Re: I am tied to Traditions
I used the skinny jeans example as a metaphor for all things un-islamic in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Let me share with you an excerpt from an article I was reading about Salman Taseer's assassination:
That's exactly the Pakistan our ancestors fought for and our founders dreamt of, isn't it?!
Don't publish more research papers, don't fund more institutions, don't encourage your women to pursue education and careers, don't give equal opportunities to the rich and the poor, don't get rid of corruption and all un-islamic traditions but do let us wear skinny jeans and party with the girls in bars and on the beach.
I don't see how that's advancement of the society? I said I was all for positive progress that did some good for the community. Last time I checked, there were about 40 million children aged 5-19 years old who don’t go to school in Pakistan. These are the kind of issues we need to tackle and only then can we truly be a modern country that knows how to get with the times whilst holding onto its history and traditions.
With all that said, Pakistan is way more liberal than other Islamic countries so needless to say people can do whatever they want to, no one's imposing anything on them.
I totally agree with you about doing something for the betterment of our society. But the point I was making is that people shouldn't interfere with others. I mean, as long as someone isn't harming you, you shouldn't care about what they are doing or what they are wearing.
If a unmarried couple is having sex, what's it to you? Do you agree with this :)
I have some experience of living in the UK and the thing I like most is the openness of the society. There ain't no restrictions as long as you aren't hurting anybody else. U can walk out in a abaya or a mini skirt and no one will care. Truly, Live and Let Live. :)
You know what Voltaire said. "I disapprove of what you say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it."
I'm not saying all girls should wear skirts, but at least they should be **able **to without any fear.
BTW, the only real "Leader", Quaid-E-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was secular to the core.
