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   17. Islam permit polygamy
Polygamy is a form of marriage wherein a 
person has more than one spouse. Polygamy can be of two types. The first
 type is called polygyny, where a man marries more than one woman, and 
the other is polyandry, where a woman marries more than one man. In 
Islam, a limited form of polygyny is permitted, whereas polyandry is 
completely prohibited.

In contrast to Islam, one will not 
find a limit for the number of wives in the Jewish Talmud or the 
Christian Bible. According to these scriptures, there is no limit to how
 many women a man may marry. Therefore, polygyny is not something 
exclusive to Islam but was practiced by early Christians and Jews as 
well. According to the Talmud, Abraham had three wives, while King 
Solomon had hundreds of wives. The practice of polygyny continued in 
Judaism until Rabbi Gershom ben Yehudah (955-1030 CE) issued an edict 
against it.

The Jewish Sephardic communities continued the 
practice until as late as 1950, when an Act of the Chief Rabbinate of 
Israel extended the ban on marrying more than one wife, thus prohibiting
 the practice for all Jews. In the early teachings of Christianity, men 
were permitted to take as many wives as they wished, since the Bible 
placed no limit on the number of wives a man could marry. It was only in
 recent centuries that the Church limited the number of wives to one.
At
 a time when men were permitted an unlimited number of wives, Islam 
limited the number to a maximum of four. Before the Quran was revealed, 
there was no upper limit for polygyny and many men had scores of wives. 
It gives a man permission to marry two, three or four women, on the 
condition that he deals with all of them equitably, benevolently and 
justly, as indicated by Allah's statement “Marry women of your choice, 
Two or three or four; but if ye fear that ye shall not be able to deal 
justly (with them), then only one” (Quran 4:3)

It is not 
incumbent upon Muslims to practice polygyny. In Islam, taking an 
additional wife is neither encouraged nor prohibited. Furthermore, a 
Muslim who has two, three or four wives may not be a better Muslim as 
compared to a Muslim who has only one wife.
John Esposito, a 
professor of religion and international affairs and Islamic studies at 
Georgetown University, writes: "Although it is found in many religious 
and cultural traditions, polygamy is most often identified with Islam in
 the minds of Westerners. In fact, the Quran and Islamic Law sought to 
control and regulate the number of spouses rather than give free 
license." He continues: "The Quran allows a man to marry up to four 
wives, provided he can support and treat them all equally. Muslims 
regard this Quranic command as strengthening the status of women and the
 family, for it sought to ensure the welfare of single women and widows 
in a society whose male population was diminished by warfare, and to 
curb unrestricted polygamy." (John Esposito, Islam: The Straight Path)
There
 are certain circumstances which warrant the taking of another wife. For
 example, if there is a surplus of unmarried women in society, 
especially during times of war when widows are in need of shelter and 
care. Infant mortality rates among males are higher when compared to 
that of females. During wars, there are usually more men killed than 
women. Statistically, more men die due to accidents and diseases than 
women. The average life span of females is also generally longer than 
that of males. As a result at any given time in practically any given 
place, there is a shortage of men in comparison to women. Therefore, 
even if every single man got married to one woman, there would be 
millions of women who would still not be able to find a husband.

In
 Western society, it is not uncommon for a man to have girlfriends, or 
if he is married, to have extramarital affairs. Seldom is this practice 
scorned, despite the harms that stem from it. At the same time, polygyny
 is banned in western society although it produces none of these adverse
 effects; rather it preserves the honor and chastity of women. Within a 
second, third or fourth marriage the woman is a wife, not a mistress; 
she has a husband who is obligated by Islamic law to provide for her and
 her children, not a “boyfriend” who may one day cast her aside or deny 
knowing her if she becomes pregnant.

There is no doubt that a 
second wife who is lawfully married and treated with honor is better off
 than a mistress without any legal rights or social respect. Islam 
strictly prohibits and penalizes prostitution, fornication, and adultery
 and permits polygyny under strict conditions.

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	17. Islam permit polygamy Polygamy is a form of marriage wherein a person has more than one spouse. Polygamy can be of two types. The first type is called polygyny, where a man marries more than one woman, and the other is polyandry, where a woman marries more than one man. In Islam, a limited form of polygyny is permitted, whereas polyandry is completely prohibited. In contrast to Islam, one will not find a limit for the number of wives in the Jewish Talmud or the Christian Bible. According to these scriptures, there is no limit to how many women a man may marry. Therefore, polygyny is not something exclusive to Islam but was practiced by early Christians and Jews as well. According to the Talmud, Abraham had three wives, while King Solomon had hundreds of wives. The practice of polygyny continued in Judaism until Rabbi Gershom ben Yehudah (955-1030 CE) issued an edict against it. The Jewish Sephardic communities continued the practice until as late as 1950, when an Act of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel extended the ban on marrying more than one wife, thus prohibiting the practice for all Jews. In the early teachings of Christianity, men were permitted to take as many wives as they wished, since the Bible placed no limit on the number of wives a man could marry. It was only in recent centuries that the Church limited the number of wives to one. At a time when men were permitted an unlimited number of wives, Islam limited the number to a maximum of four. Before the Quran was revealed, there was no upper limit for polygyny and many men had scores of wives. It gives a man permission to marry two, three or four women, on the condition that he deals with all of them equitably, benevolently and justly, as indicated by Allah's statement “Marry women of your choice, Two or three or four; but if ye fear that ye shall not be able to deal justly (with them), then only one” (Quran 4:3) It is not incumbent upon Muslims to practice polygyny. In Islam, taking an additional wife is neither encouraged nor prohibited. Furthermore, a Muslim who has two, three or four wives may not be a better Muslim as compared to a Muslim who has only one wife. John Esposito, a professor of religion and international affairs and Islamic studies at Georgetown University, writes: "Although it is found in many religious and cultural traditions, polygamy is most often identified with Islam in the minds of Westerners. In fact, the Quran and Islamic Law sought to control and regulate the number of spouses rather than give free license." He continues: "The Quran allows a man to marry up to four wives, provided he can support and treat them all equally. Muslims regard this Quranic command as strengthening the status of women and the family, for it sought to ensure the welfare of single women and widows in a society whose male population was diminished by warfare, and to curb unrestricted polygamy." (John Esposito, Islam: The Straight Path) There are certain circumstances which warrant the taking of another wife. For example, if there is a surplus of unmarried women in society, especially during times of war when widows are in need of shelter and care. Infant mortality rates among males are higher when compared to that of females. During wars, there are usually more men killed than women. Statistically, more men die due to accidents and diseases than women. The average life span of females is also generally longer than that of males. As a result at any given time in practically any given place, there is a shortage of men in comparison to women. Therefore, even if every single man got married to one woman, there would be millions of women who would still not be able to find a husband. In Western society, it is not uncommon for a man to have girlfriends, or if he is married, to have extramarital affairs. Seldom is this practice scorned, despite the harms that stem from it. At the same time, polygyny is banned in western society although it produces none of these adverse effects; rather it preserves the honor and chastity of women. Within a second, third or fourth marriage the woman is a wife, not a mistress; she has a husband who is obligated by Islamic law to provide for her and her children, not a “boyfriend” who may one day cast her aside or deny knowing her if she becomes pregnant. There is no doubt that a second wife who is lawfully married and treated with honor is better off than a mistress without any legal rights or social respect. Islam strictly prohibits and penalizes prostitution, fornication, and adultery and permits polygyny under strict conditions. الداعية ال�£مريكي خالد ياسين يتحدى الإعلام - مترجم - Khal ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92jumF7cXyw الحياة مثل ركوب قطار - الشيخ خالد ياسين (مترجم) Life Is Li ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8X2uGHGfPc

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	16. Muslim women are forced to wear the veil The matter of women's dress might seem trivial to some, especially in today’s Western societies; however, Islam assigns to it moral, social and legal dimensions. Islam has defined the roles of men and women by allocating certain duties to each and granting certain rights to each. This is in order to maintain a proper balance in society. When men and women observe the proper Islamic dress, they not only protect their own honor and reputation, but they contribute greatly towards peace and order in society. In general, there are certain guidelines concerning Muslim women’s dress. Their garments should not be tight or translucent as to reveal the shape of what is covered. They must cover their entire bodies except the hands and face. This mode of dress is called "Jilbaab" which refers to a woman's outer garment, with which she is entirely covered. Muslim women do not dress modestly in obedience to their fathers, brothers or husbands, but only in obedience to God’s commandments. Both men and women are expected to be chaste and modest and avoid any type of dress and conduct that may invite temptation. Both are instructed to look only at what is lawful for them to see and to guard their chastity. Allah directs men first and then women in the Quran: “Say to the believing men that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty: that will make for greater purity for them: And Allah is well acquainted with all that they do. And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what (must ordinarily) appear thereof; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms and not display their beauty except to their husbands, their fathers, their husband's fathers, their sons, their husbands' sons, their brothers or their brothers' sons, or their sisters' sons, or their women, or the slaves whom their right hands possess, or male servants free of physical needs, or small children who have no sense of the shame of sex; and that they should not strike their feet in order to draw attention to their hidden ornaments. And O ye Believers! turn ye all together towards Allah, that ye may attain Bliss.” (Quran 24:30-31) The additional requirement for women to conceal their adornment and natural beauty is due to their greater need for privacy and protection. Except in the company of close relatives, a woman is required to cover her entire body with loose fitting garments with the exception of her face and hands. The Quran states why Allah has prescribed particular dress regulations for women “O Prophet! Tell thy wives and daughters, and the believing women, that they should cast their outer garments over their persons (when abroad): that is most convenient, that they should be known (as such) and not molested. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” (Quran 33:59) is belief enough - �£سئلة دينية محيرة - د. بلال فيلبس - مترجم ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trdnkqE5MI4 وحدة ال�£ديان - خالد ياسين - مترجم Peaceful Coexistence (Ca ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YYiEwy0Z68

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	15. Islam oppress women In answering this question, we must differentiate between the teachings of Islam and the practice of some Muslims. Although some Muslim cultures oppress women, it often reflects local customs that are inconsistent, if not contrary to Islamic teachings. Islam expects its adherents to uphold the rights of women, to protect their social status and prevent their degradation in every way. Islam further holds that women are equal to men in their origin, their humanity, their honor and their accountability before God. Today, Western societies have actually demoted women to sex objects. The United States of America is one of the leading advocates of the so-called “women’s liberation” movement. Ironically, it also has one of the highest rates of sexual assault and rape in the world. According to an FBI report, in the year 1990, an average of 1756 rapes were committed in the US every single day. The idea that Islam treats women as second class citizens worth half a man is nothing but a myth. Islam elevated the status of women over 1,400 years ago by declaring them the sisters of men, giving them the right to education to the highest level, the right to choose a husband, the right to end an unhappy marriage, the right to inheritance, in general, the rights of a full citizen of the state. Not only material and physical rights, but those of kindness and consideration are equally specified and significant in Islamic law. Men and women are two equally important component parts of humanity, and the rights and responsibilities of both sexes are equitable and balanced in their totality. Roles of men and women are complementary and collaborative. Although their obligations might differ in certain areas of life in accordance with their basic physical and psychological differences, each is equally accountable for their particular responsibilities. Ignoring these differences is surely unrealistic, but there is no reason to assume from them that one sex is either superior or inferior to the other in any way. Under Islamic law, when a Muslim woman gets married she does not surrender her maiden name, but keeps her distinct identity. In a Muslim marriage, the groom gives a dowry to the bride herself, and not to her father. This becomes her own personal property to keep, invest or spend, and is not subject to the dictates of any of her male relatives. The Quran places on men the responsibility of protecting and maintaining all of their female relatives. It means, as well, that a man must provide for his wife and family even if she has money of her own. She is not obligated to spend any of her money towards the maintenance of her family. This relieves a woman of the need to earn a living, but she can work if she chooses to do so or if her circumstances warrant it. The family, like any other organization, needs order and leadership. The Quran states that the husband has a "degree" of authority over his wife, which means guardianship. It is important to note, however, that guardianship is in no way a license to be a tyrant within the household. Rather, it is a burden of responsibility for the husband to care completely for his wife and children. �£جمل رد على الإسلاموفوبيا Best answer to Islamophobia ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1ivAgab6nE 10 Celebrities Who Converted To Islam (2018) - YouTube ‪ف https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBhdcM-rRz0

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	14. Human beings are created from dust and it also mentions that they are created from sperm. Isn't this contradictory? “We made from water every living thing.” (Quran 21:30) And He said “O mankind! if ye have a doubt about the Resurrection, (consider) that We created you out of dust, then out of sperm, then out of a leech-like clot, then out of a morsel of flesh, partly formed and partly unformed, in order that We may manifest (our power) to you; and We cause whom We will to rest in the wombs for an appointed term, then do We bring you out as babes, then (foster you) that ye may reach your age of full strength; and some of you are called to die, and some are sent back to the feeblest old age, so that they know nothing after having known (much)” (Quran 22:5) “Just ask their opinion: are they the more difficult to create, or the (other) beings We have created? Them have We created out of a sticky clay!” (Quran 37:11) In the preceding verses, Allah has mentioned various stages of human creation. The creation of man according to the Quran was first from water and dust, which when combined became clay. This refers to the creation of humanity's first ancestor, Adam. Then Allah decreed that his descendants would reproduce after that according to the same natural law that is applied to many other living beings. Sometimes the Quran refers to semen as "water", meaning fluid. So when Allah says in the Quran that He created every living thing from water, it can indicate that everything in creation; humans, animals and plants have all been created from water and depend upon water for their continued existence. But a similar verse: And Allah has created every creature from water.10 can also mean that human beings and animals are created from their fathers' semen or sperm. This is confirmed by other verses, such as: Did We not create you from a liquid disdained? As for scientific evidence, research has confirmed that the body of man, like that of other living beings, is made up predominantly of water, and that the elements of the human body are exactly the same as those found in the earth’s soil in greater or smaller quantities. Are Humans Made by Dust or Sperm,Answer with Help of ... ‪ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Fw0LS1MnfE Qur'an & Bible In The Light of Science - The Ultimat e Dialogue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eezncqgZJrY

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	The Quran says nothing about Jesus Jesus was among the prominent messengers who were mentioned in detail in the Quran. In fact, there is a chapter in the Quran named Maryam (Mary) that speaks about Mary and her son Jesus. Jesus is also mentioned in various other places throughout the Quran. Here are some of the Quranic quotations regarding Mary and Jesus: “Relate in the Book (the story of) Mary, when she withdrew from her family to a place in the East. She placed a screen (to screen herself) from them; then We sent her our angel, and he appeared before her as a man in all respects. She said: "I seek refuge from thee to (Allah) Most Gracious: (come not near) if thou dost fear Allah." He said: "Nay, I am only a messenger from thy Lord, (to announce) to thee the gift of a holy son. She said: "How shall I have a son, seeing that no man has touched me, and I am not unchaste?" He said: "So (it will be): Thy Lord saith, 'that is easy for Me: and (We wish) to appoint him as a Sign unto men and a Mercy from Us': It is a matter (so) decreed." So she conceived him, and she retired with him to a remote place. And the pains of childbirth drove her to the trunk of a palm-tree: She cried (in her anguish): "Ah! would that I had died before this! would that I had been a thing forgotten and out of sight!" But (a voice) cried to her from beneath the (palm-tree): "Grieve not! for thy Lord hath provided a rivulet beneath thee; "And shake towards thyself the trunk of the palm-tree: It will let fall fresh ripe dates upon thee. "So eat and drink and cool (thine) eye. And if thou dost see any man, say, 'I have vowed a fast to (Allah) Most Gracious, and this day will I enter into not talk with any human being'" At length she brought the (babe) to her people, carrying him (in her arms). They said: "O Mary! truly an amazing thing hast thou brought! "O sister of Aaron! Thy father was not a man of evil, nor thy mother a woman unchaste!" But she pointed to the babe. They said: "How can we talk to one who is a child in the cradle?" He said: "I am indeed a servant of Allah: He hath given me revelation and made me a prophet; "And He hath made me blessed wheresoever I be, and hath enjoined on me Prayer and Charity as long as I live; "(He) hath made me kind to my mother, and not overbearing or miserable; "So peace is on me the day I was born, the day that I die, and the day that I shall be raised up to life (again)"! Such (was) Jesus the son of Mary: (it is) a statement of truth, about which they (vainly) dispute. It is not befitting to (the majesty of) Allah that He should beget a son. Glory be to Him! when He determines a matter, He only says to it, "Be", and it is. Verily Allah is my Lord and your Lord: Him therefore serve ye: this is a Way that is straight.” (Quran 19:16-36) Yusuf Estes - Jesus in Islam - YouTube ‪ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PI5MiRlE0Tw Musa Cerantonio speaking in SLRC Annual Meet Part 2 - ... ‪ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iyzd8yRlVc

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	13. The Quran says that only Allah knows what is in the womb Does this not contradict medical science? To answer this we should look at the verses that relate to this matter “and He Who knows what is in the wombs. Nor does any one know what it is that he will earn on the morrow: Nor does any one know in what land he is to die” (Quran 31:34) “Allah doth know what every female (womb) doth bear, by how much the wombs fall short (of their time or number) or do exceed. Every single thing is before His sight, in (due) proportion.” (Quran 13: If one reads the Arabic text of this verse, they will find that there is no Arabic word that corresponds to the English word 'sex' or 'gender'. The Quran mentions only the knowledge of “what” is in the womb. Many have misunderstood this to mean the sex of the child in the womb, which is incorrect. Today, science has indeed advanced, and we can easily determine the sex of the child in the womb of a pregnant mother using ultrasound scanning. Therefore, the above verse refers to every aspect of the fetus' present and future existence. What will be the child’s nature? Will the child be a blessing or a curse to the parents? What will happen to him or her throughout life? Will he or she do good or evil? How long will he or she live? Will he or she end up in Paradise or in Hell? Allah alone knows all of this... no scientist in the world, no matter how advanced the technology, will ever be able to determine these things about a child in the mother’s womb. Do Quran Says No one knows What is in the Womb of the ... ‪ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6bMyDR_Ndg لماذا نعبد الله ونمجده وهو لا يحتاج لذلك؟ د ذاكر نايك Dr Zakir Naik https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pdITBKqhs4 Ask the Sheikh" by Musa cerantonio ( Not Being Isolating ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpQkyih3fBA