Assalamu-alaikum,
I appreciate the sentiments of support from the above posters.
To make my own clear, I am not here to critisize that which I possibly do not (completely) understand.
However, when I see the laws of Allah being twisted to suit a particular situation by current day Neo-Salafis, then to this I do object.
Personally, I don't think he's said anything wrong in either of the videos.
Allah has already declared what is halaal and haraam.
So, if a
muslim woman were to follow this advice, it is quite simply against the laws of Allah:
"So the one who wishes to wear the hijab she can do so, and the one who wants to wear what she sees appropiate from her point of view is free to do so.
Will she harm the society (through this)?
If this behaviour turns into something that harms the society (on a general level as is the case with anything), then the legislation will intervene....."
It would have been better to remain silent on the matter than to say that which is not from Islam.
Coming from a country that has had its own fair share of oppression, I can in some way relate and appreciate the efforts made by the Muslim Brotherhood.
They are often compared to our equivalent 'freedom fighters' - the African National Congress (ANC), that liberated South Africa out of apartheid.
However, being under the rule of the ANC since the early 1990s has left us with a different share of problems (which is a thread for another day).
My point being - alhamdulillah, we can be excited about Egypts future under new leadership.
But, we should also remain wary, especially in these times that are drawing us closer towards the end.....
Sometimes, all is not as it appears to be.
I have had the opportunity, a few months ago, to attend a lecture as well as dine with, the son of the founder of the Muslim Brotherhood.
MashaAllah, he has alot of passion in what he says......but unfortunately, myself and many others, just cannot accept the views of our 'Neo-Salafi' brothers - that are promoted in such a way as if it is the law of Allah.
(In fact, I almost wanted to walk out of the lecture.....)
So, perhaps this is where my reservations stem from as well.....
Insha Allah, I only hope for the best for Egypts new leadership.
Only Allah knows what is in the hearts of man, and what the future holds.
May Allah guide him and help him to do what is right, forgive his and our shortcomings, and grant honour and the upper hand to Islam and Muslims, ameen. May his leadership be a catalyst for change for the better, both in Egypt and around the world, ameen.
Ameen.
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