Why has husband been given this much of a right?

[chaibiskut]

Re: Why has husband been given this much of a right?

@hareem01

I think no one labelled the OP as “heretic”.

Sure, Islam allows to have difference of opinions and diversity but we are not doing ijtihad here in this thread. Looking at the chain of a hadith to see its authenticity and explaining it in context of Islamic teachings, in comparison to calling it nonsense and hogwash…BIG DIFFERENCE.

I can see how you’re demonstrating “difference of opinion” and at the same time those who follow a different opinion are cows and monkeys in your sight. Well done.

1. I didn’t claim anyone labeled the OP in particular as heretic. It is generally implied to describe those with a minority view, as they are accused of ‘cherry-picking’ and having questionable intentions.

2. You have misinterpreted my use of ‘ijtihad.’ I speak of it in the context of freedom of thought, rational thinking and the quest for truth through an epistemology covering science, rationalism, human experience, critical thinking and so on, not the narrow legal definition you’re referencing.

3. A quick scan of this thread doesn’t bring up the words ‘nonsense’ or ‘hogwash’ so I don’t know who/what you’re referring to.

4. You’re funny, really. I argue that human beings are wired to ask “why,” unlike cows and monkeys, and you interpret : “Chaibiskut is calling everyone a cow and monkey.” I present a valid argument, and you proclaim : “Chaibiskut is saying Hareem is a loser.” Straw man arguments and red herrings seem to be your achilles’ heel. When one is unable to make a counter argument, deflection and the ‘personal attack’ accusation comes in handy I imagine.

5. Thanks for the explanation of taqlid. Words have more than one meaning. The term also carries a negative connotation to the degree that it’s come to mean one who slavishly follows another, and hence follows blindly. Back to the OP’s question.