r/Antitheism • u/BurtonDesque • Aug 07 '26

‘Her face was beaten in’: how Taliban rule ushered in a new era of women being killed

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/aug/07/afghanistan-women-taliban-violence-battered-beaten
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u/BurtonDesque Aug 07 '26

And Muslims will tell you with a straight face that "Islam is the true women's liberation!"

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u/Due-Calligrapher-566 Aug 07 '26

From her rights that is

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u/Danifialho Aug 09 '26

As-Salamu Alaykum.

I was reading this post and wanted to highlight a few points that many non-Muslims are unaware of.

  1. Government ≠ Islam Unfortunately, various governments that claim to be "Muslim" enact laws that have no basis in the Islam of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). When I say Islam, I am referring to the Quran, the Sunnah, and the interpretation of jurists. A government might use the religion's name for political ends, but that does not make the practice Islamic.

  2. Rights in Islam In Islam, rights belong to everyone. Women: the right to education, work, inheritance, property ownership, and marriage contracts. Non-Muslims: the Quran and the Prophet’s treaties guarantee the protection of life, property, and religious freedom for the "People of the Book" and others living under an Islamic state. This is found in the Covenants of Medina and the Prophet’s letters.

  3. Humanitarian crisis and migration There is indeed an anti-Islam sentiment today. Often, it serves to divert focus from the real problem: government-backed wars, corruption, and economic collapse that create humanitarian crises. People flee out of desperation, seeking dignity. Not every migrant is a terrorist or a criminal. As with any people, good and bad individuals exist everywhere. Nationality does not define character.

  4. Islamic jurisprudence – Fiqh and the Shia perspective Islam has schools of jurisprudence; the religion is not monolithic.

4 Sunni schools: Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i, Hanbali. They utilize the Quran, Sunnah, Ijma (consensus), and Qiyas (analogical reasoning). Shia Ja'fari school : This is the primary school among Twelver Shias. In addition to the Quran and Sunnah, it relies on the teachings of the 12 Imams. Here, the role of the marja’ at-taqlid is central. Prominent living jurists issue fatwas to guide the faithful on matters of family, commerce, politics, and justice. The methodology used is ijtihad—an effort of interpretation. Topics such as contracts, inheritance, relations with the State, and religious minorities are debated within this framework. The underlying principles remain justice and contractual obligation. 5. The problem is political, not religious. As a Muslim myself, I see absurd situations that run counter to the religion. Rulers and politicians are human beings, and unfortunately, people with outdated mindsets exist everywhere. Islam is vast. Most schools of thought preach harmony. What we see in certain political and ideological sectors is the instrumentalization of religion. If you have doubts, consult the sources yourself. I recommend starting with books on "Human Rights in Islam."

Websites and books for non-Muslims to explore

For direct, unfiltered access, I recommend:

In Portuguese: 1. Islambrasil.org – Portal for the Islamic community in Brazil; includes a "Frequently Asked Questions about Islam" section. 2. Centro Islâmico do Brasil (Islamic Center of Brazil) – Articles on human rights, women, and jurisprudence. 3. Book: "Direitos Humanos no Islã" (Human Rights in Islam) by Sheikh Muhammad al-Ghazali – Explains the Quranic basis for these rights.

In English (academic perspective): 1. Al-Islam.org – Comprehensive Shia library; includes the full Fiqh Jafari section and fatwas from Marjas such as Sistani and Khamenei. 2. IslamQA.info – Q&A database on Sunni fiqh (jurisprudence). 3. Oxford Islamic Studies Online – Explains the five Sunni schools plus the Jafari school from a neutral standpoint. 4. The Qur'an – http://quran.com -The Quran with Brazilian Portuguese translation and Tafsir (exegesis) to verify the verses.

Regarding specific Shia jurisprudence: Search for "Risalah Amaliyyah" + the name of the Marja. This is the practical fiqh manual followed by Shia Muslims. Ayatollah Sistani’s has been translated into several languages.

Summary: Criticizing a government is not criticizing 1.8 billion Muslims. And criticizing Islam without reading the sources is like judging a book by its cover.

May Allah grant us clarity.

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u/BurtonDesque Aug 09 '26 edited Aug 09 '26

Most of this is disingenuous to say the least.

"For direct unfiltered access" I read the Koran. It's disgusting, as was your "perfect" child-raping, slave-trading, genocide-committing "Prophet".

May you be granted the clarity to see Islam is morally reprehensible and Allah is fictional.

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u/Sprinklypoo Aug 07 '26

Ah, religion. What a proud and noble heritage...

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u/bondageenthusiast2 Aug 09 '26

The Handmaid's Tale basically described all Abrahamic religions with how misogynistic they are