EastCoast Board Co Skate Shop is hosting three ALL GIRL LONGBOARD
SESSIONS this summer in Fairfax, VA (just outside of Washington DC).
We did one of
these last year and it was a huge success.  This years dates will be
JUNE 19th, JULY
17th, and AUGUST 14th.  All sessions are limited to 25 girls for each
date and the
times are on the above Saturdays from 5:30pm - 8:30pm.

The DC Outlaw Crew will be lending a hand to Brett Roper, Special
Afro Force Member (Afroman Skateboard Team Rider)  who is now working
for
EastCoast Board Co.  Brett is the contact point on the All Girl
Longboard Sessions this
summer.

At last year's All Girl Longboard Session, we took a group of 25
female riders and talked about how to longboard, reviewed how to
start on a
longboard, how to stop including foot dragging, and then moved on to
the basic
carve turns. We then split the group into two sub-groups, the total
beginners and
those that had the basic skateboard skills.  By the end of the
session, all the girls
were carving it up with STYLE!!!! We then held a "for fun" head to
head longboard
slalom race.  This summer should be the same format.

So get your wife, girlfriend, sister, mom or the girl next door and
have them sign up now for one of the ECBS All Girl Slalom Session.
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BTW, we are also looking for both men or women to help teach. Contact
Brett Roper
to volunteer.

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Islamic society. It bases the atmosphere in the family on sacrifice, love,
loyalty, and obedience. When we say "family" we mean the traditional definition
of it namely husband, wife and children. Grandparents are also part of the
extended Muslim family.
It may be asked here: how does Islam organize family relationships? To answer
this we have to concentrate on: husband wife relationship and parent children
relationship. As for husband wife relationship the following verse portrays the
right Islamic atmosphere. And among his signs is this: He created for you
spouses from yourselves that you might find rest in them, and He ordained
between you love and mercy. (30-21)
The Prophet of Islam (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) also stressed these meanings
when he said: (The best among you are those who are best to their families and I
am the best of you to my family). He once exclaimed: (it is only the evil one
who abuses them (women) and the honored one is he who honors them). Once a man
came to the Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) and asked: who is the person
who is most worthy of my good companionship? (The Prophet answered your mother,
your mother, your mother then your father). That is why Islam made Paradise
under the feet of mothers according to one tradition of the Prophet (Sallallaahu
Alayhi Wasallam)
If we contemplate the Quran we find that it refers to parents children
relationships in four main places. Before it asks children to be good and loyal
to their parents it requires parents to be extremely careful in upbringing their
children. In other words it asks parents to do their duty before asking for
their rights.
Let us contemplate the following verses of the Quran: In the chapter called
Luqman (No.31) God says: And surely We gave Luqman wisdom saying Give thanks
unto Allah; for whosoever gives thanks, he gives thanks for his soul. And
whoever disbelieves, Allah is All-Independent, Worthy of Praise. And when Luqman
said to his son while he was exhorting him: O my dear son! Ascribe no partners
unto Allah. Lo! To ascribe partners (unto Him) is a tremendous wrong. And we
have enjoined upon man to be careful of his parents, His mother bears him in
weakness upon weakness, and his weaning is in two years, so give thanks to Me
and to your parents, for unto Me is the journeying. But if they strive with you
to make you ascribe to Me as partner that of which you have no knowledge, then
obey them not, but deal with them nicely in the world and follow the path of him
who repents to Me. Then unto Me will be your return, and I shall tell you of
what you used to do.
The Quran then continues: O my son! Lo! Though it be but the weight of a grain
of mustard seed, and though it be in a rock, or in the heavens or in the earth,
Allah will bring it forth. For Allah is Subtle, Aware. O my son! Establish
prayer, enjoin goodness, forbid iniquity and bear with patience whatever may
befall you. For that is the steadfast heart of things. Turn not your cheek in
scorn towards people, nor walk the earth with pretenses, for Allah loves not
each braggart boaster. Be modest in your bearing and subdue your voice for Lo!
The harshest of all voices is the voice of the ass (31: 12-19).
These verses provide Muslim parents with the way they should bring up their
children, unless they do so, they can expect rebellion and hatred from them; but
the devoted parents have full right to what the following verses from chapter 17
enjoin. In this chapter called the Night Journey Allah says: Your Lord has
decreed that you worship non but Him, and that (you show) kindness to parents.
Should one or both of them attain to old age with you, Say not "Fie" unto them
nor repulse them, but speak unto them a gracious word. And lower unto them the
wing of submission through mercy and say: My Lord! Have mercy on them both as
they did care for me when I was little. Your Lord is best aware of what is in
yourselves. If you are righteous, then Lo! He was ever forgiving unto those who
turn unto Him. (17: 23-25).
These are the two main chapters of the Quran that decide and clearly depict the
Islamic relationship between parents and their children. It is a relationship
based as we see on belief in Allah, and feeling that He observes all what we do
and that we are accountable to Him even in the bad breath that we may release
against our parents when we are angry. Even this has to be controlled.
Let us remember, however, that it is only parents who do their duty, who deserve
this honorable treatment of their children. That is why when a parent came to
the Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) and complained to him about the
ingratitude of his son, the son said: He was ungrateful to me O Messenger of
Allah, before I showed ingratitude to him. So the Prophet (Sallallaahu Alayhi
Wasallam) did not blame the son but disliked the attitude of his parent. This is
a message to all parents.
The third place in the Holy Quran that refers to parents-children relationship
is in chapter 46 called Al Ahqaf where Allah says: And we have enjoined unto man
kindness toward parents. His mother bears him with reluctance and delivers him
with reluctance. His bearing and weaning are thirty months, till when he attains
full strength and reaches forty years, he says: My Lord! Arouse me that I may
give thanks for the favour where with you have favoured me and my parents, and I
may do right acceptable unto you. And be gracious unto me concerning my seed. I
have turned unto you repentant and Lo! I am one of Muslims.
Concerning this type of children the Quran has the following comment: those are
they from whom We accept the best of what they do, and We overlook their evil
deeds among the owners of Paradise. This is the true promise, which they used to
be promised (in the world).
The Quran then turns to the other category of children who are disbelievers and
are as a result ungrateful to their parents. It declares: As for him who said to
his parents: Fie upon you both! Do you threaten me that I shall be brought forth
when generations before me have passed away! While they too cry unto Allah for
help and say: Woe unto you! Believe! Lo! The promise of Allah is true. But he
said: This is nothing but fables of the men of old.
Commenting on this attitude Allah says: Such are those whom the Word concerning
nations of Jinn and mankind which have passed away before has effect. Lo! They
are the losers. And for each there will be degrees due to what they did; and He
may recompense them in full for their deeds! And they will not be wronged. (46:
15-19).
The forth and last place in the Quran that refers to parents children
relationship is what is mentioned briefly in chapter 29 that says: "We have
enjoined on man kindness to parents. And should they strive to make you join
with Me that of which you have no knowledge, then obey them not. Unto me is your
return and I shall tell you what you used to do". (29:8).
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obedience on their Muslim children unless they ask them to rebel against Allah.
In this case they should not be obeyed, but doing good to them should continue
regardless of the difference of religion.
In conclusion since the family is the corner stone of society, happiness and
prosperity will only be achieved if parents as well as children are committed to
the guidance of the Quran, the only guidance proved to be successful.
For in that case all will fulfil their duties and rights in the most
satisfactory manner as we have seen earlier.
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On May 4, 2004, at 3:20 PM, Joel Crawley wrote:

> LOL! Well okay Dreemah. Thanks for your opinion even though you didn't
> answer my question. At no time did I belittle those "popsicle sticks."
> That's just what I call them. You have to admit they certainly look
> like them. I guess to be politically correct I could have said a new
> school board or a street board (although that's not entirely true
> either since a lot of people ride them on vert. as well). Most of
> those boards are in the 7-8" range and hence the question, I just
> didn't want to be trying to cram a 10"+ board in a space made for a 7
> 1/2" one. It's just what I call them. No disrespect intended. Relax
> bro life's too short.
>
>
>
> Thanks to everyone else that did answer my question and give me
> suggestions I thank you. You guys have given me some suggestions I'll
> check into.
>
> Thanks,
> Joel
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On May 4, 2004, at 2:52 PM, Derrick Shark wrote:
>
>> You know you sound like those kids that ride thos
>> popsicle sticks...who have resentments against dudes
>> riding longboards...I heard this know matter what you
>> ride you skate...i ride a longboard pool deck and the
>> popsicle board as you call it because I love to
>> skate!!! And that's what I'll do till I can't do it no
>> more...
>> later
>> Dreemah iz out
>

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--- sardonicunnus <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
> Hey there.
>
> I'm going to offer this as a disclaimer, because
> it's really all
> that I can do. The questions that will follow are
> going to be
> annoyingly newb. Yeah, but I have to know.
>
> Okay, so I'm in Australia right now. It's taken me
> 15 years to
> figure out that surfing is a major option in Aus.
> Problem is, for
> the next nine months I wont be able to hit the beach
> during the day.
> This situation led me to remember my interest in
> longboards. Style,
> baby. Style. So now I'm pursuing this. I need to
> know some things
> before I just go buy myself a skate and unleash on
> the public.
>
> Anyway, I've been looking for a random stranger on a
> longboard that
> I could just attack with questions, but have not
> seen even one.
>
> I just need to know about different types of boards,
> and how they
> would affect the style of skate. Like, I know you
> can get freestyle
> boards/slalom boards etc, but I don't know what's
> what and ..such.
>
> This is fairly inarticulate, but hey, I've not slept
> for 45 hours. I
> ask for you to overlook this. If it makes no sense,
> I apologise.
> Will try again another day. Heh.
>
>




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I ride an FlexDex 5'. Not sure about the name spelling and the company
went out of business. It's a fun ride. I am about to set it up with
Seismic 180's and 3dm 78A Avila's next week.

I also highly recommend the Ed Economy models from gravity which are
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--- nynaevee2000 <nynaevee2000@...> wrote:
> Yo,
> Just set up my board for the warm weather. I ride my davis designs
> 5'er set up with randall 180's and abec 11 flywheels (83mm, 78a's).
> This stick rips!!!!!!!!!!
> Anyone out there in cyberland riding a 5'er? Would love to
> correspond.
> Mostly interested in learning how to slide the big stick.
> Can a brotha' get some love!?
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I would be happy to give you some advice on equipment. Equipment will
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hills?), etc. Oh yeah, and sleep. You need to reduce your frequency
at least below every 45 hours. My first advice would be to go to a
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I have a 10" pool board and it fits great in my Clive small space.  It is my
understanding that Clive is discontinuing that model but the space is available.
The board fits great and the back pack is comfy.  My board is 32 long.  Give the
Clive site a look.  www.clivebags.com. peggy

Joel Crawley <jlejcraw@...> wrote:Anyone know of a skatepack that will
hold a pool deck (in the 10"
range). I would like something that can do it but I'm not sure that any
of them are made to accommodate that size since they look like most are
made for those popsicle sticks. I want something that can hold my park
deck and a full set of pads. I'm not interested in MP3 player pockets
and such. Just the basics. All I want to be able to do is ride my bike
or longboard to the skatepark and be able to carry my stuff.

Thanks


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--- Joel Crawley <jlejcraw@...> wrote:
> Anyone know of a skatepack that will hold a pool
> deck (in the 10"
> range). I would like something that can do it but
> I'm not sure that any
> of them are made to accommodate that size since they
> look like most are
> made for those popsicle sticks. I want something
> that can hold my park
> deck and a full set of pads. I'm not interested in
> MP3 player pockets
> and such. Just the basics. All I want to be able to
> do is ride my bike
> or longboard to the skatepark and be able to carry
> my stuff.
>
> Thanks
>
>





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Hey Joel,

Dickies makes a pack that might be worth looking at.
The bag has two locking straps with adjustable webbing
and i've carried quite a few things besides mym
skateboard including my electric guitar and my
snowboard.  Good luck with your search!!

Marco


including --- Joel Crawley <jlejcraw@...> wrote:
> Anyone know of a skatepack that will hold a pool
> deck (in the 10"
> range). I would like something that can do it but
> I'm not sure that any
> of them are made to accommodate that size since they
> look like most are
> made for those popsicle sticks. I want something
> that can hold my park
> deck and a full set of pads. I'm not interested in
> MP3 player pockets
> and such. Just the basics. All I want to be able to
> do is ride my bike
> or longboard to the skatepark and be able to carry
> my stuff.
>
> Thanks
>
>





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Hey there.

I'm going to offer this as a disclaimer, because it's really all
that I can do. The questions that will follow are going to be
annoyingly newb. Yeah, but I have to know.

Okay, so I'm in Australia right now. It's taken me 15 years to
figure out that surfing is a major option in Aus. Problem is, for
the next nine months I wont be able to hit the beach during the day.
This situation led me to remember my interest in longboards. Style,
baby. Style. So now I'm pursuing this. I need to know some things
before I just go buy myself a skate and unleash on the public.

Anyway, I've been looking for a random stranger on a longboard that
I could just attack with questions, but have not seen even one.

I just need to know about different types of boards, and how they
would affect the style of skate. Like, I know you can get freestyle
boards/slalom boards etc, but I don't know what's what and ..such.

This is fairly inarticulate, but hey, I've not slept for 45 hours. I
ask for you to overlook this. If it makes no sense, I apologise.
Will try again another day. Heh.

The large Savier pack that we carry should work.

www.milehighskates.com

--- Joel Crawley <jlejcraw@...> wrote:
> Anyone know of a skatepack that will hold a pool deck (in the 10"
> range). I would like something that can do it but I'm not sure that
> any
> of them are made to accommodate that size since they look like most
> are
> made for those popsicle sticks. I want something that can hold my
> park
> deck and a full set of pads. I'm not interested in MP3 player pockets
>
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Anyone know of a skatepack that will hold a pool deck (in the 10"
range). I would like something that can do it but I'm not sure that any
of them are made to accommodate that size since they look like most are
made for those popsicle sticks. I want something that can hold my park
deck and a full set of pads. I'm not interested in MP3 player pockets
and such. Just the basics. All I want to be able to do is ride my bike
or longboard to the skatepark and be able to carry my stuff.

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Yo,
Just set up my board for the warm weather. I ride my davis designs
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This stick rips!!!!!!!!!!
Anyone out there in cyberland riding a 5'er? Would love to correspond.
Mostly interested in learning how to slide the big stick.
Can a brotha' get some love!?
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tbone classics with a 93a duromter now that's sliding
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> I'm just trying to learn how slide.  I have
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> to soft for
> slideing. If so how can i tell this?
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I'm just trying to learn how slide.  I have "Kryptonics Route
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slideing. If so how can i tell this?

Women in Islam
Sexual Politics
Imagine this scenario, for it is real: two antagonists locked in a grim power
struggle. And another: two or more other competitors, rivals in a race for high
stakes, a race to determine the course of their entire life. At race's end, the
prizes for winning include compliments, telling glances, and First Prize, a
wedding ring. Unwanted "prizes" along the way may include physical assault,
countless violations of body and soul. The protagonists of these scenarios are
all around us; they are modern man and modern woman, and woman vs. woman. From
time immemorial, against this harsh horizon of human relations, the "battle of
the sexes" has raged. But never has "Sexual Politics been so virulent as today.
Feminism becomes polarization along gender barriers. To offset increased
competition for a mate, extreme nudity splashes itself unchecked. Fear and
suspicion on both sides lurk; commitments are tepid, or all too fragile.
Sexual Balance
Now conjure this, from the Qur'an, the Book of the Revelation sent to guide the
affairs of mankind; It comes from Allah (SWT - the Deity; One, Only) to us, His
creatures: "Your wives are a garment to you, and you to them. " (Surah 2:187).
As close as the skin to a garment, as essential as the covering layer which
envelops andd protects us from heat and cold, man and wife are the two halves of
humanity coming together in balanced, mutual protection and care. This is the
other veil, the deeper veil, the real covering and garment of ISLAM.

In days remarkably similar to ours, a new path was taught: the path of enduring
partnership and cooperation in human affairs, to level the exhausting shifting
sands of competition and suspicion. This path was AL-ISLAM. Islam means the deep
submission to God alone, Allah (SWT - The One, The Deity, "Eloh" of the
Hebrews). Fittingly, the name of this grace-filled, all-encompassing path of
balance and harmony for mankind was derived from "Salaam," the Arabic word for
peace.

Peace
"For Islam is the religion before Allah" (Surah 3:19) ISLAM was not a new
religion, "another" religion; it is the same universal truth that God has
enjoined upon humanity throughout the ages, in its final, most comprehensive
exposition. 1400 years after its Revelation, it stands as pristine, and as
beneficial, as it was on the day Allah (SWT) first granted it: in a time of
upheaval, in a world of unraveling values, in a society confused and chaotic
much like ours.

There Allah (SWT) chose His last Prophet, the Seal of the Messengers, the Mercy
for all mankind. He was an upright, kind and honorable man living in
seventh-century Arabia, at the very fringes of the civilized world. And when
first Muhammad, in his fortieth year, peace be upon him, heard the Word of Allah
(SWT), he was shaken and he was stunned. And he turned to a woman, his wife
Khadija, for counsel: am I mad? he asked. This true companion knew better. Go,
she said, and serve Allah (SWT). The Revelation of Islam was gathered over 23
often perilous years, in the Book of Recitation, the Qur'an.

Today, 1/5th of humanity is Muslim, (those who surrender to Allah's, SWT, Will)
and millions more (women in the forefront) are heeding its voice. For this Voice
speaks with irresistible appeal, of the equitable design for living for all
human beings, beyond race, beyond gender: the sheltering peace.

Freedom
Islam is freedom; it upholds free will and encourages rational thought; it
recognizes only that virtue or sin which an individual earns through free action
and choice. Within its parameters is a code of behavior, a complete social
pattern for man and for woman, that looks out to the whole of life through the
harmony of a balanced scale. In this system, based on natural law and innate
reason, (the Knowing System of the Creator Himself - SWT), cooperation is the
standard criterion.

Muslims are brothers and sisters in the family of mankind brethren all under
Islam, in the sweet surrender of obedience and worship to Allah (SWT), Unique
and One (Tawhid). Each Muslim, man or woman, chooses to be a Muslim. Each Muslim
is ultimately accountable for his and her actions to Allah (SWT) alone. Allah
(SWT) will call us all to account on the Day of Reckoning. How easy it becomes,
then, to be truly free. For the vain idols of stone, the enslaving tyrants of
greed, of lust, of ambition, of public opinion crumble to naught. Freedom from
the tyranny of man and man-made conceits: Islam liberates

Parity
Not one verse in the whole of the Qur'an speaks injustice Not one word says, men
and women are not equal. Everywhere, the Book of Nature and Creation tells us:
equality under God is the only criterion. Under God in sincere worship, man and
woman stand in parity. But this Book is truth; truth does not shy away from our
most basic, indisputable biological differences. Male and female, quite simply,
have distinct and complementary roles to fill, equally vital for the sustenance
of life.

Everywhere, the Qur'an reminds us of the mutual rights humans owe to one
another, in the balance of our relations. "O men! Fear your Lord Who created you
from a single being and out of it created its mate; and out of the two spread
many men and women. Fear Allah in Whose name you demand your rights (of one
another) and heed the ties of relationships. " (Surah 4:1)

In a time when most women were common chattel, the teachings of the Qur'an and
the practices (Sunnah) of Muhammad, the Messenger(pbuh), firmly restored to them
status, both legal and social; and dignity as individuals; cemented their right
to wealth and property, to inheritance, to education. In Muhammad (pbuh), women
found the champion to uphold their rights, merciful, sympathetic, unwavering in
his support: women flocked to his call. Budding Islam grew strong on the depth
of their staunch belief.

In a day of social anarchy, Islam reintroduced structure end the natural order.
For it is the stable bond of the family unit that elevates man from beast. It is
its strong foundation, built on understanding and collaboration, which ripples
outward in concentric circles to the vast social network. It is here that peace
and freedom begin. Islam elevates.

Natural Humanism
Your body has rights upon you, said the Prophet of Islam. By this was meant a
healthy, clean, Intelligent respect for the body and its needs. Personal hygiene
is one of Islam's most basic requirements Pleasing and discrete elegance is
smiled upon in Islam, the world's great Civilization of Refinement, in body and
soul. And the Prophet said: "God Himself is graceful and elegance pleases Him."

The Islamic way does not want mankind shut up unnaturally in towers of ivory, to
ruminate endlessly in ascetic withdrawal from fellow begins. Islam is inclusive
dynamism; Useful and graceful action; Improvement and betterment. Nor does it
deny or demean the natural sex drive. On the contrary, it elevates and liberates
it, channeling it for a peaceful, healthy society: the hectic waves of
seduction, rivalry, the "theft" of physical or mental integrity are banished.

Within the REAL partnership of matrimony, the joining of husband and wife is
legitimized: here sex is no sin, but a form of natural worship. The Qur'an
itself speaks of sexual relations between man and wife, simple and direct; it
teaches the striving toward harmony, the need for trust and confidence between
husband and wife, between life partners, as it does between all human beings
(Surah 66).

Does the nurturer not need nurturing too? The biological imperatives, Islam
meets squarely, head-on, with no coyness; for indeed Allah (SWT) created us so.
Islam addresses the differing needs of man and woman comprehensively.

The need of woman, in child bearing years, feminism not withstanding, is
sustenance and security. A pregnant woman requires care; a nursing mother and
infant require protection; a wife, mother, sister require respect: these are
their rights. Equal rights, in proportioned measure: the way of Islam is honest
and clear-sighted. To safeguard the one from the oversights of the other; to
remind the one of the requirements of the other the balanced checks of Islam
work in supreme rationality:

"Men are the protectors and maintainers of women, because Allah has made one of
them stronger than the other, and because they spend out of their possessions
(to support them)." (Surah 4: 34) Women have the same rights as the husbands
have on them. But man is the burden-carrying partner; with the weight of duty
and responsibility, comes a measure of fair recognition "But men are a degree
above them (women)." (Surah 2:228)

These are the basic injunctions of Islam concerning women. They revolve around
the rights of women, not their restrictions. Injunctions placing restrictions on
women in the Qur'an, emerge chiefly in connection to the greater curbs placed on
men. For male lust, that primary, but blindest of drives, is not allowed to
become the driving force of society. Thus the Qur'anic injunctions recommend
modesty, for both men and women. (24:31; 33:35)

Where the parade of enticement and seduction prevails, Islam upholds the
standard of straight forward human dealings, inner mettle to inner mettle. Sex
and beauty stay at home; neither commodity nor potential incentive in wider
social relations, their power is curtailed to strangers, enhanced to the bonded
partner. Where promiscuity runs rampant, Islam builds a society where children
know their fathers, and fathers are responsible for their wives and children. By
severing the loose ties of lust, Islam restores the lasting ties of partnership.
Where the sexual society objectifies, Islam humanizes.

Hijab, Veil of Pride
"Let them wear their head-coverings over their bosoms" (Surah 24:31; 33:59). It
is the minimum standard of decency. No mention of face covering, in fact; sexual
politics of individual men have seen to that. A Muslim woman is told: cover your
nakedness, do not play with femininity as a commodity. Be proud and save your
intimate best for the one who stands by you in times good and bad. Speak loud
and clear, the game-and-promise bedroom voice does not belong on the streets,
(Surah 33:32); Walk firm and tall: the swaying, jingling advertisement of body
carries a "for sale" sign on it (Surah 24:31).

The Qur'an seeks clarity of heart and intention; Its injunctions address the
deception inherent in teasing and seduction, their signal or their unintentional
message. Hijab is first a reminder far the soul, an inner code and standard, and
only second a physical statement.

Indeed the head-to-toe cloak (chador) is by no means unique to Islam; but a
universal, spontaneous woman's choice throughout time, the dress of high-born
Roman and Byzantine ladies for centuries to indicate their elevated social
status, set apart, "protected" from the laboring throng.

In the Qur'an, verses referring to the veil come in the context of the early
struggles of nascent Islam, when false believers were infiltrating the infant
Muslim community: Muslim ladies would be recognized at once, wearing a pragmatic
veil of conduct affirming their belief in the Creator's (SWT) laws. Modesty of
dress externalizes moderation of behavior: the inner hijab, the moral
affirmation of the bounds of decency, honesty, self-respect, honor, made
visible. The veil continues to offer recognition and freedom to woman in many
ways: it is a signal sent out which demands respect, and receives it in return.
Thus did Allah (SWT) intend (Surah 33:59).

The Harem
"Swathed in their veil, locked away": yet this popular image of extremes has no
place in Islam. It is born under specific skies, in cultural imposition,
solidified in misconception, perpetuated in the rigidity of the narrow-minded or
the misguided.

The severe segregation of the sexes is not a Qur'anic injunction. A Muslim woman
is given freedom of thought at all times. And that same intrinsic freedom of
action which does not lead to disharmony, in exactly the same manner as a Muslim
man. Islam does favor the inherent, the natural division of life-spheres. A
woman's familial duty is foremost, her natural environment is the home.

To those who cry, "Sexism," a word of reminder, and some facts. A woman will
know different spans in one single month; medical science has only now begun to
concede the often drastic influence of very real hormonal fluctuations in a
woman's biology.

The interplay of hormones and emotions is no Sexist Myth. It is Fact.

By the same token, throughout Islamic history, women who, through their talent
must rise in the larger society, have risen. In the time of Ignorance
(Jahiliyah), the Message of Islam came to rectify rampant polygamy. The
criterion, as always, balance and fairness. In cases a man took more than one
partner, it should be done legitimately, within the norms of fair dealing. No
"Second class" categories of relationships. No one-night stand: a real
commitment in marriage. Islam never overlooks the greater social stability and
justice. It will regulate, in its omniscience, all potential forces at work in
the social In point of fact, the lifelong and monogamous bond of marriage is the
actual Muslim . The partnership endures.

Divorce
Where it does not, despite the best intentions, here too, naturalness reigns.
Divorce is the most disliked of all lawful things, the Prophet said. Prevention
is the priority. But when the life of the couple has grown destructive and
counterproductive the Qur'an sets strict guidelines, to forestall haste and
whim; terms of transition (Iddat) and reasonable waiting periods - usually of
four months - have been enjoined, long enough for tempers to cool, for a
pregnancy to reveal itself, for circumstances to change or solidify.

Divorce can be instigated by husband or wife (Talaq and Khula), and by mutual
consent (Mubara'ah). No Muslim girl can be forced to marry against her will.
When estrangement and alienation set in (Ila; Surah 2:226), the partners are
directed to bridge their gap within a reasonable period of time, before that
point of no return. For Allah (SWT) understands and eases the frailty of humans.

Within The Sheltering Peace
This, then, is the religion of reason, the religion of balance, the religion of
fairness, the religion of peace. This is Islam.

Look around you, across the street, around the world: you will see Muslim women
choosing the veil of their own free will. For they recognize it for what it was
enjoined, an emancipation and a liberation. The merchandising of the human being
profits only that ever-voracious corporate bottom line. Hijab is a woman's
statement, of transcending the often-abused power of men over their lives. It is
a statement of understanding the real meaning within the Qur'an. It is intrinsic
dignity, unadorned and straightforward, for all: and that is the Islamic way.

Today, women are tired of selling themselves short. Selling their "assets" on a
false stage, where plastic bodies and fashion kings may dictate the shape of a
life and appearances have taken on the functions of one's very soul. Hail the
freedom of the "liberated woman," unhinged from the trusting partnership: free
to face man-the-enemy, rape, spouse abuse, abandonment, free to starve herself
in the mating game - Starve in the rat race. Her hard-won rights; her pyrrhic
victory.

Now imagine a world where women are the corer of men and men, their garment and
covering. Imagine a world where merit and strength of character replace the
transient, the doomed race after fading beauty; where the good become beautiful
and the beautiful, good. The Prophet once said, "God does not judge according to
your bodies and appearances but scans your hearts and looks into your deeds."
"And on of [Allah's] signs is that He created mates you from yourselves, that
you may find rest them, and between you He put love and compassion." (Surah
30:21)

Imagine this world where companionship , this sheltering cloak for man and for
woman. Imagine such a world, and you can enter it. This is the world of Islam.

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