Comments on: Is it okay to read Quran while menstruating? http://www.zawaj.com/askbilqis/reading-quran-while-menstruating/ Islamic marriage advice and family advice Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:36:31 +0000 hourly 1 By: serendipity http://www.zawaj.com/askbilqis/reading-quran-while-menstruating/comment-page-1/#comment-37359 serendipity Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:51:45 +0000 http://www.zawaj.com/askbilqis/?p=2714#comment-37359 @ Beverly: I have actually done the homework for you that I suggested above - read this link it has references given as well!! I will give you one sincere advice BEFORE you click to read the link: It compares the ways women are SUPPOSED to be treated in the 3 Abhrahmic faiths - look at the religion - not at what is being followed by the the "followers" of these scriptures, because the followers are contaminated by cultural garbage. http://www.islamswomen.com/articles/comparing_women.php May God show you the difference between what is right and what looks right but isn't! Amen @ Beverly: I have actually done the homework for you that I suggested above - read this link it has references given as well!! I will give you one sincere advice BEFORE you click to read the link: It compares the ways women are SUPPOSED to be treated in the 3 Abhrahmic faiths - look at the religion - not at what is being followed by the the "followers" of these scriptures, because the followers are contaminated by cultural garbage.

http://www.islamswomen.com/articles/comparing_women.php

May God show you the difference between what is right and what looks right but isn't! Amen

]]> By: serendipity http://www.zawaj.com/askbilqis/reading-quran-while-menstruating/comment-page-1/#comment-37350 serendipity Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:00:46 +0000 http://www.zawaj.com/askbilqis/?p=2714#comment-37350 Your tongue is always "pure" (the best word I could come up with). I grew up with the cultural baggage that I should not even be able to recite darood (aside from the Quran issue) - and was very upset for many years, until I discovered a couple of years ago that it was nonsense and I could recite it. Also, I did extensive research about this a few years ago - a woman can touch any Quran which has more than the Arabic original script (only Arabic is called mashaf). She can read the translated/interpreted versions, because they are not the exact true translations and hence not truly Allah's words (as no language is truly 100% "translatable" but only "interpretable"). Since then, I try to read it online (as other have suggested it as well - which actually works best even when you want to read it while at a break at work bec you don't have to carry it!) and I sometimes do pick up the Quran that I have, which has Arabic AND English. Hope that helps. Your tongue is always "pure" (the best word I could come up with). I grew up with the cultural baggage that I should not even be able to recite darood (aside from the Quran issue) - and was very upset for many years, until I discovered a couple of years ago that it was nonsense and I could recite it.

Also, I did extensive research about this a few years ago - a woman can touch any Quran which has more than the Arabic original script (only Arabic is called mashaf). She can read the translated/interpreted versions, because they are not the exact true translations and hence not truly Allah's words (as no language is truly 100% "translatable" but only "interpretable").

Since then, I try to read it online (as other have suggested it as well - which actually works best even when you want to read it while at a break at work bec you don't have to carry it!) and I sometimes do pick up the Quran that I have, which has Arabic AND English.

Hope that helps.

]]> By: Laibah http://www.zawaj.com/askbilqis/reading-quran-while-menstruating/comment-page-1/#comment-37349 Laibah Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:50:05 +0000 http://www.zawaj.com/askbilqis/?p=2714#comment-37349 Salam, I have read which was writen by a famous scholar of Saudi that,girls asked that during exams we have to learn a portion of Quran so when we menstruate we cant study for the exam he replied that,you can write that particular portion of quran by your hand to another paper and then you can read from that or else you can touch by wearing hand gloves when really necesarry... Salam,
I have read which was writen by a famous scholar of Saudi that,girls asked that during exams we have to learn a portion of Quran so when we menstruate we cant study for the exam he replied that,you can write that particular portion of quran by your hand to another paper and then you can read from that or else you can touch by wearing hand gloves when really necesarry...

]]> By: Truebloood http://www.zawaj.com/askbilqis/reading-quran-while-menstruating/comment-page-1/#comment-37340 Truebloood Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:20:27 +0000 http://www.zawaj.com/askbilqis/?p=2714#comment-37340 salam i feel when the women is mensurating she is not pure so in such case she cannot touch quran But she can read quran , listen 2 quran Before touching u have 2 be pure which in islam is done by gushal(bath) n wazuh salam i feel when the women is mensurating she is not pure so in such case she cannot touch quran
But she can read quran , listen 2 quran

Before touching u have 2 be pure which in islam is done by gushal(bath) n wazuh

]]> By: wael http://www.zawaj.com/askbilqis/reading-quran-while-menstruating/comment-page-1/#comment-37332 wael Fri, 16 Sep 2011 05:11:25 +0000 http://www.zawaj.com/askbilqis/?p=2714#comment-37332 serendipity, your comments are not normally moderated. However if you include a link in your comment, the program automatically holds the comment for moderation. Wael IslamicAnswers.com Editor serendipity, your comments are not normally moderated. However if you include a link in your comment, the program automatically holds the comment for moderation.

Wael
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]]> By: Normal Poster http://www.zawaj.com/askbilqis/reading-quran-while-menstruating/comment-page-1/#comment-37327 Normal Poster Fri, 16 Sep 2011 03:32:30 +0000 http://www.zawaj.com/askbilqis/?p=2714#comment-37327 And to add to brother Wael's comment men also have rules, ie about semen (after sexual activity), after eating certain foods (onion, garlic), after peeing say standing up where some urine splashes on you. You want to be in a 'pure' state of mind while praying/reading the Quran. It could also be compartmentalization. When I study, I shut off all music and like my room as quiet as possible. By shutting my music off, I have conditioned my mind to think 'study time.' Similarly when you have a definition of pure, you prepare for prayer and worship by the manner. Also impure may be a bad translation, for instance I always hear Muslims say have 'taqwa' and they translate it to FEAR God. God is Ar Rahman, the MOST Merciful, Taqwa is better translated as having an awareness, of the presence of God. In Islam a man and woman in a marriage should not disallow sex when each other wants it. When a woman has her period, a MAN is NOT allowed to have sexual intercourse with her. So it is for the benefit of the woman that she is given an easier time in such a circumstance. And I agree, you should learn to approach any problemset, mindset, from the person's persepective of whom you're tring to learn form. Having preconceived notions is just wishful thinking. If something wants to confirm to everything you think, it's not religion, its your fantasy. And to add to brother Wael's comment men also have rules, ie about semen (after sexual activity), after eating certain foods (onion, garlic), after peeing say standing up where some urine splashes on you. You want to be in a 'pure' state of mind while praying/reading the Quran. It could also be compartmentalization. When I study, I shut off all music and like my room as quiet as possible. By shutting my music off, I have conditioned my mind to think 'study time.' Similarly when you have a definition of pure, you prepare for prayer and worship by the manner.

Also impure may be a bad translation, for instance I always hear Muslims say have 'taqwa' and they translate it to FEAR God. God is Ar Rahman, the MOST Merciful, Taqwa is better translated as having an awareness, of the presence of God.

In Islam a man and woman in a marriage should not disallow sex when each other wants it. When a woman has her period, a MAN is NOT allowed to have sexual intercourse with her. So it is for the benefit of the woman that she is given an easier time in such a circumstance.

And I agree, you should learn to approach any problemset, mindset, from the person's persepective of whom you're tring to learn form. Having preconceived notions is just wishful thinking. If something wants to confirm to everything you think, it's not religion, its your fantasy.

]]> By: serendipity http://www.zawaj.com/askbilqis/reading-quran-while-menstruating/comment-page-1/#comment-37324 serendipity Fri, 16 Sep 2011 01:02:23 +0000 http://www.zawaj.com/askbilqis/?p=2714#comment-37324 @ Br. Wael: why are my comments being moderated? What have I done? @ Br. Wael: why are my comments being moderated? What have I done?

]]> By: serendipity http://www.zawaj.com/askbilqis/reading-quran-while-menstruating/comment-page-1/#comment-37323 serendipity Fri, 16 Sep 2011 01:00:35 +0000 http://www.zawaj.com/askbilqis/?p=2714#comment-37323 @ Beverly: I agree with Wael and your coming here with pre-judgement and not with an open mind. I don't know if you are Jewish/Christian/Atheist, but if you are of the 1st two, then you should read the Torah and Bible and see what your religion (whichever of those two it may be) has to say about menstruation (or for any matter). These 3 religions are on a continuum, with Judaism being the 1st and Islam the last of the 3 Abrahamic faiths. I have read some of the Torah and some of my best friends are Jewish and they have similar laws regarding menstruation, but in fact actually, are MORE stringent - In Islam, the wife can still share the bed/other parts of daily life with her husband but in Judaism, she is supposed to be kept away. Read Jacob's daughter Dinah's story (written in semi-fictional way) to get just a small sample of how Judaism treats women http://www.anitadiamant.com/theredtent.asp or read this link from the ever useful quick guide to life in the 21st century, Wikipedia and see for yourself before jumping to judge! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niddah#Duration_of_menstruation_and_niddah_status Infact in Judaism, the fathers are supposed to "prove" to the potential husband that his daughter is a virgin! Read the UNALTERED versions of the bible and torah and THEN read Islam (in the sequence in which these religions came to humanity) and then see how UNdouwn trodden my religion really is for women! Peace! @ Beverly: I agree with Wael and your coming here with pre-judgement and not with an open mind. I don't know if you are Jewish/Christian/Atheist, but if you are of the 1st two, then you should read the Torah and Bible and see what your religion (whichever of those two it may be) has to say about menstruation (or for any matter). These 3 religions are on a continuum, with Judaism being the 1st and Islam the last of the 3 Abrahamic faiths. I have read some of the Torah and some of my best friends are Jewish and they have similar laws regarding menstruation, but in fact actually, are MORE stringent - In Islam, the wife can still share the bed/other parts of daily life with her husband but in Judaism, she is supposed to be kept away. Read Jacob's daughter Dinah's story (written in semi-fictional way) to get just a small sample of how Judaism treats women
http://www.anitadiamant.com/theredtent.asp

or read this link from the ever useful quick guide to life in the 21st century, Wikipedia and see for yourself before jumping to judge!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niddah#Duration_of_menstruation_and_niddah_status

Infact in Judaism, the fathers are supposed to "prove" to the potential husband that his daughter is a virgin! Read the UNALTERED versions of the bible and torah and THEN read Islam (in the sequence in which these religions came to humanity) and then see how UNdouwn trodden my religion really is for women!

Peace!

]]> By: wael http://www.zawaj.com/askbilqis/reading-quran-while-menstruating/comment-page-1/#comment-37304 wael Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:48:34 +0000 http://www.zawaj.com/askbilqis/?p=2714#comment-37304 Beverly, it has nothing to do with keeping women downtrodden. Certainly menstruation is a normal bodily function. But Islam considers such bodily functions to be temporary physical impurities. When a married couple has sex, they are both considered impure afterwards until they wash. Also, at prayer time, if someone has used the bathroom recently then he must wash up in a ritual way before prayer. These rules apply to men and women. These things are physical impurities, but they are not spiritual impurities, as the Prophet (pbuh) said, "The believer is never impure." Being physically clean before approaching God, or reading the Quran, is a mark of respect. It's that simple. You obviously came to this website with a bias, as you had a pre-conceived notion of Islamic rules as "ridiculous". You did not come here with a sincere heart, to learn or understand. So of course it's very easy for you to find our religion objectionable, even simple rules of hygiene. Wael IslamicAnswers.com Editor Beverly, it has nothing to do with keeping women downtrodden. Certainly menstruation is a normal bodily function. But Islam considers such bodily functions to be temporary physical impurities. When a married couple has sex, they are both considered impure afterwards until they wash. Also, at prayer time, if someone has used the bathroom recently then he must wash up in a ritual way before prayer. These rules apply to men and women. These things are physical impurities, but they are not spiritual impurities, as the Prophet (pbuh) said, "The believer is never impure."

Being physically clean before approaching God, or reading the Quran, is a mark of respect. It's that simple.

You obviously came to this website with a bias, as you had a pre-conceived notion of Islamic rules as "ridiculous". You did not come here with a sincere heart, to learn or understand. So of course it's very easy for you to find our religion objectionable, even simple rules of hygiene.

Wael
IslamicAnswers.com Editor

]]> By: Beverly http://www.zawaj.com/askbilqis/reading-quran-while-menstruating/comment-page-1/#comment-37300 Beverly Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:42:51 +0000 http://www.zawaj.com/askbilqis/?p=2714#comment-37300 Women are considered 'impure' when they are menstruating? You have GOT to be kidding. This is a normal, bodily function and there is nothing impure about it. I have been curious about the ISLAM religion (for informational purposes only) and wondered if some of the ridiculous rules that I had heard of were actually true or if they were rumors. This confirms my suspicions. Why do the men of this religion feel they have to keep their women downtrodden and under their feet. Is it because they are so insecure with themselves that they must keep women subservient? Women are considered 'impure' when they are menstruating? You have GOT to be kidding. This is a normal, bodily function and there is nothing impure about it. I have been curious about the ISLAM religion (for informational purposes only) and wondered if some of the ridiculous rules that I had heard of were actually true or if they were rumors. This confirms my suspicions. Why do the men of this religion feel they have to keep their women downtrodden and under their feet. Is it because they are so insecure with themselves that they must keep women subservient?

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