Muhammad is depicted in hadiths as as saying: “I looked into Paradise and I saw that the majority of its people were the poor. And I looked into Hell and I saw that the majority of its people are women.” Sahih Bukhari 3241; Sahih Muslim 2737)
When asked about this, he explained:
“I was shown Hell and I have never seen anything more terrifying than it. And I saw that the majority of its people are women.” They said, “Why, O Messenger of Allah?” He said, “Because of their ingratitude (kufr).” It was said, “Are they ungrateful to Allah?” He said, “They are ungrateful to their companions (husbands) and ungrateful for good treatment. If you are kind to one of them for a lifetime then she sees one (undesirable) thing in you, she will say, ‘I have never had anything good from you.’” (Sahih Bukhari 1052)
And in another hadith:
The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) went out to the musalla (prayer place) on the day of Eid al-Adha or Eid al-Fitr. He passed by the women and said, ‘O women! Give charity, for I have seen that you form the majority of the people of Hell.’ They asked, ‘Why is that, O Messenger of Allah?’ He replied, ‘You curse frequently and are ungrateful to your husbands. I have not seen anyone more deficient in intelligence and religious commitment than you. A cautious sensible man could be led astray by some of you.’ The women asked, ‘O Messenger of Allah, what is deficient in our intelligence and religious commitment?’ He said, ‘Is not the testimony of two women equal to the testimony of one man?’ They said, ‘Yes.’ He said, ‘This is the deficiency in her intelligence. Is it not true that a woman can neither pray nor fast during her menses?’ The women said, ‘Yes.’ He said, ‘This is the deficiency in her religious commitment.’” (Sahih Bukhari 304)
This kind of thing leads to an ingrained misogyny, which leads to absurdities like these statements: “Pakistani cleric says women who wear jeans are to blame for earthquakes, terrorism and rising inflation,” by John Hall, MailOnline, June 1, 2015 (thanks to Anne Crockett):
A Pakistani Muslim cleric has become an online laughing stock after claiming that women wearing jeans are to blame for devastating earthquakes, acts of terrorism and rising levels of inflation.
Maulana Fazlur Rehman, who is also leader of the junior party in Islamabad’s ruling coalition, said ‘immodest women’ are responsible for a whole host of recent disasters around the world.
The hardline politician – who reportedly described the Taliban as ‘our brothers’ – went on to compare women who do not fully cover their bodies in robes to weapons of mass destruction, before urging Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to carry out a military operation against women who wear jeans.
The comments made by Rehman – who leads the conservative Assembly of Islamic Clergy political party – were reported by the International Business Times, citing Pakistani news outlets.
The religious leader reportedly compared women to ‘sacks of flour’ and WMDs, adding that modern clothing is responsible for everything from earthquakes to rising inflation in the south Asian country.
‘The Taliban are our brothers and their angst against the state is justified. As brother Ansar Abbasi has so eloquently put in the past: TTP’s suicide bombings are just Allah’s wrath upon us,’ Rehman was quoted as saying.
‘And so there is a need to earmark and eliminate the real enemy of Pakistan: every woman who wears jeans,’ he reportedly added.
Rehman is said to have gone on to say that if ‘immodest’ women instead chose to cover themselves, the Taliban would no longer carry out terrorist attacks in Pakistan.
Rehman is not the first cleric to be ridiculed for his eccentric views this year and, bizarrely, isn’t even the first to blame ‘promiscuous’ women for earthquakes.
Early last month Hojatoleslam Kazim Sadeghi – who was personally appointed as a substitute prayer leader by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei – was quoted as saying: ‘When promiscuity spreads, earthquakes increase,’ during Friday prayers….
Angemon says
Muslims are not the only religion to spout absurd, blatantly false, lol-worthy nonsense. The difference between islam and ,for example, scientology, is that scientologists aren’t commanded by their god and scriptures to slit your throat if you laugh at their absurd, blatantly false, lol-worthy nonsense
Angemon says
Where it reads:
“Muslims are not the only religion to spout absurd”
It should read:
“Muslims are not the only ones with a religion whose tenets spout absurd“
Isabella says
That is so ridiculous and the sad thing there are people who will believe that stupidity.
It is known that Mohamed hated the person who raised him: not his mother but a mean aunt. His hate for women is clear and women are evil according to him.
qedlin says
“Pakistani cleric says women who wear jeans are to blame for earthquakes, terrorism and rising inflation,” by John Hall, MailOnline, June 1, 2015 (thanks to Anne Crockett)
Makes perfect sense if you think about it, especially the “rising inflation.”
thelmalou says
I went to the mall the other day and almost bought some socks until I saw they were made in Pakistan. I refrained, and do not buy products from Pakistan. But I wear jeans. Daily. Just for you Rehman. Boycott Pakistani products. They are everywhere.
By the way, I have determined to carry a pack of post it notes in my purse. I will leave a sticky note on items from Pakistan, warning the next shopper what they are buying. Maybe I’ll add a little picture of Mohammed on it if I’m feeling artsy. The worst they could get me on is littering. If you find a sticky note in your local Penneys or Macy’s you’ll know we’re in the same town.
bernie says
In Brazil, there are plenty of women who wear extremely skimpy, string bikinis on the beaches (especially Copacabana), but Brazil has very few earthquakes, much fewer than Pakistan has.
particolor says
I think it only happens in Pakistan when women wearing jeans Drop a thunderous Clanger after a Red Hot Curry !! 🙂
Simcha says
You’re saying women are deficient in intelligence? You?!
Champ says
LOL!!! …good one 😀
Bamaguje says
Methinks the Maulana is taking the expression “bombshell” too literally.
Scantily clad gorgeous chicks aren’t really bombs, or ‘weapons of mass destruction’ as the Maulana seems to think.
Richie says
This Muslim, who wears a Holiday Inn towel on his head looks demon possessed
abad says
That he does LOL
TheBuffster says
That’s not the look of possession. It’s the look of a man who has substituted irrational dogma for a reasoning, honest, hard-working intelligence.
Champ says
He’s stoned on islam, so of course he’s demon possessed …
abad says
I guess this is supposed to upset me but I’m LOLing too hard.
These Muslim clerics really are a living caricature of themselves. LOL
Wellington says
The more one goes to the root of what makes up Islam, the more nonsense will be found ( as here with the “jeans rot”). As another example, just consider what the Profiteer Mohammed said, to wit, “When you hear the crowing of a cock, ask for Allah’s Blessings for (its crowing indicates that) it has seen an angel. And when you hear the braying of a donkey, seek refuge with Allah from Satan for (its braying indicates) that it has seen Satan.” {Bukhari Hadith 4.59.3303}
Stunning that a seventh century illiterate, massive fraud, control freak and just plain foolish and superstitious person, who was nonetheless a very clever con artist, still gets so much traction in the twenty-first century (e.g. Obama averring before the UN that “the future should not belong to those who insult the Prophet Mohammed”). Can’t make this stuff up. And besides, who of sense would want to?
To the extent that the spiritual fascism which is Islam, which is so replete with stupid assessments of reality, still gets a pass, then to such an extent is mankind still deficient. The only sane course in dealing with Islam is to treat it as the complete absurdity which it is. It is nothing more than a bastardization of those sophisticated religions, Judaism and Christianity. By now one knows this or should know it.
Renee says
Blue Jeans with Holes, are the cause of Holes in the Ozone Layer.
TheBuffster says
“‘O Messenger of Allah, what is deficient in our intelligence and religious commitment?’ He said, ‘Is not the testimony of two women equal to the testimony of one man?’ They said, ‘Yes.’ He said, ‘This is the deficiency in her intelligence. Is it not true that a woman can neither pray nor fast during her menses?’ The women said, ‘Yes.’ He said, ‘This is the deficiency in her religious commitment.’”
What kind of an answer is that? Mohammad didn’t even answer what was asked. It’s circular as a smoke ring. He replies with statements that also need to be proven. The idea that a woman’s testimony is worth half that of a man’s – that her memory and reliability is that much worse than a man’s – is sheer assertion. The fact that there is an Islamic law based on the idea isn’t proof of anything. It’s the *basis* of that law that these women are questioning. The fact that Mohammad answers in this way shows his own lack of sound reasoning.
And the fact that Islam forbids a woman to pray or fast during her period – what, the fact that Allah gave her a period and then forbade her to pray during that time is *her* fault, and is a reason for her to have to do extra penance or go to Hell? Really?
Truly, Allah and his prophet are just and merciful. And, as Bosch Fawstin says with tongue stuck firmly in cheek, “Islam means ‘peace'”.
somehistory says
This guy should be shaking in his boots, then. If women are so powerful they can cause earthquakes, terrorism and inflation just by wearing jeans….he should be afraid….very afraid.
Do they have to be Levis or 501 or Wranglers or can they be some no-name brand?
Peggy says
The more expensive the jeans the more powerful the woman wearing them, especially if they make her butt look good.
These guys are so perverted that they are afraid of any woman showing any part of her body because they can’t control themselves.
They even cover little girls. What does that say about them? If they think that little girls have to cover up just in case men can’t control themselves they are very, very sick. Repulsive creatures. How can any non Muslim woman even think of being touched by one of these sick bastards, let alone marry one is beyond me.
abad says
That they are – the most repulsive males on this rock. They are dirty, disgusting, never bathe nor shower, hairy, wild-eyed like a crazed baboon on crack – YUCK.
Bezelel says
Reminds me of a line from Dr Strangelove: ” It’s incredibly obvious, isn’t it? A foreign substance is introduced into our precious bodily fluids without the knowledge of the individual, and certainly without any choice. That’s the way your hard-core Commie works. I first became aware of it, Mandrake, during the physical act of love… Yes, a profound sense of fatigue, a feeling of emptiness followed. Luckily I — I was able to interpret these feelings correctly. Loss of essence. I can assure you it has not recurred, Mandrake. Women, er, women sense my power, and they seek the life essence. I do not avoid women, Mandrake…but I do deny them my essence.”
Leadership material, NOT.
Champ says
Wow, and the unholy quran teaches that the world is flat …bet this cleric believes that nonsense, as well.
Godwin says
And also that the sun sets in a pool of muddy water. Maybe this statement predicted that the Koranic sun represents fire power of the guns, bombs n missiles setting/exploding on the “muddy water” represents Muslim world in the ME.
Shmooviyet says
That this fool is the leader of anything or anyone doesn’t say much for whomever put him there, or islam in general.
Women in… jeans? What would he say ( in public ) to a Victoria’s Secret holiday catalogue, or a Sports Illustrated Swim edition?
particolor says
He keeps them in the drawer in His office , to Tut Tut at !! 🙂
Lucretius says
I can only imagine generations of Islamic scholars coming across these Bukhari passages privately think to themselves–“OMG, our whole existence is guided by the ravings of an epileptic buffoon! But what can I do? Get murdered or keep up appearances and make a soft living. Oh well.”
Champ says
This guy is such an idiot, since everyone knows that women wearing blue jeans is the chief cause of global warning — I mean hello!!
clap says
And Obama says that global warming causes terrorism. By this logic we should be demonizing Jacob Davis and Levi Strauss for creating these “devil pants”.
Matthieu Baudin says
The list of causes for Islamic Terrorism is getting longer and perhaps a little clearer for some people; Global Warming, Misunderstanding of Peaceful Texts, Poverty, Women’s Jeans …
William Lucas Harvey Jr. says
Muslims WILL attempt to Blame EVERY World Occurrence, according to their 7th Century Mentality Beliefs, even their OWN, well DOCUMENTED, Bloody, Butchering, Terrorist Acts.
Islam IS the “Religion” of HATE, which IS actually NOT a Religion at all, much less a “Religion of Peace” – Islam IS a Foreign Law – Islam IS a Social, Political system that uses a Deity to advance its agenda of Global Conquest – and Islam IS an Ideology, It’s NOT a “Race”.
However, Muslims ARE constantly playing the “Victim Card”, and shouting “Racist”, when ever their “Cult” is criticized, and exposed, with the TRUTH about Islam.
Grumpyoldguy says
A headline straight from The Onion. If only…*sigh*
Centuries of selective inbreeding, AND nuclear weapons. What could go wrong…?
CDonavon says
Proof:
1. The quran is true (Rule of Assumption)
C. Women who wear jeans cause earthquakes and terrorism (Ex Falso Quodlibet)
Q.E.D.
https://proofwiki.org/wiki/Rule_of_Assumption
https://proofwiki.org/wiki/Rule_of_Bottom-Elimination
qedlin says
Or, in syllogistic form:
1. (Some) Women in jeans can make the “earth move.”
2. Earthquakes occur when the earth moves.
3. Women in jeans cause earthquakes
Westman says
Are some stupid people drawn to Islam or does Islam make some people stupid?
qedlin says
uh… yeah… no or… it’s both
Lesley says
@Westman:
I think it’s a little of both…
That said, the Muslim world has a long tradition of consanguineous marriage (marrying your own cousin), which negatively impacts IQ. Here’s a link below for this info (and there are many, many other sites that cite this information that you will find with just a tiny bit of research).
http://europenews.dk/en/node/34368
The most disparaging part of this laughable statement by a respected Pakistani cleric, is that Pakistan has nuclear weapons…
No Fear says
Well, women wearing no jeans can cause the earth to move….sometimes.
qedlin says
Depends on the woman… then there is the subsequent “rising inflation” if you follow my drift.
Rob says
Are you sure this is legit?
Link to Mail Online doesn’t work.
Lucretius says
You’re right. I noticed the top hit on Google for this imam also pulled the link to the story. According to this article, it appears to have originated from a satirical website, the Khabaristan Times.
http://metro.co.uk/2015/05/31/religious-leader-blames-women-in-jeans-for-earthquakes-5223178/
Lucretius says
Here’s a link to the original Khabaristan Times article. It’s hilarious!
https://khabaristantimes.com/featured/maulana-fazlur-rehman-calls-for-military-operation-against-jeans-wearing-women/
When asked how jeans-wearing women were enemies of the state the JUI-F chief retorted angrily. “From earthquakes to inflation all kinds of disasters are caused by the immodesty of women. A woman that is not covered like a sack of flour is a walking and talking weapon of mass destruction for her state. And Pakistan has a multitude of such nuclear missiles in all its major cities,” Fazl said, now fuming like a steam engine.
Fazl then went on to lay the blame of the Balochistan crisis, energy shortfall and the deteriorating security situation upon the “immodest women” as well.
“If you wrap up these women in sacks and keep them stored in your houses, do you think the Taliban brothers would attack Pakistan? That’s what they want, Shariah left, right and centre and women inside houses living in their sacks. And once Allah stops delivering His wrath via the Taliban the economy would automatically improve through foreign investment, which in turn would improve the energy situation. Every problem’s solution lies in taking care of the women.”
Lia Wissing says
I dreamt last night (really & truly I did) that I was, in a computer game (and I don’t even play computer games!) pinpointing Tehran on a world map. The screen question gave three options: raze city; kill governors of city, leave intact. Then a second menu appeared, with 3 options: now; specify an hour; overnight. Then the third menu appeared, with three options: nuclear weapon; erupting volcano; other natural disaster. I switched off, never realising that all of this incredibly detailed dream game had anything to do with my jeans (and I wasn’t even sleeping in them). But on waking, or while waking, I though, ‘Who knew the Taurus mountains were volcanically active?’ If anybody has the knowledge & skill to devise such a game, please let me know?
Lesley says
This reminds me, I have to stop by Old Navy and buy some more earthquake pants.
Lesley says
Is that how jeans hide my thunder so well? I guess all that thunder has to go somewhere…
duh_swami says
If thy cloths offend ye, take them off…Nudity prevents earthquakes, and eliminates terrorism. No act of terrorism has ever been recoded in a nudist colony. Nudity makes everyone equal…well almost. There was a rumor a while back that bouncing boobs cause earthquakes, but I did an independent study of that, and found no correlation between bouncing boobs and the frequency of earthquakes. They may contribute to global warming as whenever a bouncing boob appears, temperatures do rise a little. That requires further study.
Lioness says
I am so sorry I caused the earthquake in Nepal by wearing my Levis. I also have a denim vest and wonder if that is haram too, and maybe it causes global warming or drought. I am most likely to end up in the special hell for women that the cleric is referring to. Or maybe I am in it already.
Paul vs Islamonazism says
Washington couldn’t tell a lie, Pinocchio couldn’t tell the truth, and Islam’s religious leaders can’t tell if it’s raining.
lacey says
give him a couple of Viagra and he will change his mind, he would demand that they jeans every day.
Prinz Eugen says
I am sure the fake climate scientists can draw up some computer models so that this charge of jeans is proven (once and for all time) to be a major factor in global climate!
R Cole says
This is reminiscent of ‘Boob Quake Day’ – when an Iranian spiritual leader said immodestly dressed women [no telling what that means in Iran – it could be that your eyebrows are showing!!] – are responsible for the world’s earthquakes. Boob Quake was a day back in 2010, dedicated to proving – whether or not showing a little cleavage caused devastating earthquakes.
No San Andreas!! And like the movie – the Imam’s Boobquake theory was proved to be a figment of his imagination.
::
On Women in Islam
Here is Muhammad comparing his child bride to a ‘dog’!!
As a child she probably got on his nerves at times ~ fidgeting and playing with her toys [as you do when you’re a child]. His annoyance peaked in particular – when he was about to make his prayers.
And so Muhammad’s utterance is remembered for all who follow Islam – as told by Aisha:
[Muhammad detested dogs!!]
Jeff says
Allah doesn’t like bluejeans? Muslims really need to find themselves a new god.
Jerry N. Wesner says
Islam is a ridiculous religion. But then, they all are. All are man-made, and all show the absurdities of the time and place where they were conceived. Studying religion is just like studying Harry Potter or the Lord of the Rings. Believing it and following it is a sad misuse of human energy and intelligence. The sooner we get over this unfortunate error of taking religion seriously, the better off we’ll all be.
qedlin says
Right, we should all just stop seeking truth and abandon this pretense that there is something/someone bigger than ourselves who made us with a purpose and join the religion of Jerry, what do you call it, Wesnerism?
andrew sapia says
I think Allah is pissed because of the Men in Pakistan and their internet search terms.
According to WikiIslam
These are the top Islamic countries search terms for deviant sexual behavior
Islam and Bestiality
Here are the Muslim countries and how they placed in the top five world ranking of various bestiality-related internet search terms:[8]
Pig Sex: Pakistan (No. 1) Egypt (No. 2) Saudi Arabia (No. 3)
Donkey Sex: Pakistan (No. 1) Iran (No. 3) Saudi Arabia (No. 4)
Dog Sex: Pakistan (No. 1) Saudi Arabia (No. 3)
Cat Sex: Pakistan (No. 1) Iran (No. 2) Egypt (No. 3) Saudi Arabia (No. 4)
Horse Sex: Pakistan (No. 1) Turkey (No. 3)
Cow Sex: Pakistan (No. 1) Iran (No. 2) Saudi Arabia (No. 4)
Goat Sex: Pakistan (No. 1)
Animal Sex: Pakistan (No. 1) Morocco (No. 2) Iran (No. 4) Egypt (No. 5)
Snake Sex: Pakistan (No. 1) Malaysia (No. 3) Indonesia (No. 4) Egypt (No. 5)
Monkey Sex: Pakistan (No. 1) Indonesia (No. 3) Malaysia (No. 4)
Bear Sex: Pakistan (No. 1) Saudi Arabia (No. 2)
Elephant Sex: Pakistan (No. 1) Egypt (No. 3) United Arab Emirates (No. 4) Malaysia (No. 5)
Fox Sex: Saudi Arabia (No. 1) Turkey (No. 4)
Pakistan takes the #1 spot in almost every one. While there is no way to prove it, it ain’t the ladies searching this stuff.
This is what sexual repression does.