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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Virtue Prevails Chapter 7 Three weeks later, speaking over the telephone, Fitnah told her cousin, "I have missed you, Sumayah. Are we not cousins? Why haven't you called?" Sumayah replied, "I am sorry. I have been busy with my fiancé, who is about to leave. In any case, I hope you are well." "Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. I'll try to visit you soon. Why not now?" Fitnah asked. Sumayah replied, "Oh, no.

I cannot." "Then I will come to see you this afternoon." When Fitnah arrived, Sumayah greeted her warmly and apologized for not visiting her. Fitnah began talking about her life, "I have mentioned you to my husband, He is anxious to meet you. I also told him about Ahmad. He could not believe his ears. He wondered if such men still existed in this modern age. I also told him you are happy with your future husband." Sumayah remained silent.

She felt that it was better not to discuss personal matters with her cousin. "Does Ahmad allow you to attend parties?" her cousin asked. "Yes, of course. But only decent ones." "Then will you come to my birthday party next month?" Sumayah replied, "Yes, with pleasure." "You will see scores of men round you." Sumayah became angry, "Oh, then I won't come. I had forgotten that you invite both sexes. You want to make a show of me.

How dare you say such a thing?" "I never meant that, I just want you to stop sanctuary. I feel sorry for you and I want you to have a good time!" "I am quite happy, so don't take the trouble", Sumayah answered. Fitnah remarked, "Strange! Are you really happy to remain within these four walls?" Sumayah told her cousin, "I am happy whether I go out or stay home." Fitnah argued, "Your freedom is limited. What is this scarf around your head and neck?

What is this black loose coat that hides your beautiful figure? You look like a shapeless sack. It is a crime that you wear old women 's clothes. Why should Ahmad wear the latest fashion while you are deprived of that pleasure? It is a real injustice and a crime that a modern girl like you should obey a man; any man. What kind of a religion is it that makes a woman subservient to a man?" Sumayah disagreed, "Islam does not make a man exploit a woman. This is a groundless claim.

Muslim women, in fact, have privileges that no other women in other religions have. Muslim women's rights are protected in Islam." "What are these privileges?