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
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