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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Exiled: [QB] ^^ [b]It is not in the interest of the society to abandon her first calling at home to work as engineer, or a lawyer, or a representative, or a judge, or a factory worker; but it is in its interest for her work in the field of her specialisation for which she is instinctually prepared, the field of marital life and motherhood, which is not less serious but more so than working in stores, laboratories and establishments. Napoleon was asked, "Which castles of France are more impregnable?" He said, "Good mothers." ...[/b] His position imho is an Islamic one. We have to keep in mind that in Islam the world over the mother’s main role is in fact raising the home (children). He in no way mentions that women should be barred from employment. He actually mentioned ‘or a judge’ which implies that he has no problem with such an occupation for a woman. So basically he is saying that motherhood should supersede employment/career. If the married couple have sufficient financial means then i why shouldn't a mother raise her children. When they are old enough to be in school then working during school hours won't be detrimental at all. [b] The happiness of the family rests not in merely increasing the income-which is mostly spent on buying clothes for going to work, and necessities for a mixed life (e.g. men mixing with women) which is based on affectation, the fashion race and being in vogue. In return, the home is deprived of the quietude and companionship established by the woman in the atmosphere of the family. The working woman is exhausted, quick-tempered, and needs someone to lessen her burden, so she cannot give what she has not got to the home.[/b] It is a fact that working mothers are stressed similarly to working fathers and such stress must take it’s toll on the upbringing of children. I know for a fact that some working parents dream they could have more time with their children. It is all about hours of the day and what he says here does not conflict with Islam. [b] Therefore we learn that when the woman is involved in men's work without restrictions or limits, it has its harmful effect on various aspects: It is harmful for the woman herself because she loses her femininity and her distinguishing characteristics and is deprived of her home and children. Some become barren and some are like "the third sex", which is neither a man nor a woman.[/b] This is actually interesting and before I answer this I would like to know what is ‘men’s work’ that qaradawi is talking about, was he implying military? But I certainly don’t agree with him about a woman losing her femininity in most occupations that come to mind: teaching, medical, counselors, judges, lawyers, etc [b] It is harmful for the husband because he is deprived of a bounteous source flowing with good company and cheerfulness. Nothing flows any longer except arguments and complaints about the troubles of work, the rivalry of work mates, men and women. This is in addition to the competior jealousy the man may feel, real or imagined, of other men in the workplace who vie for her attention.[/b] I certainly do not agree that it is harmful for the husband if a wife has job. Many husbands are actually very happy and proud that their wives are contributing towards the benefit of the home and the ummah in general. Situations are dictated by circumstances. In the Arab women thread I posted how beneficial it is for a women and man to work together to be able to live comfortably in today’s rising cost of living. This seems like a very selfish position and one that certainly conflicts with the struggles of modern era Arabs and Muslims. [b] It has a harmful effect on children because a mother's compassion, sympathy and supervision cannot be compensated by a servant or a teacher. How can children get benefit from a mother spending her day at work and on her arrival at home being tired and stressed? Neither her physical nor her psychological condition would allow the best she has to give regarding education or direction to her children. [/b] This is true for pre-school children. Mother’s are the best at caring for their children. When the children are at school then there is no problem at all because she won’t be taking away valuable time from them as she will be at work and they will be at school. [b]It is harmful for men because every working woman takes the position of an eligible working man. As long as there are unemployed men in the society, the woman's work is harmful to them.[/b] This is non-sense. Women are entitled to employment as every man. If men of today were real men we wouldn’t be having this discussion but I know and everyone else knows that in this day and age women must have the opportunity to have careers to level the playing field and to assure her rights [b] It is harmful for the work itself because women are frequently absent from their work due to natural emergencies which cannot be avoided, as menstruation, giving birth, nursing a baby, and the like. All such things deprive the work of discipline and valuable output. It is harmful on morals. It is harmful to the woman's morals if she loses her modesty and on the man if he loses his attentiveness. It is harmful on the whole society if earning a living and increasing the income is the main goal sought by people, disregarding higher principles and good models. It is harmful on social life because going against the grains of nature and dislocating things which are naturally located spoils life itself and causes imbalance, disorder and chaos. [/b] These points are also nonsense. Dalia, don’t take this the wrong way but would you provide a link for what you posted and for any additional copy and pastes you might post in the future. I am asking this because I would like to read such statement for myself and perhaps see if they were translated. Thanks [/QB][/QUOTE]
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