tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268156244556916801.post1064879174892328942..comments2023-10-31T15:54:05.715+03:00Comments on Naeem's Blog: The Western Muslim's BurdenNaeem:http://www.blogger.com/profile/15397380149160556040noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268156244556916801.post-91018547083257995052012-09-25T18:45:53.872+03:002012-09-25T18:45:53.872+03:00Wa alaikum salaam brother,
Shukran for your reply...Wa alaikum salaam brother,<br /><br />Shukran for your reply and I agree about not calling it a ladies' masjid. We definitely won't do that, opting to maybe refer to it as more of an educational/community center for Muslimat.RCHOUDHhttp://www.examiner.com/family-in-new-york/rahela-choudhurynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268156244556916801.post-48664559222703648892012-09-24T20:22:33.444+03:002012-09-24T20:22:33.444+03:00AA Anon,
Such a general question can only get a g...AA Anon,<br /><br />Such a general question can only get a general answer, no?<br /><br />It all depends on your personal circumstances - where you are, what you're capable of, etc.<br /><br />Regardless, it all comes down to education. Each of us needs to do our part in increasing the education of the Ummah - through our circles of influence.<br />Naeem:https://www.blogger.com/profile/15397380149160556040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268156244556916801.post-13783703224125920362012-09-24T15:41:56.429+03:002012-09-24T15:41:56.429+03:00Given your concluding statement, can you provide o...Given your concluding statement, can you provide one or two suggestions on what, practically, should be done?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268156244556916801.post-17208453833095274002012-09-18T20:27:07.554+03:002012-09-18T20:27:07.554+03:00AA-
@R, sorry for the late reply, but the idea of...AA-<br /><br />@R, sorry for the late reply, but the idea of a sister's only center is very much needed. I'm not sure it has to be a masjid, not because of any fiqhi issue, but merely because what would be the added benefit of making a ladies only masjid versus a ladies center? <br /><br />@Abu Layth, yes I agree that its the way the Sahabah used to pray in the Prophet's masjid. I alluded to that in my post, namely that authentic Islamic teachings need not rest on Western values to gain any semblance of respect. But I still believe that we need to pick our battles and in societies where acid-throwing and honor-killings and overall general mistreatment of women is predominant, women's prayer space is a misplaced initiative. Naeem:https://www.blogger.com/profile/15397380149160556040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268156244556916801.post-24984492289697802302012-09-14T09:16:16.819+03:002012-09-14T09:16:16.819+03:00Her stance - that women should be allowed to pray ...Her stance - that women should be allowed to pray within the Musalla is in fact the Sunnah. She is not asking for men to pray exactly next to the women.Abul Laythhttp://www.shafiifiqh.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268156244556916801.post-18631279074229561482012-09-10T09:34:01.407+03:002012-09-10T09:34:01.407+03:00Good post Mash'Allah and I agree with what you...Good post Mash'Allah and I agree with what you're saying. It's like you can't cure the symptoms without the addressing the underlying cause. And I find it interesting what you say about the evolution of mosque culture in the US. Now I have a question, do you think American mosque culture is ready for another evolution? I ask because my friend and I have been discussing about the possibility of opening up an Islamic center exclusively for Muslim women in America, where they would be able to learn and engage in Islamic/charitable activities and find a safe space to discuss pressing personal/social issues without having that space infringed upon. We got this idea from the all-female mosques we read about thriving in China (of course we wouldn't call our center a mosque and we wouldn't completely exclude men, but we feel there is a need for something just for women that could complement, instead of overtake the activities of traditional mosques/Islamic schools. Just putting this out there, would love to receive feedback from others about this idea!RCHOUDHhttp://www.examiner.com/family-in-new-york/rahela-choudhurynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268156244556916801.post-16891214509694201172012-09-07T18:11:37.952+03:002012-09-07T18:11:37.952+03:00AA-
@Hitec, thanks for the link. These progressiv...AA-<br /><br />@Hitec, thanks for the link. These progressive Muslims have been around for a while and every so often they pull these PR stunts, just to make themselves feel relevant. <br /><br />@Naeem, apples and oranges bro. My argument is to focus on the disease itself (misogyny, chauvinism) and not the symptoms (inadequate prayer rooms, right to drive, etc.) It's not about upsetting people or making them uncomfortable - the Prophet (saw) himself did that when it came to fundamental issues. My point is that we need to get to the root of the issue and not misdirect our energies on feel-good stories.Naeem:https://www.blogger.com/profile/15397380149160556040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268156244556916801.post-63432975899661535722012-09-07T16:19:48.987+03:002012-09-07T16:19:48.987+03:00your argument is the same stuff that would have ke...your argument is the same stuff that would have kept slavery in the US for a couple more hundred years because people weren't ready to do the right thing or apartheid in south africa. Never to early to do the right thing. Holding off to not upset a balance that wasn't meant to be in the first place is why it take someone who is will to shake things up and ruffle some feather and make people uncomfortable to get thing where they need to be.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03123529330372744924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268156244556916801.post-81039450690025965082012-09-02T17:19:38.979+03:002012-09-02T17:19:38.979+03:00http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K44_GTueMm4http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K44_GTueMm4HITEChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12029390755812767990noreply@blogger.com