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Originally posted by oozyism
Once again, if a wife wants her husband to express himself
using the sense of touch in the time of anger and dissatisfaction,
If the wife doesn't find such an action acceptable, then obviously she can divorce,
Noble Verses 4:34-36 "(34). 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).
(35). If ye fear a breach between them twain, appoint (two) arbiters, one from his family, and the other from hers; if they wish for peace, Allah will cause their reconciliation: For Allah hath full knowledge, and is acquainted with all things.
(36). Serve Allah, and join not any partners with Him; and do good- to parents, kinsfolk, orphans, those in need, neighbours who are near, neighbours who are strangers, the companion by your side, the wayfarer (ye meet), and what your right hands possess: For Allah loveth not the arrogant, the vainglorious;"
"...Do not retain them (i.e., your wives) to harm them...(The Noble Quran, 2:231)"
"If a wife fears cruelty or desertion on her husband's part, there is no blame on them if they arrange an amicable settlement between themselves; and such settlement is best; even though men's souls are swayed by greed. But if ye do good and practise self-restraint, God is well-acquainted with all that ye do.
"O ye who believe! Ye are forbidden to inherit women against their will. Nor should ye treat them with harshness, that ye may take away part of the dower [money given by the husband to the wife for the marriage contract] ye have given them, except where they have been guilty of open lewdness; on the contrary live with them on a footing of kindness and equity. If ye take a dislike to them it may be that ye dislike a thing, and God brings about through it a great deal of good. (The Noble Quran, 4:19)"
"And among God's signs is this: He created for you mates from amongst yourselves (males as mates for females and vice versa) that you might find tranquillity and peace in them. And he has put love and kindness among you. Herein surely are signs for those who reflect. (The Noble Quran 30:21)"
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"...Do not retain them (i.e., your wives) to harm them...(The Noble Quran, 2:231)"
Originally posted by oozyism
Treating one person differently doesn't mean that person is being treated unjustly. For example, according to Western law, people who have money, have way more rights than those who don't. For example if you have a lot of money, you have the right to choose from the best of the best lawyers, if you don't, you are stuffed. If you have a lot of money, you can live in a great mansion, if you don't, you are stuffed.
Originally posted by oozyism
So think here for a second. A rich person, and a poor person is treated differently because? They are different, they have a property which is different, hence, rich people have higher quantity of $ stacked up, while poor people don't.
Originally posted by oozyism
A woman is different "duuuh", than a man, they have to be treated differently because they are different.
Originally posted by oozyism
If a woman doesn't like the different treatment of male and female, then they have every right to leave Islam.
Originally posted by oozyism
Human right is not a concern here, Islam gives both women and men all their basic human rights.
Originally posted by Sherlock Holmes
I'm amused and perturbed in equal measure by this false assumption that every single British Muslim is an immigrant.
Believe it or not, Britain is home to a million or more indigenous citizens that follow Islam.
Indigenous peoples are people, communities, and nations who claim a historical continuity and cultural affinity with societies endemic to their original territories
Originally posted by Sherlock Holmes
Just as Christianity ''modernised'' through the Age of Enlightenment a few centuries ago, then so will some of the more ''old-fashioned'' Islamic beliefs and views in the UK; this time, at an exponential rate, due to the knowledge and information transmissions that we enjoy nowadays.
Originally posted by Sherlock Holmes
Sadly, I feel that you've fallen in to the same trap that so many other people do; namely, that Islam is some evil, predatory religion.
The Qur'an states:
"Righteous women are therefore obedient, and those you fear may be rebellious, admonish; banish them to their couches, and beat them."
Some translators add the word lightly after 'beat them' in Q 4:34. Others like Mohammed Pickthall and Rodwell translate the word 'edrebouhon - beat them' as 'scourge them'.
The occasion in which Q 4:34 was revealed sheds more light on the meaning of that verse. Most commentators mention that:
"the above verse was revealed in connection with a woman who complained to Mohammad that her husband slapped her on the face (which was still marked by the slap). At first the Prophet said to her: 'Get even with him', but then added : 'Wait until I think about it.' Later on the above verse was revealed, after which the Prophet said: 'We wanted one thing but Allah wanted another, and what Allah wanted is best.'"
The beating in the previous incident can hardly be described as light, unless that is what is meant by light beating. This beating comes as the last corrective measure when sexual desertion fails. Light beating after sexual desertion is an anticlimax that serves no purpose. But firm beating is the logical progression from admonishing, then sexually deserting, finally beating her. This beating must be stronger than sexual desertion to have any effect. This beating however is not like the whipping of a slave, but "a beating without causing injury"
'Memorise three things from me, which I memorised from the prophet who said: "The man is not to be asked why he beat his wife ..."'
Originally posted by oozyism
reply to post by EvillerBob
Once again, if a wife wants her husband to express himself using the sense of touch in the time of anger and dissatisfaction, then it is not assault.
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If the wife doesn't find such an action acceptable, then obviously she can divorce, heck she can settle this matter before the marriage even takes place.
Noble Verses 4:34-36 "(34). 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).
(35). If ye fear a breach between them twain, appoint (two) arbiters, one from his family, and the other from hers; if they wish for peace, Allah will cause their reconciliation: For Allah hath full knowledge, and is acquainted with all things.
(36). Serve Allah, and join not any partners with Him; and do good- to parents, kinsfolk, orphans, those in need, neighbours who are near, neighbours who are strangers, the companion by your side, the wayfarer (ye meet), and what your right hands possess: For Allah loveth not the arrogant, the vainglorious;"
As clearly seen, it is expression of dissatisfaction, hence you first just walk away, if it gets worse, you refuse to share bed with them, which is also an expression of that dissatisfaction, third, you tap them, I tap my Mrs all the time, and I will encourage others to do it also
"...Do not retain them (i.e., your wives) to harm them...(The Noble Quran, 2:231)"
"If a wife fears cruelty or desertion on her husband's part, there is no blame on them if they arrange an amicable settlement between themselves; and such settlement is best; even though men's souls are swayed by greed. But if ye do good and practise self-restraint, God is well-acquainted with all that ye do.
"O ye who believe! Ye are forbidden to inherit women against their will. Nor should ye treat them with harshness, that ye may take away part of the dower [money given by the husband to the wife for the marriage contract] ye have given them, except where they have been guilty of open lewdness; on the contrary live with them on a footing of kindness and equity. If ye take a dislike to them it may be that ye dislike a thing, and God brings about through it a great deal of good. (The Noble Quran, 4:19)"
"And among God's signs is this: He created for you mates from amongst yourselves (males as mates for females and vice versa) that you might find tranquillity and peace in them. And he has put love and kindness among you. Herein surely are signs for those who reflect. (The Noble Quran 30:21)"
I'd like to acknowledge that, while I may disgree with some of what you say, your posts are generally well written and you present your ideas in a way that make them readily accessible. This is a subject that readily and regularly degenerates into copypasta from both sides. If I want to read www.answering[islam/christianity*].com, I'll cut out the middleman and go there myself. Your posts tend to bring something original and relevant to the debate. That really is appreciated.
Originally posted by stumason
British nationals, maybe, but certainly not indigenous! You know what that word means, don't you?
Originally posted by stumason
See, I used to think this, but having seen a variety of undercover reports on how Islam is penetrating UK society, how they control certain councils, the voting and who their backers are, I am not so sure anymore. You see, the largest funding for new mosques and the Imam's within them comes from Saudi, the home of Wahabbism...
Originally posted by stumason
But the Wahhabi Immams and the bile they spout is and it is that form of Islam spreading fastest and converting the most...
So if you want to debate this issue, use Quran as your source, if you don't have the ability, then that's your problem.
Next time if you wanna copy and paste, don't, instead write it down in your own words, that way you will be at least using your head a little.
THE QURAN ON WIFE BEATING
Men are superior to women on account of the qualities with which God has gifted the one above the other, and on account of the outlay they make from their substance for them. Virtuous women are obedient, careful, during the husband's absence, because God has of them been careful. But chide those for whose refractoriness you have cause to fear; remove them into beds apart, and scourge them: but if they are obedient to you, then seek not occasion against them: verily, God is High, Great! (Rodwell)
Men have authority over women because God has made the one superior to the other, and because they spend their wealth to maintain them. Good women are obedient. They guard their unseen parts because God has guarded them. As for those from whom you fear disobedience, admonish them and send them to beds apart and beat them. Then if they obey you, take no further action against them. Surely God is high, supreme. (Dawood)
Men are in charge of women, because Allah has made the one of them to excel the other, and because they spend of their property (for the support of women). So good women are the obedient, guarding in secret that which Allah has guarded. As for those from whom you fear rebellion, admonish them and banish them to beds apart, and scourge them. Then if they obey you, seek not a way against them. Lo! Allah is ever High Exalted, Great. (Pickthall)
Men are the managers of the affairs of women for that God has preferred in bounty one of them over another, and for that they have expended of their property. Righteous women are therefore obedient, guarding the secret for God's guarding. And those you fear may be rebellious admonish; banish them to their couches, and beat them. If they then obey you, look not for any way against them; God is All high, All great. (Arberry)
Men are the maintainers of women because Allah has made some of them to excel others and because they spend out of their property; the good women are therefore obedient, guarding the unseen as Allah has guarded; and (as to) those on whose part you fear desertion, admonish them, and leave them alone in their sleeping places and beat them; then if they obey you, do not seek a way against them; surely Allah is High, Great. (Shakir)
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 whom part you 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). (Ali)
Another thing, a Muslim wife can divorce her husband just by saying "divorce", without even having to go to court etc.
Out of six translations of the Koran, one has had the word "lightly" added.
The brackets show this is the translator's addition, not part of the original text.
No translation says "tap with a pencil."
Originally posted by oozyism
reply to post by Kailassa
1. Assault is forbidden in Islam (including assault against your wife).
Assault is assault, if the wife is assaulted, she can call the cops and get her husband arrested > divorce, and her husband face the same pain she felt.
Hadith makes it clear that this expression should be light, it shouldn't cause injury or cause unendurable pain.
I could have easily used another point of view, which states that this verse doesn't mean beat, rather this verse means to leave your wife completely, the Arabic word also means to leave, to depart etc.
Hadith from Bukhari[8], vol. 7, # 715, that details Islamic wife beating:
"Narrated Ikrima: 'Rifaa divorced his wife whereupon Abdur-Rahman married her. Aisha said that the lady came wearing a green veil and complained to her (Aisha) and showed her a green spot on her skin caused by beating. It was the habit of ladies to support each other, so when Allah's messenger came, Aisha said, "I have not seen any woman suffering as much as the believing women. Look! Her skin is greener than her clothes!
ABU JAHM, A WELL KNOW WIFE BEATER
Sahih Muslim, Book 009, Number 3512:
…When my period of 'Idda was over, I mentioned to him [Muhammad] that Mu'awiya b. Abu Sufyan and Jahm had sent proposal of marriage to me, whereupon Allah's said: As for Abu Jahm, he does not put down his staff from his shoulder, and as for Mu'awiya, he is a poor man having no property; marry Usama b. Zaid. I objected to him, but he again said: Marry Usama; so I married him. Allah blessed there in and I was envied (by others).
Book 009, Number 3526:
…So I informed him [Muhammad]. (By that time) Mu'awiya, Abu Jahm and Usama b. Zaid had given her the proposal of marriage. Allah's Messenger said: So far as Mu'awiya is concerned, he is a poor man without any property. So far as Abu Jahm is concerned, he is a great beater of women, but Usama b. Zaid... She pointed with her hand (that she did not approve of the idea of marrying) Usama. But Allah's Messenger said: Obedience to Allah and obedience to His Messenger is better for thee. She said: So I married him, and I became an object of envy.
Book 009, Number 3527:
…She said: Mu'awiya and Abu'l-Jahm were among those who had given me the proposal of marriage. Thereupon Allah's Apostle said: Mu'awiya is destitute and in poor condition and Abu'l-Jahm is very harsh with women (or he beats women, or like that), you should take Usama b. Zaid (as your husband).
HADITH OF THE SUNAN OF IBN-I-MAJAH" #1986
Ash’ath b. Qais is reported to have said, "One night Umar arranged a feast. When it was midnight, he got up and went towards his wife to beat her. I separated them both. When he went to bed, he said to me, "O Ash’ath, preserve from me a thing that I heard from Allah’s messenger. (These things are): A man will not be taken to task for beating his wife (for valid reasons) and do not sleep without observing witr prayer." I forgot the third (exhortation).
Sahih Muslim #2127:
(Aisha) said: Yes. (Muhammad) struck me on the chest which caused me pain, . . .
Sahih Muslim #3506:
He (Hadrat 'Umar) said: I would say something which would make the Holy Prophet laugh, so he said: Messenger of Allah, I wish you had seen (the treatment meted out to) the daughter of Kharija when she asked me some money, and I got up and slapped her on her neck. Allah's Messenger laughed and said: They are around me as you see, asking for extra money. Abu Bakr then got up went to 'Aisha and slapped her on the neck, and 'Umar stood up before Hafsa and slapped her . . .
Bukhari volume 8, #828
Narrated Aisha: Abu Bakr came to towards me and struck me violently with his fist and said, "You have detained the people because of your necklace." But I remained motionless as if I was dead lest I should awake Allah's Apostle although that hit was very painful.
Al Zahry said: if a man hit his wife or wounded her, he is not to be charged, unless he kills her, then he shall be killed for murdering her.
COMMENTARY OF AL QURTUBI
Allah ordered that men begin by admonishing their wives as a first step, then abandonment, then beating if they refused to repent. This is because men are responsible to straighten their wives up. The beating mentioned in this verse has to do with the kind that is not severe and used for discipline. The kind that does not break the bone. However, it is not a crime if it leads to death.
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It was reported also that Omar beat his wife and said, I heard the messenger of Allah say: (No man should be asked why he beat his wife).
I can do it from all sides