tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14586074.post115696102997152346..comments2023-11-03T15:36:07.669+04:00Comments on Welcome To My Rebellious Kingdom: Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14586074.post-1157043213499481462006-08-31T20:53:00.000+04:002006-08-31T20:53:00.000+04:00Wow! A roller-coaster post :)Qwaider: I appreciate...Wow! A roller-coaster post :)<BR/><BR/>Qwaider: I appreciate your words. And it's also wonderful to see someone who <I>actually</I> remains open-minded throughout a discussion. These days, many people come to discussions with the aim of brain-washing others and not listening or thinking twice about what the other person is saying.<BR/><BR/>AL: I'm really sorry if I implied that your family restrictions were suffocating you. It's just that when I had read your earlier posts, that's the image I got. But I guess if you blogged only what hurt you, doesn't mean you're always sad and angry at your family. My bad! You sorted it all out in a great way and I'm so glad that you will talk of actual problems that affect women today.<BR/><BR/>*huuuuugggg* :)flaminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10608444097834518404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14586074.post-1157035893309346982006-08-31T18:51:00.000+04:002006-08-31T18:51:00.000+04:00:D u triggered important soicial buttons so the di...:D u triggered important soicial buttons so the discussion went as strong as a crazy stormlolz..<BR/>Storm it out girlUAE ALIAShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07941311697968243185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14586074.post-1157008039713667572006-08-31T11:07:00.000+04:002006-08-31T11:07:00.000+04:00Well Done ArabLadyI really admire ur courage and a...Well Done ArabLady<BR/><BR/>I really admire ur courage and ability to express what you have in your heart and mind.<BR/><BR/>I agree with you on some points and I also disagree with you on other.<BR/><BR/>Opression became something linked directly to Islam. And that is a misconception. It is NOT islam that asks women to cover from head to toe and only show their eyes. It is NOT islam that banned women from working and from living their natural course of lives and from experiencing life itself. It is NOT islam that placed restrictions on what a woman should do, say or even speak to.<BR/><BR/>These things were all placed by culture and traditions. <BR/><BR/>Us as arab women, we can only talk about what happens in the arab world because this is what we are actually experiencing. I will not speak about other african cultures that STILL practice female circumcision or indian cultures that STILL burn the wife if she is widowed. Because i am not experiencing these things (even though i hear about them).<BR/><BR/>I am lucky enough to have a family that gives me the option to MAKE A CHOICE whether i want to at7ajab or not. Because at the end of the day it is my PERSONAL choice and only I will be punished for the choices that i make. nobody will be held responsible and as long as i know that then its fine.<BR/><BR/>again it is also MY choice if i decide that i want to limit my actions in order to suit society and culture. on the other hand, other arab women DO NOT have the privilege of making this choice. And this, in my opinion, is a theft of identity.<BR/><BR/>Who is anyone without being able to make their own choices?? Whether its a man or a woman?? Experience is what makes us who we are. And its more likely the MISTAKES we make that moulds our identities.<BR/><BR/>GIVE WOMEN THIS FREEDOM OF CHOICE. <BR/><BR/>from what i have seen, in majority, the "banat '6ay3een" are usually the ones that were never given the choice and suddenly found freedom. Whether its during university years abroad, or holidays or even when parents are out of town.<BR/><BR/>is that really what u want your children to be?? <BR/><BR/>i will raise my kids where they have the choice to do everything as long as they DONT hide it from me. If they end up alcoholic drug addicts, then its THEIR choice. I will always be there to help them through the tough times even if i dont support their decisions. That to me is better than finding out, through others or the authorities, that your child has been an alcoholic drug addict for the past 10 years and u had NO IDEA.<BR/><BR/>anyways im going off track. But i think you guys got the point. this is my longest post ever.3anoodahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15954111967448120266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14586074.post-1157004452531831352006-08-31T10:07:00.000+04:002006-08-31T10:07:00.000+04:00Well, your previous post sure did stir up a storm!...Well, your previous post sure did stir up a storm! I enjoyed reading the comments! I'll leave you with these words of Kahlil Gibran:<BR/><BR/>"The bird has an honor that man does not have. Man lives in the traps of his abdicated laws and traditions; but the birds live according to the natural law of God who causes the earth to turn around the sun."clayfuturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06085804517874130639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14586074.post-1156976178157355072006-08-31T02:16:00.000+04:002006-08-31T02:16:00.000+04:00Good people,good comments, and good intensions...P...Good people,good comments, and good intensions...<BR/><BR/>Patience everybody<BR/><BR/>wb Arablady :)Abed. Hamdanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04005716746740164292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14586074.post-1156974019564771542006-08-31T01:40:00.000+04:002006-08-31T01:40:00.000+04:00I am honored and flattered for your words. It brin...I am honored and flattered for your words. It brings a log of joy to my heart<BR/>Frankly, I have to admit, I am passionate about many things. and sometimes I get carried away.<BR/>But ArabLady, I meant what is best, but you're already fed up of people deciding what is best for you. <BR/>Maybe if we meet face to face, and get to discuss the ideas instead of this cold, connection-less way. You would be able to see my point or I would be able to sympathize more with your situation. <BR/><BR/>I hate to say "YOUR-whatever", I hate to change the subject to focus on YOU rather than the "points" you carry, which are very wise and smart for your age.<BR/><BR/>MD gave me a good lesson, and I am ever grateful. I only paid attention at the end, and I think MD was right. And I should have listened more<BR/><BR/>My intentions are good, I know not an excuse, I should learn to listen more. And I promise I'll do my best to.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, thank you again, your words mean a lot. And please accept my most sincere respect and regardsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14586074.post-1156969052461457652006-08-31T00:17:00.000+04:002006-08-31T00:17:00.000+04:00Salaam sisterFirst of all I would like to apologis...Salaam sister<BR/><BR/>First of all I would like to apologise for the reference to the “SS” – it was not my intention to insult or cause any offence – it was inappropriate and I only have a sincere apology to offer in return.<BR/><BR/>I would like to add that although various parts of the post were in reference to your article, I did not post specific to any one person, inc. your good self. It was a general discourse on practices that “Muslim countries” are moving towards which are similar to those steps taken by now non-religious societies, many moons ago.<BR/><BR/>The initial moral/ethical/religious limits broken in societies are always “small” to begin with. However, this inevitably leads to a deterioration of morality and ethical principles – leading to the crisis we have in present day secular societies.<BR/><BR/>When you come across a similar discourse from the mouth of a Muslim, it should rightly get the alarm bells ringing! In these troubled times Muslims need to work towards making their faith stronger, not weaker – regardless of how little these moves, either way, may be perceived as being.<BR/><BR/>I do not aim to brainwash or manipulate people towards “my” perception of the world. Referring to my last post, I encouraged readers to .. “research your religion” .. “be free to investigate the implications of such trends in western/capitalist societies”. It would be a lazy Muslim indeed that would read and believe – without verifying the information. As the Prophet pbuh taught all Muslims, to repeat/ convey something false that has been received from another without verifying it, is equivalent to that individual lying – which has serious implications in Islam. You only have to watch lazy journalists who act as mouthpieces on mainstream media, to experience the end product of such behaviour.<BR/><BR/>To question, challenge and confront the injustices in society, while remaining within the ethical limits of Islam, is the duty of every Muslim.<BR/><BR/>As for “release my anger toward what is happening in our “feminine world” - society rarely progresses through directed anger compared to calm directed intellectual discourse. Opening peoples minds to the possibilities of religion is clearly the most difficult challenge of life but it never the less brings most benefit in the long run.<BR/><BR/>You also gave various examples of what takes place in “some cultures”. I think each and every Muslim must aim towards improving ones own Islam, first and foremost. Then one can have the basis that he/she requires for constructing the arguments and reaching the means towards tackling the injustices of others.<BR/><BR/>Finally (well almost finally..) I apologise for not being able to make comment on some of your replies and for the mind-numbingly long posts! (I don’t get a chance to even add to my own Blog! lol)<BR/><BR/>All that is true and correct comes from God. Please accept my apologies for anything that may be false and anything that may have caused offence.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14586074.post-1156967128886758292006-08-30T23:45:00.000+04:002006-08-30T23:45:00.000+04:00Happy Blogging Young AL! glad you clarified your p...Happy Blogging Young AL! glad you clarified your point of view. this is what you should care about, your own perspective and your own interpretation of life as it comes...you will learn and know. there is no end to learning and getting knowledge, life is a learning process. even the people who do not agree with you will influence you in a way or another. and thanks for the recognition! see you around!Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17554754077324218426noreply@blogger.com