GUPSHUP LIVE EP 124 | Iddat in Shariah

Join us for another episode of Gupshup Live, where Pakistani atheists come together to discuss topics of interest from a secular perspective. This week, we will talk about the Islamic period of waiting known as Iddat. What is it, and what was its original purpose? Do you know that there is a long period of Iddat expected after a husband's death where, according to some traditions, a woman is expected to stay indoors and avoid any adornment. Do these rules make sense in a modern world where pregnancy tests are available, which can establish pregnancy? Why are women not allowed to have autonomy and make decisions for themselves about what is right for them? Do these rules make sense in the modern world, where we have tests for pregnancy, and an expectation of fairness in egalitarian societies? We will also be joined by special guest Substantia Nigra later in the show for an analysis of how modern Islamic scholars use scientific terms like evolution incorrectly and spread misinformation. When they say "evolution", they are talking about something entirely different than what is established by modern scientific evidence. So join for a lively discussion.
Timestamps
00:00:00 Background on Iddat
00:24:47 Cat Lover (Questions on Iddat and how it is practiced)
00:39:49 Haji Mast Ali joins
00:54:17 Roman (Why was Prophet successful if ordinary)
01:27:35 Diljale (After divorce in the Bible)
01:41:25 Rico Suave (Evidences of evolution)
02:04:00 Extension (Loopholes in the Quran)
02:27:19 Jeera Blade (Basic instincts)
02:41:45 Truth Lover (Ages of Prophet’s daughters)
03:06:00 Red Wine (Science is not based on belief)
03:30:04 Cry in the Wilderness (If religion was completed..)
03:53:20 Rational Only
04:26:28 Indian Atheist (Caste System-Village Muslims)
04:48:51 Substantia Nigra (Ghamidi doesn’t understand evolution)
05:46:00 Closing remarks