Dis Ain't Da Hood Ya Know...

diwana · May 16, 2010, 6:47am

Salaam

I think we all are very lucky to follow a religion like Islam. Not only does it supports us as females but it gives us inner strength aswell.
I dont know if its just me or what, but now im seeing more females being treated as objects and this is what they call liberation. I found this really good quote on facebook, and i thought i would share it, its just so beautiful they way women are described in Islam.

The following incident took place when BOXER Muhammad Ali’s daughters arrived at his home wearing clothes that were not modest. Here is the story as told by one of his daughters:When we finally arrived, the chauffeur escorted my younger sister, Laila, and me up to my father’s suite. As usual, he was hiding behind the door waiting to scare us. We exchanged many hugs and kisses as we could possibly give in one day.My father took a good look at us. Then he sat me down on his lap and said something that I will never forget. He looked me straight in the eyes and said, "Hana, everything that God made valuable in the world is covered and hard to get to. Where do you find diamonds? Deep down in the ground, covered and protected. Where do you find pearls? Deep down at the bottom of the ocean, covered up and protected in a beautiful shell. Where do you find gold? Way down in the mine, covered over with layers and layers of rock. You’ve got to work hard to get to them."He looked at me with serious eyes. "Your body is sacred. You’re far more precious than diamonds and pearls, and you should be covered too.
"Source: Taken from the book: More Than A Hero: Muhammad Ali’s Life Lessons Through His Daughter’s Eyes.

And she still decided to take part in boxing despite his disapproval of women boxing.

I do not think your post meant to show any ‘equality’ between men and women or underestimating islam..(especially by using the word support), so above argument by code red is out of sync.