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I certainly don't want to harm any animals. I see you have a dog, well..I have cats. Cats have to eat meat or die, and alas mine have cleaned up the block of mice and rats, its no more fresh meat for these guys.. So -back to Fancy Feast.As for myself - I too have to eat. Red meat helps my red blood count (no, I am not a vampire). I do believe in free rangeing if possible. I think Mr. Bedford made his point...there really are NO answers. Especially for those now suffering from low incomes or no work at all. Having choices is a very expensive luxury these days.— June 17, 2011 8:45 p.m.
San Diego women who have converted to Islam
Founder is spot on re travel and religious doctrine. However, if a woman must travel alone into a conservative Arab country, then wear a pashima or wide & long silk scarf. It's the only answer, as for clothes like bathing suits (Nan, no where in my texts did I write "bikinis")two piece ones should be left at home. Adding on to Founder's info, watch the film CAIRO TIME starring Patricia Clarkson. Gives you a clear idea what a woman might expect if visiting a more liberal country like Egypt or Qatar.— September 14, 2010 2:55 p.m.
San Diego women who have converted to Islam
Nan, I thought we were having a discussion. Isn't that what sharing opinions is all about? Thesis, antithesis, synthesis. Mrs. Salaam wrote a fascinating story, stimulating discussion and comments from the READER's readers. Let's just enjoy the to and fro.— September 13, 2010 3 p.m.
San Diego women who have converted to Islam
Here's a bit of info inspired by Mrs. Salaam's story and refriedgringo's interesting additions. The tradition of veiling and seclusion (known together as hijab) was introduced into Arabia long before Muhammad, primarily through Arab contacts with Syria and Iran ,where the hijab was a sign of social status. Only a woman who need not work in the fields could afford to remain secluded and veiled. There was no tradition of veiling until around 627 C.E., when the so-called “verse of hijab” suddenly descended upon the community. That verse, however, was addressed not to women in general, but exclusively to Muhammad’s many wives: “Believers, do not enter the Prophet’s house…unless asked. And if you are invited…do not linger. And when you ask something from the Prophet’s wives, do so from behind a hijab. This will assure the purity of your hearts as well as theirs” When Muhammad become the supreme leader of an increasingly expanding community, some kind of segregation had to be enforced to maintain the inviolability of his wives. For this reason, during the Prophet’s lifetime, no other women observed hijab. No one knows for sure when the veil was adopted after the Prophet's death, but most Muslim women began wearing it as a way to emulate the Prophet’s wives, who were revered as “the Mothers of the Ummah.” And the veil was not compulsory until a large body of male scriptural and legal scholars began using their religious and political authority to regain the dominance they had lost in society as a result of the Prophet’s egalitarian reforms.— September 13, 2010 2:45 a.m.
San Diego women who have converted to Islam
"Equal pay and bikinis have nothing to do with it" sounds like a judgment to me. One I respectfully disagree with. But my point was that different cultures come from different histories, and mostly, Middle Eastern, Asian and African countries have been on the receiving end of our wealth-backed values, whether it's short skirts or the consumer society's excesses. Maybe it's time we looked to them with respect to see what we can learn, rather than assuming we have all the answers. I learned a lot from Ms. Salaam's excellent story.— September 12, 2010 1:57 a.m.
San Diego women who have converted to Islam
Let me point out that here in the West, we are also required to "cover up". It too is rooted in religious beliefs. Why else did our Americans missionaries insist that the Hawaiians cover their bodies? And, if today the citizens of those beautiful islands chose to return to walking around bare breasted and surfing nude, would we allow it?I think not. As for equal rights...please, how many women here, receive the same amount of money for the same amount of work. Be it Muslim or Christian, we women are still struggling for equal rights. Note to Elizabeth Salaam. Thanks for a wonderful story, it was so insightful.— September 11, 2010 1:27 p.m.
San Diego women who have converted to Islam
Having spent some time in the MiddleEast, I asked a number of Arab women if they resented wearing the Hijab. Their reply? A hardy laugh followed by this answer "Why should we resent it? Look at our sun. Because of the hijab, our skin is flawless, beautiful. Why should we want to have wrinkly skin like you American women?" They also pointed out that their "husbands can take a second, third or fourth wife, so it is important to stay lovely for as long as possible."— September 10, 2010 3:04 p.m.
Crystal meth came into the house on Oceanside's East Parker Street
Refriedgringo, get a life! Ms.Knott..or Knox...my mistake, I stand corrected. However, the author of the above story is a real pro. Her work has life and energy, and - most certainly worthy of payment and publishing. Can either of you jokers say the same thing?— August 14, 2010 1:27 p.m.
Crystal meth came into the house on Oceanside's East Parker Street
Ms.Knox is a born crime reporter. Her story was alive, and more important she captured this reader from start to finish. Well done, lady.— August 14, 2010 12:52 a.m.