Saudi princess: What I'd change about my country

[Muhammad]

Wa Alaykum Assalaam,

No one is entirely sure what her intent is, but she did not say " 'Islamic' education should be limited", but that "religious teaching" be limited to the Qu'ran and the Sunnah.

I may have misunderstood this part of the article. My understanding was that she wanted to see religious teaching limited because some of it is 'blind rote learning of the most dangerous kind', and she said, 'Instead of wasting our youths' intellect on memorising quotations whose origins is uncertain (such as those found in hadith, Fiqh and tafssir) we need to encourage them to think freely, innovate and use their initiative for the betterment of our society.' Reading this again, it seems different things can be understood, so there is no point in making assumptions and getting caught up over what might not be true.

 

[Cabdullahi]

Wa Alaykum Assalaam,

I may have misunderstood this part of the article. My understanding was that she wanted to see religious teaching limited because some of it is 'blind rote learning of the most dangerous kind', and she said, 'Instead of wasting our youths' intellect on memorising quotations whose origins is uncertain (such as those found in hadith, Fiqh and tafssir) we need to encourage them to think freely, innovate and use their initiative for the betterment of our society.' Reading this again, it seems different things can be understood, so there is no point in making assumptions and getting caught up over what might not be true.

boqoradan iska dhaf saxiib!....boqorad soomaaliyeed baad doonaysa ban filaya

ilahay amarkiis!

 

[TrueStranger]

Wa Alaykum Assalaam,

I may have misunderstood this part of the article. My understanding was that she wanted to see religious teaching limited because some of it is 'blind rote learning of the most dangerous kind', and she said, 'Instead of wasting our youths' intellect on memorising quotations whose origins is uncertain (such as those found in hadith, Fiqh and tafssir) we need to encourage them to think freely, innovate and use their initiative for the betterment of our society.' Reading this again, it seems different things can be understood, so there is no point in making assumptions and getting caught up over what might not be true.

This is not as complicated as it appears. The words in the brackets are not hers. She clearly stated that religious teachings should be limited to the Qu'ran and Sunnah, not because "some of it is blind rote learning", but because that is "where the true ethics of Islam lie"

And anything other than the Qu'ran and the Sunnah is.....

The rest is blind rote learning of the most dangerous kind. It has left our youth vulnerable to fundamentalist ideologies that have led to terrorism and abuse of the true meaning of the Koran.

It's reasonable to say that the violence and injustice committed by some Muslims in the name of Islam have nothing to do with the teachings of the Qu'ran and Sunnah.

She encouraged the youth to

think freely, innovate and use their initiative for the betterment of our society

The key words here are "for the betterment of Society". This part has nothing to do with thinking freely and innovatively about the teachings of Islam, but rather issues pertaining to the improvement of society.

The woman believes in the Sunnah and the Qu'ran, and questioning other sources or the status quo is not necessarily wrong. I would see if someone found fault in her reasoning had she opposed the Sunnah or/and the Quran, but brother that's not the case here.

 

[GuestFellow]

The key words here are "for the betterment of Society". This part has nothing to do with thinking freely and innovatively about the teachings of Islam, but rather issues pertaining to the improvement of society.

Salaam,

That makes more sense now. I'm slightly confused due to the way the article was presented.

The woman believes in the Sunnah and the Qu'ran, and questioning other sources or the status quo is not necessarily wrong. I would see if someone found fault in her reasoning had she opposed the Sunnah or/and the Quran, but brother that's not the case here.

I remember reading some Islamic book saying that there are many Hadiths that were fabricated. Some came into conflict with the Qur'an's version of events, so were rejected.

 

[TrueStranger]

Salaam,

That makes more sense now. I'm slightly confused due to the way the article was presented.

Waliakum Salaam

As long as she does not oppose the Qu'ran and the Sunnah, then her opinion is just an opinion.

I remember reading some Islamic book saying that there are many Hadiths that were fabricated. Some came into conflict with the Qur'an's version of events, so were rejected.

The process of determining whether or not a hadith is sahih (authentic), hasan (good), daif (weak), or batil (forged) is not easy and requires careful consideration, analysis, and observation. May Allah be with those who undertake that task.

 

[Banu_Hashim]

JazakAllah Khayr for sharing. Some interesting points raised...