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		<title>Comment on Reading the 24th Flash by Niroshi</title>
		<link>http://www.wordvision.org.au/2012/02/reading-the-24th-flash/#comment-238</link>
		<dc:creator>Niroshi</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:25:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hi Shoba, I have no qualms about the ways in which men behave as opposed to women. I am not convinced of the fact that rules exist for women to protect women. On the contrary I think the rules exist in order to protect men. Are we (men &amp; women) not as God&#039;s greatest creation meant to achieve the level of nur defeating our animal instincts. 

What rules are in place for men? 

In the 24th flash it also talks about how people react in Asian Islamic countries as against the European countries hence the need for more restrictions. I understand it is so however I am quite surprised how geography followed by socio economic backgrounds can have an affect on one&#039;s faith.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Shoba, I have no qualms about the ways in which men behave as opposed to women. I am not convinced of the fact that rules exist for women to protect women. On the contrary I think the rules exist in order to protect men. Are we (men &amp; women) not as God&#8217;s greatest creation meant to achieve the level of nur defeating our animal instincts. </p>
<p>What rules are in place for men? </p>
<p>In the 24th flash it also talks about how people react in Asian Islamic countries as against the European countries hence the need for more restrictions. I understand it is so however I am quite surprised how geography followed by socio economic backgrounds can have an affect on one&#8217;s faith.</p>
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		<title>Comment on All questions or comments are welcome. by shobha</title>
		<link>http://www.wordvision.org.au/2012/02/all-questions-or-comments-are-welcome/#comment-237</link>
		<dc:creator>shobha</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:12:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I finished reading page 450- 452 Epitomes of Light - it says that one of the countless proofs of Allah is conscience - vizdan 
439&#039; which is the juncture of the world of the Unseen and the material visible world. Man&#039;s conscience influences the intellect from which the ray of belief in Divine Unity issues&#039;
452 - &#039; Even if the eyes of the reason may become blind, the eyes of conscience is always open&#039;

If we always act as conscience guides us - is that the way of the absolute certainty? Is that the way how prophet could become the model of creation? Can you please elaborate how vizdan is the juncture of the unseen and the visible world? Can we discuss a example of the eyes of reason becoming blind, but conscience being always awake?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I finished reading page 450- 452 Epitomes of Light &#8211; it says that one of the countless proofs of Allah is conscience &#8211; vizdan<br />
439&#8242; which is the juncture of the world of the Unseen and the material visible world. Man&#8217;s conscience influences the intellect from which the ray of belief in Divine Unity issues&#8217;<br />
452 &#8211; &#8216; Even if the eyes of the reason may become blind, the eyes of conscience is always open&#8217;</p>
<p>If we always act as conscience guides us &#8211; is that the way of the absolute certainty? Is that the way how prophet could become the model of creation? Can you please elaborate how vizdan is the juncture of the unseen and the visible world? Can we discuss a example of the eyes of reason becoming blind, but conscience being always awake?</p>
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		<title>Comment on Reading the 24th Flash by shobha</title>
		<link>http://www.wordvision.org.au/2012/02/reading-the-24th-flash/#comment-236</link>
		<dc:creator>shobha</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:06:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>This is in response to Niroshi&#039;s question.  As a woman, I want to say that men get more easily distracted than women.  Very rarely would you see a woman wandering when committed to a relationship. Why it is so? That is way it is - why does the sun rise in the east and not in the west? Why does honey taste like honey? That is way the it is - that is way Allah has created the man and the women. 

A women can satisfied with one man(even if she is not would be more duty bound) - but a man is not easily satisfied with one women - he also has a greater sexual drive than women -in desperation he may have affairs - so Islam by allowing 4 wives saves the man from committing sin. ( this is wholly my view - I may be wrong ) - he will be so tired of his wives that wont have the energy to look any further.

 Also the way nature has created women is that she cannot bear children after certain age - whereas for men it goes on for longer - in a way, that drive is given in men so that they can have more children who can proclaim the name of Allah - 

Islam has more restrictions on women to protect the women - because ultimately it is women who suffers.

Islam also I believe asks men not to look at women - to lower their graze earns them good deeds - what I am trying to say is that there are rules for men too.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is in response to Niroshi&#8217;s question.  As a woman, I want to say that men get more easily distracted than women.  Very rarely would you see a woman wandering when committed to a relationship. Why it is so? That is way it is &#8211; why does the sun rise in the east and not in the west? Why does honey taste like honey? That is way the it is &#8211; that is way Allah has created the man and the women. </p>
<p>A women can satisfied with one man(even if she is not would be more duty bound) &#8211; but a man is not easily satisfied with one women &#8211; he also has a greater sexual drive than women -in desperation he may have affairs &#8211; so Islam by allowing 4 wives saves the man from committing sin. ( this is wholly my view &#8211; I may be wrong ) &#8211; he will be so tired of his wives that wont have the energy to look any further.</p>
<p> Also the way nature has created women is that she cannot bear children after certain age &#8211; whereas for men it goes on for longer &#8211; in a way, that drive is given in men so that they can have more children who can proclaim the name of Allah &#8211; </p>
<p>Islam has more restrictions on women to protect the women &#8211; because ultimately it is women who suffers.</p>
<p>Islam also I believe asks men not to look at women &#8211; to lower their graze earns them good deeds &#8211; what I am trying to say is that there are rules for men too.</p>
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		<title>Comment on How do we know the purity of our intentions ? by Niroshi</title>
		<link>http://www.wordvision.org.au/2012/02/how-do-we-know-the-purity-of-our-intentions/#comment-235</link>
		<dc:creator>Niroshi</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:57:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Excellent post Shoba. Sincerity of the intentions are well exhibited by children. I quote below from the holy bible.

 &quot; if you need to come to God be like child&quot; meaning having a sincere heart with no disguise absolute humbleness. 

Just as much as reading reflection and contemplation are also important in preserving purity of intention.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Excellent post Shoba. Sincerity of the intentions are well exhibited by children. I quote below from the holy bible.</p>
<p> &#8221; if you need to come to God be like child&#8221; meaning having a sincere heart with no disguise absolute humbleness. </p>
<p>Just as much as reading reflection and contemplation are also important in preserving purity of intention.</p>
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		<title>Comment on {Read and Discuss #4} The 2nd Station of the 17th Word by Niroshi</title>
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		<dc:creator>Niroshi</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:54:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Beautifully said Adela. People strive to achieve everlasting happiness in this world sadly how can the transient world offer anything that is everlasting? True, separation, misfortune undoubtedly bring tears to our eyes. As believers we are not to immerse our self in a world full of woes. On the contrary misfortune, burdens  should open a sweet path to God. 

Yearn for the one that is Baki!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Beautifully said Adela. People strive to achieve everlasting happiness in this world sadly how can the transient world offer anything that is everlasting? True, separation, misfortune undoubtedly bring tears to our eyes. As believers we are not to immerse our self in a world full of woes. On the contrary misfortune, burdens  should open a sweet path to God. </p>
<p>Yearn for the one that is Baki!</p>
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		<title>Comment on {Read and Discuss #4} The 2nd Station of the 17th Word by Adela</title>
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		<dc:creator>Adela</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:37:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Thanks Bobby for your post. We are all human beings and we tend to feel sorry for our loss and we sometimes cry due to negative emotions. But it is really not that necessary, if we bear it in our hearts that all of our desire in this world, forming part of our ego, will one day fail. If we can understand this, we should be able to laugh at ourselves. If we ever feel any sorry for things we lost or we cannot have,  then we have become the monkey who tries to catch the reflected moon in the river. We will be better off serving Allah and finding eternity in this service and also our true self.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks Bobby for your post. We are all human beings and we tend to feel sorry for our loss and we sometimes cry due to negative emotions. But it is really not that necessary, if we bear it in our hearts that all of our desire in this world, forming part of our ego, will one day fail. If we can understand this, we should be able to laugh at ourselves. If we ever feel any sorry for things we lost or we cannot have,  then we have become the monkey who tries to catch the reflected moon in the river. We will be better off serving Allah and finding eternity in this service and also our true self.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Reading the 24th Flash by Niroshi</title>
		<link>http://www.wordvision.org.au/2012/02/reading-the-24th-flash/#comment-232</link>
		<dc:creator>Niroshi</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:03:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Thanks for the ice breaker. This is an area I could not digest. Please pardon me if what I am about to say is some how indiscreet. 

I feel that a lot is required by women in Islam than men. Also all the distractions and attractions are talked about with men as the centre point. As a women I can say that we get distracted too and would require loyalty and trust worthiness from men too. If you see below extract from 24 th flash and please explain more on the gist of the words.

&quot; Women are not like that, they cannot restrict their husbands’ behaviour to the same extent. Women’s most basic characteristics are loyalty and trustworthiness, since being the director of all the matters to do with the home, the woman is charged with protecting and preserving her husband’s property and possessions, and his children. Carelessness in dress and morality destroys that loyalty, and her husband loses confidence in her and makes her suffer pangs of conscience. In fact, if the two qualities of courage and generosity, which are desirable in men, are found in women, it damages this loyalty and confidence and so are undesirable for women and are considered to be bad qualities. But since the husband’s duty is not loyalty and stewardship, but protection, kindness, and respect, he cannot be restricted and refined, and may marry other women as well&quot;</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks for the ice breaker. This is an area I could not digest. Please pardon me if what I am about to say is some how indiscreet. </p>
<p>I feel that a lot is required by women in Islam than men. Also all the distractions and attractions are talked about with men as the centre point. As a women I can say that we get distracted too and would require loyalty and trust worthiness from men too. If you see below extract from 24 th flash and please explain more on the gist of the words.</p>
<p>&#8221; Women are not like that, they cannot restrict their husbands’ behaviour to the same extent. Women’s most basic characteristics are loyalty and trustworthiness, since being the director of all the matters to do with the home, the woman is charged with protecting and preserving her husband’s property and possessions, and his children. Carelessness in dress and morality destroys that loyalty, and her husband loses confidence in her and makes her suffer pangs of conscience. In fact, if the two qualities of courage and generosity, which are desirable in men, are found in women, it damages this loyalty and confidence and so are undesirable for women and are considered to be bad qualities. But since the husband’s duty is not loyalty and stewardship, but protection, kindness, and respect, he cannot be restricted and refined, and may marry other women as well&#8221;</p>
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		<title>Comment on Contact by All questions or comments are welcome.</title>
		<link>http://www.wordvision.org.au/contact/#comment-229</link>
		<dc:creator>All questions or comments are welcome.</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:59:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Comment on Reading the 24th Flash by Bobby</title>
		<link>http://www.wordvision.org.au/2012/02/reading-the-24th-flash/#comment-228</link>
		<dc:creator>Bobby</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:48:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>This topic was a timely post. Since in our last discussion circle, we also touched upon the duties of women. An interesting point was noted that women are the most fragile and precious of human kind, and yet they are asked to be most visible representative of Islam in this world of irreligion. So what then are the duties of men in representing Islam? Someone suggested that men have similar duties to be visible representatives of Islam. Since there is no compulsory Islamic appearance, men must then demonstrate Islam through their lives. They must be action men. They must be bright, shining beacons through word and deed. As a Muslim male, this is a high standard that I have not always met. It is sometimes easier to choose discretion over duty, sometimes easier to live quietly than to speak out.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This topic was a timely post. Since in our last discussion circle, we also touched upon the duties of women. An interesting point was noted that women are the most fragile and precious of human kind, and yet they are asked to be most visible representative of Islam in this world of irreligion. So what then are the duties of men in representing Islam? Someone suggested that men have similar duties to be visible representatives of Islam. Since there is no compulsory Islamic appearance, men must then demonstrate Islam through their lives. They must be action men. They must be bright, shining beacons through word and deed. As a Muslim male, this is a high standard that I have not always met. It is sometimes easier to choose discretion over duty, sometimes easier to live quietly than to speak out.</p>
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		<title>Comment on How we preserve our faith? by Bobby</title>
		<link>http://www.wordvision.org.au/2012/02/how-we-preserve-our-faith/#comment-227</link>
		<dc:creator>Bobby</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:40:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>An important question. One that all Muslims will surely ask when we reach a certain point of sincerity. The first line of the answer says it all, &quot;To solve this question ...&quot;. This is an inevitable riddle that we will encounter. With the gaining of faith comes the realisation that faith can also be snatched away so quickly by many different threats. This understanding gives us the desperation needed to solve the riddle of how we can preserve our faith in this maelstrom of desires, distractions and depressions.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An important question. One that all Muslims will surely ask when we reach a certain point of sincerity. The first line of the answer says it all, &#8220;To solve this question &#8230;&#8221;. This is an inevitable riddle that we will encounter. With the gaining of faith comes the realisation that faith can also be snatched away so quickly by many different threats. This understanding gives us the desperation needed to solve the riddle of how we can preserve our faith in this maelstrom of desires, distractions and depressions.</p>
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