I have seen a few answerers on this thread http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AnYqGNsPxgCTGy5Yt3bT5DLsy6IX?qid=20060917094944AAcNWC4 namely chevailier and smileycat, assume that the act of dancing is akin to being like a prostitute. Why do you Muslim people assume that having fun and expressing joy or celebration through dancing is like being a prostitute? This makes no sense, and I really would like to know where you get these notions from. I like to dance, matter of fact, I went out dancing last night with my friends. I accepted no money for sex, and my husband was at home with the kids while I enjoyed a night out. Am I a prostitute now according to Islam? Well, I'm one broke hoe, I didn't get any johns or any cash last night. Just a hangover and sore feet from dancing and drinking with my girls.
2006-09-17 06:17:19 · 13 answers · asked by Goddess of Nuts PBUH 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
to use the popular misquote/paraphrase from emma goldman:
"If I can't dance I don't want to be part of your revolution"
2006-09-17 06:20:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Each individual has a freedom of choice along with free will to live their life the way they desire as long as it does not interfere with the rights of others who have the same rights, privileges and responsibilities. all people are required to follow the laws,rules and mores of the Culture and Society in which they reside or the other members will consider them deviant and subject to the penalties of the Culture and Society. Since Culture and Society differ one needs to be familiar with the laws,rules and mores of the Culture and Society before condemning.
2006-09-17 13:29:21 · answer #2 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I once saw a video of people of certain muslim country dancing in a club years ago.
2006-09-17 13:27:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're forgetting that several Christian denominations shun dancing, drinking, etc for that same reason.
Just because you dance doesn't mean it's right or wrong.
It seems like you're forgetting that there's not one "right" way of thinking. If you don't agree, then you don't agree. You're not going to change anyone by doing this.
You're assuming that all Muslims are the same. You are assuming that all Christians are the same. Doing so shows your immaturity and unability to think and understand what is outside your comfort zone.
2006-09-17 13:20:19 · answer #4 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Even though I'm not into dancing myself, these Muslims are mostly living in the 7th Century.
2006-09-17 13:23:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They fabricate a life-raft of assumption, opinion and belief in order to afford some protection from the endless waves of uncertaintity that wash against the shore.
2006-09-17 13:25:14 · answer #6 · answered by a cottage by the sea 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is so tragic when people cannot see beyond those ridiculous books. Muslims and Christians each have an archaic book full of lies and superstitions. They are man made, not God made.
2006-09-17 13:28:38 · answer #7 · answered by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some women COULD be stoned to death.
I recommend you watch the following clip online:
http://www.ted.com/tedtalks/tedtalksplayer.cfm?key=e_ensler
2006-09-17 13:19:57 · answer #8 · answered by Mario E 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
HAHAHAHAHA That's funny! I don't know why they think dancing is a sin. Maybe they can't dance so they bad mouth those who can. I say po'ho...poor whore, or the like.
2006-09-17 13:20:19 · answer #9 · answered by dogsrwork 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
2 words for you... belly dancing
lol, but yeh, dancing is an intimate act.
2006-09-17 13:25:53 · answer #10 · answered by WhiteHat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋