Someone once asked:
Then someone answered with questions:
Usually when I come across situations like this, three dots appear in my balloon of thought and a big sweat-drop appears at the back of my head. Yeah, you get what I mean. Things are so obvious that I feel a really strong urge to ignore the question and go on with life, and I always do. But tonight I thought that maybe some people really need an explanation instead of ignorance. Okay, then I'll present my humble speech.
There is no need to defend God because God defends hemself, so you can't ask why I'm being so defensive with such questions. But I wonder if I really am being defensive? Either ways I'm not really bothered. You decide. You're happy, I'm happy. *wink, wink*
Let's tackle this one by one, the systematic way. First I shall answer the question on my behalf. It's true that the rule regarding wigs was only mentioned in the hadith and not the Koran, and no one alive at this moment can really prove that it was really narrated from the prophet himself, so whether to believe this is an order from God or not is up to each other. If you don't think it's an order, then it's okay, do as you think is right. As for me, I trust in the scholars who are keen on spreading God's love, so I have to believe that it's really an order. And as I've mentioned a few times, even an article written by someone else I posted before says so, when it's an order it's also up to you whether to obey or not. I choose to obey, because I believe this is God's compassion. What do I care if wigs enhance blood circulation or protect hair from UV rays? If God says no, then I won't do it. But if people I know refuse to obey, then I can only suggest them to obey. I can't force them to do what I think is right. As the Koran states, there is no compulsion in life. People are free to choose. Forcing is forbidden. And back to the question, why does God curse women who wear wigs, as the questioner put it? To be honest, I don't know! *lol* No one asked that when the prophet was present, so now if you want to ask, wait for the day when you can ask God directly what the reason is.
Really, there are so much more important things in this world than asking why to everything. Questions that start with 'why' is infinite. It's like asking someone "Why do you like the color blue?" "Because it's beautiful." "Why do you think it's beautiful?" "Because it's cool and calming." "Why is it cool and calming?" "Because they have short wave-lengths." "Why?" "Because it's made that way." "Why?" "I don't know!" *lol*
Now I know some people are just curious. But have you ever had a child who keeps asking you why to everything? If you have, you will certainly have realized that some things just don't need to be answered due to its own insignificance compared to much more important things at hand. But that doesn't mean it's a totally bad thing to ask. Asking is good, but moderately. Ask in a good way, at a good time, to a well-knowing person, and don't expect a satisfactory answer. Because in the end, we are all imperfect humans with so little knowledge and ability to comprehend.
Why does the Muslim Allah send curses on women who wear wigs?
Then someone answered with questions:
If Allah is so concerned about humans being "natural" then where do such "unnatural" behaviors, (like abusing women and children, training children to kill, torturing people and blowing people up....just for starters) fit in?
Furthermore, how is it "natural" to say one cannot add or remove hair, yet it is ok to alter and/or "remove" various sex organs and "add" other "unnatural" things?
Usually when I come across situations like this, three dots appear in my balloon of thought and a big sweat-drop appears at the back of my head. Yeah, you get what I mean. Things are so obvious that I feel a really strong urge to ignore the question and go on with life, and I always do. But tonight I thought that maybe some people really need an explanation instead of ignorance. Okay, then I'll present my humble speech.
There is no need to defend God because God defends hemself, so you can't ask why I'm being so defensive with such questions. But I wonder if I really am being defensive? Either ways I'm not really bothered. You decide. You're happy, I'm happy. *wink, wink*
Let's tackle this one by one, the systematic way. First I shall answer the question on my behalf. It's true that the rule regarding wigs was only mentioned in the hadith and not the Koran, and no one alive at this moment can really prove that it was really narrated from the prophet himself, so whether to believe this is an order from God or not is up to each other. If you don't think it's an order, then it's okay, do as you think is right. As for me, I trust in the scholars who are keen on spreading God's love, so I have to believe that it's really an order. And as I've mentioned a few times, even an article written by someone else I posted before says so, when it's an order it's also up to you whether to obey or not. I choose to obey, because I believe this is God's compassion. What do I care if wigs enhance blood circulation or protect hair from UV rays? If God says no, then I won't do it. But if people I know refuse to obey, then I can only suggest them to obey. I can't force them to do what I think is right. As the Koran states, there is no compulsion in life. People are free to choose. Forcing is forbidden. And back to the question, why does God curse women who wear wigs, as the questioner put it? To be honest, I don't know! *lol* No one asked that when the prophet was present, so now if you want to ask, wait for the day when you can ask God directly what the reason is.
Really, there are so much more important things in this world than asking why to everything. Questions that start with 'why' is infinite. It's like asking someone "Why do you like the color blue?" "Because it's beautiful." "Why do you think it's beautiful?" "Because it's cool and calming." "Why is it cool and calming?" "Because they have short wave-lengths." "Why?" "Because it's made that way." "Why?" "I don't know!" *lol*
Now I know some people are just curious. But have you ever had a child who keeps asking you why to everything? If you have, you will certainly have realized that some things just don't need to be answered due to its own insignificance compared to much more important things at hand. But that doesn't mean it's a totally bad thing to ask. Asking is good, but moderately. Ask in a good way, at a good time, to a well-knowing person, and don't expect a satisfactory answer. Because in the end, we are all imperfect humans with so little knowledge and ability to comprehend.
And now for the biggest misunderstanding of the day. What exactly did the person mean by "abusing women and children"? Taking from the free online dictionary, abuse is described as :
1. To use wrongly or improperly; misuse: abuse alcohol; abuse a privilege.
2. To hurt or injure by maltreatment; ill-use.
3. To force sexual activity on; rape or molest.
4. To assail with contemptuous, coarse, or insulting words; revile.
5. Obsolete To deceive or trick.
Number 2~5 are inarguably out of the question since those are all forbidden acts. Actually number 1 is also forbidden, but the question here is how each people define "improper use". Everyone has their one ideal meaning of proper, therefore opinions can differ. Well, since this should be too easy to understand, let's just make this simple. No one is allowed to make men, women, children, or even animals, generally anything alive, feel displeased, furthermore sad or angry and the such. If what Mr. A is doing to Mrs. B is making her sad, then that is not what God ever allowed to be done. If Mr. X is getting scars from Mrs. Y's blows, that is also not what God commanded. If everyone is happy, God loves it. Simple. When everyone is happy, there is no need to poke in and force them to do something else. If even one person is being unhappy due to what others are doing to him/her, something is wrong, and that is not what God wants us to do.
Oh, and as for "training children to kill" and all the way to "altering organs" et cetera, I hope I don't have to waste time elaborating them as forbidden acts. They are totally and absolutely forbidden, end of question.
A lot of people already know, but this time I'll specially restate this for those who don't. Before that, please take note that I'm being kind enough not to call you ignorants, so people, stop insulting others with that word.
When things are making people unhappy, those are not commands from God. Those troublemakers may stress that those are really commands from God, but check first for how true that statement is before blaming God for anything. Most likely, the wrong things people are doing are things passed down culturally, not as commands from the Lord. Trust me, it's a too often occurrence since ancient times.
Did I forget to mention that Allah stands for God? It's just in a different language. When referring to the Almighty Creator who's the Most Compassionate, who existed before time itself and never dies, there is only one, no matter what you call it. That is God.
1. To use wrongly or improperly; misuse: abuse alcohol; abuse a privilege.
2. To hurt or injure by maltreatment; ill-use.
3. To force sexual activity on; rape or molest.
4. To assail with contemptuous, coarse, or insulting words; revile.
5. Obsolete To deceive or trick.
Number 2~5 are inarguably out of the question since those are all forbidden acts. Actually number 1 is also forbidden, but the question here is how each people define "improper use". Everyone has their one ideal meaning of proper, therefore opinions can differ. Well, since this should be too easy to understand, let's just make this simple. No one is allowed to make men, women, children, or even animals, generally anything alive, feel displeased, furthermore sad or angry and the such. If what Mr. A is doing to Mrs. B is making her sad, then that is not what God ever allowed to be done. If Mr. X is getting scars from Mrs. Y's blows, that is also not what God commanded. If everyone is happy, God loves it. Simple. When everyone is happy, there is no need to poke in and force them to do something else. If even one person is being unhappy due to what others are doing to him/her, something is wrong, and that is not what God wants us to do.
Oh, and as for "training children to kill" and all the way to "altering organs" et cetera, I hope I don't have to waste time elaborating them as forbidden acts. They are totally and absolutely forbidden, end of question.
A lot of people already know, but this time I'll specially restate this for those who don't. Before that, please take note that I'm being kind enough not to call you ignorants, so people, stop insulting others with that word.
When things are making people unhappy, those are not commands from God. Those troublemakers may stress that those are really commands from God, but check first for how true that statement is before blaming God for anything. Most likely, the wrong things people are doing are things passed down culturally, not as commands from the Lord. Trust me, it's a too often occurrence since ancient times.
Did I forget to mention that Allah stands for God? It's just in a different language. When referring to the Almighty Creator who's the Most Compassionate, who existed before time itself and never dies, there is only one, no matter what you call it. That is God.
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