How does this make you feelt?
The most abused verse is ayah 34 of Surah four. The wording of this verse emphasizes the woman's obedience to Allah's desires, and not to those of another human being, but those who misinterpret this verse would assign men the duty of being eternal surveillance police over their wives. This verse has been so misunderstood that it is not uncommon for husbands to prevent their wives from going to the corner store, to attend births, deaths, or marriages, to see doctors, seek education, or even to visit their parents without express permission. This verse has also been used to underpin the mistaken belief that the qawwama of men as protectors and maintainers of their wives not only implies unquestionable obedience to men as individuals but also that only men may lead women in any aspect of life whatsoever on any level. In short, this verse has been used as a tool of control and abuse completely opposed to the Islamic foundation of marriage and family.
2007-12-04 18:03:35 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
any male that beats a woman is NOT a man, I will personally kick a guy's a** if I ever witness such a cowardly act.....
2007-12-04 18:09:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
No, they don't.
You really think people have misunderstood the verse? You think the oppression of women in the Islamic countries results from a misunderstanding?
No... these men want to oppress women. They mght use this verse as an EXCUSE... but I don't even think they need to - its so deeply ingrained into the culture of some countries, that women just assume they have less rights and freedom.
For example, women being not allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia.
Feminism has yet to take root in these countries.
2007-12-04 18:10:14 · answer #2 · answered by Meta 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
"This verse has been so misunderstood that it is not uncommon for husbands to prevent their wives from going to the corner store, to attend births, deaths, or marriages, to see doctors, seek education, or even to visit their parents without express permission."
Which is more likely? This verse is so universally misunderstood, or it is properly understood and you just don't like it?
2007-12-04 18:07:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Wow. . .well that explains why so many Muslim men are so violent and controlling. As for the answer to your question. . . .
NO!
No man (or woman) should have the right to beat ANYONE, ever. Unless it's something like fending off an attacker. That would be the only instant I could understand violence being used.
2007-12-04 18:09:58 · answer #4 · answered by neonshadowwarrior 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
No matter what any dusty old book says or how it is interpreted, there is no justification for cruelty. No. No man has the right to beat a woman.
2007-12-04 18:19:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I love how you so called moderate muslims tap dance around the most violent verses to make them seem ok
2007-12-04 18:18:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You know what all abused women have in common? THEY JUST DON'T LISTEN!
J/K
Anyone who harms someone they are sworn to protect is a dirtbag of the lowest order. that includes beating on your kids too...
2007-12-04 18:26:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If it was okay for a man to beat a woman, they wouldn't of made laws against it.
2007-12-04 18:22:43 · answer #8 · answered by Shawnee 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Absolutely not. Under no circumstances whatsoever. Any male who would do so cannot call himself a man.
2007-12-04 18:09:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Are you trying to educate non-Muslims or Muslims?
Muslim men are the ones whom you need to be addressing, if what you've said is true.
2007-12-04 18:07:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋