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A woman in Islam and the Judeo-Christian world

Introduction

Five years ago, the newspaper Toronto Star «on July 3, 1990 I read an article entitled» Islam - not the only religion with patriarchal doctrine, written by Gvin Dayer. The article described the heated debates that have arisen at a conference on the theme «Women and Power», which was held in Montreal.

Bure has caused outrage by renowned Egyptian feminists, Dr. Nawal Saadawi, which in his incorrectly, from a political point of view, the statement said: «The most severe forms of restriction of women in their rights can be found primarily in the Old Jewish tradition, then and only in Christianity at least in the Koran; all religions are patriarchal, since they all emerged on the basis of patriarchal societies covers the use of the female is not specifically Islamic practice, but the ancient cultural heritage, similar in all related religious traditions В«

The participants in the conference could not calmly accept their religious systems comparison with Islam. Doctor Saadawi has had to withstand the powerful head of criticism. В«Comments doctor Saadawi unacceptable. They show a lack of understanding of belief systems of other peoplesВ» - said Bernice Dubois of the World Movement of Mothers. В«I protest, - reacted Leading Israeli female radio Alice Shalvi. - The Jewish tradition does not know the women's veil. В«

This work owes its origins precisely this kind of hot protests and the Western tendency to blame the rigid Islam in preserving the traditions that are also part of the West's own cultural heritage. В«Jewish and Christian feminists are not going to sit and listen, that they speak the same way as the hapless MuslimВ» - wrote Gvin Dayer.

I was not surprised that the conference had such a negative image of Islam, especially as regards the status of women. In the West, Islam is considered a symbol of a rigid chain of women relative to men. To understand how this strong conviction, enough to note that the Minister of Education of France - Voltaire homeland - relatively recently issued a decree that in the Muslim Veils not allowed in school! Young Muslim with a scarf on his head discriminated against in their right to education, while Catholics are free to crucifix on the chest, and the disciples Jewish faith - Star of David.

Scenes of young Muslim clashes with French police, hindering their passage to higher education, unforgettable. They rose in memory in 1962. Then in Alabama, there were similar ugly scenes, and police stood at the gates of the school, blocking black students enter the school Governor George Vallas. The difference was only that black students then sympathized with a huge number of people in the United States and worldwide. President Kennedy sent the National Guard for their support.

Muslims do not receive any public support. They do not posochuvstvoval no one, neither in France itself, nor outside it. This was a widespread misunderstanding and fear of any manifestation of the Islamic factor in the modern world.

In the same conference I was most interested in one thing: whether the facts matched Saadawi allegations are right or its opponents? In other words, whether the three traditions - Islamic, Jewish and Christian - a common view on the situation of women or, conversely, they differ on this issue? Is it possible to argue that Judaism and Christianity in the position of women better than in Islam? And where the truth?
Find the answer to such complex issues is not easy. The first difficulty is to take a clear and objective position, or at least, have to do everything possible, because this and teaches Islam.

Muslim Koran teacher be truthful, even if someone does not like. В«When you make a judgment, be fair, even if [the case] concerns relative [your], follow Testament GodВ» (Koran, 6:152) В«O you who believe! Be rack in justice, demonstrating in front of Allah, if certificate will be even themselves against you, your parents or relatives. Will the litigant rich or poor, [rassudit] his best to the Lord (Koran, 4:135).

Another big challenge - the latitude of the object. Thus, in recent years, I spent long hours reading the Bible, Religious Encyclopedia and the Encyclopedia Judaism in search of an answer to your question. I also read books on the situation of women in various religious traditions, written by scholars, critics and apologists of these religious systems. Some chapters of my studies contain important findings. I do not claim to completeness study. This is above my modest capabilities. All I can say: in this study, I only tried to move closer to the ideal of Koran justice.

The introduction I want to stress that I do not purport to the marginalization of Judaism or Christianity. No one can call himself a Muslim, yet does not recognize Moses or Jesus (peace to them) as the great prophets of the Common God. My goal is only intended to defend Islam and to contribute to the triumph of the last true message of God and humanity. I would also like to stress that my judgment is based solely on divine doctrine.

Thus, my opening primarily consist in the fact that the situation of women in the three religions, as they expressed their main sources are substantially different from what we can observe in the practical life of the followers of these religions. Therefore, I relied in most cases on the evidence, taken me from the Koran, the Prophet Muhammad utterances (peace to him), from the Bible, Talmud, the most influential speeches from the Church Fathers, whose views have greatly contributed to the formation and registration of Christianity.

Interest in these sources compares with that understanding of religion should not be built on the basis of observing the behaviour of some of its followers, because it does not give a true representation of it. Some confuse religion with culture, others do not know that, as stated in their religious books, and still do not think about such things.

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Woman in Islam

In the most orthodox of Arab countries, women are black dresses, and men - white dress. A simple explanation: "woman - a shadow of men". In Arab civilization dominance of men absolutely. Already in pre-Islamic times, the birth was considered bad for a girl. Has that girls zakapyvali alive at birth. With the advent of Islam and the woman regained at least some rights, but still regarded as low creature, just as a means of reproduction. Yes, and the rights of its limited kitchen and concerns at home. Syzmalstva Arabic boy learning that he was for the woman and a god king, and should refer to it as unreasonable and bezotvetnoy beings, even if it is his mother. It is not responsible for the upbringing of children, only for their service. For children, their lives and destiny of man is entirely responsible. And Arab men and women inspire that sexual pleasure properties - sin. Sex before marriage and adultery are considered grave crimes.

Men not only forbidden to touch a woman other than his wife, but even look at her. But because the paradox: sexual and privileges in Islamic culture allowed only to men - according to long-standing view, love for the opposite sex may be only representatives of a strong sex. Among these sexual especially polygamy privileges (up to four wives), as well as "Muta" - Institute "temporary marriage", providing an opportunity to have concubines and use the services of prostitutes. According to "Al-Hadis", during the jihad men came to the Prophet Muhammad and said: "My war together with you, Messenger of Allah, but our wives away from us. Should we emasculate ourselves? "The Prophet banned castration and allowed" Muta ". All men are married to women at a certain time (usually three days) for potassium (a piece of tissue). But female sexuality is seen as a threat to male superiority and simultaneously as sinful temptation, and so tightly controlled.

From an early age girl inspire that sex should not be pleasant for her. But one suggestion is not limited to the case. In the most patriarchal societies still practiced circumcision of girls (removal of clitoris), to guarantee the absence of orgasm during sexual intercourse. Marry the girl usually issued without regard to its will. Marriage - Family business, not personal choice. Unlike the Europeans with their individualism, the Arabs are concentrated on the group. The family, clan, the clan are more important than an individual. The actions of women is closely controlled by his family. It is at the mercy of the men - first her father, husband and then, finally, sons. It may appear outside the home only when accompanied by husbands or male relatives. When female chastity in doubt - her family is experiencing shame. As a result, jeopardized the clan, this would be difficult to arrange marriages unmarried sisters, and male relatives will preziraemy not yet commit "honour killing".

Defamation kill fathers, husbands, brothers, uncles or sons. And mothers and sisters of victims are often defended "honour killings", and sometimes help to meet them. This is even pre-Islamic tradition. Same zakapyvanie thoracic daughters often had to avoid the shame that they can bring the family later. "Honour killings" are occurring for a variety of reasons, including rumours (even unconfirmed), about premarital or extramarital sex; girls attempt to abandon bombing marriage or obtain a divorce because of the fact conversation with a man. When than even for rape, including krovosmesitelnoe, the responsibility rests primarily on the woman. Men are considered less guilty - I am a woman, probably, to seduce him. And it must defend their honour, even at the cost of living: if left alive - condemn for its "mistake" and could kill. Naturally, most such killings occur in poor rural areas or among uneducated urban dwellers. More often kill discreetly at home, and sometimes publicly - in front of crowds of viewers. Women, feeling that their lives destroyed disgrace, humbly gave himself for the carnage. They still istorgnuty from society and nowhere to hide them. The authorities reacted weak. If someone put and then briefly.

In some Arab countries, women have no passports, instead of the husband have four pages in the passport to enter there to four wives. Citizenship is transmitted only by male line. With the divorce will proceed to father a child, and heiress (Shari'a law) provide only half that relies heir.

In general, seemingly full darkness. But this will not accept not only the Arabs-men (which is understandable), but many Arab ladies (if without danger to life with them to talk about this topic). All or almost all of the above will be challenged if not, then at least, interpreted in another way.

Here's another interpretation of why Arab women go all in gold. Arab proverb says: "A woman without a gold - bare woman". While the language does not mention the bare turns a person, to wrap o in black. So, the rich decorations - this is not the fear of divorce, a manifesto, to glorify the generosity and wealth of her husband. Indeed, after divorce, potassium and all remain with the accumulation own wife. In addition, the husband usually continues to care for the old wife. Well, certainly happens sometimes.

Very fertile topic to refute the thesis about the unenviable position of Arab women - polygamy. Here you will immediately say that not every Muslim has the right even to the second wife. He can not marry a second time only because he wants this. Should be very good reasons, say, infertility wife. But if he takes in his wife's widow or orphan, it is endorsed by Islam. The main condition - a man should equally treat all wives equally provide them. For that you need a lot of money, but because the majority of Arabs only one wife. Another consideration: polygamy helps to avoid extramarital relationships, nasty diseases, children born out of wedlock. So, there is nothing wrong with that. On the contrary, since the woman is saved from loneliness and poverty. And most importantly, in the view of the male population, "special treatment" from the men compensates for her lack of rights.

Independence wife for a lot of money, an Arab appreciates it as a most precious treasure. One thing that prescribes the Koran there. Man still should be able to conquer a woman and forcing her to love herself. Apparently, this is one of the secret charm of Arab culture, because the very way of life is not based on thoughtless following tradition, but on the skills of interpersonal relationships, implies a whole range of them - from physiological sensitivity to spiritual aspects. The Arabs are usually master in the art of love, and ancient Arab culture some proof. "The woman - the eyes and ears men", - say the Arabs. A man operates, and the woman is as if his vizier and healers. The same Shaherezadoy. If she could not manage a man using his or her will, she manages them through love and children.

The Arabs (advanced course) even complain picture
that his wife's obedience only outwardly, but ispodvol all illicit. To give something like illustrations. Once I had to attend the Egyptian discotheque in Hurghada. There, an Egyptian danced two hours sitting in front of his wife - dazzling beauty Lady in European dress cut. A dance that was full frenzied passion. And then a lady stood up, bring the husband and dance before him only one, but his dancing. And once it became clear why so sausage man.

The most wide "spectrum of" openness closed-Arab women in terms of clothing can be seen in Syria. Graduation here about this: hidzhab with a full black veil; full color (red or gray) hidzhab with the veil, black or colored with hidzhab schelochkoy eye; hidzhab black or color with an open face, black or colored head scarf, long coats and gloves; coat plus chador; monochrome dress with a long scarf; European clothing (jeans, closed blouse or dress closed slightly below the knee) with a scarf and, finally, the European outfit with an arbitrary degree of openness and without a veil. In Jordan, openness, in most cases ends on the version of "European clothing plus scarf".

True, once in Amman, I saw such an option is sverhzakryty: tolstenkogo "Sheikh" was accompanied by wives in full verenitsa hidzhabah, while one of them, perhaps, the most beloved, shedshey ahead of the rest, over wearing the veil was even a steel and muzzle-pick - " fidelity zone "of oral sex. But in Tunis, Egypt, Kuwait, UAE and Qatar, there is basically "polarity". A clear majority of black women hidzhab either with the veil, or open-face, the apparent minority (in Egypt and Tunisia not so obvious) - the "open" option. Strangely enough, but in the orthodox Kuwait and the UAE can be found quite advanced in local urozhenok brilliant trousers, the type of cutoff tights on the knee. Often girl and even painted under shatenok or blondinok and generously namazany cosmetics. "Closed" Women also enjoy cosmetics, primarily for the century, eyebrows and eyelashes, as well as patterns adorn the graceful hands. That is decorated that can be seen, although not see and expected.

In recent times among Arab women (all degrees of openness-closed, but secured layers) is becoming increasingly popular plastic surgery. In the Emirates, for example, the most common operations were liposuction (50%), correction of breast (25%), reducing the abdomen (20%). The reason - repeated pregnancies.

If you are orthodox in the country, the local women can be found mainly in shopping malls, on the streets because they do nothing, even driving a car. For example, in Saudi Arabia is forbidden. They were happy to buy the most fashionable European clothing, cosmetics, perfumes, but in obnovkah only the husband or girlfriends - at home or in private women's clubs, where they spend their free time to talk sincerely, embroidery, dance. Role of Women's Clubs also play a bathhouse "hammam" and beaches in the special women's days. Men in those days, entry forbidden. I am so clear, not seen, but as telling my compatriots, women oblachayutsya in thin moose and koftochki with long sleeves. And on top of the bikini worn by the most expensive designers. A more conservative ladies wear balahony, of which only vysovyvayutsya head, hands and feet. A more conservative simply sit under the umbrella of their abayah. At sea, however, neither those nor the others have not bathed.

Bath only "advanced" in the most brilliant trousers, but without removing them. True, on distant beaches "advanced" can swim in a closed and swimwear. In open swimsuits bathed only livanki. In the women's clubs is a kind of women's associations, led by the ladies of high social status. It was his wife may file a complaint against her husband if he forgot to pay attention to it or deprived gift. If the head of the organization deems unacceptable behaviour of her husband, she visit to the wife and explain to him that he had no rights. Yet half of all Arab women are illiterate. Many discriminatory laws are not repealed, even in Lebanon veil are 20% of the female Muslim population (in Syria - 60% in Kuwait and Iraq - 80%). In general, the bulk stores tradition. In doing so, for example, saudovok very outraged when U.S. zamgossekretarya Karen Hughes on his return from Saudi Arabia spoke of "heavy life" women who "can not be happy in the environment and". One of the students met with Hughes said under a storm of applause: "The image of Arab women from unhappy American media - is a clear defamation". And another, referring to the ban on driving the car, said: "I do not want to drive because I have a personal driver".