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Saudi Arabia is the only country women cannot drive. It is an endless debate between who need it and who not. Since the 1990, this issue have been raising. Start in 1990 the first movement, followed by one in 2011, and last at October 26, 2013 and all of them failed to achieve the goal of unbanned women driving. At the last campaign at 2013, activists were optimistic that they will face no difficulties; but, two days before their protest, the Ministry of Interior re-emphasize that women are banned from driving. Also, the ministry warned women and their supporter that any violation would be punished. However, large number of people in Saudi Arabia argues against women driving. Their argument focused on the religion and social tradition.
Religious are against women driving. Their argument based on that women driving is against Islamic laws. Scholars in Islamic laws apply anything has no clear statement in Quran and Hadith to be gauged. They gauge upon wither it is an ultimate benefit or liability. As the driving fit into no clear statement category they forbid it. They have two reasons to forbid driving. Conservative thinks it is probable a women driving might be harassed. The raise number of harassment reported in National Post” A local Saudi newspaper reported that more than 3,100 cases of sexual harassment were recorded against women in 2012.” They use this report to support their argument. The other reason is that a driving would allow more mingling between men and women which will lead to temptation. A Muslim religious teacher of literature and history explained 'Driving could lead to temptations that would hurt the sanctity of women. . . ."
Saudi Arabia is a Muslim country and most of its social norms are bui...

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... If she drives her car she would spend half-less the amount spent in purchasing car and expenses related.
The Quran revealed to the Prophet: “I will deny no man or woman among you the reward of their labors. You are members, one of another.” In the eyes of Islam, male and female are not the duplicate, but the compliments, physical and biological differences but equal rights. Women are human and should be equal with men as their rights do not contradict with Islamic law.
In conclusion, protecting women from harassment and protecting her dignity are noble thing but it could be approached by educating and regulating. Modesty would not disappear from females as they proud of being a Muslim and being raised on Islam. However, allowing women driving will make their life easier, it might face challenges at beginning but it will offset disadvantages in short time.

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