kanelli wrote:Even if Islam claims to treat women very well, the fact remains that the Quran says that women must cover themselves to hide their attributes from men who might take advantage. On the one hand there are good intentions behind that, but on the other hand it makes it acceptable for men to disrespect women who are not covered.
Well Kan, I think this is a misunderstanding between the culture and Koran. The Woman should be respected whether she is covered or not .. and that also goes on the man. in Koran you should respect everyone regardless what kind of religions or cultures they have. and the islamic history is so full of stories about such situations.
Now maybe you have seen an incident or you have got a feeling that the uncovered woman is not respected, but believe if such thing happened.. then its only and only because of the culture or that particular reason because people are not use to see wpomen uncovered.. and its quit odd for them to understand such thing if they dont have the background or the understanding of other cultures.
even in christianity or Judaism the women should be covered .. if u have a look from behind on a Nun or a muslim lady, you will not be able to tell who is who.
The woman is a precious Jewell .. this Jewel should be protected and away from theves. Males are like wolves who are waiting for the pray, once they have what they want they will walk out. thats why when guys are normally claming they are "not ready" to commitment,.. they wana keep playing around they way they want Whether they admit it or not.
thats why ladies... if a man comes to you, check whether he is H0rney or really interested in you. if he is, then he should be ready for a commitment. other wize in the majority of the cases, girls are getting dummped on the edge of the road alone (maybe with a baby to support by her own even) for the other wolves.
I think its enough for the muslims precisly and to the world to know that the Prophet him self was dying while his head was on his wife's thigh and he is last words for a man like the prophet for the world were:
Always keep good thoughts about women.
Be gentle with the crystals - referning to the women-.
hope this was clear