We must remember that when one follows a religion, he or she must follow its rules. Its the same like following rules of a country, a college, an office or even in one's own house.
If someone forgets or violates these rules, there is no harm in some learned men reminding him/her of it.
Criticising religion and religious men seem to be the in-thing now-a-days.
RE:Sania and the dress code
by Harpreet on Sep 20, 2005 12:16 AM
sure sajid criticsm is in when the religion refuses to give women their rights and treats them as personal property of males. It is also in when these men are silent or support the male when he commits an atrocity on women ( ie Imrana in muzzafarnagar or the Arab's marrying young girls in Hyderabad and abandoning them with moulvi's help). And the moulvi has time to comment on a frivolous topic like Sania's skirt ?
RE:Sania and the dress code
by manish on Sep 24, 2005 09:32 PM
hey imran U r a damn fool.no doubt. Are u in a position to tell sania what to wear??. Do u know how to play tennis? did u ever think of katrina kaif or sadaf or gajala shaik or waheeda rehman? what are they doing? If u are a real muslim try to object their dress dont disturb great players by ur dirty remarks
I think there is no need to wear skimpy, short skirts for playing tennis. Sania should start a new trend of wearing half pants like men tennis player wear and show the world that tennis can be played with decent dress. what today's Sharapova's or Williams wear is more a fashion outfit then a sports dress. Looking at the dress and quality of women's vs men's tennins clearly shows that its one more form of female exploitation. Why should women always show more skin than men in any form sports ? Any answers !!
Islam is a way of life and we muslims work towards our after-life and not this world. Islam shows us the right method for every act in life. That said, Sania could have pursued her passion for tennis but in a modest dress which could have won her more name. This is an opportunity for her to show the world that muslim girls are not inferior in anyway and islam does not restrict them to pursue their passion. She could have inspired girls to pursue this sport who restrict themselves because of the dress.
I'm sure there's a way out for this. She can dress modestly and even pursue her career. She can try to be a great ambassador for Islam and Indian culture. This is infact another great opportunity for her to earn a name in another area.
May Allah show her the right path and grant her success.
RE:Sania Dress Code
by SS on Sep 18, 2005 01:12 AM
Certainly this is quite balanced reply to this post. Another could be like: look upon her just as a good sports person from India. Just wonder how many of them have scaled such heights!! Be appreciative of her talent and hope that she can make it really big someday!!
RE:Sania Dress Code
by sick \'n tired on Sep 21, 2005 06:51 AM
Rajiv, I share your concern about overcrowding in heaven. And worse, all of them will reach there together on judgement day. What is even worse is overcrowding in hell, because all those who are not Muslims will anyway land-up in hell. I heard that Judgement day is presently deferred to make the necessary administrative arrangements in heaven and hell to accomodate everybody.
RE:Sania Dress Code
by Rajiv on Sep 19, 2005 12:40 AM
Dear Farah,
If you dont mind, could you please describe a little bit about this "after-life" thing...? I heard something like that we can go to heaven if we follow a life according to the scriptures, but when I think about it I get a bit confused. There are 1 billion muslims in the world today, and even if 10% of them end up in heaven, it is 100 million. And ofcourse people from previous times will still be there.. I am trying to think what kind of life we will have there.. I mean, do we stay in our homes like in India, watch TV, play tennis, drive cars etc.. I guess we will have different kind of family there, since all family members are unlikely to land up in heaven together anyway.. And do we have schools, other worldly institutions... Sorry but I am not able to comprehend what this "eternal bliss" which you guys seem so hellbent on achieving, actually mean!!!
What happens after life? I don't know. Why would you believe someone, who is only as intelligent or unintelligent as yourself, when they tell you what is going to happen in "after-life"? Should'nt you atleast care to ask for details?
Hey please dont get these games also in caste and religion ethics, I want to tell one thing, sania knows what to wear and what not to wear Please dont make and issue for that ::::
RE:..and...
by Syed on Sep 19, 2005 12:52 AM
Assalaamu Alaikum!(May Peace of Almighty Be Upon You)We Muslims are slaves of Allah SWT & hence it is obligatory upon us to Obey His commandments & to worship Him & Praise Him for His bounties.Sister it is not wise to say to discard Islamic way of life .This kind of mindset will only come to those who believe in Allah & love Him & fear Him & Obey His commandments.To a muslim,the Almighty Allah is the foremost to any other thing. Today as people we are going away from truth & following the wispers of evil desires. If ur interested in knowing Islam then start reading about it,Im sure it will clear ur ignorance about Islam and also the false propagation goin on in media currently. May Allah increase our knowledge of truth & keep us steadfast in Religion till our last breath.Ameen. If u want please read my message "What Islam Says"
If u want u can contact me or go to any Islamic Centre in ur area.
RE:..and...
by sick \'n tired on Sep 21, 2005 06:42 AM
Mr. Abu Siddique, And why should you shout so loud if somebody suggests a change of religion. It is India and here one is as free to change his religion as you are to follow yours'.
RE:..and...
by abu siddique on Sep 18, 2005 05:15 PM
Pls Mr.u r nobody to suggest that the religion should be changed to just allow MS.MIRZA wear skirt.
- This issue is a perfect example of how we have a natural inhibition towards better arenas. I bet if this maulavi could swim & had a chance at the olympics swimming championship - he could also compete at the fastest strip to swimming trunk.
Ppl, get a life. If you cant do things, and someone else can, applaud and keep shut.
- This article - TVR Shenoy - obviously can write - but his skills will be put to good use if focussed on "real" issues. Writing about this is glorifying idiots.
- As for the stand the author takes, its ridiculous. Just because while she was fledgling with her career & made a comment about her attire - does not mean what the author draws. Thats convoluted thinking! Did the author not feel weird when his/her first post got published.
- I dont care to know details, but "IF" religion does inhibit such - then I would bet its an interpretation problem. Fix that! not disturb talent!! What who wears, is NO ONES Business.
Goodness, dont we have other issues in india anymore?
If Islam doesnt allowed to wear westen clothes then change religion. Its simple, I dont know how is this religion who is pulling one good sportwomen from his profession. I am sure who ever is making this issue, u will find them in some dance bar with girls. stupid
For heaven sake...I don't understand why people are so much of a fuss over Sania's dress code, when she is making every Indian around the globe so proud by her achievements at such a young age !! Maulvi's need to concentrate and voice their opinions on many of the abusements and torture muslim women are facing day to day. For example, the 28-year old muslim woman raped by her father-in-law. Where are they when such incidents arise ? Isn't that incident a black spot on Islam. All MCP's.
Few questions I need the answers for What is religion? Why do we have to represent a religion? From where they have got the authority to stop people from what they are doing? What is a Fatwa?
As far as I know religion is the way of life which teaches you How to reach GOd.
And I don't think an individual represent a religion, he only represent a wonderfull creation of God.
I don't think these guys get the authority from God to stop others what they are doing. So according to me they have no right.
RE:Sania's Dress code
by manish on Sep 24, 2005 09:41 PM
Hello mr.ahmed I think u have no work except teaching lessons to sania.U better refrainig comments better than asking her to refrain from tennis.ur remark shows how mean muslim men are! are u in a position to tell sania what to wear? she knows well how to play and how to wear.
