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The most deadly confrontations in our nation today are domestic confrontations of parents fighting for the rights to parent their children. Quite often these domestic confrontations turn violent and tremendous physical and psychological damage can occur that can take a life time to recover from. Huge amounts of resources are poured into this in the form of programs, court proceedings, lawyers, police, etc. etc. So many lives wasted because of a presumption by parents that their children are their property; that they have the right to raise them however they wish and to instill in them the values that they want to instill in them.
I recently picked up a book that I haven't read in a long time, since I was young lad. I didn't quite grasp all the philosophical concepts that were contained in the various writings, but now that I have had a lifetime of experiences, I have come to the conclusion that this writer had tremendous insight into the human psyche. My thought is that if parents could grasp the concepts laid out in these verses, they could overcome a world of hurt and put an end to the cycle of violence and the myriad of psychosis caused by the struggle for control and dominance over children.
The writer of the book is named Kahlil Gibran, he was a poet, philosopher and artist, born in Lebanon in 1883. Millions of Arabic speaking people familiar with this man's work consider him the genius of his age. He died in 1931, but before he died he left a library of works that to this day enchant readers across the globe. His poetry has been translated into more than twenty languages. He lived his final twenty years of his life in the United States.
This is an excerpt from his book called "The Prophet". It is specifically about the aforementioned issue that I have discussed above. Read it and tell me what you think of the ideas contained within. I hope this makes for a lively discussion.
This prophet is a fictional character loosely tailored as a mixture of part Muhammad and part Jesus Christ. His name in the book is Almustafa which in Arabic means "The Chosen".
And a woman who held a babe against her bosom said, "Speak to us of Children",
And he said:
Your children are not your children,
They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself.
They come through you but not from you,
And though they are with you yet they belong not to you.
You may give them your love but not your thoughts,
For they have their own thoughts.
You may house their bodies but not their souls,
For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.
You may strive to be like them, but seek not to make them like you.
For life goes not backward nor tarries with yesterday.
You are the bows from which your children are as living arrows are sent forth.
The archer sees the mark upon the path of the infinite, and He bends you with His might that His arrows may go swift and far.
Let your bending in the archer's hand be for gladness;
For even as He loves the arrow that flies, so He loves also the bow that is stable.
Who do you think He is? Who is He that loves the archer and the bow that is stable?
What do you think about this philosophy? Do parents own their children's souls, their thoughts, and their minds? Do parents have the right to bend their children to their will; to control the trajectory of their lives?The most deadly confrontations in our nation today are domestic confrontations of... more
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"And among His signs is that He created for you mates from among yourselves, that you may live in tranquility with them; and He has brought between you love and mercy. Truly, in this are signs for those who reflect." (Qur'an 30:21)
Marriage is based on mutual love and respect. The Islamic marriage is a sacred contract between a willing woman and willing man. There can be no coercion, and each party is free to include its own terms. The bride keeps her family name and her marriage gift from the groom. A Muslim marriage is completed with public festivities reflecting culture and customs.
Husbands and wives are protectors of each other. They are equal partners and best friends, remaining faithful to one another.
The husband provides, maintains, protects and is responsible for the family. He fulfills his duties with consultation and kindness. While the wife is not required to share her wealth and earnings, she may help her husband. Both spouses work together in the home - cooking and cleaning - and in raising good children.
If couples are unable to live with one another peacefully, amicable divorce is permitted as a last resort. Mothers are given priority in the custody of children.
Prophet Muhammad (may peace and blessings of God be upon him) said: "Treat women well and be kind to them; they are your partners and committed helpers."
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Islam means "Peace" - achieved when a person focuses on God, giving her entire mind, heart and soul to none other than the Creator. This liberates her from human subjection; replacing fear with self-respect; weakness with strength, and conflict with tranquility. God says in the Qur'an: "�do not fear human beings, but be in awe of Me." (Qur'an 5:44)
Islam strongly prohibits oppression or cruelty to any individual, group or living thing in the universe. God enjoins good conduct toward women from birth to death. Verbal, psychological, emotional, sexual, and physical violence are forbidden, as are false allegations against women's chastity and honor. Men are further reminded: "Do not annoy women as to make their lives miserable." (Qur'an 65:6).
Prophet Muhammad said: "Only an honorable man treat women with honor and integrity. And only a mean, deceitful and dishonest man humiliates and insults women." Referring to physical abuse, he added: "Never hit your wives, they are your partners and sincere helpers." He exemplified this by never, ever, hitting a women or child. The Prophet guaranteed protection of the life, honor, and property of women.
"And why should you not fight in the cause of God and on behalf of those, who being weak, are ill-treated and oppressed, men, women and children whose cry is, 'Our Lord! Rescue us from these oppressors, and raise for us, from You, one who will protect and help.'" (Qur'an 4:75)
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