wear what we are comfortable in? Also, the divorce laws inflict great injustice upon us as even in today's India, any Muslim man can end his marriage by saying 'talaaq' thrice. Then there is polygamy( my sister's husband married another woman just for her family's money) and what not......! The conclusion? That Muslim women are still in shackles.....!
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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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EVER WONDER WHY? \n\nWhy a Jew can grow his beard in order to practice his faith But when Muslim does the same, he is an extremist and terrorist!Why a nun can be covered from head to toe in order to devote herself to God But when Muslimah does the same she is considered oppressed .\nWhen 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? But when a Muslim woman does so by her will, they say, "she needs to be liberated"! Any girl can go to university wearing what she wills and have her rights and freedom? But when Muslim woman wears a Hijab they prevent her from entering her university! \nWhen a child dedicates himself to a subject he has potentials. But when he dedicates himself to Islam he is considered hopeless! \nWhen a Christian or a Jew kills someone his religion is not mentioned, but when Muslim is charged with a crime, it is Islam that goes to trial! When someone sacrfices himself to keep others alive, he is noble and all respect him. \nBut when a Palestinian does that to save his son from being killed, his brother's arm being broken, his mother being raped, his home being destroyed, and his mosque being violated -- He gets the title of a terrorist! Why? Because he is a Muslim! Whenever there is a trouble we try to find and solution to it and generally accept any solution? But if the solution lies in Islam, we refuse to take a look at it. When someone else drives a car in a bad way no one blames him. But when any Muslim makes the same mistake - people say "Islam is the reason"! Without looking to the traditions of Islam, people believe what the newspapers say. But question is what the Quran says!
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I am Muslim, and this religion is very important, and strict. We have to pray five times a day, and women must show nothing but hands and face and we must give and our holiday is called Ramadan, when we fast, and then after that is a four to three day celebration, it's like halloween.
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As long as being an active member does not make the Muslim go against the teachings of Islam then yes. There are alot of the things in the Western culture that goes against the teachings of Islam, Christianity, Judaism and many other religions. They still manage to live in these societies and stick to their beliefs so why can't Muslims. The problem does not lie with the Muslims, but with those who want the Muslims to change. What is wrong with a Muslim women wearing a veil. She is minder her own business and doing her own thing. Does her veil make her not part of the community? Or because the Muslims do not go to the bar on Friday night or eat BBQ ribs with you at the company picnic make them not part of the community? Just because they live their lives different does not mean they are not part of the community. I don't see these kinds of questions being asked of strict Christians who live their lives similar to Muslims. Sounds like a double standard to me.
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They can pray anywhere even in a Church or a Temple, as long as the place is reasonable clean and they are facing the Kaaba.  But, they will not let others pray in their mosques, because non Muslims are not clean, and they are the only one who are!!!! That is one of the reasons who they forbid people from entering their holy cities, but they can go anywhere they wish.
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As a Muslim women living in Egypt by choice I have to disagree with you dear sister. Not all Muslim countries are like you think. And what goes on here against women is not part of Islam. Sometimes for being in a Muslim country there is not much Islam.\n\nI love it there though and don't want to go back to the US, unfortunately do to paper work I have to. But I will not take off my veil to please others. I wore it in the states before I came to Egypt and will wear it when I go back. If they don't like it thats their problem. Your defending the freedom sis then why can't I wear the veil. \n\nI am not arguing with you sister, yes alot of SO CALLED Muslim countries have a lot of issues. But it's not Islam they are following.\n\nI do however agree that we should not pick at every little thing. I am the one to always let things go. I don't like to cause a scene when others are rude or ignorant to me. I leave them to be dealt with by God. But if I am cause harm I will go to the proper authorities and file a complaint. Or if I was refused service or was not helped I will file a complaint with management. Just because I am Muslim does not give them the right to do these things to me.\n\nIf the US and UK are going to preach freedom then why are so many trying to take it away from Muslims and Muslim women who choose to wear the veil. If they don't' like it then don't wear it.
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Actually, Islamic law states that you may have more than one wife, provided you can take care of them all equally (monetarily and emotionally), whether that actually happens is another question. But under law, that is what is supposed to happen. In the US, it is against the law to do so, and people living in the state must recognize those laws and understand how it affects them.\n\nAs to your question, Muslim women enter these relationships apparently due to their beliefs in their religion, or perhaps due to pressure from other Muslims.