I make no claim that Muhammed was perfect (though some may). Nor do I claim to have extensive knowledge on the subject. Though Aisha was brought up specifically in lecture as something that the West has often used against Islam. (posted to 8 year olds getting married? a-OK!)
"That kind of behaviour" is actually refering to the fact that a father is allowed to sell his daughter into slavery. "When a man sells his daughter as a slave, she shall not go out as the male slaves do. (posted to 8 year olds getting married? a-OK!)
As Westerners though we cannot speak for the Women in Islamic countries. That would make us no better than anyone else. Instead we need to listen to them. Yes what is going on in this news report is wrong. But (posted to 8 year olds getting married? a-OK!)
hmm... so if you want to very cynical about it women wanted a holiday because they did stuff. Only once it was realized profit could made was it turned into a day celebrating motherhood. Men are just got a holiday (posted to What Mother's Day is Really About)
hmm... so if you want to very cynical about it women wanted a holiday because they did stuff. Only once it was realized profit could made was it turned into a day celebrating motherhood. Men are just got a holiday (posted to What Mother's Day is Really About)
I hate the people who come out in threads like this and say, "It's their culture, we should focus on our own problems." Well, we do not have ANY problems equal to legally condoned pedophila and child rape. This isn't (posted to 8 year olds getting married? a-OK!)
It's good to be active in social issues etc but I just don't see where being a mother or father makes you special? (posted to What Mother's Day is Really About)
If you read the post, Mothers' day originated at a time when women were very much defined by their role as mother, and being a mother/homemaker was a full-time and laborious job. Some women decided to form groups so they (posted to What Mother's Day is Really About)
