See how you proved me wrong by going into details of ayesha. All I wanted to show to you is what seems at surface is not always correct. If you find sculptors with scarce clothing on hindu temples, it does not mean that gods and goddesses have to be painted nude.
I hope you got the point.
As for Taslima, she should be fought by knowledge and argument not by goondagardi and kiling her as many of the muslim followers seem to be asking for.
RE:RE:for Imran
by imran patel on Nov 27, 2007 01:14 AM Permalink
Bhudda, Does it say in the QURAN ? NO.
Hadith are subject to scrutiny. They are NOT the word of God. I have you a list of reasons why it is POSSIBLE that Aisha (RA) was NOT 9 years old.
So it NOT a proven FACT that she was 9. But since you have developed such a hatered for Islam, that you are inclined to believe anything and everything that tried to defame Islam. That is what we call "BIAS"
I have a BIAS towards Islam, you have a BIAS against Islam.
RE:for Imran
by imran patel on Nov 27, 2007 01:11 AM Permalink
Ashish, what you believe as a HINDU does NOT concern me. It does not make me a better Muslim by critisizing your faith.
What I am saying is that when we protest against of defend Taslima, we need to make a distinction.
- Are we defending her right to free speech or are we defending her views. If you are defending her right to free speech then I am with you. On that same principle, I will defend the right of Muslims to protest her view in a manner that does NOT violate the LAW.
Coming to MF Hussain, Same principle applied. I defend his RIGHT to express but as far as content is concerned, it does not effect me because I do not share the Hindu belief.
Should he do it, personally I think NO. It is common sence to know that this will affect the Hindu community and why should we do that to our own countrymen.
Same applies to the Danish Cartoons. The cartoonist has every right to express himself and Muslims have every right to protest in a legal manner. I support the cartoonist right to free speech BUT I protest against his work.
I hope we are mature enough to understand that difference.
So, My questin to you is, Why are you supporting Taslima ?
RE:for Imran
by arjuna on Nov 27, 2007 01:33 AM Permalink
Imran,
Its not the issue of supporting her . its the issue of helping a human being. its not new it happened many times it is the culture and nature of hindustani's to protect people who ever knock thier door for help irespective of religion caste or community. killing is not the solution.
RE:RE:for Imran
by imran patel on Nov 27, 2007 01:53 AM Permalink
Are there not any Indians in this country that we must help ? Why is Taslima taking priority over them ?
I agree Killing is not the solution.
But we need to have some principles behind over actions.
You can support Taslima for these reasons (Either/OR/And)
- Her right to free speech - Her views expressed in her writings
I can point you to millions of people who need your help as a human being that Taslima.
RE:RE:for Imran
by deepak on Nov 27, 2007 10:29 AM Permalink
why are u not supporting Taslima??? why r u not so angry on Osama who blew up for Allah??? Taslima wrote about Bengali Hindus oppressed every day in 'moderate' Bangladesh...why cant she write about this??/ why is Islam so immune that we cant write about it??? why do u think Islam should be protected by blasphemy laws and terror threats??? why is Islam so insecure that it has to hide??????
RE:for Imran
by deepak on Nov 27, 2007 10:26 AM Permalink
fight a female writer because she wrote a few books???? LOL....Taslimas 'Selected Columns' simply discusses texts which are quoted & preached DAY & DAY out by mullahs....Taslima discusses "MAQSADAL MUMINEEN' a reference book vry popular all over the subcontinent and available in most Indian languages..the book clearly advocates WIFE BeATINg...how is Taslima wrong in making this an issue of discussion or even condemnation???? was Raja Rammohun Roy hunted down for advocating widow marriages???? Taslima wrote about a helpless Hindu Bengali family whose daughter is raped and the family driven out by JIhadies..this happens every single day in Bangladesh.......every single day Jihadies KILL people Saying Namaz in Pakistan....how is it controversial if you talk sbout this?????
