some questions about Islamic interpretations

Some questions about Islamic interpretations

 

There is lot of confusion and misundertandning about Islam. Most people are not able to differenctiate between Islamic concepts and 'Muslims'. Theory is different from those who call themselves followers of those concepts. Same with communism, Chrisitianity, Buddhism, etc.

Interepretations of Koran varies and many chauvinsits intrepret it to suit their agenda, esp regarding to women's rights, marriage laws, etc.

and liberation movements in Palenstine, Chechenya and Bosnia are confused with religious fanatisim. The media did not correctly portray the very pertinanet statement of Bin Laden after 9/11 : ".. the Amercians will know no peace until the Palestinians do..." He is not crazy to attack his onetime mentor,
during the Afgan war against USSR.

I have deep respect and regard for all religious concepts and literature. only i am weary of the interpretations by bigots.

some questions and points :

1.Sachar committe report about the real conditions of Indian Muslims is true enough. but they and their insular leaders are mainly responsible for their status. Family planning, importance of education, esp in English and local languages (not Arabic in Madarassas, which is as useful as learing only Sanskrit) are not stressed. dogmatic attitude has made the typical muslim household with more than 3 children ; with low incomes large families cannot be pulled out of the cycle of poverty and backwardness.

2.Women's rights, esp reg divocrce, property rights are not fair. Triple talak, etc. My question is if Muslims want to follow the Shariath law instead of a uniform civil code, then what about Criminal law ? if there is a criminal offence aginst or by a muslim, why not shariat be used (like in Saudi) ; public flogging and stoning to death, etc.
If they can accept IPC for criminal offences, then what prevents them accepting a uniform civil code ? i think it is the male chauvinsitic agenda of the insular leaders...

3. Haj subsidy : the govt spends some Rs.250 crores every year to subsidise Haj pilgrimage. It is highly 'unsecular' and foolish.
I remember reading that the muslim tradition asks only those who can afford to go on Haj. and this 250 crores p.a can be exclusively used to build and operate free hospitals and schools in muslim areas. it will be most useful.

K.R.Athiyaman
Chennai - 96
nellikkani.blogspot.com  

தொலைவிலிருந்து பார்க்கும் போது, நீ என் நண்பனைப் போல் தோன்றுகிறாய்.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5_YAj9lCQc
 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDSh5wUtXt4

எனக்கு மிகவும் பிடித்த ஒரு ஆங்கில பாட்டின் தமிழாக்கம் :

....தொலைவிலிருந்து பார்க்கும் போது நீ என் நண்பனைப் போல் தோன்றுகிறாய், ஆனால் நாம் யுத்த களத்தில் இருக்கிரோம்.

தொலைவிலிருந்து பார்க்கும் போது இந்த யுத்தம் எதற்க்கு என்று எனக்கு புரியவிலை..

FROM A DISTANCE

(Julie Gold)

From a distance the world looks blue and green
And the snow-capped mountains white
From a distance the ocean meets the stream
And the eagle takes to flight

From a distance there is harmony
And it echoes through the land
It's the voice of hope, it's the voice of peace
It's the voice of every man

From a distance we all have enough
And no one is in need
There are no guns, no bombs, no diseases
No hungry mouths to feed

From a distance we are instruments
Marching in a common band
Playing songs of home, playing songs of peace
They're the songs of every man
God is watching us, God is watching us
God is watching us from a distance

From a distance you look like my friend
Even though we are at war
From a distance I can't comprehend
What all this war is for

From a distance there is harmony
And it echoes through the land
It's the hope of hopes, it's the love of loves
It's the heart of every man

It's the hope of hopes, It's the love of loves
It's the song of every man 

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/From_a_Distance
 

a treasured possesion

To : Thriru Sujatha

Dear Sir,

"Enadu Ninavugal" by Kovai Ayyamuthu (1898-1975)
is a remarkable autobiography of a remarakble
personality. Freedom fighter, Gandhian, poet,
writer-director,entreupreuner and agriculturist,
whose career took many turns. Served in WW 1 in Iraq,
worked in Rangoon, became a mechant in Coimbatore ;
after hearing Gandhiji's call, joinned Congress
and established Kadar movement in Tirupur
and TN ; was collegue of EVR,C.S and Kamaraj and
Kalki Sadasivam in 1930s and 40s.(jailed in Vaikom
struggle).

And was a sisya of Rajaji till the end. Helped
establish the Gandhi Ashram near Tiruchengode in 1925.
Quaerelled with Gandhiji over an issue and resigned
from Khadi movement in 1942 and went on to become a
successful trader and businessman in Coimbatore ;
wrote and directed the film "Kanchan" in 1947 at
Coimbatore Central Studios (jupiter films) ; and
finally settled down as agriculturist near Pollachi
in 1950. N.Mahalingam was his sisya.Subsequently
joined Swatanta party under Rajaji.
Worked tirelessly till the end.

His book continues to inspire me and i treasure it.

Thanks & Regards
Athiyaman

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