The verse of the Qur'an (Al-Nisaa 4: 34) that refers to beating wives should be understood in those terms: Unless the matter is of the nature of "Nushooz" or refusal to accept the position of the other and thus may ultimately result in the breaking of the household, the man should not resort to beating. Obviously, in the stages of admonition and restrain from conjugal relations, the matter shall be brought under extensive discussion and views shall be exchanged thoroughly. Seen in this perspective, the referred verse has actually provided a safeguard for women against domestic abuse and beating. Men, in other words, have been restrained from resorting to any kind of physical punishment, unless it is determined that the matter is one of "Nushooz". They are not allowed to take any such action on the basis of any trivial difference of opinion.
2006-08-20 12:06:18 · 7 answers · asked by Malcolm X 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
As should be obvious from the above explanation the stated authority is given to a man only to fulfill the responsibility of maintaining a peaceful and smooth running of the family. If women are allowed to show disrespect towards the responsibility assigned to the man, it is quite likely that the same attitude is transferred to the other members of the family and an environment of complete anarchy is allowed to take charge. It must also be kept in mind that such situation of anarchy, if left unchecked for some time, in the basic unit of the society, i.e. the family, can find its way to the very roots of the whole society and then destabilize its whole structure. Islam does not want such a situation to materialize and it is only to prevent it that it has given the referred commandment.
2006-08-20 12:06:37 · update #1
well im muslim. [ameen] and i prefer stabilty and peace.
2006-08-20 12:13:31 · answer #1 · answered by me. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seem like most people in the middle east Prefer Anarchy
2006-08-20 19:14:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If a woman wants to tell her husband to go to hell or to kiss her ***, I say good for her. If she doesn't like the man, she should tell him to kiss off and leave.
On the flipside, the man should have the same rights -- if he wants to tell her off or leave her, good for him too!
But neither has the right to hit the other. Ever. For any reason at all.
2006-08-20 19:13:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Anarchy is an absence of government. Your question is not in the appropriate category.
2006-08-20 19:14:35 · answer #4 · answered by tomleah_06 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm not sure what your statement has to do with anarchy or stability. I'm all for anarchy. With it comes stability and peace not fear and oppression.
2006-08-20 19:15:27 · answer #5 · answered by Angelina DeGrizz 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sure, I often beat my wife when she asks for nushooz.
2006-08-20 19:11:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Things work best together.
2006-08-20 19:11:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋