Women In Islam: Through Western Eyes - Lisa Killinger

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"What kind of woman would want to be Muslim since they're oppressed!" This unfortunate comment was heard by Lisa Killinger upon her conversion to Islam in 1979 and this lecture, in essence, is her response. She begins by debunking the myth of oppression by outlining the lowly status of women in pre-Islamic Arabia and how Islam liberated and dignified them by giving them rights which are still practiced today. She then discusses the Muslim woman's right to vote, to an inheritance, to a divorce, to the use of birth control, to marriage to whomever is desired, and to an education. Dr. Killinger also looks at the example of Aslamia, a companion of the Prophet (P) who is known as the first female physician in Islam. This Iowa State University presentation, great for educating non-Muslims, also looks at the concept of modesty and head-covering in other religions, the example of Khadijah, how to explain polygamy, Islamic prohibitions that benefit women, non-Muslim attitudes about hijab, and the role of Muslim women in a non-Muslim society. It concludes with the results of a post 9/11 survey that provides insight into non-Muslim perceptions of Muslim women. Other topics discussed: distinguishing cultural practice from religious teaching, the responsibility to smile, and the role of Muslim men. (Duration: 40 min)

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[tereroTV]

who says that women in islam are "Property" !? did you know that every 18 seconds a woman gets beaten by her husband in the U.S.A ( probably a drunk christian ) ? or did you know that in the 500's (i dnt remember exactly) there was a gathering in France to decide if the woman was a human!!=

[tereroTV]

Jazaki Allah Khairan Okhti جزاكي الله خيراً أختي :)

[TechyDan]

@Igwe2011 are you hit in the head? read your bible again.

[TechyDan]

@angelsburningbright woman are nothing more than property? i dont know what your talking about. and second. Jesus Christ God hood? did he call hiself god and tell others to worship him? going on if you believe Jesus pbuh was god and went up to die for your sins... then you believe.... God died?

[zulfiqar501]

@Igwe2011 that is false there are sons by the tons in the bible if u want i can give you book and chapter of the bible that was a very jewish expression jesus was not the only son of god in the bible

[zulfiqar501]

@angelsburningbright why would u worship a man that never himself said he was god he ate and slept and died like a normal man i dont know about you but i dont need a God that can die and another thing u should study your own history paul made christ a God wich is a very pagen practice just as the trinity they got from the pagens show me one single verse jesus said he was god you cannot he never made this claim tell me it makes since to worship a man

[baraaalqaid]

Truly Amazing woman!



[manray254]

@angelsburningbright Your lord is no different from any other man-lord, eg Garnesh, Shiva, Krishna, Dionysus. You god/lord was born & died, and is not all-knowing or eternal. Your god cannot be equal to the transcendent Supreme Being.That without doubt makes you a polytheist!

If you just did your research then you could not have been a Muslim in the first place.Deception isn't your strong point

[555season]

@angelsburningbright I am having a hard time believing that you are a EX MUSLIM. I know many Christians act they are former Muslims, just like they act the Jews (for Jesus).  Tell me what does the Bible say about lying and making stuff up?

[angelsburningbright]

I'm a former muslim and all i could tell you women are no better then property. Alas my children will know the love of christ my god and not my former satanic religion. Tell me muslims, why does the quran deny christ godhood? My answer it's because satan hates my lord and choose to corrupt his name..... don't question me, i did my research.