Women may be terror suicide bombers, Muslim scholar rules

Jerusalem Post ^ | May. 25, 2003 | KHALED ABU TOAMEH

[yonif]

One of the leading Muslim scholars has issued a fatwa permitting women to carry out suicide attacks.

Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi, an Egyptian who serves as the dean of Islamic Studies at the University of Qatar, issued his ruling in response to last week's bombing in Afula, which was carried out by 19-year-old Hiba Daraghmeh, a female student from Tubas in the northern West Bank.

"Women's participation in the martyrdom [suicide] operations carried out in Palestine given the status of the land as an occupied territory, in addition to a lot of sacrilegious acts perpetrated by the Jews against the sanctuaries is one of the most praised acts of worship," Qaradawi said.

"Also, the act is a form of martyrdom for the cause of Allah, and it entitles them, inshallah, to the same reward earned by their male counterparts who also die in the cause of Allah." He said Muslim jurists have unanimously agreed that when the enemy attacks part of the Muslim territories, jihad becomes the duty of every individual.

"This obligation reaches the extent that a woman should go out for jihad even without the permission of her husband, and the son without the consent of his parents," he added.

According to his fatwa, the organizers of the suicide attacks "could benefit from some believing [in] women, as they may do what is impossible for men to do." He said Muslim women are allowed to violate Islamic teachings by traveling unaccompanied by a close male relative and without having to cover their heads for the sake of carrying out an attack.

"Concerning the issue of the hijab [veil], a woman can put on a hat or anything else to cover her hair," Qaradawi ruled. "When necessary, she may even take off her hijab in order to carry out the operation, for she is going to die in the cause of Allah and not to show off her beauty or uncover her hair."

"I don't see any problem in her taking off the hijab in this case. I think the committed Muslim women in Palestine have the right to participate and have their own role in jihad and to attain martyrdom."

[yonif]

Do they get virgins too?

[socal_parrot]

Martha Burke should be very happy about this.

[Cathryn Crawford]

" 'This obligation reaches the extent that a woman should go out for jihad even without the permission of her husband, and the son without the consent of his parents,' he added. "

- Thrilled to hear it. What a relief to know you can go kill someone without permission from the folks. Dad, where's the shotgun?

[friendly]

Religion of Peace Alert. This is what goes on inside mosques. And we are letting these animals into our nation!!!!

[darkwing104]

"Also, the act is a form of martyrdom for the cause of Allah, and it entitles them, inshallah, to the same reward earned by their male counterparts who also die in the cause of Allah." He said Muslim jurists have unanimously agreed that when the enemy attacks part of the Muslim territories, jihad becomes the duty of every individual.

If they keep this up their religion will die a slow death by suicide.

[Arkie2]

NOW will proclaim victory!

[PokeyJoe]

How ironic that the Israeli jews will be forced to become a version of their own nightmare in order to survive.

Should the jews make all muslims wear a green moon thingy (symbol of islam) on their shirts?

sadder still.

I'm serious.

[templar]

It's good to see Islam finally starting to recognize women having rights that are the same as men. Change is in the wind.

[Sonny M]

Religion of Peace, Religion of Peace,

Must not think, just repeat.

Religion of peace, Religion of Peace.

[sheik yerbouty]

Thyey should simply send the to Arab "Palestine", which is Jordan.

[per loin]

His fatwa is obviously in error. I recently issued one stating that only senior muslim scholars were allowed to be suicide bombers.

[TEXOKIE]

I saw a thing on the news today that reported that the Saudis are now making official pronouncements, from the government and even in the mosques that the western guests should be protected, and that all terrorist activities and encouragement should cease. There were even some emirs making statements publicly to their people that Al Qaeda should not be supported in any way.

[visualops]

Yeah

"issued his ruling"

Everyone's in charge, apparently.

[tkathy]

Now if somehow every last Muslim would just commit suicide, the world would be a far better, more peaceful place.

[Travis McGee]

Insane murder cult bump.

[Finalapproach29er]

Why are these "scholars" still breathing? The minute these leaders show their intentions, the US or some other nation w/backbone should pay these guys a private visit. We need to get more serious about removing the troublemakers.

Muslim zealots take these fatwas seriously. This guy should be dead by next week. Maybe Israel will visit him.

[ladyinred]

Haven't they been doing this already?
How kind of the men terrorists to allow the women to sacrifice themselves. Yes, the Palies want peace, I can see it with my own eyes. Sheesh!

[Freebird Forever]

Women's participation in the martyrdom [suicide] operations.......

serves to reduce in number those who are capable of giving birth to the next generation of islamotrash.

[Gritty]

Muslim women are finally coming into the 21st Century, Praise Allah! They can remove their veils when they go out on suicide missions against the Infidels!

If they keep on this roll, soon they will be able to sit in the back of the mosques instead of being hidden behind a wall.

Isn't progress wonderful?

[DannyTN]

Do they get virgins too?

LOL, that only seems fair.