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akilanajmahFirst!
I've been busy. Family drama, applying for IMPORTANT THINGS™, getting ready for Ramadan and trying to up my socialization game. I'll be starting work with the local chapter of the Council for American Islamic relations soon, inshAllah, and I've branded myself as what I be-- a member of a diverse Muslim community that hopes to show that Muslims, especially Muslimahs, are diverse and brilliant and amazing. Who do I want to show? The legislature, other governance and governing bodies. So! We'll see.
I have a few Surah Saturdays coming up. One is about Mary, mother of Jesus. There's a line in the Qu'ran where Mary's parents are sort of unhappy that they have a girl. Specifically Mary's mom, Imran's wife. God responds "No boy could ever do what she's going to do."
"O Lord, I offer what I carry in my womb in dedication to Your service, accept it, for You hear and know everything." And when she had given birth to the child, she said: O Lord, I have delivered but a girl." --But God knew better what she had delivered... Her Lord accepted her graciously, and she grew up with excellence...
I have another coming up about the difference between messenger and Deity that was sparked by a few devotional poems to the Prophet of God. Also, got sparked by a discussion about Shia and Sunni doctrine. I don't think I've ever written about why I have a hard time with both schools and, instead, choose to follow God and his Prophets (notice that there s).
And I'm just about done with Suhaib Webb (who am I kidding, I'm done). Between his giving space to whatever person who refuses to cite sources/fills everything up with conjecture/engages in the WEST IS BAD ARAB IS GOOD wack dichotomy AND his most recent khutbah topic "The dangers of unbridled feminism."
*sideeye*
Someone asked him what that actually meant.
He responded: Unbridled feminism implies efforts to instill programs that go against agreed upon texts, a proven consensus or bring more harm to a community than good. Added to that is the constant attack on the Muslim male, which serves to undermine instead of build. I understand that we are all upset about things, but there are ways to handle them.
Do I really even need to go there?
Yes. Apparently I do.
1. I have a feeling that he's taking a shot at Amina Wadud (who is smarter than him, nicer than him and smells better) and mixed prayer. The article that he posted that I called wack dichotomy seemed to be taking a shot at her (it referenced woman led prayer). I don't even care if he's referencing her or not though-- I care that "agreed upon texts" means static, unchanging in the face of new knowledge and used in the act of denying God's abundance and mercy and grace upon all people, male or female. A proven consensus? You mean a consensus by men in a culture or society in which they have ultimate privilege? Sort of like the proven consensus amongst white folks that Black, Native and Indian folks are unable to manage themselves? Uh huh. Alright then. It'd be one thing if "agreed upon" (by some dudes) or "consensus" (amongst some more dudes) was an inclusive consensus that was full of voices from all time periods and all people... but it isn't. The only agreed upon text, imho, is the Qur'an. Everything that comes beyond it is simply an opinion on its interpretation. God tells us to get knowledge on our own by reading the Qur'an.
Al-Imran says:
It is not for a mortal to whom god reveals the Book and the judgement and the prophethood to say to the people: "Be my votaries instead of God's," but to say: "Become learned in divine law by virtue of teaching and studying the Book."
Not studying dudes ponfications on the Book, but THE BOOK. The revelations of God through messengers. Teach the Book to others and study it.
2. Oh, poor, poor, Muslim males. Being attacked from all sides. Men saying they're not modest enough, the West saying they're too modest. Old kingdoms depriving them of basic rights found nowhere in the texts sent by God (must be one of those consensus things) and infantalizing them. Being judged by their looks and sexual appeal on one side, while being judged on their vanity and sexuality on the other. Being at the bottom of the totem pole in pseudosharia societies... ah, yes. Poor Muslim males. They've got it rough. Wait... what? That's not the plight of Muslim males? Oh. Well then it must just be a bunch of dudes who're butthurt because they actually have to listen to women... I see. Got it.
3. YOU SHOULD NEVER EXPRESS YOUR ANGER (about me!)! It is damaging to the community. Of course, I can freely say whatever I wish about you... but it's a terrible burden to the umma to call me out on the things I actually do. There-- that's my Suhaib Webb to English translation.
Whatever.
I've been busy. Family drama, applying for IMPORTANT THINGS™, getting ready for Ramadan and trying to up my socialization game. I'll be starting work with the local chapter of the Council for American Islamic relations soon, inshAllah, and I've branded myself as what I be-- a member of a diverse Muslim community that hopes to show that Muslims, especially Muslimahs, are diverse and brilliant and amazing. Who do I want to show? The legislature, other governance and governing bodies. So! We'll see.
I have a few Surah Saturdays coming up. One is about Mary, mother of Jesus. There's a line in the Qu'ran where Mary's parents are sort of unhappy that they have a girl. Specifically Mary's mom, Imran's wife. God responds "No boy could ever do what she's going to do."
"O Lord, I offer what I carry in my womb in dedication to Your service, accept it, for You hear and know everything." And when she had given birth to the child, she said: O Lord, I have delivered but a girl." --But God knew better what she had delivered... Her Lord accepted her graciously, and she grew up with excellence...
I have another coming up about the difference between messenger and Deity that was sparked by a few devotional poems to the Prophet of God. Also, got sparked by a discussion about Shia and Sunni doctrine. I don't think I've ever written about why I have a hard time with both schools and, instead, choose to follow God and his Prophets (notice that there s).
And I'm just about done with Suhaib Webb (who am I kidding, I'm done). Between his giving space to whatever person who refuses to cite sources/fills everything up with conjecture/engages in the WEST IS BAD ARAB IS GOOD wack dichotomy AND his most recent khutbah topic "The dangers of unbridled feminism."
*sideeye*
Someone asked him what that actually meant.
He responded: Unbridled feminism implies efforts to instill programs that go against agreed upon texts, a proven consensus or bring more harm to a community than good. Added to that is the constant attack on the Muslim male, which serves to undermine instead of build. I understand that we are all upset about things, but there are ways to handle them.
Do I really even need to go there?
Yes. Apparently I do.
1. I have a feeling that he's taking a shot at Amina Wadud (who is smarter than him, nicer than him and smells better) and mixed prayer. The article that he posted that I called wack dichotomy seemed to be taking a shot at her (it referenced woman led prayer). I don't even care if he's referencing her or not though-- I care that "agreed upon texts" means static, unchanging in the face of new knowledge and used in the act of denying God's abundance and mercy and grace upon all people, male or female. A proven consensus? You mean a consensus by men in a culture or society in which they have ultimate privilege? Sort of like the proven consensus amongst white folks that Black, Native and Indian folks are unable to manage themselves? Uh huh. Alright then. It'd be one thing if "agreed upon" (by some dudes) or "consensus" (amongst some more dudes) was an inclusive consensus that was full of voices from all time periods and all people... but it isn't. The only agreed upon text, imho, is the Qur'an. Everything that comes beyond it is simply an opinion on its interpretation. God tells us to get knowledge on our own by reading the Qur'an.
Al-Imran says:
It is not for a mortal to whom god reveals the Book and the judgement and the prophethood to say to the people: "Be my votaries instead of God's," but to say: "Become learned in divine law by virtue of teaching and studying the Book."
Not studying dudes ponfications on the Book, but THE BOOK. The revelations of God through messengers. Teach the Book to others and study it.
2. Oh, poor, poor, Muslim males. Being attacked from all sides. Men saying they're not modest enough, the West saying they're too modest. Old kingdoms depriving them of basic rights found nowhere in the texts sent by God (must be one of those consensus things) and infantalizing them. Being judged by their looks and sexual appeal on one side, while being judged on their vanity and sexuality on the other. Being at the bottom of the totem pole in pseudosharia societies... ah, yes. Poor Muslim males. They've got it rough. Wait... what? That's not the plight of Muslim males? Oh. Well then it must just be a bunch of dudes who're butthurt because they actually have to listen to women... I see. Got it.
3. YOU SHOULD NEVER EXPRESS YOUR ANGER (about me!)! It is damaging to the community. Of course, I can freely say whatever I wish about you... but it's a terrible burden to the umma to call me out on the things I actually do. There-- that's my Suhaib Webb to English translation.
Whatever.
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- islam: identity and intersection,
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- islam: misguided peoples,
- islam: modern figures,
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- islam: progressive thought,
- islam: smart things allah says,
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