Comments on: It is Acceptable for Saudi Men to Abandon Women

By: vp

vp — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:12:59 +0000

I was young when I married my husband Ahmed I loved him to death.I lost my virginity to him as I think back many people try to explain to me that my husband did not really love me he did not treat me nice but I was blinded by love he was in the military studying here in el paso Texas we married I was 18 he was 25 he left to his country before many of his friends did.his friends told Mr forget him he does not love you he could have stayed with you longer but instead left early to vacation to Hawaii.well Ahmed had said he would call me as soon as he got to off the plane it took him 3 months for him to call me.I had missed him so much I would look up at the sky and think my heart wanted to jump out .then I started building hatred he came to see me and wanted to work our relationship out I remember him telling me all he wanted to do is be with me and he was willing to stay here.I pushed him away there’s many things that happened that I did not mentioned that he and I know that I have not mentioned but yes I wish I would have not listen to some opinions but in reality it is something no one really knows the outcome.I ask myself manytimes how is he doing ? Is he ok.and many questions ? I can’t get you out of my heart.co

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By: maryam

maryam — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:37:46 +0000

@ Maha, Abu Sinan and NN,

Thank you all for your comments and I whole heartedly agree esp with Abu Sinan “It is a pejorative term rather than anything accurate of descriptive”

Ibn Taymiyyah also came into my mind when thinking of the roots of WHY people have started to use that kind of term to describe people of Ahl Sunna. Since I classify my self as a learner, I would love more information (without detracting too much from American Bedu’s topic) so PLEASE, forward on any information any person may have or links that i might be able to go to to learn more on the origination of this term.

I mentioned in the post about the Major in Fort Hood that such terms do little to promote understanding or cohesion between muslims and people of other faiths and I would like to better understand HOW this has come about.

THANK you all once again.

By: NN

NN — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:55:56 +0000

@Maha

Well, the Sheikh’s pleasure or displeasure regarding the use of his name is irrelevant. People don’t get to make opinions about their own legacy. That’s the job of others.

However, Abu Sinan’s analysis is sound and correct.

By: Abu Sinan

Abu Sinan — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:33:50 +0000

A bit about the “Wahhabi” term. For me, as someone who knows a fair bit about Islam and the history of the Middle East, I dont see it as an accurate term. It is a pejorative term rather than anything accurate of descriptive.

Most people, described as “Wahhabi” by the West are just an extreme form of what is known as “Salafi” in the Muslim world.

Tariq Ramadan breaks down the Salafi movement into six different groups, some who complete reject the role of Islam in politics, others who are very politically oriented.

As to the real creator/spiritual head of the “Wahhabi” movement, ibn Taymiyyah would be MUCH more accurate than Abdul Wahhad, but as I have said before imagine a bunch of pseudo Muslim/Arab experts on CNN trying to talk about “ibn taymiyyaheen”.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ibn_Taymiyyah

By: مها نور إلهي

مها نور إلهي — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:27:50 +0000

@maryam
I understand that your question and others’ as well are asked with good intentions, but i just felt sorry for the man.

I agree with you about Sheikh Mohammad Abdul Wahhab; I don’t think he would be pleased by how people are using his name.
I’ll try to come back to you on how the Wahhabis originated; I have to consult my brother on this for he knows many details that I don’t know about this issue.

Thanks

By: maryam

maryam — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:49:52 +0000

@ Maha,

On a personal note to you, the reason why I asked the question was because I knew he had died. And yes I personally think he was a good man with good intensions ( may Allah grant him Jannah Ameen).

I was puzzled to read the statement and quiet shocked actually ( but I won’t mention my reasons here as it may cause people to go off subject even more).

But to you as well, thank you for clearing up the subject.

Another thing I don’t understand is why people are so intent on using the word “wahhabi” to decribe people of ahl- sunnah? Can anyone shed light on this for me because i do not think or believe that Shiekh Wahhab would think well of those who use his name to de fame Islam.

I hope you understand that i am just asking a general question here and not “attacking” or questioning you directly.
Anyone who wishes to clear this up for me, I would be greatful to read their response.

Thanks

By: مها نور إلهي

مها نور إلهي — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:26:38 +0000

Can I ask everybody here to pleeeeeaaaase not talk about Bin Baz because he is dead?
the poor man was a total follower, and his (fatwas) were given to him as orders from above (not from Allah) surly.
Sometimes the questions were explained to him in the wrong way which resulted in his wrong “fatwa”…

I am not imposing any rule on any one..I just feel sorry for a man who was really good …I don’t consider him a knowledgable scholar, but I think that just because he was a good man, he deserves respect after his death..
the man was blind and never knew anything about modern or urban life…
I know I might be cursed if some wahabbis read this because they think he’s the best…

Thanks

By: maria

maria — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:18:40 +0000

Dear CultureWatch

Yes, I know what you mean… and don’t worry. i know you talk with the best of the intentions… and you are right… so far nothing has happened… I mean he could not be any better with me… and if I take any decision… I feel like he will ask me why am I acting that way if he has done nothing wrong to me….. I can see him asking me… tell me a moment when I have made you suffer or I have been bad to you.. or bla bla bla

but the thing is… it is true that I cannot point any action or fact so far but….. maybe it is better to avoid everything at once… before everything gets more complicated……

I am here in this blog not because I have experienced any specific negative behaviors from his part but since I am reading all these things… now.. I have to question myself about all his “good” things….

I mean.. after all, most relationships with Saudis have ended up badly….. why am I going to be the exception?