Egypt: “Sharia Harassers” Attack Non-Veiled Women

More of the fruits of the Muslim Brotherhood’s presidential victory continue to appear in Egypt. As reported days after Muhammad Morsi was proclaimed president, self-styled “Sharia-enforcers,” not unlike those in Saudi Arabia, began roaming the streets of Egypt, attacking and killing those not deemed “moral” enough—including a 22-year-old student, who was stabbed to death by “bearded, religious Muslims,” for walking with his fiancé and refusing to divulge their relationship.

Now more news and details are appearing in regards to what non-veiled women in Egypt are undergoing—which is unsurprising, considering that the Muslim brotherhood, from its inception, has been demanding that Egyptian women be veiled (minus “sex-slaves,” of course).

“’Sharia Harassment' Plagues Egyptian Women,” Al Monitor, July 4:

Several areas in Egypt are currently witnessing a rise in the phenomenon some are calling "Sharia harassment." Veiled women, and often men as well, intimidate unveiled women and girls for not wearing clothing in line with the rules of Sharia law.

El-Badil newspaper quoted women and girls who confirmed that they had been harassed and intimidated after the Muslim Brotherhood's Mohammed Morsi won the presidential elections. …

The newspaper monitored the areas of Saida Zeinab, Saad Zaghloul and Nasiriyah, interviewing veiled and unveiled women. The newspaper pointed out that veiled women are criticizing other women and young girls for their clothing. Statements such as: "You will end up at home," "Here's someone who can make you wear the veil" and "Forget about pants, get ready for the veil," are common expressions being used against the non-veiled. These girls are also subject to insults and verbal abuse.

Aya Mohammed, a housewife, said that she has heard veiled women tell girls on the metro, "We'll see if Morsi will let you wear pants again." For her part, Rania Sayed, a student living in Heliopolis, said that a man intercepted her as she was traveling to Mansoura to see her parents. "Get ready to wear the niqab. You better pay attention to the street before you are forced to stay at home," he said.

Nibal Naji, a pharmacist, said that women are most often exposed to harassment in working-class areas….

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exsgtbrown | July 8, 2012 11:06 AM | Reply

Hey Egypt! Welcome back to the 7th century...

Kilian Klaiber | July 8, 2012 11:30 AM | Reply

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we1 | July 8, 2012 11:34 AM | Reply

"Egypt: “Sharia Harassers” Attack Non-Veiled Women"

What I want to know.....is where are the LOUD-MOUTHS at?

Where are they? (Not so brave anymore...are they?....since it's not Christianity that they are up agaist)

SPIT.

Zulu | July 8, 2012 11:59 AM | Reply

52 killed in Christian villages in Nigeria

At least 52 people have been killed in Christian villages near a Nigerian city, the latest Christian violence to hit the country.

Authorities declined to comment on who they suspect, but similar raids have been blamed on Muslim herdsmen in the past.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/nigeria/9385266/52-killed-in-Christian-villages-in-Nigeria.html

Bingo | July 8, 2012 12:39 PM | Reply

We should not have elaborate embassies or consulates in nations where human rights abuse is a way of life. Establish virtual consulates online. Downsize the embassies. The idea that the US embassy in Saudi hosts social functions with "royals" who sanction the beheading of "witches" makes me sick.

We're the biggest hypocrites in the world.

RonaldB | July 8, 2012 5:04 PM | Reply

"Veiled women, and often men as well, intimidate unveiled women and girls for not wearing clothing in line with the rules of Sharia law."

This shows again that oppressed Muslim women in no sense should be considered allies of freedom in any sense whatsoever.

If the Egyptians are lucky, their government will get taken over by another military strong man like Mubarak. If they are not, they will have an Islamic "Republic" along the lines of Iran, and there will be absolutely no protection against the Islamist bullies who like to gang up five to one on unarmed teenagers.

gratitude | July 9, 2012 1:43 AM | Reply

It was obvious from the beginning that a party calling itself "The Muslim Brotherhood" would turn Egypt into another sharia-ruled state.
It is all downhill from here for Egypt - all the way back to the 7th century.

gratitude replied to comment from Bingo | July 9, 2012 2:48 AM | Reply

We have a habit of nodding our heads and trying to appease people whose human rights record is atrocious.
The day politicians and diplomats speak the truth will be the day hell freezes over.
I just wonder what our agenda is while we dance around the truth.

dumbledoresarmy | July 11, 2012 1:45 PM | Reply

They don't just do this kind of cr*p in dar al Islam.

They've been trying it on, in **Australia**.

As reported here:

http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/opinion/the-conrtroversial-ban-the-burka-debate-reaches-australian-shores/story-e6frereo-1225887202686

"The conrtroversial 'ban the burka' debate reaches Australian shores

"**A retired newspaper editor tells me Muslim men patrol Gold Coast beaches demanding women in bikinis cover up.** {my emphasis - dda}.

(Though some Aussie Infidels are giving the Mohammedans a taste of their own medicine: for the same article relates:

"In Brisbane recently, I saw students sneer at a woman in a burka as she strolled across a university campus. She must have heard them shout: `**`What have you got to hide?''** {my emphasis - dda. Good question. Maybe those students paid attention to assorted reports of burka-clad bank robbers and burka-wrapped murder-'martyrs' with bombs....- dda].")

And then there's Paul Sheehan's classic article here, from 2006, in the Sydney Morning Herald, describing the harassment that veiled Mohammedan gang molls and Mohammedan men meted out to a non-Muslim female friend of his, in Lakemba, one of our most heavily Islamoformed suburbs:

http://www.smh.com.au/news/paul-sheehan/ideals-become-casualties-of-war/2006/08/13/1155407666922.html

"A friend of mine, Jenny D, used to live in Lakemba. **She began receiving insults from people in the street, usually Muslim women wearing headscarves, and sometimes Muslim men. If she wore a short skirt, she could expect abuse or comment.** {my emphasis - dda}

"She left Lakemba. "

Islam inculcates and gives unlimited license to a shameless bully mindset that targets both fellow gang members, and also everyone who isn't a member of the gang.

dumbledoresarmy | July 11, 2012 1:53 PM | Reply

A good article that appeared in Front Page some time ago.

"Hate Behind the Niqab".

http://frontpagemagazine.com/Articles/Read.aspx?GUID=118F9624-B318-4C86-AA6F-BBAC6D0289FA

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