tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101090695862681384.post3291301360351803760..comments2014-02-14T10:55:59.004-08:00Comments on Pocket Full of Sunshine: #VSFashionShow, Anorexia, and why it's much more than "hotness."Kinzahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09729131393670963859noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101090695862681384.post-15501395440704318762011-12-14T14:28:51.015-08:002011-12-14T14:28:51.015-08:00Thanks for your input! I especially like the thing...Thanks for your input! I especially like the thing about how it messes up future relationships. It's the same reason porn is forbidden in Islam - aside from like the 10 obvious issues with porn, it's also known to be very harmful to marital relationships. <br />& thanks for your feedback about the blog haha. I know what you mean! salam =)Kinzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09729131393670963859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101090695862681384.post-19009610112081293182011-12-14T00:32:39.628-08:002011-12-14T00:32:39.628-08:00Nicely constructed and well put Sr. Kinza!
As I s...Nicely constructed and well put Sr. Kinza!<br /><br />As I said on Twitter, at one point in my life, I was into the whole VS thing as a guy, but eh, now that I'm older (turned 30 last week) and realize the issues that face women in our society and especially young Muslim women, it is just a shame that these women are possibly more likely to be role models for the young girls out there, growing up with these added pressures of image and beauty. <br /><br />Additionally, I think as far as the guys are concerned, it won't be healthy for our future relationship with our wives if we get so hung up on the image we see out there from celebrities, etc. Yes, it's natural to notice the superficial beauty of people that we encounter in the media and movies, but given our Faith and teachings, we know what really makes a complete woman and the surface beauty, while also part of the lawful relationship and bond between spouses, there is so much more that will and should attract us to a woman that we want to share out lives with. <br /><br />Also, from what I have observed with Muslim girls that I have met in recent years (I don't know many to be honest!) during medical school (Europe) it does seem that they are strong influenced by the fasion industry in general - I mean fine, look nice, dress up occasionally, do your make-up, but I think when a girl is Blessed with a certain beauty, it actually becomes a burden in some ways. I can't confirm it, but after some male classmates commented on one of the two Sisters that I knew in medical school, it seemed that one used Botox injections for her lips - and I just thought that was going too far! I mean, ugh! This is a girl not even 25 years old, though I wouldn't find that normal for any age, at least for a young Muslim woman - I think we should be above that sort of thing, don't you think? <br /><br />As far as the double standard - I completely agree! I think this extends to or is a part of some mistakes parents make as well - let their sons fool around with girls, but tell their daughters, if they have them, that they can't go out with friends, etc. So just as you asked, I often ask others, "Why can someone's son go fool around with someone else's daughter, while yours stays at home/protected?"<br /><br />Again, great post! Wishing you all the best<br /><br />PS Since this is my first visit, great blog, nice theme/design choice, love the name as well and again, this is making me miss blogging!!! *cries*<br /><br />Cool to connect with you on Twitter - I have to say I am so proud of my American Sisters, both that I know personally (all 3 of them!) and in the last few years, the ones I've connected with online, when I had my blog (would you believe I had 55 followers when I closed it and about 53 of them were girls!) and a few of which I remain in touch with via Twitter; so just wanted to say how cool it is to find another such person, with a great attitude and outlook/plan for her life ma'sha'allah. Keep it up insha'allah and wishing you the best professionally and personally! Hope to stop by when I can - I've followed now of course! So many blogs, so little time! *sigh*<br /><br />Br. Anees (@AmericanBrother)aneebabahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900186403337284142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5101090695862681384.post-24651590078008061952011-12-13T13:45:33.242-08:002011-12-13T13:45:33.242-08:00totally agree! well saidtotally agree! well saidcl0thesmindedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08757954996504366342noreply@blogger.com