Hijabi’s kick butt.

Well in a way rock on Sister!

I do however, agree with Israfil. I teach self-defense and we always recommend if it is a property crime to give them your property (and this is in US, I speak for no other cultures). If a person has a weapon they most likely will use it if you resist.

I have heard more stories of people who resisted a proprty crime and had been shot or stabbed to death. This goes for men and women.

We never teach women to fight for property. It is not worth you life. If it is a personal crime-rape, sexual assault, physical assault, it is often better to fight then not. But always its a woman's choice.

She "reacted" and kept her wits about her, but more often then not, this response would result in grave injury to her. 

I am sad she had to go through the expeience. It is VERY scary! Thanks to Allah she is alright.

hakeema wrote: semar wrote: http://www.nypost.com/seven/10242007/news/regionalnews/tiny_ chop_keeper_kicks_gunmans.htm As-salaam Alaikum, I have a question.  If the story stated she was killed by the robber after she gave he/she what she wanted.  She didn't fight back.  What would be said on this forum? Hakeema

Hakeema very good question and good inquiry on the issue. I would say it would not have made it to the forum. However, if it had, I'm sure I'd respond with something relating to my condolences but I doubt it would get the responses it has now.

aka2x2 wrote: The "law" of Allah (swt) says you can defend yourself. If you are successful, you deserve to be congradulated not criticized or second guessed. Masha-Allah she did well against a "REAL" robber.

No one cares what the "law" of Allah (swt) says. Ok, astagfirallah, end sarcasm.

Yes, she did very well, even if it was wrong for her to do it, which the majority of folks seem to think. Which is absolutely fine by all means. It's ok, I suppose, to say she was "lucky" instead of blessed. But I guess that is matter of opinion *shrug*

It's fine to talk about the "what if's", but it's just allegory brought about to prove a certain point. Wait wait wait, I feel that I am going to end up banging my head against a wall. Disregard.

Sakena,

I don't think it is cricizing as much as it is educating. If everyone is like "oh great" etc. etc. And women then think "I ought to protect my property "and they try and get killed. I would feel responsible for not having spoken up.

Its like any endeavor, there are better options then others. Self-defense as been my profession for years. I feel it would be wrong if I do not let other women know this is probably not your best choice. Yes it is a choice but not the best one. If we go around "promoting" it then it might lead to a very deadly decision by someone.

As Israfil said, would you want you mom risking death for $100?

Take care.