Rules:
1. Pick up the nearest book (of at least 123 pages)
1. Pick up the nearest book (of at least 123 pages)
2. Open the book to page 123
3. Find the 5th Sentence.
4. Post the next 3 sentences
5. Tag 5 people
4. Post the next 3 sentences
5. Tag 5 people
Well, since my laptop is currently on my study desk (usually it can be found in the bedroom and in the living too), it's not difficult for me to find a book of more than 123 pages. Just look at the books on my desk that are waiting patiently to be read by me...
Ok. I choose a book written by Dr. Haifaa Jawad, a senior lecturer from University of Birmingham (she supposed to be my supervisor). It is entitled The Rights of Women In Islam: An Authentic Approach.
The fifth sentence is:
" The permission given in the third verse(al-Qur'an, 4:3) is not an outright permission, nor a general license to practice poligamy."
Aha....quite an interesting topic, right? It's about poligamy in Islam.
The next three sentences after this sentence are:
" It was given in a special historical situation brought about by a recent war, on account of which a large number of Muslim women and children had become orphans; there was an emergency, and there was no alternative to solve the problem of the orphans. Polygamy was the only solution therefore it was adopted. But the situation cannot repeat itself, because the Muslims are now a world Ummah".
Actually, the above mentioned opinion is Qamaruddin Khan's interpretation of the issue of polygamy.
Well. I'm not totally agree with the statement. Yes, it is true that polygamy was introduced as one of the solutions to solve the problem. However, it doesn't mean that when there is no war and few orphans, polygamy is not allowed nowadays. There are many other "hikmah" and reasons for the injunction of polygamy in Islam. Polygamy still can be practiced, with or without the wars, with certain conditions and rules to be followed. Most importantly, polygamy shouldn't be a priority or the main choice for men. It is permissible, but, not advisable or encouraged in normal circumstances. Having said that, Muslim women should neither deny this injunction of God nor oppose it. We should accept it open heartedly, and believe in the hikmah.
Ok. I would like to tag mimi, finie, ayu, mamafiza and juju. Hope you guys can do this tag.
Ok. I choose a book written by Dr. Haifaa Jawad, a senior lecturer from University of Birmingham (she supposed to be my supervisor). It is entitled The Rights of Women In Islam: An Authentic Approach.
The fifth sentence is:
" The permission given in the third verse(al-Qur'an, 4:3) is not an outright permission, nor a general license to practice poligamy."
Aha....quite an interesting topic, right? It's about poligamy in Islam.
The next three sentences after this sentence are:
" It was given in a special historical situation brought about by a recent war, on account of which a large number of Muslim women and children had become orphans; there was an emergency, and there was no alternative to solve the problem of the orphans. Polygamy was the only solution therefore it was adopted. But the situation cannot repeat itself, because the Muslims are now a world Ummah".
Actually, the above mentioned opinion is Qamaruddin Khan's interpretation of the issue of polygamy.
Well. I'm not totally agree with the statement. Yes, it is true that polygamy was introduced as one of the solutions to solve the problem. However, it doesn't mean that when there is no war and few orphans, polygamy is not allowed nowadays. There are many other "hikmah" and reasons for the injunction of polygamy in Islam. Polygamy still can be practiced, with or without the wars, with certain conditions and rules to be followed. Most importantly, polygamy shouldn't be a priority or the main choice for men. It is permissible, but, not advisable or encouraged in normal circumstances. Having said that, Muslim women should neither deny this injunction of God nor oppose it. We should accept it open heartedly, and believe in the hikmah.
Ok. I would like to tag mimi, finie, ayu, mamafiza and juju. Hope you guys can do this tag.
4 comments:
adakah mimi itu saya?ehehhee
i love to do it..ehehe
yes...manalah i ada mimi yg lain? heheh
Dear Miss ummuwafi,
Thank you so much for your "tag" invitation.
Never been tag before *blushes*
Insya-Allah, I'll try 'em as soon as I got my free time ;)
Great reader Miss ummuwafi!
hehehe you sambut the tag :D nice!
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