Woman Between Islam and Western Society
3. Western Woman
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honest individualism in a society where only
dishonesty brings profit.”
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The system of human life is a web of extremely
delicate balances and counter-balances, in which
even a minor change can wreak havoc. It is no
different from the animal, vegetable and mineral
kingdoms in which the secret of success lies in never
deviating from the pattern laid down by nature.
Achieving the desired result is possible only when
the established structure of nature is understood and
accepted. But the very people who adhere strictly to
this precept as regards the world of matter, forget
that this is an eternal truth which applies to their
own lives too. Nature’s system for men and women
takes shape in the institution of marriage. A
woman’s physique, psychology, familial urges and
social relations all demand that she lead a married —
and, therefore, moral — life. This is a pattern which
has been laid down for her own good.
Being free and independent seems an attractive
phrase when applied to a woman, but the practical
experience of personal liberty can range from the
purely unpleasant to the downright disgusting.
