I don't see where I indicated that I don't take the Prophet's advice seriously. I just don't think the collection of present day hadith we have is 100 percent accurate in information and tone.
Pretty simple.
Besides, PhatBalongri already posted something that refutes the proposition that its a woman's PLACE to stay at home. Home is something that means a lot to anyone and everyone, unless you're a nomad, and even then, your friggin tent is home. A home is not any more meaningful to a woman than a man. Now lets not be mean to the boys.
^ when u have a baby (or babies) to take care of, then u will thank Allah that He did not make it compulsory for u to go and pray in the mosque, and let u have more ajar for praying at the convenience of your own home....
till then, while u r free and have no such worries, u probably will never understand....
How is a man not responsible to some extent for his kids? Anyway, armughal, when i have kids, and I know they will not be able to sit still in the mosque, then I wont bring them. But my plan is to attempt to train them on how to behave properly and respectfully in the mosque.
This reminds me of just a few nights ago when I went to taraweeh. There was this lady there with this kid - she couldn’t control him. He was running around while we were praying, pulling at people’s clothing, etc and screaming a lot, and bothering some other lady’s baby. The imam after a while got fed up, because he was making mistakes when reading, and asked the child to be taken out.
We had even spoke to the mom about it - us ladies. And her response was “Woh meri baath sunta nahi hai”.
Luckily, the mosque has set up a baby-sitting service of kind - drop the kid off in the compound outside, and read inside with peace. Of course, if your kid is not a nuisance and doesn’t bother anyone, then its even better. They get exposed to that mosque environment and other muslims early on.
Oh and here's another bit of encouraging advice. Women bringing their kids early on to the masjid can be a great thing. Out here in the US, many muslim families meet other families thru the mosque. If women didn't bring their kids along, then a lot of these kids would literally grow up without a lot of muslim friends/influence. I know that if I wasn't taken to the mosque regularly growing up, I wouldn't have many muslim friends. MOST of my muslim friends that I still keep in touch with today - were my masjid buddies when I was growing up.
Just some food for thought.
Things are different when you live in non-muslim countries.
Besides, PhatBalongri already posted something that refutes the proposition that its a woman's PLACE to stay at home. Home is something that means a lot to anyone and everyone, unless you're a nomad, and even then, your friggin tent is home. A home is not any more meaningful to a woman than a man. Now lets not be mean to the boys.
you just don't think they are accurate? OH OK, since you put it like that, now i completely understand.
Want to clarify something with all of you! Is ok for women to read taraveeh namaaz at home? I have been told that during taraveeh the Quran is recited and it should be led by the Imam. Is there any point in reading taraweeh as a woman? Can i not recite surats and Ayuts that I already know whilst reading?
Please share your views opinions.
Thank You.
^i enjoy taraweeh everyday and mostly at mosque. i enjoyed my lailatulqadr taraweeh very much with the sheikh.
Anyway, armughal, when i have kids, and I know they will not be able to sit still in the mosque, then I wont bring them. But my plan is to attempt to train them on how to behave properly and respectfully in the mosque.