Comments on: There are no “Honor” Killings http://imamjohari.wordpress.com/2008/01/04/there-are-no-honor-killings/ "The Future Belongs to Those Who Take It"- El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:17:58 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: ammani http://imamjohari.wordpress.com/2008/01/04/there-are-no-honor-killings/#comment-11 ammani Sun, 06 Jan 2008 09:24:35 +0000 http://imamjohari.wordpress.com/2008/01/04/there-are-no-honor-killings/#comment-11 Dishonor killings are believed to have their origins in misinterpretations of pre-Islamic Arab tribal codes. They pre-date Islam by centuries and, in fact, are un-Islamic. Nonetheless, to one with experience in these matters, it is obvious the murders of the beautiful Said sisters in suburban Dallas were dishonor killings. Ellen R. Sheeley, Author "Reclaiming Honor in Jordan" Dishonor killings are believed to have their origins in misinterpretations of pre-Islamic Arab tribal codes. They pre-date Islam by centuries and, in fact, are un-Islamic.

Nonetheless, to one with experience in these matters, it is obvious the murders of the beautiful Said sisters in suburban Dallas were dishonor killings.

Ellen R. Sheeley, Author
“Reclaiming Honor in Jordan”

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