I agree that praying for things and expecting some supernatural/divine intervention is a pointless waste of time.
But the reflective aspect can be useful for an individual and the commemorative and unifying aspect useful for a community.
Sikhs aren't really supposed to pray for anything except...
Not even historically, even today there are still arranged marriages. These are usually brought about my family members who think the couple is a good 'match' (whatever that means).
I've heard some women in arranged marriages say that they learn to love the other person over time. I find...
Maybe you should try asking them and seeing how many will tell you it's to keep their wayward emotions and unbridled lust for men in check.
(For the record, the ones I have asked in the past have generally said it makes them feel closer to Allah. Presumably they feel closer because they are...
Because you're likening a profession (a nun) to everyday life of ordinary Mulism women.
So I'm likening a specific form of male dress (what imams wear) to everyday life of ordinary Muslim men. :)
Keywords: "Chosen" and "supposed to".
I don't know about what nun's wear to bed. And a...
I really find this offensive, so I'll ask you to clarify before getting angry.
Are you saying that without having my body covered up so men can't see it, I would be carried away by my emotions and desires?
Can you elaborate on that, please?
Thank you for replies so far.
My understanding of love is when you feel devoted committment to the other person, and you actively work at helping that person through their troubles, sharing in their good times, and being someone who they can trust and rely on.
That is how I felt towards my...
Because they're nuns. They have taken vows and joined a pious order of some description. They have chosen to dedicate their lives explicitly to their God.
How does a nun's habit relate to Mulism women? That's like saying all Muslim men should dress like an imam all the time that they're in...
Getting to know someone can impact their attractiveness I suppose. Sometimes quirky mannerisms can put you off.. or something in their personality that you only notice after a little while of getting to know them.
The reverse can also happen, someone you didn't find particularly attractive...