Posted on 08/22/2005 9:02:15 PM PDT by aculeus
Polygamy is a valuable way of saving women from becoming "aged virgins", Malaysia's leading Islamist politician says.
Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat, the spiritual leader of the PAS Party, called on Muslim wives not to react violently if their husbands tell them that they want to take a second wife.
They should consider the plight of other women "who would become aged virgins until they die because the men who want them are blocked from marrying them".
Mr Nik Abdul Aziz is the chief minister of the northeastern state of Kelantan, which the PAS has ruled for 15 years. One of his sons is detained under Malaysia's internal security act as a suspected Islamic radical.
Under Malaysian law, polygamy is legal for Muslims, who make up a little over half of the population. But they must fulfil various conditions before being allowed to take extra wives, up to a maximum of four.
This month, after two Malaysian wives allegedly attacked their husbands with acid when they said that they wanted to marry again, Mr Nik Abdul Aziz said: "A man who wants to take a second wife must be sensitive to his first wife's feelings.
"He must be tender in his approach. A woman's heart is like a glass, very fragile and easily shattered. Husbands must learn how to take care of them."
He has also called for men to be whipped if they desert their wives without paying maintenance.
Similar punishment should apply to those who abused Islam's polygamous provisions: "In addition to being fined, these irresponsible men should be caned, preferably until they become impotent."
Mr Nik Abdul Aziz's website says that he has only one wife and 10 children.
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It could work!
Right, this culture is soooooo worth saving...
Now that dude would have no problem in Utah.
Castration of muslim males(they suggested newborn males, but I'm not particular).
Let's see my divorce cost $40,000.00 x 4 . . . . . . Nope, don't want to be a Muslim.
Polygamy is not mainstream behavior in Utah at this time....
Nam Vet
Nam Vet (sure hope the loving 'ball and chain' isn't going to peruse FReerepublic soon)
"Polygamy is not mainstream behavior in Utah at this time...."
I know. Just was trying to be cute and clever on this one.
Just how cute I am, or clever. That remains to be seen.
I do understand. I used to live in New Orleans, where some folks think people still talk with a french accent...
"A thinking man just MIGHT be able to make this work!"
Must a man have to think? I would think it should be left up to the women folk. As long as he can provide, what the heck.
Heh heh. Perhaps there is where I went wrong.
How enlightened of Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Ma.
"I do understand. I used to live in New Orleans, where some folks think people still talk with a french accent.."
Well I can say I have never visited the land below the sea, but those Utah mountains sure where nice to ski.
"A thinking man just MIGHT be able to make this work!"
You heard what happened when a thinking man unzipped his fly? His brains fell out...
yep, this is why I stick around...after years below sea level, I truly like to see them mountains in the morning...
"Heart Of My Heart", I love that melody
"Heart Of My Heart" brings back a memory
When we were kids on the corner of the street
We were rough 'n ready guys
But oh, how we could harmonize
"Heart Of My Heart" meant friends were dearer then
Too bad we had to part
I know a tear would glisten
If once more I could listen
To that gang that sang "Heart Of My Heart"
"yep, this is why I stick around...after years below sea level, I truly like to see them mountains in the morning..."
The Lord has blessed you. Imagine me living in Phildelphia PA, in the swill of summer thinking about deep powder skiing at Park City's back bowls and Snow Bird. When I lived in NE PA at least I had views of the Blue Ridge mountain chain from my home.
So believe me I know what you mean. Stay healthy and enjoy.
I have a nice view of Mt. Ogden from my front porch...can't see Snowbird from this side, but still looks mighty nice when it's got snow on it....
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