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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The loving and Good Lord created the perfect mate for man.
Heh heh. Yea your tag line sort of comdemns you to flame ville after that comment. I am sure it will be overlooked.
"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...."
I can imagine. Heck you must be around Ogden Utah, mountain country. To old to ski the way I would like, but I sure have thousands of fine memories of being on the top of mountains.
At Park city back in the 80's when they first open up those back bowls we had to literally climb along ridges to get to the best areas of the bowl. I was at Park City the first year the back was open. Skiing Jackson Holes back bowls was also an expeirence. My small group of five would often ski and for hours and not see another human. Obviously I sort of like high places with lots of snow.
Incidentally It was a bit out of line with my original statement. I jump the gun sometimes. I could have offended someone of a particular faith. And that is not what Jesus wants us to be doing, though it is a little tough not to go hard on the Islamofacist. Can't help myself.
Must start a caned-until-impotent ping list
Yep...my house is on the lower reaches of Ben Lomond. I have a great view.
And it is pretty country. But as far as my gulf coast sensibilities are concerned, this area gets too much snow...but then, that's what makes the skiing good.
"And it is pretty country."
Do live long, healthy with good eyes. And continue to absorb the beauty that is around you. Well this old goat is getting rather bleary eyed. Tis 1:11AM. So do enjoy your evening hours. Nighty nite.
Humor of the Day bump.
That could hurt...but with any luck, perhaps Islam will begin this BEFORE the men have any children...it'd be a great service to the world (if not their wives).
It will never work here. Who could afford two wives?
Who could afford two wives?
PMS in stereo!
OK, if you say so.
"Polygamy is a valuable way of saving women from becoming "aged virgins", Malaysia's leading Islamist politician says."
Islam is a growing evil and serious threat to western values.
It almost sounds like this Islamic politician is concerned for these aged virgins. Nah, he just didn't want any unuswed women around. Talk about twisted logic.
"Hey, there's a virgin, we'll take care of that."
"""Obviously I sort of like high places with lots of snow.
Incidentally It was a bit out of line with my original statement. I jump the gun sometimes."""
Must be all that oxygen deprivation.
"""Just how cute I am. That remains to be seen."""
I always pictured you as an old bleary eyed goat. With emphasis on "GOAT".
Am I close?
"I always pictured you as an old bleary eyed goat. With emphasis on "GOAT". Am I close? "
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Nah. Doesn't cost anything - say "I divorce you" three times and its done.
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