Posted on 05/24/2003 5:21:01 PM PDT by 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."
Yes, we had noticed. Now, if they would just all go out in the desert and test their bomb vests, maybe there'd be fewer genocidal maniacs spawned in their little pesthole. Planned parenthood, PA style.
A dean at the U of Q no less. Would this be what they tell us is one of the more moderate Muslims?
This Mullah is in Qatar, one of the more modern predominantly Islamic regions. Of course they have advanced considerably in social conditions compared to Saudiland and Taliban. It wouldn't be surprising to find that alQaida is also thoroughly Westernized.
Don't let it ever be said that these guys are inflexible.
Yes... but read the fine print. They get the "same" reward, not a "corollary" or "equivalent" reward. A Muslim lesbian's dream...?
You forgot to add 'Americans' to your screed, Mr Qaradawi.
"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."
This one begs for interpretation.....
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.
Translation: Women can be trusted if they are killing someone in a terrorist act. Otherwise, as Islamic Law commands, they are not to be trusted.
"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."
Translation: Makeup or looking 'purty' is good if it is for the intent of killing someone. Otherwise, the normal rules of Islam apply.
"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."
For my part, let me state that you belong to a real hardcore group of sickos. I'll let your own words back me up on that.
One Freeper commented not too long ago that "Islam is like a prison".............I don't remember who it was, but I do remember that he was right.
No wonder the Democrats and Clintonistas love the Arabs.
They're equal opportunity destroyers!
Not as busy as the poor soul who has to find them!
Doesn't deserve a response, because at least I graduated the third grade.
"The Levels of Jihad: Its merits and the reason for gaining victory over enemies" is a small book printed in the UK and issued in the tens of thousands of copies. Its author devotes page after page to jihad, its various meanings, etc. Not once is the issue of female jihad addressed, although its author Sa'eed bin 'Ali ibn Wahf al-Qahtaani is a respected Islamic scholar known to nearly all Muslims. That someone would exalt female suicide bombers, and condone such a deed without first receiving the permission of husband or family is heretical in the extreme and strikes at the very heart of Islam.
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