tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1836251197436903730.post3883141720471936716..comments2023-06-14T14:59:49.808+02:00Comments on Muslim Women Exposed: Reflections of an absent blogger Zarina Hassemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11006581679493801167noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1836251197436903730.post-3415547444389964842012-11-28T17:24:45.963+02:002012-11-28T17:24:45.963+02:00Dear sister Ati
I have missed you too. Masha'...Dear sister Ati<br /><br />I have missed you too. Masha'Allah well said, this shows exactly what I am trying to say, even though we are Muslim women we are all different, and that's fine, that's good because we can learn from each other, with different opinions and ideas we are able to grow, if we were all the same then what would life be like? And yes, we don't have to agree with each other on everything, some things we'll agree and others we won't, but we respect each other enough to accept this. <br /><br />Very interesting analogy of the "Legitimacy Theory" as well, haven't heard about this before so it was quite enlightening. <br /><br />Stay well always and all the bestZarina Hassemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11006581679493801167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1836251197436903730.post-35873932564747411402012-11-28T10:07:53.858+02:002012-11-28T10:07:53.858+02:00This post is very interesting, and it reminds me o...This post is very interesting, and it reminds me of a popular theory in accounting which is called the "Legitimacy Theory" where public listed companies try to fit into their business society and surrounding by doing the same thing like others regularly do in order to be accepted and recognised. It is very important that the society regards you as "a member" and not as an "outsider". Otherwise, you'll never get to enjoy the privileges and advantages in doing business like others do. <br /><br />The principle is pretty much the same here, right?<br /><br />I stand to be different from you and the rest. I have my own personality, culture and perceptions. I may or may not agree with you in many things. Nevertheless, I embrace the same religion that you embrace. My God is your God too and our prophet is Muhammad SAW :)<br /><br />*Missed you much! <br /><br />Take care dear sis.<br /><br />Wassalam.Atiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03489408176916579912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1836251197436903730.post-72108218723151332752012-11-22T21:34:54.315+02:002012-11-22T21:34:54.315+02:00Marie
You pinpoint exactly what I'm trying to...Marie<br /><br />You pinpoint exactly what I'm trying to say, we shouldn't have to justify ourselves, as long as we are not causing harm to anyone else, as all human beings deserve respect and good treatment. Also, life would be extremely boring if everyone was the same, it is this very difference in people that allows us to learn and grow. And yes, it is easier to fit in, but if fitting in as at the expense of who you are then is it really worth it. I know that I would rather be an outcast and be true to myself than to fit in and be false. Anyway, we cannot change how people think.<br /><br />I am keeping well thanks, as you can see I have a lot more free time on my hands these days so that's good. I really hope that you are doing well and that all is going well with you, would love to hear how things are going ;-)Zarina Hassemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11006581679493801167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1836251197436903730.post-81490290071995783042012-11-22T17:46:44.406+02:002012-11-22T17:46:44.406+02:00Happy to read you again Zarina - You are right to ...Happy to read you again Zarina - You are right to insist on the fact that we are not the same. We are all different and it's this difference that gives us the chance to share and learn from one another. <br /><br />Why do so many people try to justify themselves and their choices so much?<br /><br />Surely it is easier to fit in, thought it's not what we are asked to do in this life.<br /><br />Hope you are keeping well. Take care.Marie Kléberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09761643944992365423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1836251197436903730.post-7647947417894644942012-11-19T12:56:42.522+02:002012-11-19T12:56:42.522+02:00Karima
It's being a while, I hope that you ar...Karima<br /><br />It's being a while, I hope that you are doing well with Allah's mercy. Yes, the need not to be excluded is natural, but as you say, this shouldn't be at the expense of losing who we are. Instead we should try and let people accept us the way we are and this only comes from understanding, empathy and respect. <br /><br />May Allah guide us all always.<br /><br />Take care and stay in peace;-)Zarina Hassemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11006581679493801167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1836251197436903730.post-70526440588112027692012-11-19T12:14:20.298+02:002012-11-19T12:14:20.298+02:00I understand where you are coming from. Yes we mus...I understand where you are coming from. Yes we muslimahs don't want to feel excluded but that shouldn't be at the expense of pretending we are somebody else!Karimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15954188131443094639noreply@blogger.com