In Islam’s Own Words: a Q&A for women

Why Would Any Woman Choose This Way of Life?

An interesting website, which answers social questions for those interested in the Muslim faith, was recently brought to our attention. After reading the Q & A concerning women, it is enough to wonder why any women would consider this a way of life. Here are the basic tenets – of the site, not Islam mind you. You be the judge…

• Question:What is the ruling on woman partaking in forums? And women discussing issues with men? Is joking with men on forums haram? What is the ruling on using the different icons of emotions like smiles? Is using private messaging between a man and a woman to enquire something or ask for help permissible? Is it permissible for the woman to write “hahahaha” (laugh)? May Allah reward you, Please answer my questions accurately to assure my heart.
• Answer:Praise be to Allah. First: It is permissible for a woman to take part in public forums so long as she adheres to the following conditions:
  
  
  1. She should take part only as much as is necessary,so she may put her question or say what she has to say, and then leave, and she should not comment except as is essential, because the basic principle is that she should refrain from speaking with men and mixing with them.
     
     
  2. Her speech should not include anything that may provoke fitnah, such as jokes, soft speech or laughter, such as writing “hahahahaha” as mentioned in the question,or using emoticons to represent smiles, because that may lead to the one in whose heart is a disease being moved with desire, as in the verse (interpretation of the meaning):
     
     
  3. She should avoid giving her e-mail address or corresponding privately with any of the men, even if that is by seeking help, because such correspondence usually leads to emotional attachment and provocation of fitnah.
     
     
  4. It is better for a woman to take part only in forums for women.This is safer for her. There are many such forums and there is a lot of good in them. If she needs to take part in public forums then it is better for her to choose a username that does not show that she is female.
     
     
  5. And Allah knows best.

Get The Full Scoop

Islamic Question & Answer Web Site

Ruling on a woman taking part in forums and discussions with men
By Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid

Our Take

Time to stop kidding ourselves about what this version of Islam means for women: indentured servitude and a second class citizenship! Any women surely considering this way of life should give it considerable thought first before she signs away her thoughts in the name of this blatant misogyny.