Tuesday 15 September 2009
A women's Jihad
In response to yet another article on a woman's lot in Afghanistan
(http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/kabul-parliaments-anger--over-release-of-journalist-1787341.html) a blogger suggested one of my pet ideas: a women's jihad. My response:
(http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/kabul-parliaments-anger--over-release-of-journalist-1787341.html) a blogger suggested one of my pet ideas: a women's jihad. My response:
Tough position to be in
In Islam, it is the will of Allah that should decide all political questions, not the will of human beings. When those in power are convinced that they know what Allah wills better than you do, you are left with little wiggle room. A woman's jihad - or even a fatwa or two - is a great idea, but (as there are no female imams or mullahs) who will you get to proclaim it?
# posted by Had It in Holland Park @ 06:06 
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