Brought me to tears!
This whole story was shown from an Indian television program called India’s Most Wanted (‘Sisters to be first women to be hanged in India,’ Gulf News August 20). The actors portrayed very nicely this incident of the cruel mother and her daughter. After watching this episode, I was literally in tears.
These women even had their own children. How could they kill some other women’s babies? In one of the scenes I remember, they stole a three-month-old baby. They couldn’t stop the crying child, so this mother threw the baby on the floor forcefully and it died. I just want to say one thing: no mercy please, and no mercy in heaven too.
From Mr Alwin Nader
Dubai
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No mercy for them
The crimes committed by these two women are so repulsive and so shocking they should have been publicly killed a long ago. I have no mercy for them. I think this will be an example for other perpetrators of such crimes.
From Dr Madhloum Ella
Abu Dhabi
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Why the delay?
I have no mercy for them, but I’m curious as to why the court had to take this many years to decide the verdict.
From Mr Ranjith
Dubai
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Minds evolve
It happens that scientists, researchers and scholars have found something in the early stages of research and announced to the public through media (‘Egypt Salafist: ‘Peeping’ at bathing woman okay if you intend to marry her,’ Gulf News, August 20). After years, their research becomes more insightful and they will find other conclusions.
Then, I’m sure they will take back their opinion or research or they will add to the previous research. Osama Al Qusi already took back his opinions so it is not necessary to blame him but I appreciate him for changing his opinion according to a true view or teaching of Islam.
From Mr Abu Mariam Bin Yaqoob
Abu Dhabi
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Unnecessary news
I don’t think this news should have been released. I don’t understand what the purpose is of this. Qusi has already said that it was many years ago. Moreover, he is not authorised to issue fatwas.
From Ms Salima
Dubai
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Not words of a scholar
Qusi is a medical professor, not an Islamic scholar. I also do not understand the need to publish this as news. Many people without knowledge will utter many words.
From Mr Mousakkir
Dubai
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Doesn’t make sense
When we, as Muslims, have no right to glance continuous at men or women, how could someone peep at women while she is bathing? I don’t even understand what this statement would mean: if her body is not beautiful enough for that man and he rejects her, then would he be committing a sin? I think statements like this spoil the reputation of Islam and make women think that they are insecure.
From Mr Kabeer
Dubai
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Grieving for his family
I can’t believe they still have the courage to post the video (‘Isil militants post video of beheading of American journalist James Foley,’ Gulf News, August 20). They are totally crazy for killing innocent civilians! They are not Muslim, they are the devil because a real Muslim couldn’t do those things. Islam means peace not killing or harming innocents.
His family is waiting for him and expecting that he is still alive no matter what and now it is sad to know that he is not ever going to come home. I can’t bear the pain that his family feels. This is so sad.
From Mr Hashnairah Hadjie Abdul Carim
UAE
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Bad news for reputations
This does not help the reputation of the Islamic world. When people like this are sending these types of messages in the name of Islam, it doesn’t look good for the rest of the community. It’s a shame.
From Mr Chris Pittman
Dubai
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Worry about others
I can’t believe it takes someone’s circumstances to get to this extreme and for them to be at a point of committing suicide for something to happen (‘Workers send suicide note to Gulf News,’ Gulf News, August 20). It makes me worry about the rest of the employees at the company that may be living in the same situation. The whole thing seems so unfair. I’m afraid that nothing will change at all.
From Ms Fabiola Leyton
Dubai
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Injustice
I think it is so sad that there are people out there that have no moral values. What an injustice of the company to treat people as objects.
From Ms Jenny Ali Fares
UAE
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Rightly dealt with
This was very well done. I think it was well managed by the police and by Gulf News. I hope the company has been warned by the labour court for doing such wrong actions against their employees.
From Mr Abdul Latif Abdul Sathar
UAE
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Believe in yourself
I’m not sure I agree with the workers taking this step to solve their problems. Come on guys, face the ups and downs of life and be strong, believe in yourselves to help reach your family dreams and goals. You need to be brave enough to do that and trust yourselves.
From Mr Asif Mehtab
Dubai
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Exhausting traffic
I would like us to urge all Dubai residents who are not living around Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) to avoid the area for one month until all the roads are opened (‘New JBR diversion for Tram works,’ Gulf News, August 20). It is an absolute nightmare for JBR residents to commute to work.
I avoid taking my car out during weekends because of this. Please avoid driving here, there are other areas and beaches in Dubai, which people can visit until the tram opens. I think the Road and Transport Authorities (RTA) should make more announcements so people avoid the JBR area.
From Mr S. K. M.
Dubai
Full name withheld on request
More of these in Dubai
I have seen similar elevators with big open areas around Dubai (‘Gaping hole in elevator: ‘What if a child had fallen off?’,’ Gulf News, August 20). I agree that these arrangements are not safe for children.
From Mr Laksh
Dubai
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Need to be careful
I agree with the comments made in this article. I am also concerned for the same. I thought that it was a part of the design and I guess I was right. I think we should be careful.
From Mr Urvashi Bhatt
Sharjah
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Let them grow well and aware
Today’s parent have not only become a slave of machines and technology, but they have also made the coming generations so too. It’s not that the children bank on social media for answers, but they learn through observing their parents and are likely to imitate.
I think that with the changing times, children believe that the media is better aware of the latest news and has answers to almost all their queries. I disagree. Social media is destroying parenting and it should not be misunderstood.
It’s the awareness of parents regarding the media that needs to be learnt well by them . Exposing a child to almost anything on social media is a shortcoming of the parent.
There is a need for the parents to keep a check on their children while they use social media. Training them well right from the beginning can make the coming generation a lot more responsible towards it’s usage.
I think that the majority of parents are completely oblivious to the fact that raising children and rearing them are two different things altogether.
To raise them well, the parents need to devote time and attention towards them.
The right kind of attention given to them will make them a replica of their parents and they, too, shall grow to become responsible and aware parents in future.
From Ms Sudha Kathuria
UAE
Deserves education
No matter how rare his condition is, I don’t think this child should be deprived of his right to education (‘Meet the Indian boy with 12kg hands,’ Gulf News, August 21). It’s a pity that teachers who refused to take on this child are so ignorant to realise that.
In fact, it’s the educators who should promote a positive attitude to the people who have disabilities. God Bless you child, you are special. Don’t let anyone dampen your spirits.
From Mr Lee
Dubai
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A role model
Despite so many challenges, this man has never given up on his dreams and managed to achieve everything he put his mind to (‘Blind official targets a life of achievement,’ Gulf News, August 21). He is the role model for the people who feel that they are weak because of their disabilities. May God give you more and more success. Hats off to you.
From Mr Mohammad Omar
Dubai
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