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[quote]Salam alekum, Respectable Dr. Khan: I very humbly but firmly state that the rule u stick to, a non-literal or metaphorical interpretation of Quran as per the circumstances or the situation that prevails, is not correct and does not glow always.

I dare asking u this question that how would u interpret the Quranic-verse in which Muslim men are allowed to have four wives at a time, certainly through this order Quran aims some virtuous social gains, yet if one wants having four wives just aiming satisfaction to his own sexual desires and offering no social virtues, he does not commit a sin as per the Islamic jurisprudence (pls. check with a Scholar as well).

Now, Western law and society does not approve polygamy, yet West has soften its rules for its Muslim citizens as to offer them liberty to practice their religion. I’m sure in U.K. Muslim men are very much allowed to have four Wives.

Now the Question is not that we should interpret every Verse of Quran as per the situation that prevails or territory that changes, rather we need first to quantify the contents of concerned Verse if that offers a room for its metaphorical interpretation or it just means a literal one. Secondly, in latter case (literal inter.) we need to acquaint the local Non-Muslim regime about that particular case (e.g. Beating Wives, or four marriages etc.) that this part of our religion does not enjoy flexibility and they (West) must adapt their Rulebooks to live up to their commitment of providing liberty to the minorities for practicing their religion (hint; as they allow four wives).

Referring to the German Adjudicator’s verdict: I have not read that ruling in full, but what I understood is that she has ruled in favor of husband thereby not punishing him for his applied chastisement to his wife. If this is the case, I would approve her ruling, thereby condemning the act of husband in a way that he should have respected the norms of the society and era he lives in, and must not have resorted to physical persecution.

Dr. Khan, finally I must pledge that I would remain attached to the discussion insha Allah, and assure that no ego of mine would supersede my will to accepting the truth, but only if either I reach the truth or if that reaches me. After all, that is what we all meant to strive for.

Conclusion: We ought to quantify if a particular Verse of Quran offers room for its metaphorical interpretation or otherwise. The Word Daraba in 4:34 means to beat gently, and that enjoys no room for any metaphorical interpretation.

Best regards,

Kashan
Dubai[/quote]

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