Update on this story. "Divorce by Text Message," by Jack Fairweather, for Post Global, August 8:
Last week defenders of Islamic law received a publicity blow when a Malaysian court evoked Sharia law to allow a man to divorce his wife by text message.Yes, text message. As in: "Am dvrcng u".
The decision was, quite rightly, condemned by women's rights groups in Malaysia, who say to condone such frivolity with Islamic law highlights the way it is inherently bias towards men and leaves women with the short end of the stick.
Under Sharia law, a man can divorce a woman simply by announcing his intentions. This is followed by a three month "cooling off" period before the divorce can be finalized, to create an opportunity for resolution. However, if a woman wants a divorce, she must go before a court to seek a divorce, and she must prove her husband has an inadequacy - usually impotency or extended absence. If not, she has no right to divorce him.
Sharia law has its roots in the 7th century Koran, and in personal examples set by Prophet Mohammed. Islamists who see themselves defending the faith have ignored calls to change this legal system to reflect the improvement in women's status in the modern world, saying that God's word stands the test of time.
Well, theirs is the logical conclusion, which is precisely why "reform" is near impossible in Islam: it implies that man made "progress" (read: bid'a) is superior to the "truths" of Allah and his prophet.
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Cell phones and the Internet are too advanced for primitives. It's like giving a baby a plugged-in toaster or blender to play with. Mohammedans could have never conceived of cell phones or Internet - way too advanced. You know it really makes them feel inferior when they think about the inventors of these electronics - Infidels! LOL
Flower lipped little wussy boy - ain't got the balls look his own woman in the eye.
No wonder Muslim men need to exert total control over women - not enough balls to be a good womans emotional anchor and lead like men of valor...even if the relationship fails.
That ladies and gents is the difference between being a leader and being a controller.
As Politeness Man would say, the proper reply should be - "Thank Allah, now I can marry a kaffir!"
From article: Well, theirs is the logical conclusion, which is precisely why "reform" is near impossible in Islam: it implies that man made "progress" (read: bid'a) is superior to the "truths" of Allah and his prophet.
Exactly...I keep asking for the 'reformer' who will look Allah in the eyes and say, 'I don't like some of the things you wrote, so I will change them'.
There may be a few who would like to do that, but they wont...
Isn't the three month "cooling off period" to ensure the (ex)wife isn't pregnant?
That's always been my understanding...
Well, folks, we got bid'a in Islamicity, that's spelled bid'a with a capital B, which rhymes with P that stands for PROGRESS!
O! We got bid'a in Islamicity, RIGHT HERE!