:salam2:
Thats true he would never kill her if he would be a practising muslim!
And why did he kill her?
I cant understand how u can behead a person
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Thats true he would never kill her if he would be a practising muslim!
And why did he kill her?
I cant understand how u can behead a person
JustMe1111111
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Islamic??! Why is it that people keep saying that the two had an ISLAMIC television station? Both of them do NOT even practice Islam, or the basic beleifs of Islam. If it was so, the man wouldn't have even KILLED his wife in the first place!
I cant say as though why they say Islamic. It might be the USA Media's way of saying it is Politically correct. I just Copied it and Pasted it from the Article. I apologize if there way of saying it is wrong.
All I know is that what he did was Horribly Wrong. It has nothing to do with your Religion or Culture as far as I am concerned. He could have been Black, White, Asian or whatever and it still would have been a Terrible thing to do.
I only copied and Pasted it because someone had said that he was just being Accused, but in turn he Confessed to Murdering his wife.
It was not meant to Offend you.
I cant say as though why they say Islamic. It might be the USA Media's way of saying it is Politically correct. I just Copied it and Pasted it from the Article. I apologize if there way of saying it is wrong.
All I know is that what he did was Horribly Wrong. It has nothing to do with your Religion or Culture as far as I am concerned. He could have been Black, White, Asian or whatever and it still would have been a Terrible thing to do.
I only copied and Pasted it because someone had said that he was just being Accused, but in turn he Confessed to Murdering his wife.
It was not meant to Offend you.
JustMe1111111
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Thats true he would never kill her if he would be a practising muslim!
And why did he kill her?
I cant understand how u can behead a person:
They have not said as to Why he Killed her. That is a Question that will probably go unanswered forever. Only he will know.
Its a Terrible thing that he did no matter if we ever find out why he did it. Sad thing.
And why did he kill her?
I cant understand how u can behead a person:
They have not said as to Why he Killed her. That is a Question that will probably go unanswered forever. Only he will know.
Its a Terrible thing that he did no matter if we ever find out why he did it. Sad thing.
Abdul Hasib
Student of Knowledge
I'm sorry if I sounded harsh in my words, but I wasn't getting angry at you, "Just Me," but I was getting angry in general that someone would even THINK such a thing, and I know that it's not YOUR fault, just those people that can't tell who's considered a practicing Muslim or not, because they can't tell that a Muslim can only be a REAL religious or practicing Muslim if they follow ALL of what they are commanded too, and THAT includes the Hijab, Prayer, etc. And as for men, I'm glad that most "Muslim guys" aren't serious about the beard except for those that really DO care about following Muhammad (SAW), not because "it's wrong to shave," but because they want to do it sincerely from their heart, which is what matters.
Good evening to you, "Just Me."
Abdul Hasib
Student of Knowledge
I agree with you brother Heegan. You can't even TELL in his face if he even practiced Islam for even a BIT. But if you could (assume it, let's say, if he DID have a beard), then that'd be even worse, because if someone doesn't want to attain rightouesness, than that's wrong, because that's part of the Creed of a TRUE Muslim, and if someone doesn't want to do everything that they are commanded to do (as a Muslim) from Allah Ta Alla (The Sunnah is also a part of revelation from Allah Ta Alla), then THAT is also wrong, because that person is a SINNER, and not obeying Allah Ta Alla or Rasulallah (SAW) means that the person is WRONG in what they are doing, and will NEVER attain rightouesness or the status of a REAL Muslim unless they: 1.) Make an intention to become Rightous and Pious 2.) Take action into becoming Rightous and Pious!:salam2:
Thats true he would never kill her if he would be a practising muslim!
And why did he kill her?
I cant understand how u can behead a person
And those that do not obey Allah Ta Alla, for them is a GREIVIOUS LOSS for themselves, but they have none to blame but their ownselves for what sins they committed, and this man will HAVE to answer to Allah Ta Alla.
But Allah Ta Alla knows better. Maybe, the brutal way that she was murdered has become a ransom for some of her sins, which, if that is the case, then to Allah Ta Alla belongs all Praise, who is the One that Blesses (those whom he has Mercy on).
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abdur-rahman
:salam2:
i had a feeling that this story would make it to us here at TTI. in america, only fox news reported the story or broke the story first. that was a big surprise LOL. i checked the other major networks and none of them had this story. actually, they had more important stories, yet fox decided to put this on their breaking news and made headline piece.
i had a feeling that this story would make it to us here at TTI. in america, only fox news reported the story or broke the story first. that was a big surprise LOL. i checked the other major networks and none of them had this story. actually, they had more important stories, yet fox decided to put this on their breaking news and made headline piece.
JustMe1111111
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i had a feeling that this story would make it to us here at TTI. in america, only fox news reported the story or broke the story first. that was a big surprise LOL. i checked the other major networks and none of them had this story. actually, they had more important stories, yet fox decided to put this on their breaking news and made headline piece.
Actually and Unfortunatley it was on All the Stations here.
Actually and Unfortunatley it was on All the Stations here.
salaam
[5.32] That was why We wrote for the Children of Israel that who ever
killed a soul, except for a soul slain, or for sedition in the earth, it
should be considered as though he had killed all mankind; and that who ever
saved it should be regarded as though he had saved all mankind. Our
Messengers brought them proofs; then many of them thereafter commit
excesses in the earth.
[5.32] That was why We wrote for the Children of Israel that who ever
killed a soul, except for a soul slain, or for sedition in the earth, it
should be considered as though he had killed all mankind; and that who ever
saved it should be regarded as though he had saved all mankind. Our
Messengers brought them proofs; then many of them thereafter commit
excesses in the earth.
what was that all about???????
:salam2:
i had a feeling that this story would make it to us here at TTI. in america, only fox news reported the story or broke the story first. that was a big surprise LOL. i checked the other major networks and none of them had this story. actually, they had more important stories, yet fox decided to put this on their breaking news and made headline piece.
Actually I'm watching CNN as we speak and they're having a full coverage on it too... What an unfortunate story for us Muslims and devistating event overall.
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Exactly... It seems like JustMe1111111 has ignored his/her harsh statement about Islam.
.
Hard Rock Moslem
I'm your brother
These people (our enemies) need an issue about us. So long the name appeared to be a muslim, they will send wave of anti-Islamic propaganda. They will create negative issues about muslim and Islam. They were succesful in making the fools to believe their stories. When a muslim murdered somebody, it is headlines. When a non-muslim raped, sodomised and murdered somebody never will they mentioned about his faith. Never will they say "a christian man...etc".
Salaam,
FYI:
RESPONDING TO THE KILLING OF AASIYA HASSAN: AN OPEN LETTER TO THE LEADERS OF AMERICAN MUSLIM COMMUNITIES
By Imam Mohamed Hagmagid Ali
Executive Director, ADAMS Center
Vice-President, The Islamic Society of North America
The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) is saddened and shocked by the news of the loss of one of our respected sisters, Aasiya Hassan whose life was taken violently. To God we belong and to Him we return (Qur’an 2:156). We pray that she find peace in God’s infinite Mercy, and our prayers and sympathies are with sister Aasiya’s family. Our prayers are also with the Muslim community of Buffalo who have been devastated by the loss of their beloved sister and the shocking nature of this incident.
This is a wake up call to all of us, that violence against women is real and can not be ignored. It must be addressed collectively by every member of our community. Several times each day in America, a woman is abused or assaulted. Domestic violence is a behavior that knows no boundaries of religion, race, ethnicity, or social status. Domestic violence occurs in every community. The Muslim community is not exempt from this issue. We, the Muslim community, need to take a strong stand against domestic violence. Unfortunately, some of us ignore such problems in our community, wanting to think that it does not occur among Muslims or we downgrade its seriousness.
I call upon my fellow imams and community leaders to never second-guess a woman who comes to us indicating that she feels her life to be in danger. We should provide support and help to protect the victims of domestic violence by providing for them a safe place and inform them of their rights as well as refer them to social service providers in our areas.
Marriage is a relationship that should be based on love, mutual respect and kindness. No one who experiences a marriage that is built on these principles would pretend that their life is in danger. We must respond to all complaints or reports of abuse as genuine and we must take appropriate and immediate action to ensure the victim’s safety, as well as the safety of any children that may be involved.
Women who seek divorce from their spouses because of physical abuse should get full support from the community and should not be viewed as someone who has brought shame to herself or her family. The shame is on the person who committed the act of violence or abuse. Our community needs to take a strong stand against abusive spouses. We should not make it easy for people who are known to abuse to remarry if they have already victimized someone. We should support people who work against domestic violence in our community, whether they are educators, social service providers, community leaders, or other professionals.
Our community needs to take strong stand against abusive spouses and we should not make it easy for them to remarry if they chose a path of abusive behavior. We should support people who work against domestic violence in our community, whether they are educators or social service providers. As Allah says in the Qur’an: “O ye who believe! Stand firmly for justice, as witnesses to Allah, even as against yourselves, or your parents, or your kin, and whether it be (against) rich or poor: for Allah can best protect both. Follow not the lusts (of your hearts), lest you swerve, and if you distort (justice) or decline to do justice, verily Allah is well-acquainted with all that you do” (4:136).
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) never hit a women or child in his life. The purpose of marriage is to bring peace and tranquility between two people, not fear, intimidation, belittling, controlling, or demonizing. Allah the All-Mighty says in the Qur’an: “Among His signs is this, that He created for you mates from among yourselves, that ye may dwell in tranquility with them and He has put love and mercy between your (hearts): verily in that are signs for those who reflect” (30:21),
We must make it a priority to teach our young men in the community what it means to be a good husband and what the role the husband has as a protector of his family. The husband is not one who terrorizes or does harm and jeopardizes the safety of his family. At the same time, we must teach our young women not to accept abuse in any way, and to come forward if abuse occurs in the marriage. They must feel that they are able to inform those who are in authority and feel comfortable confiding in the imams and social workers of our communities.
Community and family members should support a woman in her decision to leave a home where her life is threatened and provide shelter and safety for her. No imam, mosque leader or social worker should suggest that she return to such a relationship and to be patient if she feels the relationship is abusive. Rather they should help and empower her to stand up for her rights and to be able to make the decision of protecting herself against her abuser without feeling she has done something wrong, regardless of the status of the abuser in the community.
A man’s position in the community should not affect the imam’s decision to help a woman in need. Many disasters that take place in our community could have been prevented if those being abused were heard. Domestic violence is not a private matter. Any one who abuses their spouse should know that their business becomes the business of the community and it is our responsibility to do something about it. She needs to tell someone and seek advice and protection.
Community leaders should also be aware that those who isolate their spouses are more likely to also be physically abusive, as isolation is in its own way a form of abuse. Some of the abusers use the abuse itself to silence the women, by telling her “If you tell people I abused you, think how people will see you, a well-known person being abused. You should keep it private.”
Therefore, to our sisters, we say: your honor is to live a dignified life, not to put on the face that others want to see. The way that we measure the best people among us in the community is to see how they treat their families. It is not about how much money one makes, or how much involvement they have in the community, or the name they make for themselves. Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him) said, “The best among you are those who are best to their families.”
It was a comfort for me to see a group of imams in our local community, as well as in the MANA conference signing a declaration promising to eradicate domestic violence in our community. Healthy marriages should be part of a curriculum within our youth programs, MSA conferences, and seminars as well as part of our adult programs in our masajid and in our khutbahs.
The Islamic Society of North America has done many training workshops for imams on combating domestic violence, as has the Islamic Social Service Associate and Peaceful Families Project. Organizations, such as FAITH Social Services in Herndon, Virginia, serve survivors of domestic violence. All of these organizations can serve as resources for those who seek to know more about the issues of domestic violence.
Faith Trust Institute, one of the largest interfaith organizations, with Peaceful Families Project, has produced a DVD in which many scholars come together to address this issue. I call on my fellow imams and social workers to use this DVD for training others on the issues of domestic violence. (For information, go to the website: http://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/). For more information, or to access resources and materials about domestic violence, please visit www.peacefulfamilies.org.
In conclusion, Allah says in the Qur’an “O my son! Establish regular prayer, enjoin what is just, and forbid what is wrong; and bear with patient constancy whatever betide thee; for this is firmness (of purpose) in (the conduct of) affairs” (31:17). Let us pray that Allah will help us to stand for what is right and leave what is evil and to promote healthy marriages and peaceful family environments. Let us work together to prevent domestic violence and abuse and especially, violence against women.
FYI:
RESPONDING TO THE KILLING OF AASIYA HASSAN: AN OPEN LETTER TO THE LEADERS OF AMERICAN MUSLIM COMMUNITIES
By Imam Mohamed Hagmagid Ali
Executive Director, ADAMS Center
Vice-President, The Islamic Society of North America
The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) is saddened and shocked by the news of the loss of one of our respected sisters, Aasiya Hassan whose life was taken violently. To God we belong and to Him we return (Qur’an 2:156). We pray that she find peace in God’s infinite Mercy, and our prayers and sympathies are with sister Aasiya’s family. Our prayers are also with the Muslim community of Buffalo who have been devastated by the loss of their beloved sister and the shocking nature of this incident.
This is a wake up call to all of us, that violence against women is real and can not be ignored. It must be addressed collectively by every member of our community. Several times each day in America, a woman is abused or assaulted. Domestic violence is a behavior that knows no boundaries of religion, race, ethnicity, or social status. Domestic violence occurs in every community. The Muslim community is not exempt from this issue. We, the Muslim community, need to take a strong stand against domestic violence. Unfortunately, some of us ignore such problems in our community, wanting to think that it does not occur among Muslims or we downgrade its seriousness.
I call upon my fellow imams and community leaders to never second-guess a woman who comes to us indicating that she feels her life to be in danger. We should provide support and help to protect the victims of domestic violence by providing for them a safe place and inform them of their rights as well as refer them to social service providers in our areas.
Marriage is a relationship that should be based on love, mutual respect and kindness. No one who experiences a marriage that is built on these principles would pretend that their life is in danger. We must respond to all complaints or reports of abuse as genuine and we must take appropriate and immediate action to ensure the victim’s safety, as well as the safety of any children that may be involved.
Women who seek divorce from their spouses because of physical abuse should get full support from the community and should not be viewed as someone who has brought shame to herself or her family. The shame is on the person who committed the act of violence or abuse. Our community needs to take a strong stand against abusive spouses. We should not make it easy for people who are known to abuse to remarry if they have already victimized someone. We should support people who work against domestic violence in our community, whether they are educators, social service providers, community leaders, or other professionals.
Our community needs to take strong stand against abusive spouses and we should not make it easy for them to remarry if they chose a path of abusive behavior. We should support people who work against domestic violence in our community, whether they are educators or social service providers. As Allah says in the Qur’an: “O ye who believe! Stand firmly for justice, as witnesses to Allah, even as against yourselves, or your parents, or your kin, and whether it be (against) rich or poor: for Allah can best protect both. Follow not the lusts (of your hearts), lest you swerve, and if you distort (justice) or decline to do justice, verily Allah is well-acquainted with all that you do” (4:136).
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) never hit a women or child in his life. The purpose of marriage is to bring peace and tranquility between two people, not fear, intimidation, belittling, controlling, or demonizing. Allah the All-Mighty says in the Qur’an: “Among His signs is this, that He created for you mates from among yourselves, that ye may dwell in tranquility with them and He has put love and mercy between your (hearts): verily in that are signs for those who reflect” (30:21),
We must make it a priority to teach our young men in the community what it means to be a good husband and what the role the husband has as a protector of his family. The husband is not one who terrorizes or does harm and jeopardizes the safety of his family. At the same time, we must teach our young women not to accept abuse in any way, and to come forward if abuse occurs in the marriage. They must feel that they are able to inform those who are in authority and feel comfortable confiding in the imams and social workers of our communities.
Community and family members should support a woman in her decision to leave a home where her life is threatened and provide shelter and safety for her. No imam, mosque leader or social worker should suggest that she return to such a relationship and to be patient if she feels the relationship is abusive. Rather they should help and empower her to stand up for her rights and to be able to make the decision of protecting herself against her abuser without feeling she has done something wrong, regardless of the status of the abuser in the community.
A man’s position in the community should not affect the imam’s decision to help a woman in need. Many disasters that take place in our community could have been prevented if those being abused were heard. Domestic violence is not a private matter. Any one who abuses their spouse should know that their business becomes the business of the community and it is our responsibility to do something about it. She needs to tell someone and seek advice and protection.
Community leaders should also be aware that those who isolate their spouses are more likely to also be physically abusive, as isolation is in its own way a form of abuse. Some of the abusers use the abuse itself to silence the women, by telling her “If you tell people I abused you, think how people will see you, a well-known person being abused. You should keep it private.”
Therefore, to our sisters, we say: your honor is to live a dignified life, not to put on the face that others want to see. The way that we measure the best people among us in the community is to see how they treat their families. It is not about how much money one makes, or how much involvement they have in the community, or the name they make for themselves. Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him) said, “The best among you are those who are best to their families.”
It was a comfort for me to see a group of imams in our local community, as well as in the MANA conference signing a declaration promising to eradicate domestic violence in our community. Healthy marriages should be part of a curriculum within our youth programs, MSA conferences, and seminars as well as part of our adult programs in our masajid and in our khutbahs.
The Islamic Society of North America has done many training workshops for imams on combating domestic violence, as has the Islamic Social Service Associate and Peaceful Families Project. Organizations, such as FAITH Social Services in Herndon, Virginia, serve survivors of domestic violence. All of these organizations can serve as resources for those who seek to know more about the issues of domestic violence.
Faith Trust Institute, one of the largest interfaith organizations, with Peaceful Families Project, has produced a DVD in which many scholars come together to address this issue. I call on my fellow imams and social workers to use this DVD for training others on the issues of domestic violence. (For information, go to the website: http://www.faithtrustinstitute.org/). For more information, or to access resources and materials about domestic violence, please visit www.peacefulfamilies.org.
In conclusion, Allah says in the Qur’an “O my son! Establish regular prayer, enjoin what is just, and forbid what is wrong; and bear with patient constancy whatever betide thee; for this is firmness (of purpose) in (the conduct of) affairs” (31:17). Let us pray that Allah will help us to stand for what is right and leave what is evil and to promote healthy marriages and peaceful family environments. Let us work together to prevent domestic violence and abuse and especially, violence against women.
JustMe1111111
New Member
Exactly... It seems like JustMe1111111 has ignored his/her harsh statement about Islam.
Maybe you should read all the quotes before you make your statements. I didnt say anything about Islam, it was a Copied and Pasted Article. I can not help how the Media Writes.
This has Basically become Blown out of Proportion. The main Subject is a women being Brutally Murdered. He could have been Black, White, Asian or Whatever and I still would have been upset about it. No one Deserves to Die in such a Brutal Barbaric Manner. I just Hope that she was all ready Dead before the Sicko Cut her Head off!!!!!
Imagine the Lives them Poor Children have now. The Father Killed there Mother in a Horrible Way. I challenge you to go through life knowing that your Father Killed your mother. Imagine what they have to say to there friends as they are growing up and there friends ask where there parents are. Imagine the Physcological Torture them Children will have.
This World of ours is Falling Apart and all you keep thinking of is your Religion. How about trying to Improve our World and to make sure there is one for our Children and theres. God created our Earth and in Turn we are Destroying it!! There will be nothing left for our coming generations.
Maybe you should read all the quotes before you make your statements. I didnt say anything about Islam, it was a Copied and Pasted Article. I can not help how the Media Writes.
This has Basically become Blown out of Proportion. The main Subject is a women being Brutally Murdered. He could have been Black, White, Asian or Whatever and I still would have been upset about it. No one Deserves to Die in such a Brutal Barbaric Manner. I just Hope that she was all ready Dead before the Sicko Cut her Head off!!!!!
Imagine the Lives them Poor Children have now. The Father Killed there Mother in a Horrible Way. I challenge you to go through life knowing that your Father Killed your mother. Imagine what they have to say to there friends as they are growing up and there friends ask where there parents are. Imagine the Physcological Torture them Children will have.
This World of ours is Falling Apart and all you keep thinking of is your Religion. How about trying to Improve our World and to make sure there is one for our Children and theres. God created our Earth and in Turn we are Destroying it!! There will be nothing left for our coming generations.
JustMe1111111
New Member
RESPONDING TO THE KILLING OF AASIYA HASSAN: AN OPEN LETTER TO THE LEADERS OF AMERICAN MUSLIM COMMUNITIES
By Imam Mohamed Hagmagid Ali
Executive Director, ADAMS Center
Vice-President, The Islamic Society of North America
The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) is saddened and shocked by the news of the loss of one of our respected sisters, Aasiya Hassan whose life was taken violently. To God we belong and to Him we return (Qur’an 2:156). We pray that she find peace in God’s infinite Mercy, and our prayers and sympathies are with sister Aasiya’s family. Our prayers are also with the Muslim community of Buffalo who have been devastated by the loss of their beloved sister and the shocking nature of this incident.
This is a wake up call to all of us, that violence against women is real and can not be ignored. It must be addressed collectively by every member of our community. Several times each day in America, a woman is abused or assaulted. Domestic violence is a behavior that knows no boundaries of religion, race, ethnicity, or social status. Domestic violence occurs in every community. The Muslim community is not exempt from this issue. We, the Muslim community, need to take a strong stand against domestic violence. Unfortunately, some of us ignore such problems in our community, wanting to think that it does not occur among Muslims or we downgrade its seriousness.
I call upon my fellow imams and community leaders to never second-guess a woman who comes to us indicating that she feels her life to be in danger. We should provide support and help to protect the victims of domestic violence by providing for them a safe place and inform them of their rights as well as refer them to social service providers in our areas.
Marriage is a relationship that should be based on love, mutual respect and kindness. No one who experiences a marriage that is built on these principles would pretend that their life is in danger. We must respond to all complaints or reports of abuse as genuine and we must take appropriate and immediate action to ensure the victim’s safety, as well as the safety of any children that may be involved.
Women who seek divorce from their spouses because of physical abuse should get full support from the community and should not be viewed as someone who has brought shame to herself or her family. The shame is on the person who committed the act of violence or abuse. Our community needs to take a strong stand against abusive spouses. We should not make it easy for people who are known to abuse to remarry if they have already victimized someone. We should support people who work against domestic violence in our community, whether they are educators, social service providers, community leaders, or other professionals.
Our community needs to take strong stand against abusive spouses and we should not make it easy for them to remarry if they chose a path of abusive behavior. We should support people who work against domestic violence in our community, whether they are educators or social service providers. As Allah says in the Qur’an: “O ye who believe! Stand firmly for justice, as witnesses to Allah, even as against yourselves, or your parents, or your kin, and whether it be (against) rich or poor: for Allah can best protect both. Follow not the lusts (of your hearts), lest you swerve, and if you distort (justice) or decline to do justice, verily Allah is well-acquainted with all that you do” (4:136).
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) never hit a women or child in his life. The purpose of marriage is to bring peace and tranquility between two people, not fear, intimidation, belittling, controlling, or demonizing. Allah the All-Mighty says in the Qur’an: “Among His signs is this, that He created for you mates from among yourselves, that ye may dwell in tranquility with them and He has put love and mercy between your (hearts): verily in that are signs for those who reflect” (30:21),
We must make it a priority to teach our young men in the community what it means to be a good husband and what the role the husband has as a protector of his family. The husband is not one who terrorizes or does harm and jeopardizes the safety of his family. At the same time, we must teach our young women not to accept abuse in any way, and to come forward if abuse occurs in the marriage. They must feel that they are able to inform those who are in authority and feel comfortable confiding in the imams and social workers of our communities.
Community and family members should support a woman in her decision to leave a home where her life is threatened and provide shelter and safety for her. No imam, mosque leader or social worker should suggest that she return to such a relationship and to be patient if she feels the relationship is abusive. Rather they should help and empower her to stand up for her rights and to be able to make the decision of protecting herself against her abuser without feeling she has done something wrong, regardless of the status of the abuser in the community.
A man’s position in the community should not affect the imam’s decision to help a woman in need. Many disasters that take place in our community could have been prevented if those being abused were heard. Domestic violence is not a private matter. Any one who abuses their spouse should know that their business becomes the business of the community and it is our responsibility to do something about it. She needs to tell someone and seek advice and protection.
Community leaders should also be aware that those who isolate their spouses are more likely to also be physically abusive, as isolation is in its own way a form of abuse. Some of the abusers use the abuse itself to silence the women, by telling her “If you tell people I abused you, think how people will see you, a well-known person being abused. You should keep it private.”
Therefore, to our sisters, we say: your honor is to live a dignified life, not to put on the face that others want to see. The way that we measure the best people among us in the community is to see how they treat their families. It is not about how much money one makes, or how much involvement they have in the community, or the name they make for themselves. Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him) said, “The best among you are those who are best to their families.”
It was a comfort for me to see a group of imams in our local community, as well as in the MANA conference signing a declaration promising to eradicate domestic violence in our community. Healthy marriages should be part of a curriculum within our youth programs, MSA conferences, and seminars as well as part of our adult programs in our masajid and in our khutbahs.
The Islamic Society of North America has done many training workshops for imams on combating domestic violence, as has the Islamic Social Service Associate and Peaceful Families Project. Organizations, such as FAITH Social Services in Herndon, Virginia, serve survivors of domestic violence. All of these organizations can serve as resources for those who seek to know more about the issues of domestic violence.
Faith Trust Institute, one of the largest interfaith organizations, with Peaceful Families Project, has produced a DVD in which many scholars come together to address this issue. I call on my fellow imams and social workers to use this DVD for training others on the issues of domestic violence. (For information, go to the website: http://www.faithtrustinstitute.org. For more information, or to access resources and materials about domestic violence, please visit www.peacefulfamilies.org
In conclusion, Allah says in the Qur’an “O my son! Establish regular prayer, enjoin what is just, and forbid what is wrong; and bear with patient constancy whatever betide thee; for this is firmness (of purpose) in (the conduct of) affairs” (31:17). Let us pray that Allah will help us to stand for what is right and leave what is evil and to promote healthy marriages and peaceful family environments. Let us work together to prevent domestic violence and abuse and especially, violence against women.
I Applaud you Imam Mohamed Hagmagid Ali. Its True that Domestic violence is a behavior that knows no boundaries. It should be Addressed in every community.
That Women was a well Respected Wonderful Woman. She was Scared of the man that she called her husband. She did all the things to protect herself from him, but the system is not built to watch over a Women every second to keep her safe.
I hope that Aasiya is in Peace now.
By Imam Mohamed Hagmagid Ali
Executive Director, ADAMS Center
Vice-President, The Islamic Society of North America
The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) is saddened and shocked by the news of the loss of one of our respected sisters, Aasiya Hassan whose life was taken violently. To God we belong and to Him we return (Qur’an 2:156). We pray that she find peace in God’s infinite Mercy, and our prayers and sympathies are with sister Aasiya’s family. Our prayers are also with the Muslim community of Buffalo who have been devastated by the loss of their beloved sister and the shocking nature of this incident.
This is a wake up call to all of us, that violence against women is real and can not be ignored. It must be addressed collectively by every member of our community. Several times each day in America, a woman is abused or assaulted. Domestic violence is a behavior that knows no boundaries of religion, race, ethnicity, or social status. Domestic violence occurs in every community. The Muslim community is not exempt from this issue. We, the Muslim community, need to take a strong stand against domestic violence. Unfortunately, some of us ignore such problems in our community, wanting to think that it does not occur among Muslims or we downgrade its seriousness.
I call upon my fellow imams and community leaders to never second-guess a woman who comes to us indicating that she feels her life to be in danger. We should provide support and help to protect the victims of domestic violence by providing for them a safe place and inform them of their rights as well as refer them to social service providers in our areas.
Marriage is a relationship that should be based on love, mutual respect and kindness. No one who experiences a marriage that is built on these principles would pretend that their life is in danger. We must respond to all complaints or reports of abuse as genuine and we must take appropriate and immediate action to ensure the victim’s safety, as well as the safety of any children that may be involved.
Women who seek divorce from their spouses because of physical abuse should get full support from the community and should not be viewed as someone who has brought shame to herself or her family. The shame is on the person who committed the act of violence or abuse. Our community needs to take a strong stand against abusive spouses. We should not make it easy for people who are known to abuse to remarry if they have already victimized someone. We should support people who work against domestic violence in our community, whether they are educators, social service providers, community leaders, or other professionals.
Our community needs to take strong stand against abusive spouses and we should not make it easy for them to remarry if they chose a path of abusive behavior. We should support people who work against domestic violence in our community, whether they are educators or social service providers. As Allah says in the Qur’an: “O ye who believe! Stand firmly for justice, as witnesses to Allah, even as against yourselves, or your parents, or your kin, and whether it be (against) rich or poor: for Allah can best protect both. Follow not the lusts (of your hearts), lest you swerve, and if you distort (justice) or decline to do justice, verily Allah is well-acquainted with all that you do” (4:136).
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) never hit a women or child in his life. The purpose of marriage is to bring peace and tranquility between two people, not fear, intimidation, belittling, controlling, or demonizing. Allah the All-Mighty says in the Qur’an: “Among His signs is this, that He created for you mates from among yourselves, that ye may dwell in tranquility with them and He has put love and mercy between your (hearts): verily in that are signs for those who reflect” (30:21),
We must make it a priority to teach our young men in the community what it means to be a good husband and what the role the husband has as a protector of his family. The husband is not one who terrorizes or does harm and jeopardizes the safety of his family. At the same time, we must teach our young women not to accept abuse in any way, and to come forward if abuse occurs in the marriage. They must feel that they are able to inform those who are in authority and feel comfortable confiding in the imams and social workers of our communities.
Community and family members should support a woman in her decision to leave a home where her life is threatened and provide shelter and safety for her. No imam, mosque leader or social worker should suggest that she return to such a relationship and to be patient if she feels the relationship is abusive. Rather they should help and empower her to stand up for her rights and to be able to make the decision of protecting herself against her abuser without feeling she has done something wrong, regardless of the status of the abuser in the community.
A man’s position in the community should not affect the imam’s decision to help a woman in need. Many disasters that take place in our community could have been prevented if those being abused were heard. Domestic violence is not a private matter. Any one who abuses their spouse should know that their business becomes the business of the community and it is our responsibility to do something about it. She needs to tell someone and seek advice and protection.
Community leaders should also be aware that those who isolate their spouses are more likely to also be physically abusive, as isolation is in its own way a form of abuse. Some of the abusers use the abuse itself to silence the women, by telling her “If you tell people I abused you, think how people will see you, a well-known person being abused. You should keep it private.”
Therefore, to our sisters, we say: your honor is to live a dignified life, not to put on the face that others want to see. The way that we measure the best people among us in the community is to see how they treat their families. It is not about how much money one makes, or how much involvement they have in the community, or the name they make for themselves. Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him) said, “The best among you are those who are best to their families.”
It was a comfort for me to see a group of imams in our local community, as well as in the MANA conference signing a declaration promising to eradicate domestic violence in our community. Healthy marriages should be part of a curriculum within our youth programs, MSA conferences, and seminars as well as part of our adult programs in our masajid and in our khutbahs.
The Islamic Society of North America has done many training workshops for imams on combating domestic violence, as has the Islamic Social Service Associate and Peaceful Families Project. Organizations, such as FAITH Social Services in Herndon, Virginia, serve survivors of domestic violence. All of these organizations can serve as resources for those who seek to know more about the issues of domestic violence.
Faith Trust Institute, one of the largest interfaith organizations, with Peaceful Families Project, has produced a DVD in which many scholars come together to address this issue. I call on my fellow imams and social workers to use this DVD for training others on the issues of domestic violence. (For information, go to the website: http://www.faithtrustinstitute.org. For more information, or to access resources and materials about domestic violence, please visit www.peacefulfamilies.org
In conclusion, Allah says in the Qur’an “O my son! Establish regular prayer, enjoin what is just, and forbid what is wrong; and bear with patient constancy whatever betide thee; for this is firmness (of purpose) in (the conduct of) affairs” (31:17). Let us pray that Allah will help us to stand for what is right and leave what is evil and to promote healthy marriages and peaceful family environments. Let us work together to prevent domestic violence and abuse and especially, violence against women.
I Applaud you Imam Mohamed Hagmagid Ali. Its True that Domestic violence is a behavior that knows no boundaries. It should be Addressed in every community.
That Women was a well Respected Wonderful Woman. She was Scared of the man that she called her husband. She did all the things to protect herself from him, but the system is not built to watch over a Women every second to keep her safe.
I hope that Aasiya is in Peace now.
JustMe1111111
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so what about more than 400 women and more than 300 children killed by israli and american bombs in gaza so where have you been just me 1?????????????????????
I do not Aprove of Killing of ANY kind. I dont Aprove of Killing Animals Either.
I do not Aprove of Killing of ANY kind. I dont Aprove of Killing Animals Either.
Were you the one who wrote the following quote sister/brother??
Now be careful... Before you answer and to make it easy on you.. I am quoting you... Isn't that your name in the above quote?? Or are my eyes deceiving me?? LOL
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salam aleikum
Ok brothers and sisters please stop attacking Justme111,she stated her point of view and she has misconceptions about our religion as many people do ,so it is our duty to explain what Islam is ..Quoting each other words and blaming for what been said won't help anyone ...
And please lets read all the posts before going to conclusions...
waaleikum salam
:salam2:the problem is this kind of people just show up only when a killig happen and its connected somhow to the religion of islam and start lucturing us about humen right and and women rights but never say anything when something like this happen in the cristian or other religion and never say any thing about the autrocity comited by the amirican cristians war machine against inocent cvilian children an women in faluja iraq and evry day in afghanitan and plastine and so on or this people they dont dserve to live in peace like everone in the world
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