Re: Not Exhausted

[Smaneck]

In a message dated 12/11/2004 10:45:16 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Where are you getting that from?   For gosh sakes, Gilberto. Have you never seen the fatwas to the effect that women should not be in positions of political authority because political leaders engage in war, and women aren't supposed to do this? Can a woman be the Caliph? There was a female Ayatullah at the time of the Iranian revolution. But she could do ijtihad only on her own behalf, no own could follow her.   "Women can certainly be judges in the Hanafi madhab which is the largest and the oldest of the four traditional sunni schools."   Qazis and muftis are different things. Name some female muftis for me and cite the fetwas they issued which others followed.   "And historically Aishah led troops"   Yes, against the Iman and Caliph Ali! Not the most Islamic act she ever did.   Yes, I believe the Qur'an is the Word of God and yes I believe God is merciful and just. But no, it does not follow that one can apply everything the Qur'an says about women in this day and be treating them either justly or mercifully. A doctor may well prescribe a medicine for one patient at one time which will be poison to him at another.   warmest, Susan   __________________________________________________ You are subscribed to Baha'i Studies as: mailto:archive@mail-archive.com To unsubscribe, send a blank email to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe, use subscribe bahai-st in the message body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Baha'i Studies is available through the following: Mail - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Web - http://list.jccc.edu/read/?forum=bahai-st News - news://list.jccc.edu/bahai-st Public - http://www.escribe.com/religion/bahaist Old Public - http://www.mail-archive.com/bahai-st@list.jccc.net New Public - http://www.mail-archive.com/bahai-st@list.jccc.edu