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[doubtless]

[jjreynolds]

I am pleased to see that we have two devout muslimah on this thread Animah and Mahiwal because I would like to ask both of you a few questions regarding Allah's intentions in creating the female gender

I know that by nature we are all created in equal parts from the genetic material of our mother and our father. Is this Allah's design? Did he intend that the female of the species has as much importance in his design for the human race as has a man?

If Allah did create Man and Woman as equals did he give them the same level of intellectual capability or rather did he give Woman a weaker intellect?

Also are females more prone in the eyes of Allah to lying and deceit. Am I to trust my mother's word less than my father's word because Allah made the words of a woman inheritantly less trustworthy than those of a man?

In terms of sexual desires did Allah create the female gender with lesser desires than those of a man? Is this the reason why Islam permits a man to have four wives at any one time but a woman can have only one husband?

Allah also made men more physically powerful than women. Is it Allah's plan therefore that men can use their superior strength to have sex with a female even if the female does not wish to have sex with the male. Must the female submit to the sexual advances of a male because Allah made the male dominant ? I know that Mohammad allowed his follower's to have sex with female captives- was that because Allah instructed him so?

Please advise me so that I can gain more knowledge about the teaching of Islam

[Aminah]

Mash'allah jjreynolds!

Thankyou for your welcome, I am also glad we have an educated and well mannered participant in the forum, may Allah put Islam into your heart.

To answer your questions, I think Mahiwal will be more efficient in answering each one in turn.

As for me, I do not know the answer to these questions. I have an idea, but it would be irresponsible of me to write my opinions here as fact.

Allah (subhana wa ta ala) knows best.

As a female however, I can fill you in on how it feels to be a woman, as Allah (subhana wa ta ala) has created us different so that we may know one another.

I feel strong (if I exercise!), intelligent (when I study and utilise knowledge), as equal as a man but of a different nature, and with regards to sexual desire, I will keep that private as discussing this on a personal level I feel would be inappropriate.

Allah (subhana wa ta ala) has descibed us as equal, but different.
A wild example: The X-Men, all are powerful but have different/unique powers.

[doubtless]

Bibi Aminah,

[Aminah]

Doubtless,

What are you so scared about?!

You say that Allah doesnt exist!Then why do I insult you so much?

If Islam was put into your heart you would be supporting me and most of all Allah (subhana wa ta ala)

Insh'allah you will see.

[yeezevee]

[doubtless]

[Aminah]

Allah (subhana wa ta ala) is the Creator.

Did you ever notice how everything moves in perfect harmony?
The Sun, the Moon, Seasons, Night, and Day?

As Humans we have been given the gift of reason, rationality, self-control, and independence, (to name but a few).

We are different from Animals in that we have these qualities. Although, I don't feel that we are superior to animals, but we have our differences.

Animals, if you observe them, have their own laws of nature.

As for humans, we still cannot come to a consensus of opinion.

A 'Utopia' is unlikely to happen unless the Atheists kill, or 'convert' everyone, or the Christians, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, Kabbalists etc etc kill or 'convert' their adversaries, as a Utopia is relative; it depends on persons views, my Utopia may be your version of Hell.

Islam, and Allah (subhana wa ta ala), has no hesitation in recognising the fact that we all cant agree. That is why we are split into groups; those who folow the truth (beliver) and those who don't (non-believer).

Life is not clear cut.
And neither is Islam; it is not an 'easy' religion, it takes patience, strength of character, morality, trust, and faith - which is not granted by having the name 'muslim' on your birth certificate- you have to earn it-that is how you go through this test on earth and Insh'allah pass the test on the day of judgement.

[Aminah]

Doubtless,

If you choose a path, and you believe strongly in your heart that it is the right path, then why not share it with others so that they may join you?

If a Hindu wanted me to convert because they wished the best for me then Mash'allah, this will give me respect for the Hindu and in turn pray for the best for that person.
However, if that same Hindu failed to listen to what I had to say and didn't show me the same courtesy and respect, then as a muslim, I will still pray that Allah will put Islam into their hearts.
I have not witnessed this level of coutesy amoung many people except muslims.I hope I am wrong.

Our aim is to please Allah, I don't have any worldly benefits of you or anyone else reverting to Islam.

[Aminah]

An excerpt from a MSN conversation I just had:


affu says:
I wish to contribute a few thoughts on this topic of Islam spreading by the "Sword" rather than continue on a debate which usually takes place and most of the time it's useless arguements. So here is the case...

"Let there be no compulsion in religion: Truth stands out clear from Error: whoever rejects Taghut (evil) and believes in Allah hath grasped the most trust worthy hand-hold, that never br
affu says:
-hold, that never breaks. And Allah heareth and knoweth all things. " (Qur'an 2:256)

1. What Invasion took place in Indonesia that it is now the most populated Muslim country in the world?

2. What Invasion took place in places like Malaysia where it has now become a Muslim country?
affu says:
3. Who invaded the Monguls, possibly the most feared Empire ever, which later "fell" to Islam? (The Mongul Emperor who invaded Baghdad became a Muslim...)

4. Why is it that 80% of India are full of Hindus today? If Islam was barbaric and spread by the sword shouldn't all nations under Islam "force" the people to accept or die (an image of 12th Century Crusades which apparently still exists amongs
affu says:
5. Numerous examples showed that since the time of the Prophet Muhammad (saw), War was forced on the Muslims. Not just from the Pre-Islamic Arabs but even the Byzantine Empire which first invaded but failed under Emperor Heraclus.

6. What about men like Moinudeen Chisti (ra) who travelled to India and with his faith brought 9 million to Islam? One man couldn't simply conquer 9 million all on his
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own now can he unless he was Superman with a sword?

7. Is Islam spreading by the sword today? Why is it the most successful Religion in the world (in terms of Converts)? Sure it may be the second largest, fastest growing (of course population should be taken accounted for too) but why are even Westerners coming to Islam?
affu says:
The real question is how was the Islamic Civlization back a thousand years ago under the rule of a large land from Spain to North Africa to Russia to India? When you look back you find the most advanced civilization in the world at that time. A world that did embrace all sorts of knowledge from the fields of Science (eg. Earth was "round", it was first realized in the Qur'an, way before th
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Columbus-Fantasy") the fields of Medicine (modern practice originated from the civilization, things like eye surgery is a great example), the fields of technology, mathematics, Greek knowledge was learned when it was rediscovered in the 9th century etc.
affu says:
This doesn't mean necessarily that all Islamic leaders were perfect, of course not. It's like saying was every American President for the people? Unfortunately this world collapsed from economic and foriegn invasions which is why you have issues in the 21st Century.
affu says:
The Western World very much likes to ignore the contribution of the Islamic Civlization. But you can easily find influence in part of the Western World from the muswak (tool to brush your teeth) to even our graduation caps when we graduate from High School or College (It was an Ottoman Sufi tradition, the "beads of string" that pops out of the cap was used to remind the Sufis of God's awareness).
affu says:
Unfortunately most people don't want to hear things like this, they just love to have the image of "an Islamic Civilization" who were a people that wore turbans, danced around yelling out and carrying swords ready to kill and invade other countries and force people into Islam and who hated to learn and were backwards and all they do is beat their wives and oppress everyone and...yah you get the picture

[doubtless]

Bibi Aminah,

there you go again with your illah billah stuff. At a drop of pin, you have to sing the arabic mumbo jumbo to prove to your allah it seems that you love arabic, allah's language.

Now dear, the notion of perfect harmony, is fairly old and the ancient greeks started that routine a long long time ago. The singers and praisers have moved onto the magic of chaos, the non-determinism and uncertainity and unpredictability of nature. Harmony and orbits are really centuries old science.

Have you been keeping up with the news, and following the harmony that is unfolding in Darfur? Do you what the followers of the pedo prophet are doing to the poor women there? I think most people would be happy to have any utopia if the Allah hu akbar shouters would not behead them at the drop of a pin.

And you do have a habit of insulting implanted in you. Truth is on the side of the believers? I guess you really cannot help yourself. Islam is quite clear cut. It is evil plain and simple. And all the lies taught to you that you are so obediently regurgitating will not fool anyone anymore.
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Ali Sina: "The truth is out there for those who want to see it. It is beyond doubt."

Rg Veda: "He who surveys it in the highest heaven; He surely knows - or maybe He does not!"

[doubtless]

That nonsense from MSN. There was a bengali babu recently who was throwing that up at me not so long ago. I think it might still be posted in effect of islam on muslims thread somewhere. Talking about Indonesia, I can go into indonesian history if you like and Islam's effect but here is something from the present here and now:

http://www.jihadwatch.org/dhimmiwatch/

[yeezevee]

[Aminah]

Doubtless, Mash'allah I admire your spirit!

But, I realise that to talk to you about Islam now, at his time in your life, is useless.

You have your own agenda.

If you want to discuss history you have to accept the flip side of the coin; muslims have killed hindus, but hindus have also killed muslims.

If you cant accept the flip side then you are biased.

I cannot talk to someone who doesnt have an open mind.

May Allah grant you patience and an open mind.

Allah Hafiz

[doubtless]