REFORMING ISLAM

Guy Fawkes, (1570—1606, London ), wanted to kill King James I and his chief ministers for increasing oppression of Roman Catholics in England. Religion at its best, I'd say. This is how the world has been working since the first religion. Oppression of others has been a part of society since its roots. But religion took this to another level. Philanthropy is not rooted in religion. Religion is a different set of rules, that sometimes curb really bad things of an individual. But if the individual in question is a ruler, no rules are bounding him (and it's usually a he ) to display his personal hatred and sadism. Religion gave rights and still gives, to the rulers. It gives walls to individuals, commons, it creates boundaries among individuals, and among common people, groups administered by rulers.

There are as many perceptions of a god, as much as there are people in this world, who believe in a god. So, what does that mean? What do different perceptions of god tell us about God?

The outbreak of a life-threatening virus Corona in China is a terrible occurrence. Putting aside the real issues with the virus, we'll focus on our usual topics, this time in relation to this occurrence. That is Islam and reforming the thinking of the Muslims who might be reading this. Also, we want to offer another perspective to non-Muslims who are reading this, a new perspective about Muslims and why and how they develop a lot of wrong ideas.

It is never OK to beat the wife. The meaning of verse 34 chapter 3 multiple ideas that are wrong. First, let's see the quote of the translation which is mostly accepted, and the link provided has multiple translations into all the languages once can imagine.  "Men are in charge of women by [right of] what Allah has given one over the other and what they/men spend [for maintenance] from their wealth. So righteous women are devoutly obedient, guarding in [the husband's] absence what Allah would have them, guard. But those [wives] from whom you fear arrogance - [first] advise them; [then if they persist], forsake them in bed; and [finally], strike them. But if they obey you [once more], seek no means against them. Indeed, Allah is ever Exalted and Grand." God describes the righteous woman as devoutly obedient to her husband, while a husband doesn't require such obedience to be righteous. Here, a man is righteous by default, doesn't need the special war