Could anyone provide a link, just noticed in my last post in said that it was forbidden for a man to imitate a woman or visa versa. I'm not saying that this is what Transsexuals are doing, but I'm curious as to what the reasons are for Iran allowing it.
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I just want to clarify, isn't it the duty of a man to dress modestly too? and to avoid attracting the sexual attention of women? Hijab is not therefore confined to women?. I'd appreciate quoranic quote/hadith.
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Could anyone provide me with links to such? Was watching the Islam Channel and a very enlightened discussion between people of various faiths or none on promoting respectful co-existence. I'd be grateful for any assistance.
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at what point does questioning become disbelief?. I feel that in many cases questioning can increase understanding and improved actions, but I don't want to question the authenticity of Islam.
A female friend is considering reversion but says that she worries about loosing her children in the event of a divorce. What is the exact Islamic position?.
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Was in a shop run by some brothers a few days ago and struck me how they were selling framed photo's of the Pope and a few other religous ornaments. Is this an admirable act of religious tolerance...of openness and harmony with Christians...all created by Allah and good neighbours...which can...
I'm at Uni and writing an Essay, in which I hope to include reference to religous perspectives on Homosexuality and Transgender....not just Islam but other faiths too. I'd appreciate it of anyone could provide me with links to relevant Koranic verses
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As a Revert living in a western Country this is particularily relevant for me.
The theory of multiculturalism is that we should respect each others beliefs and culture. We do not need to agree with each other but we should respect each other's differences and agree to differ. This we are...
With the Olympics currently happening, I just felt I wanted to hear others views on women's participation in sport. The most obvious factor is suppose the problem in relation to covering for some events. There isn't that many female athletes from 'Islamic states'. Think one Bahraini athlete...
Iran often gains particular coverage for it's regular use of stoning as a mode of execution.
What is the scholarly view on this?. I had been told that the prophet, p.b.u.h. opposed such?.
I'd appreciate information.
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Is it permissable for a man to strike his wife and if so when? . In what order should sanctions be administered?.
This is a topic, which even amongst Muslims, there appears to be disagreement. I'd appreciate clarification on such.
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Regardless of education or intellect? . I stress I am not intending to criticise Islam, I am just interested in hearing others views as to the reason for this.
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Is it?. Even if the marriage was arranged without consent?. Or if one partner was previously abusive, made the other miserable and/or was a bad Muslim?. What if one expresses remorse? can remorse be considered?.
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By that I mean specificaly of a wife towards a husband. Is the husband the decision maker? What influence has a woman in relation to family decisions?. Is the husband required to be modest (male hijab) also?
Any assistance would be appreciated
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