minime 1,128 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 A hashtag with the title “Saudi women demands nullification of male guardianship†went viral on Twitter recently. Many social media activists backed the demand, describing male guardianship as one of the major impediments that obstruct women’s progress in the Kingdom...Is there any justification for imposing male guardianship on all activities of women including trade, education, travel, housing and employment? Supporters of the system insist its absence would cause various problems for women. Some experts of Islamic jurisprudence have explicitly stressed that the guardianship is exclusively for the purpose of marriage. Even this argument is weak as most women do not need a guardian to solemnize marriage. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) has stated that “Women are more qualified than their guardians to take a decision on matters concerning them.†It is surprising that even after this clear statement by the Prophet, people still insist on guardianship mainly by misinterpreting the Qur’anic verse: “Men are protectors of women.†This verse was revealed with regard to deviant women, not women in general, and men were given the authority to prevent them from immoral practices. This does not mean men, even husbands, have the authority to intervene in all activities of a woman. It’s high time that we express our full faith and confidence in women and their capabilities. Instead of applying guardianship on all women it may be applied on women who require such protection. A mechanism should be developed to determine those women who deserve guardianship and who do not. Age can be one of the determining factors.The government should decide that women who have crossed a certain age, obtained higher education and a job with a decent salary or enjoy a high position in society do not need male guardianship. http://saudigazette.com.sa/opinion/local-viewpoint/male-guardianship-must-go/ ------ Does your country have any such discriminatory laws against women? What effort is being taken overturn them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venus in converse ~ 845 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 no, my country have the largest Muslim population in the world but the discrimination I saw mostly only on very stereotypical job field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PepeMeme 270 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Seems islamophobic of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jergens 318 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Saudi Arabia is the only country in the world that has such sexist laws and it only applies to Saudi women. as someone who was born and raised there i can tell you confidently that Saudi laws is 90% culture and 10% twisted sharia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minime 1,128 Posted September 27, 2016 Author Share Posted September 27, 2016 Till a few years back, my country had discriminatory laws against women in inheriting parental and spousal property. no, my country have the largest Muslim population in the world but the discrimination I saw mostly only on very stereotypical job field. Indonesia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venus in converse ~ 845 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Till a few years back, my country had discriminatory laws against women in inheriting parental and spousal property. Indonesia? yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToujoursSistar 7,681 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 i talked to a saudi girl on NB one time she told me how she didn't feel free at all it was sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefacts 338 Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Good for her. Too many disgusting people in this world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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