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."

[nmh]

Considering how well they treat their women, I'm not surprised to hear they are "allowed" to be suicide bombers. In fact, that may be all you hear about when it starts happening.

As for the "virgin" question, I'd bet after being so abused sexually and otherwise, they'd be thrilled to become lesbians so as to NEVER have a relationship with a man again.

[Mr. Jeeves]

I think the committed Muslim women in Palestine have the right to participate and have their own role in jihad and to attain martyrdom."

I love these "Let's you and him fight" proclamations. Why doesn't this villain drag his own carcass over to the West Bank and lead by example?

[cardinal4]

"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."

They get virgins, too?

[Hibernius Druid]

Will 72 studs await the lady "martyr"?

[yooper]

So she gets 80 or so male virgins. Gonna be a busy night...

[Travis McGee]

I agree.

[Ed_in_NJ]

They must be running out of males who are stupid enough to do it, so they're 'allowing' some gullible women into the cult.

[Myrddin]

I guess this means we should be on the lookout for either a lesbian or a whore. Is that vast reservoir of "virgins" strictly female or did they save a few males too? What a twisted way to incentivize an individual to commit suicide/homocide.

Personally, I think there are only 72 virgins...total. They all look like Helen Thomas. They are rejected like a bad fruitcake and passed on to the next dope in line.

[yonif]

bump

[Captain Shady]

>>So she gets 80 or so male virgins. Gonna be a busy night...<<

Would be something for a lady to tell 80 men see has a headache.

[Mr. Mojo]

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

72 female virgins? I guess that's one way for Muslims to get rid of their lesbian population.

[veronica]

You've come a long way baby, Islamofascist style.

[Bringbackthedraft]

Leaving 80 horny guys high and dry? I don't get it? Weren't these 80 guys busy with their 5,600 female virgins? I guess they produce virgins faster in heaven or just recycle the non virgins? Amazing what one can believe if indoctrinated from youth.

[Captain Shady]

>>Leaving 80 horny guys high and dry? I don't get it? Weren't these 80 guys busy with their 5,600 female virgins? I guess they produce virgins faster in heaven or just recycle the non virgins? Amazing what one can believe if indoctrinated from youth.<<

I guess the gal must be in heaven for her martyrdom,but the 80 guys are in hell due to not wanting to be martyrs:-)

[headsonpikes]

Who says women aren't making progress in muslim societies?!?

This sure looks like striving for equality to me.

Three cheers for the Religion of Peace.

Only two cheers if the women don't get virgins.

[Consort]

Democrat Muslim female explodees get 72 donkeys. It's in a new addendum to the Koran.

[VOA]

Do they get virgins too?

Honestly, I think I heard some expert on Islam comment on this.
IIRC, female Jihadists who get promoted to "paradise" get to have a certain number
of their family members and close friends join them.
Thus, they get sort of an eternal version of home-bound domesticity...probably a place
were the tea-pot is bottomless and there are always new shoes and purses
(heck, probably burquas too) to try on. All I know is I'd hate to be a husband-in-paradise
with one of these ladies...spending eternity re-arranging furniture?
Now that would be HELL!

Who says gender differences aren't really a universal!

[VeniVidiVici]

You know, the first thing that has to happen is somebody needs to knock off each one of these promoters of terrorism.

A long range shot, no announcements, no deck of cards for the outstanding ones, just one at a time. Sooner or later, they'll get the message.