In some cultures, the sight of a woman's nose and mouth are considered irresistibly seductive. In others, the soles of a person's feet are perceived as disgusting beyond comprehension. In mainstream American culture, sex is obscene but violence is television fare for preschoolers. What is acceptable in swimwear is unacceptable in a restaurant. In an elevator we condone contact that would otherwise be actionable incriminal court. Rules of behavior are not absolute we negotiate them constantly.... Immodesty, indecency, obscenity are cultural factors, mutually agreed upon and negotiable. We are enjoined to 'cover our nakedness,' but there's considerable disagreement about what our nakedness is. Our noses and mouths The bottoms of our feet A lack of trust or mutual respect.
Quotes about enjoined (14 Quotes)
It doesn't mean (Selig) shouldn't investigate, but it's going to be a very difficult position for him. If people suggest that he could use the 'best interest of baseball' clause to suspend Bonds, I think it would take the union about three minutes before a federal judge to get that enjoined.
And We have enjoined on man goodness to his parents, and if they contend with you that you should associate (others) with Me, of which you have no knowledge, do not obey them, to Me is your return, so I will inform you of what you did.
And do not approach the property of the orphan except in the best manner until he attains his maturity, and give full measure and weight with justice-- We do not impose on any soul a duty except to the extent of its ability and when you speak, then be just though it be (against) a relative, and fulfill Allah's covenant this He has enjoined you with that you may be mindful And (know) that this is My path, the right one therefore follow it, and follow not (other) ways, for they will lead you away from His way this He has enjoined you with that you may guard (against evil).
Have you seen him who forbids A servant when he prays Have you considered if he were on the right way, Or enjoined guarding (against evil) Have you considered if he gives the lie to the truth and turns (his) back Does he not know that Allah does see Nay if he desist not, We would certainly smite his forehead, A lying, sinful forehead.
And in the event a strike is not enjoined, we would not wait 48 hours we can't survive 24 hours of a strike.
Fighting is enjoined on you, and h is an object of dislike to you and it may be that you dislike a thing while it is good for you, and it may be that you love a thing while it is evil for you, and Allah knows, while you do not know.
And they were not enjoined anything except that they should serve Allah, being sincere to Him in obedience, upright, and keep up prayer and pay the poor-rate, and that is the right religion. (The Clear Evidence 98.5)
Now I think that's shifted a bit, if I am absolutely honest. Some of the opprobrium attached to the war is also attached to the fact that the armed services are taking part in it. We are, if you like, guilty by association with a decision to go to war that not the whole of this country enjoined.
And when they commit an indecency they say We found our fathers doing this, and Allah has enjoined it on us. Say Surely Allah does not enjoin indecency do you say against Allah what you do not know Say My Lord has enjoined justice, and set upright your faces at every time of prayer and call on Him, being sincere to Him in obedience as He brought you forth in the beginning, so shall you also return.
(Those are they) who said Surely Allah has enjoined us that we should not believe in any apostle until he brings us an offering which the fire consumes. Say Indeed, there came to you apostles before me with clear arguments and with that which you demand why then did you kill them if you are truthful But if they reject you, so indeed were rejected before you apostles who came with clear arguments and scriptures and the illuminating book.
And He has made me blessed wherever I may be, and He has enjoined on me prayer and poor-rate so long as I live. (Marium 19.31)
Ten thousand times has the labor movement stumbled and bruised itself. We have been enjoined by the courts, assaulted by thugs, charged by the militia, traduced by the press, frowned upon in public opinion, and deceived by politicians. 'But notwithstanding all this and all these, labor is today the most vital and potential power this planet has ever known, and its historic mission is as certain of ultimate realization as is the setting of the sun.
Say My Lord has enjoined justice, and set upright your faces at every time of prayer and call on Him, being sincere to Him in obedience as He brought you forth in the beginning, so shall you also return. (The Elevated Places 7.29)