Three Muslims talk about American misconceptions of Islam

[RealityCheckHero]

The Prophet said, "Isn't the witness of a woman equal to half of that of a man?" The women said, "Yes." He said, "This is because of the deficiency of a woman's mind."

(Bukhari 3, 48, 826)

[RealityCheckHero]

Muhammad enslaved women, and raped his female slaves.

Jesus did no such thing.

[RealityCheckHero]

Muslims beat their wives, because the Koran says it's OK.

[TheDavidDaoud]

@RealityCheckHero

Men in North America KILL their wives and girlfriends in domestic disputes on a regular basis, many of whom no doubt profess to be Christians. I think you need a RealityCheck, sir, and you are no Hero.

[RealityCheckHero]

@TheDavidDaoud

There's a big difference between killing women because you're a criminal, and beating your wife because the Koran tells you to do it. In the first case, no religious book is responsible for the violence. In the second case, the Koran IS responsible for violence. The Koran explicitly PROMOTES male supremacism and wife beating.

[TheDavidDaoud]

@RealityCheckHero

Well, as a WASP older male I can only speak from experience. I lived for over 2 years in the Palestinian city of Nablus in the Israeli-occupied territories, and now I live in a town in Morocco, surrounded by Muslims. In both cases I witnessed men treating their wives with respect and love. Every day I see men and women walking together talking, smiling, and sometimes even holding hands. I must say that I am not aware of women being beaten on a regular basis.

[ItsOutLaws]

@RealityCheckHero do you even know how to speak Arabic to read Quran??, and beating your wife doesn't have to do anything with quran, it's a man problem not a religion, a man thinking, didn't you people said that men like Gods??, and i don't want to talk about how many girls are raped in america once a year, well does the bible says that??, no?, then stop accusing quran.

[RealityCheckHero]

@ItsOutLaws

"Men have authority over women because God has made the one superior to the other, and because they spend their wealth to maintain them. Good women are obedient. They guard their unseen parts because God has guarded them. As for those from whom you fear disobedience, admonish them and send them to beds apart and beat them. Then if they obey you, take no further action against them." (Quran 4:34)

[MThompson237]

Most of the time, it is the US who is doing the bombing. The US has killed over one million Muslims in the last 15 years. How many Americans have the Muslims killed? How many people did the Americans kill in Japan with all the fire bombings and two nuclear bombs (the only country to ever use a nuclear bomb and it was used to kill civilians - men, women. pregnant women, the sick, elderly, babies and children.

[MThompson237]

60% of university students in Iran are women.

[MThompson237]

Historical Muslim female leaders include Razia Sultana, who ruled the Sultanate of Delhi from 1236 to 1239. And Shajarat ad-Durr, who ruled Egypt from 1250 to 1257. The late Benazir Bhutto, former prime minister of Pakistan was the first woman elected to lead a Muslim state.

[MThompson237]

While men and women have different roles within Islam, many argue that the Koran makes it clear that they are equal.

[amela260]

@MThompson237 they are equal spiritualy, but not phisiqly i.e the man must work, the woman work if she wants...and she is not obligate to give that money to the house, but the man it is... in her period the woman it is free from praying or fasting, because she is weeker then, the man must pray and fast...but in seeking knolege they are equal, the both have right of education, both can make dawa, be leader of prayers, go to mosques etc...

[MThompson237]

Muslim women have been the leaders of Muslim countries. How many women have been President of the US?

[eurasianchica]

It is understandable that Americans are weary of Muslims and Arabs. That's not racist or discrimination. After all, it was ALL muslims and ALL arabs that bombed us during 9/11 and every time you hear about terrorists bombing something, 95% chance it is a Muslim- sorry it's true. Maybe it's not Islam's fault, maybe they had a troubled childhood, whatever, you can't deny the facts.

[eurasianchica]

I think that Muslims need to inform foreign Muslims of their misconceptions of Americans too.

[aGasmaskProcession]

Freedom of Religion? What's that?

[aGasmaskProcession]

@101vivalaRaza Nice to know that a biggoted prick has appointed themself as the voice of the majority of everyone.

[theoblivion87]

If you are a woman, and you choose Islam, you are absolutely retarded. Choose to have no freedom, no choice, no voice, an never be respected among your male muslim counterparts. After all, you chose to be a second class person when you chose to be oppressed by your religion.

[TheDavidDaoud]

@theoblivion87

Your comment is based on misinformation. Visit a Muslim country, get some personal experience upon which to base your comments. And stop listening to Fox News.

[theoblivion87]

@TheDavidDaoud And your religious lifestyle is based on misinformation. Believe me, I am no Fox News watcher. To consider yourself an intelligent person AND believe in any religion, especially Islam, is ludicrous. Your god promises you virgins, entrance into heaven, or listens to your prayers, right? Your prayers go unanswered. There is no heaven or hell. There is no God, at least the one that you're thinking of. I won't say I know everything, but if there was some sort of great architect

[theoblivion87]

@TheDavidDaoud in this universe, it's certainly not the one all out religious books on this planet are written about.

[eurasianchica]

@XxExCAL1beRxX wtf? I don't know anyone that stupid, seriously.

[Radiance728]

@101vivalaRaza

Why are you saying 'we'? You don't represent my opinion as an American. haha You actually sound pretty extreme. Do you even know any people who are a different prototype than yourself? Jews? Muslims? Hindus?

[blabzi26]

Who is "we"?

[TryIslam]

very nice and needed video