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06-20-2007, 04:01 PM | #1 |
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Salman Rushdie is awarded knighthood!
But Iran and Pakistan are upset.
http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapc...eut/index.html http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapc....ap/index.html I just don't understand what's wrong with Rushdie. It's the equivalent of President Hinckley issuing a fatwa for Steve Benson or something. Even the guy that translated The Satanic Verses into Japanese got murdered. MindfulCoug: In your estimation, what percentage of the Iranian population wants to kill Rushdie? Can you explain to us the logic behind the fatwah/hukm? |
06-20-2007, 04:09 PM | #2 |
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This one aspect of Islam makes intolerable for educated human beings, the desire and willingness to kill another human being over a book, where the person does not physically threaten you, your family or your livelihood.
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06-20-2007, 04:16 PM | #3 |
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Salman's wife is hot in an exotic way.
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06-20-2007, 04:17 PM | #4 |
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06-20-2007, 04:20 PM | #5 |
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I find the hijab to be very sexy. You can imagine a gorgeous woman is underneath.
Of course, reality usually disappoints. |
06-20-2007, 04:22 PM | #6 |
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I think that most muslims get a trial run during the engagement, though. Then they can always back out of the marriage if they're unimpressed.
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06-20-2007, 04:24 PM | #7 |
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From wikipedia:
The Satanic Verses is Salman Rushdie's fourth novel, first published in 1988 and inspired in part by the life of Muhammad. The title refers to the Satanic Verses, a possible interpolation in the Qur'an described by Ibn Ishaq in his biography of Muhammad (the oldest surviving text). Some Islamic and most non-Muslim Western historians and commentators on the Qur'an have accepted this story of Muhammad's momentary acceptance of the verses. However, a common Muslim viewpoint is that the existence of the verses is just a fabrication created by non-Muslims. (Barbara, don't give me crap over quoting wikipedia) |
06-20-2007, 04:27 PM | #8 |
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06-20-2007, 05:37 PM | #9 |
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yeah ,thats true .there is always a chance not to go forward and get married if you couldnot find the desirable features in your fiance.
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06-20-2007, 05:47 PM | #10 |
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I hereby crown mindfulcoug King of the Double Post.
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