Hijab — Page 78
78 These so-called developed people have only witnessed one aspect of the female oppression carried out in the name of religion and traditions. Women have also perceived a single feature of their slavery under the aegis of Christianity, religion and traditions. This is not merely about the third world countries. Even in these countries, a few decades ago, the same situation prevailed. Then to eradicate it and achieve their freedom, they left no stone unturned. A similar dilemma occurred with the Muslims. They portrayed the traditions of diverse nations and non-Islamic traditions as their own in the garb of religion. Thus making women an icon of disrespect. Explaining this point, The Promised Messiah as stated at an occasion: ‘These people persecute women in the name of religion and consider her very inferior, degraded and worthless like a shoe, However, Islam upholds the rights of women. ’” (Malfuzat, Volume 5 pages 417-418 Edition 1985 published England) (Address at Ladies session Jalsa Salana UK August 13, 2016, Al-Fazl International, December 16, 2016) The above address was delivered by beloved Huzoor Anwar atba in 2016. The following year he further explained the matter while addressing the ladies’ session at Jalsa Salana UK: “Man-made rules and laws can never be free of mistakes and shortcomings. Recently, it was reported that a Swedish lady who organizes major music concerts has announced that this year only women will attend her massive yearly concert and men will not be invited. The reason given was that the experience from earlier years has proven that men misbehave with the women to the extent of committing rape. Now this is the result that has come to light of keeping men and women together. Therefore, the Islamic teaching states that even if there is the slightest chance of committing a wrongdoing, refrain from that wrongdoing and also refrain from even allowing the possibility of doing it to exist.