The Doha Debates – Muslim Women’s Freedom To Marry – Yasir Qadhi & Asra Nomani

For an insider’s perspective from Yasir Qadhi, visit:

http://muslimmatters.org/2009/05/26/the-doha-debates-an-insider%E2%80%99s-perspective-yasir-qadhi-asra-nomani-womens-freedom-to-marry/

The Doha Debates session debating the House’s belief that Muslim women should be free to marry anyone they choose.

For the motion are Asra Nomani from America and Muhammad Habash from Syria. Against the motion are Thuraya Al Arrayed from Saudi Arabia and Yasir Qadhi, American Muslim cleric and instructor for AlMaghrib Institute.

The debate was the fifth and final of the 2008-2009 year, filmed on May 25th, 2009 in Qatar.

Duration : 0:47:19


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25 Responses to “The Doha Debates – Muslim Women’s Freedom To Marry – Yasir Qadhi & Asra Nomani”

  1. It is no wonder why …
    It is no wonder why the muslim ummah is in this devastating state. So many muslim don’t even know their own religion. The motion side is far too extreme of freedom. whist the other side is balance as to give freedom but also have its boundaries. Allah knows better than our own selves, hence he has given us our rights and boundaries. And Allah knows best.

  2. Ms. Thuraya did …
    Ms. Thuraya did make some sense but her partner Yasir did not, I would not allow him to represent Islam, and those who are against Islam they know whom to invite to represent their point of views in the name of Islam. He cited not even a single Ayah from the Quran or the Seerah of the Honorable Prophet Mohammad [PBUH].

  3. i would be …
    i would be greatfull if u give me a link to a site or a video. thanks.

  4. You mean video …
    You mean video tapes of him snitching out muslims through Al-Maghrib? they are all over ….

  5. You mean video …
    You mean video tapes of him snitching out muslims through Al-Maghrib? they are all over ….

  6. The title of the …
    The title of the motion is not Quranic. Any motion within any law must be within the boundaries of that law. The motion was directed against the Quran, for it was to abrogate the Quran. Mr. Qadhi started with a right statement but he deviated from the Quran. Let alone he has no legal knowledge he also had no real Quranic knowledge to represent Islam. Neither side supported their position by citing the Quran. Therefore, the whole discussion must be thrown out and the vote too for its not Quranic

  7. People are equally …
    People are equally brainwashed but in different ways. Who could ask why he/she is Sunni or Shi’ah? Who knows to answer this question? “Is The Honorable Prophet Mohammad Sunni or Shi’ah?” I dare any one to answer this very important question from the QURAN. Did any one question his or her father why he/she is Sunni or Shi’ah? Lets see the answer here and find out if the Moslim males and females are brainwashed and refuse to free themselves from their own handcuffs and shackles.

  8. do u have evidence …
    do u have evidence for this claim.

  9. Yasir makes money …
    Yasir makes money by selling his iman … money making through ISLAM…

  10. Yasir is a snitch . …
    Yasir is a snitch … indulges in false entrapment of muslims by pretending to attend fundraisers and then collecting evidence.. Al Maghrib is a front entrapment of muslims in the U.S.

  11. The ‘Muslim’ lady …
    The ‘Muslim’ lady for the motion is creepy, and why is she always appealing to the audience in that patronizing ooooooh so sympathetic voice, ur definitely not coming to my wedding.

  12. fucking …
    christians.. they keep on changing the question and he is scared when yasir qadhi wanted to ask him question

  13. the most …
    the most conservative guyshere are the Americans, lol

  14. On the one hand i …
    On the one hand i agree miss Nomani is biased, i am as well. On the other we can’t control who we fall in love with, we don’t chose, it chooses us. “there is no complusion in religion.” there is no comma with that statement. also the term “unbelivers” has historically not refered to ahl al-kitaab, but rather polythesists and atheists. the verse is taken completly out of context.

  15. Asra’s going stupid …
    Asra’s going stupid in there. But her question to Qadhi.. what if a daughter rightly educated regarding Islam and Marriage, still got nuts some time and desires for a marrige with non muslim?And convincing her gets impossible?? Maybe when she goes in blind love with a non muslim??

    Any idea of the rule of Islam in such cases?

  16. And just like …
    And just like ignorance cannot master intelligence, it is illogical for a woman of Islam to get married to a Non Muslim Man.

  17. Christthebridge,

    Christthebridge,

    According to Islam, family is an institution where the wife is the secretary and the husband the president (Both having their own equally significant roles to play). In such a context, the president got to the man of Truth, giving the right freedom to his wife, irrespective of her religion and beliefs. In case of a Non Muslim husband, this cannot be guaranteed.

  18. coltsuperocean10 on October 28th, 2009 at 8:45 pm

    There is nothing to …
    There is nothing to debate. muyslims are sick wife beating, peado worshipping, hairy, ugly. evil bastards!! death to all muslim pigs!!! Inshallah!!

  19. 1+1 =2 ? Maybe not, …
    1+1 =2 ? Maybe not, you might interpret it differently? I mean this is not about trying to understand islam this is about making islam fit ones own desires! Prayer is not abligatory in islam is like 2 + 2 = michael jackson! Say what? Don’t mean to be harsh but to me this is just a joke. You might agree with what they say about marrige but it’s abviously contradicting islam!

  20. qadhi rocks.
    qadhi rocks.

  21. Asra Noumani …
    Asra Noumani doesn’t kwhat shes talking about and as for the syrian cleric…..what a load of twaddle!

  22. she produced son a …
    she produced son a , because the guy refused to marry her, he went away to pakistan with out even acknowledging it was his kid, look she was having sex, with out marriage and producing child. when it went wrong she blames islam.

  23. the first lady who …
    the first lady who spoke doesnt know what she is talking about.
    it was her choice her first marriage like she said and her family was behind her…lol
    just coz she made a dumb mistake she blames it on islam.

  24. Christthebridge on October 28th, 2009 at 8:45 pm

    A piece of advice …
    A piece of advice to all female irrespective of their race or religion:
    Love is like a egg which gets cooked with a little heat and is good for breakfast. One still has the afternoon and evening meals to deal with.
    Is the man you are about to marry capable enough to provide you all the three meals.
    Meals here does not just apply to food but other necessities of life and relations.

  25. Christthebridge on October 28th, 2009 at 8:45 pm

    How is it that a …
    How is it that a Muslim man can marry a Christian woman and not vice versa.
    A Muslim women might be more will to marry out of her faith because of the fear of have 3 other women share her hubbi as a man can have upto 4 wifes in Islam.
    Men in Islam will always have the freedom of marrying a Christian/Jews lady since the Prophet had a Jew and a Christian wife. I am not sure if the Christian wife ever converted to Islam.

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