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Jul 6, 2009

A Letter From A Christian To Muslim Women (2)


Sambungan dari post 'A letter from a Christian women to Muslim women (1)' tulisan Joanna Francis; seorang penulis dan jurnalis dari USA.

Sama-sama kita renungkan.

~Syukurilah hidup dengan Iman dan Islam: nikmat yang paling berharga buat diri~


Self Value

I see you as a precious gems, pure gold, or the "pearl of great value"spoken of in the Bible (Matthew 13:45). All women are pearls of great value but some of us have been deceived into doubting the value of our purity. Jesus said, "Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you" (Matthew 7:6). Our pearls are priceless, but they convince us that they're cheap. But trust me; there is no subtitute for being able to look in the mirror and seeing purity, innocence and self-respect staring back at you.

The fashions coming out of the Western sewer are designed to make you believed that your most valuable asset is your sexuality. But your beautiful dresses and veils are actually sexier than any Western fashion, because they cloak you in mystery and show self-respect and confidence. A woman's sexuality should be guarded from unworthy eyes, since it should be your gift to a man who loves and respects you enough to marry you. And since your man are still manly warriors, they deserve no less than your best. Our men don't even want purity anymore. They don't recognize the pearl of great value, opting for the flashy rhinestone instead. Only to leave her too!

Your most valuable assets are your inner beauty, your innocence, and everything that makes you who you are. But I notice some Muslim women push the limit and try to be as Western as possible, even while wearing a veil (with some of their hair showing.) Why imitate women who are already regret, or will soon regret, their lost virtue? There is no compensation for that loss. You are flawless diamonds. Don't let them trick you into becoming rhinestones. Because everything you see in the fashion magazines and on Western television is a lie. It is Satan's trap. It is fool's gold.




A Woman's Heart

I'll let you in on a little secret, just in case you're curious: pre-marital sex is not even that great. We gave our bodies to a man we were in love with, believing that that was the way to make them love us and want to marry us, just as we had seen on television growing up. But without the security of marriage and the sure knowledge that he will always stay with us, it's not even enjoyable! That's the irony. It was just a waste. It leaves you in tears.

Speaking as one woman to another, I believe that you understand that already. Because only a woman can truly understand what's in another woman's heart. We really are all alike. Our race, religion or nationalities do not matter. A woman's heart is the same everywhere. We love. That's what we do best. We nurture our families and give comfort and strength to the men we love. But we American women have been fooled into believing that we are happiest having careers, our own homes in which to live alone, and freedom to give our love away to whomever we choose. This is not freedom. And that is not love.

Only in the safe haven of marriage can a woman's body and heart be safe to love. Don't settle for anything less. It's not worth it. You won't even like it and you'll like yourself even less afterwards. Then, he'll leave you.


Self-Denial

Sin never pays. It always cheats you. Even though I have reclaimed my honor, there's still no subtitute for for having never been dishonored in the first place. We Western women have been brainwashed into thinking that you Muslim women are oppressed. But truly, we are the ones who are oppressed; slaves to fashion that degrade us, obsessed with our weight, begging for love from men who do not want to grow up. Deep down inside, we know that we have been cheated.

We secretly admire and envy you, although some of us will not admit it. Please do not look down on us or think that we like things the way we are. It's not our fault. Most of us did not have fathers to protect us when we were young because our families have been destroyed. You know who is behind this plot.

Don't be fooled my sisters. Don't let them get you too. Stay innocent and pure. We Christian women need to seewhat life is really supposed to be like for women. We need you to set the example for us, because we are lost. Hold onto purity. Remember: you can't put that toothpaste back in the tube. So, guard your "toothpaste" carefully!

I hope you receive this advice in the spirit in which it is intended: the spirit of friendship, respect, and admiration. From your Christian sister with love.


~Islam itu cantik, Islam itu indah. Sebaik-baik perhiasan dunia adalah wanita yang solehah~

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