Unveiling the Myth of the Muslim Woman

Can someone smell my fart?

#106, Zahra,
That is so truthful and so beautifully expressed. Mr. Assadullah Khan was indeed a romantic, albeit a sad one. Didn`t he also say?

Kehte heN ke Ghalib ka he andaaz-e-bayaaN aur
Le aaieNge bazaar se hum jaa ke dil-o-jaan aur :)

105 - Salim

Your post made me gungunao`fy mirza ghalib`s beautiful verses -

~Hum Ko Maa`loom Hae, Jann`at Kee Haqee`qut Lai`ken
Dil Kae Khush Rakh`nae Ko, Ghalib Yeh Khayal Aa`chaaaaa Hae :)

I simply love this ghazal.

#104, ZahraJ {``Based on your interacts, it is obvious that you are fully committed to your one and only spouse, aren`t you stretching your imagination way too far? :) ``}

Zahra,
If I am not committed, I should be. My wife, being somewhat compassionate, allows me to have an imagination. After all, I am going to admit it once and deny ever having said that, most of us men, especially in our youth, are tempted by the thought of 72 virgins. However, very few of us are stupid enough to go for it. :)

Salim,

Based on your interacts, it is obvious that you are fully committed to your one and only spouse, aren`t you stretching your imagination way too far? :) Is that an ``in`` concept for those in their 20s?

#101, ZahraJ {``Salim,
It`s fine to be humorous, but it is silly to repeat the same joke over and over again. You need to recharge your batteries. Happy Martin Luther King Weekend! ``}

Zahra
Some people say the same thing about monogamy.:)
My apologies. Thanks for the MLK greeting.

the ``burqa and hijab`` of western prejudice against Islam and the East will

``unveil`` itself. The discerning eye and intellect always knew to pierce this ``veil``

and to see western smoke-screens and hypocrisy for what they truly are.

Salim,

It`s fine to be humorous, but it is silly to repeat the same joke over and over again. You need to recharge your batteries.

Happy Martin Luther King Weekend!

#97, ZahraJ {``#97 by ZahraJ on January 12, 2006 8:25pm PT
{``I am happy to see you happy. It is better than all the ongoing chapqalash on each and every board you have decided to frequent :) Keep your sharp humor alive. That`s the best medicine! ...
...I guess it`s unfair to blame your parrot. Probably, you should punish the teacher :) ...
I was planning to be in Turkey around April but then decided to stay away based on the ongoing fiascos. I hope things get better. Take Care. ``}

ZahraJ,
Thank you for noticing some humor in my ongoing chapqalash. :) BTW, what is ``chapqalash?`` Is that anything like ``balderdash?`` I used to know someone who was named ``Qazalbash.``

Juding from your defense of my misbehaving parrot, you have no shortage of funny stuff yourself. LOL. That was an excellent comeback. :)

Please come to Turkey as soon as it`s safe. It`s a wonderful country. Remember, as flattering as it may be, don`t allow anyone to call you a ``chick`` when you do get here. These Turks tend to get extreme when it comes to solving problems. :)

Don`t worry, the Kamal Ataturk International Airport restrooms are all properly equipped. :) Although, they may not carry the ``extra small`` size that Atif2 uses.

#98
BTW, I never said , what you mentioned in you posts previously. Thanks

Thanks for the clarification - finally. ``And, BTW who are you to decide for women folks to wear what? In this case, you`re being neo Islamic and mullahish.`` - BTW I never said anything about what women should wear - you could wear sweats and a mumu for all I care.

I do not want to intervene in the ongoing exchange, but I do want to point out something. I think some of the readers are misreading the emotions expressed in Zeena`s posts. I did not see any anger anywhere. There is a lot of enthusiasm and passion to take a stand on an issue. Often times, we misread disagreement as anger. Women should display passion and enthusiasm in their views. It is boring to read complacent responses. We need more opinionated individuals.

#91
[I am so happy to learn that you pray so much - and even happier to find out that I am the answer to many of your prayers. ]

I am happy to see you happy. It is better than all the ongoing chapqalash on each and every board you have decided to frequent :) Keep your sharp humor alive. That`s the best medicine!

[My dear friend, I ain`t touchin nothin that has feathers. Yesterday, I threatened to turn in my pet parrot if he didn`t watch his filthy mouth. :)]

I guess it`s unfair to blame your parrot. Probably, you should punish the teacher :)

I was planning to be in Turkey around April but then decided to stay away based on the ongoing fiascos. I hope things get better. Take Care.

Vendetta #95
You don`t need to advise me with the same notion that I have been repeating again and again. As a matter of fact, you`re stuck with my ideology. Now, you`re being copy cat. And, parrot as well, repeating after me , same thing that I said earlier. I am absolutely not belittling hijab, but, if is chosen by someone`s free choice. Period.

Yes, I am belittling the hijab, if, is forced upon women either through brainwashing or through patriarchy or through Talibans kind of Islam. In that case, I will call it tent. Yes, i will,b/c in that case it is a symbol of oppression for women folks. And, BTW who are you to decide for women folks to wear what? In this case, you`re being neo Islamic and mullahish.

Now, if, i do make up or wear nice clothes(or even not nice clothes), believe me, that is and will be totally my own choice. I don`t accept any societal pressure,b/c I am a strong and an independent individual. Thanks
PS:-respect others freedom of choice.

#92 & 93
Ha, ha, ha, ha (evil laugh)! Of course I am angry - the nickname is Vendetta after all! Seriously though, you continue to belittle choices even though you claim to respect them. Double talk seems to be your method. Just listen to what you say: ``I never object to those hijabii women, if, they have chosen hijab with their own freedom of choice(which I doubt in majority of cases, they are being brainwashed). Even, I won`t object, if, you start wearing hijab and if you start wrapping your body in a tent`` - THOSE hijabi women, brainwashed, tent! You cannot seem to develop a rational argument without throwing out nonsensical judgements. You are no better than the mullahs you (and I, for that matter) criticize, you are essentially a neo-mullah. As for your choice on not wearing hijab, I respect that, now the question should turn to do you wear make-up, nice clothes, have highlights in you hair, etc? If so do you do it for yourself or because of society`s dictum? You don`t have to answer that, simply a question to consider.... As for me, yes I fall to society`s/religion`s expectations - I wear a tie to work, when I would rather wear jeans, I donate to the local mosque, when some of the things they do drive me crazy, etc. I am just saying that you do what you can, respect others, seek harmony; belittling choices accomplishes nothing.

sorry for typo in # 93
Your post reflects your anger. You are angry as much as words can say.

#82 vendetta
Your post reflects your anger. You are angrey as muc as words can say.

Now, what are you talking about?
If, you go through all my responses(which you didn`t), you will clearly understand my point of view on hijab. Now, to refresh your memory again...............

I never object to those hijabii women, if, they have chosen hijab with their own freedom of choice(which I doubt in majority of cases, they are being brainwashed). Even, I won`t object, if, you start wearing hijab and if you start wrapping your body in a tent..............

Yes, I object to wear hijab, if, it is forced to................simple(now this is crystal clear.)

Let me tell you my personal secret, my parents advised me to cover my head, but, it was me who rejected their school of thought with respect. Because, I am an independent individual, who is matured enough and strong enough to make her own decisions and who has enough IQ to stand up for my rights with courage. Thanks