I pray forgiveness for what ever words i may written were harsch or wrong.
I used to awaken early morning for prayer and it felt good.
Then what muslims call "shaitan" "iiii" "think" i pray with soul in other bodies what the point..my body do not need do any movements or hold hands together".also i did not connect with any religious people in any gatherings. (only some people some times)This helped keep me away.
I pray i will start to pray again as it felt good.
It is strange that muslims are seen as supressing woman yet muslims do not see it this way.
Mohammeds first wife was businesswoman and wealthiest woman in town when they met she proposed to him.
A woman keeps her own finances and no husband may steal from her or enslave disrespect her and if he does it goes against teachings and he is sinning.
It is said a woman whom covers and speaks is respected and listened to for who she is and her wisdom and not for her looks and appearance and that is one reason of cover another reason is protection and or intimate whom show self to in fullness as eyes can do such amazing things it is maybe seen very intimate by some and something one want to show only husband and closest.
The "not laying/sleeping" with disobediant wife can be discussed.....lol as striking her if that doesnt work.

Oh, such a punishment , alone in bed

(specially if he snores)
though one may well miss those snores...
It sounds very beautiful the chanting and singing with/during prayer.
Arab would be beautiful country to visit but it is difficult to enter and the muslims who do go have strict laws to follow and live up to and obey.
I would not be permited go there alone.
One must be accompanied by a man if one is a woman.
Woman are not to travel alone.
But travelling is so much fun.....
Maybe there creative solution to that one.
Washing 5 times a day before prayer is alot but maybe then one not smell so bad, specially those who smell like myself.lol.
can apartment be included on that cleanse....
God bless to a beautiful people
And the beautiful people of also all countries and cultures and religions and do wish for a peace , blessed be.