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November 2010 Dhul-Qadah / Dhul-Hijjah 1431H
Dating …. Is it prevalent in our community? By Fathiyyah Bashshar According to Webster`s dictionary, “dating is defined as `a form of courtship, and may include any social activity undertaken by, typically, two persons with the aim of each assessing the other’s suitability as a partner in an intimate relationship or as a spouse.” American-Muslims find themselves walking the tight rope between traditional Islam and liberal American culture. A famous question amongst Muslims is “How do I get to know someone if I can’t date them?”
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“Dating-like” options are vastly amplified in the American Muslim community. A divergence of permutations and combinations exist. Many courting couples take advantage of today’s modern technology and communication vices, such as text, chat, email and phone; yet Muslims searching for spouses feel face-to-face interaction is fundamental. When face to face interaction happens, the reality of being alone together presents a
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temptation toward wrongdoing. At all times, Muslim men and women should follow the commands of Islamic law. The Quran (24:30-31), states that Muslim men and women should “lower their gaze and guard their modesty. “Islam recognizes that we are human and are given to human weakness, so this rule provides safeguards not just for our own sake but also for the sake of our children.” How do you educate your children on the dangers of intermingling? Abdul Qawi of Chandler, stated “that he must constantly advise his children that they are Muslim and are held to a different code of conduct when it comes to men and women. He added that he views dating in Islam as a global issue and that we have failed in our communities by not providing outlets for our youth. He believes that “the media has more influence over our children than we do.” Consequences of Dating Fatimah Asmal from the article “The Mindless Dating Game” wrote “ Many unmarried people these days search for “companionship” in a series of premarital relationships, which far from yielding happiness, lead to nothing but spiritual Continued on page 16
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