004.034 YUSUFALI: Men are the protectors and maintainers of women, because Allah has given the one more (strength) than the other, and because they support them from their means. Therefore the righteous women are devoutly obedient, and guard in (the husband's) absence what Allah would have them guard. As to those women on whose part ye fear disloyalty and ill-conduct, admonish them (first), (Next), refuse to share their beds, (And last) beat them (lightly); but if they return to obedience, seek not against them Means (of annoyance): For Allah is Most High, great (above you all). PICKTHAL: Men are in charge of women, because Allah hath made the one of them to excel the other, and because they spend of their property (for the support of women). So good women are the obedient, guarding in secret that which Allah hath guarded. As for those from whom ye fear rebellion, admonish them and banish them to beds apart, and scourge them. Then if they obey you, seek not a wa
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Sirs,
I want to propose Miss Claire Khaw to be a recipient of your ‘New Year Honour’
Miss Khaw is a political commentator who writes two blogs (http://thevoiceofreason-ann.blogspot.com/ and http://thebattlefieldoflove.blogspot.com/) in which she makes provocative, robust and light comments on politics, culture and society. While I agree with most of her comments, I strongly disagree on some others; however the core value of Miss Khaw's work is the fact that she brings to the public discussion topics that neither of political sides, conservative and liberal, dare to discuss. Whether for cowardice, complicity, political calculations to keep a political clientele or just intellectual laziness, such issues are not full discussed and analyzed in the political agenda. I think Miss Khaw’s work deserves more public attention (something you can provide quite easily being a major actor of the British media) and in such a way you would contribute to have a greater diversity in the discussions of the political agenda.
Yours.
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