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Qur'an 24:4 says: "And those who accuse honourable women but bring not four witnesses, scourge them (with) eighty stripes and never (afterward) accept their testimony - They indeed are evil-doers."
Muhammad announced the "four witnesses" revelation in Sura 24 in order to exonerate Aisha of rumors of adultery, thus supplying a provision in Sharia law that has served to protect perpetrators of sex crimes. Together with the attitude taken toward women and girls as possessions, it is not difficult to see why "women and girls, especially young girls, are the most unprotected people of Afghanistan."
Ironically, the suggested solution will undoubtedly be more Sharia, to solve problems created by Sharia.
"Afghan children raped with 'impunity,' U.N. official says," by Atia Abawi for CNN, August 7:
(CNN) -- The young Afghan girl sits in the center of the room, weeping. Using her hand and her blue scarf to hide her face, she recounts how she was brutally raped by five gunmen.
The girl's tragic case is one of many in war-torn Afghanistan, activists say.
The 12-year-old girl's family members say they'll take their own lives unless justice is served.
"We will all commit suicide; this is not living," cries the mother of the girl, whose gang-rape occurred in Northern Afghanistan. [...]
"This is just an example among thousands of other cases," says Shaima, a member of RAWA. "The rest go unnoticed by the media."
Shaima is not her real name; she uses it to protect her identity. RAWA members themselves have often been targeted for raising taboo issues in a culture in which women and children are often treated as second-class citizens.
"Women and girls, especially young girls, are the most unprotected people of Afghanistan. They are raped, kidnapped and murdered," Shaima says.
Just last week, a 3-year-old girl was kidnapped and raped by unidentified men, a government official confirms. The toddler was later released and, the official says, is recovering.
"Rapists are roaming around with impunity," Shaima says, turning her attention to a man -- said to be the son of a powerful official -- who is accused of raping 22 girls in the northern province of Sar-I-Pul.
Sayed Nurallah says his 14-year-old daughter was one of the aforementioned victims. Nurallah says that coming forward with his daughter's story makes him a target, which he firmly accepts. He says that seeking justice for his daughter is a matter of integrity.
Shaima says justice is hard to find.
"These criminals are never brought to justice, because police and government authorities are either involved or they can't handle the crimes," she explains. "With criminals and warlords in the political scene, we cannot expect justice to be served."
Another factor that impedes victims from coming forward is some interpretations of Sharia, or Islamic law. Some authorities rule for a rape to be validated, victims must have four witnesses to the crime. If not, the victims can be charged with fornication or adultery. [...]
Radhika Coomaraswamy, the U.N. special representative for children in armed conflict, plans to release a report in October on the state of Afghan children.
Coomaraswamy went to Afghanistan this summer to establish a monitoring and reporting system on what is deemed as grave violations committed against children.
"In many cases of violence against children, there is a sense of impunity. People continue to violate children's rights without any sense of feeling that they will be held accountable," Coomaraswamy said.
She found that sexual violence against young boys is also a problem. In what is known as "bacha-bazi," or "child's play," boys are forced to dress in female attire, dance and perform sexual acts.
Posted by Marisol at August 8, 2008 12:02 AM
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"Rapists are roaming around with impunity," Shaima says, turning her attention to a man...
Need she say more? All past, present, and future rapists must be brought to justice.
Unfortunately, this means the incarceration of most of the male populace, from what I gather about Islam.
Well, lets get to it.
Carpe Muslim - Seize the Muslim.
Posted by: No More Ham, Ed![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.jihadwatch.org/dhimmiwatch/nav-commenters.gif)
at August 8, 2008 1:33 AM
"Rapists are roaming around with impunity," Shaima says, turning her attention to a man...
Need she say more? All past, present, and future rapists must be brought to justice.
Unfortunately, this means the incarceration of most of the male populace, from what I gather about Islam.
Well, lets get to it.
Carpe Muslim - Seize the Muslim.
Posted by: No More Ham, Ed at August 8, 2008 1:35 AM
Whenever I read these reports, I feel like a deep and festering infection is rising to the surface in order to be lanced and cleansed. This is the ugliest crime imaginable. It nauseates me, it is so evil. No wonder Christ said it would be better to hang a millstone around the neck of some one and drop him into the sea than cause a little one to sin. All of the ills of Islam are coming to the surface, and it is getting harder and harder to call this a religion. This is no religion at all. It's just too sick and vile to be a religion.
Posted by: Jewel Atkins at August 8, 2008 3:31 AM
The tone was set by Mohammed's sexual use of Aisha at age 9. He took her away from playing with dolls, or playing on a swing; while Muslims cannot seem to get the details straight, it is clear from all the stories that she was still a child, and thought as a child.
If Mohammed is the perfect example for Muslims, than this should not surprise us. Khomeini said even an infant can be used for sexual pleasure by a male adult, so long as a female baby's virginity is not damaged and so lessen her sale price.
Posted by: Marwan'sDaughter at August 8, 2008 3:46 AM
Islam is becoming to be know as the religion of perverts..
Posted by: exsgtbrown at August 8, 2008 5:11 AM
And when they become adults, they have such a deep sense of self-loathing, that blowing themselves up as a suicide bomber becomes easy to do.
Posted by: Voltaire at August 8, 2008 6:07 AM
What kind of sick a**hole would rape a three year old child? Oh yeah......a muslim a**hole. Will these "men" never realize how much they disgust and distress civilized people? Rape is just another weapon to them, and an entitlement, as war booty.
Posted by: ImNoDhimmi at August 8, 2008 7:47 AM
Good to see CNN reporter attribute some blame towards "interpretations of sharia, or Islamic law."
Posted by: USorThem at August 8, 2008 8:09 AM
On February 1, 2005 Lt. General James Mattis of the Marines was on a panel before an audience of defense contractors. His words apparently shocked some, and CAIR immedidately denounced him. It is now August 2008. Stories such as that above reach a wider public, and by now we are not surprised by such stories, and we know a lot more about the kind of society that permits such things, and the sources of such behavior.
I am putting here, at this thread, what General Mattis said, that caused some, including CAIR, to criticize him, so that readers can see just how well his words, and his attitude, stand the test of time, and how relevant they are to the matter discussed in the article above:
"Actually, it’s a lot of fun to fight. You know, it’s a hell of a hoot… It’s fun to shoot some people. I’ll be right upfront with you, I like brawling… You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn’t wear a veil. You know, guys like that ain’t got no manhood left anyway. So it’s a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them."
Nota Bene: "You go into Afghanitan, you got guys who slap womoen around for five years because they didn't wear a veil.[That's not the half of it, of course]. You know, guys like that ain't got no manhood left anyway. So it's a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them."
Posted by: Hugh at August 8, 2008 8:11 AM
Here is a defense of Lt. General Mattis by Mackubin T. Owens that appeared in National Review:
"There is an old adage that says "never miss an opportunity to shut up." I’m guessing that Marine Lieutenant General James Mattis wishes he’d taken this advice last week. As everyone knows by now Gen. Mattis, speaking on February 1 in San Diego as a panel member at a meeting of Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association, said:
'Actually, it’s a lot of fun to fight. You know, it’s a hell of a hoot… It’s fun to shoot some people. I’ll be right upfront with you, I like brawling… You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn’t wear a veil. You know, guys like that ain’t got no manhood left anyway. So it’s a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them.'
According to a report in the Washington Times, "his comments evoked laughter and applause from the audience."
Of course his comments also evoked criticism from many of the usual suspects. For instance the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) called on the Pentagon to discipline Gen. Mattis for the remarks. CAIR’s council’s executive director, Nihad Awad said, "We do not need generals who treat the grim business of war as a sporting event. These disturbing remarks are indicative of an apparent indifference to the value of human life."
Knowing Gen. Mattis’s record, I disagree with such characterizations—but that’s because I know his record. Unfortunately, the thrust of the criticism by CAIR and others is, alas, correct. The context of the comments makes clear that Gen. Mattis was having some fun and playing to his audience. My criticism of Gen. Mattis is that he forgot that he wasn’t trying to inspire his Marines but was instead addressing a civilian group with press present. We wouldn’t want the ladies of the press getting a case of the vapors, now, would we? In addition, anyone who doesn’t know Gen. Mattis’s record, or who doesn’t care about it, can use his comments to paint the Marines as, in the infamous characterization of an assistant secretary of the Army during the Clinton administration, "extremists" out of step with liberal society.
But those who would use Gen. Mattis’s words to defame him or—most especially—the Marine Corps owe it to themselves to examine his record as a combat leader in Afghanistan, where he served as a commander of the Naval Task Force that seized an advanced airbase at the opening of that campaign; and Iraq, where he commanded the storied 1st Marine Division during the march up to Baghdad. The fact is that Gen. Mattis is probably the finest Marine combat leader since the legendary Chesty Puller. I have never met a Marine who served with Gen. Mattis who had anything less than the highest regard for him. Anyone who has seen him knows he doesn’t "look" like a Marine but he sure knows how to act like one. And acting like a Marine makes room for such principles of restraint in war as chivalry (defend the weak and the innocent) and proportionality (use only the force necessary to achieve the objective). For the most part, observers agree that the Marines of Gen. Mattis’s division treated surrendering Iraqi humanely—the way they are supposed to be treated.
Here is the "message to all hands" that then-Major General Mattis issued to his troops as they prepared to enter Iraq in March 2003:
"For decades, Saddam Hussein has tortured, imprisoned, raped and murdered the Iraqi people; invaded neighboring countries without provocation; and threatened the world with weapons of mass destruction. The time has come to end his reign of terror. On your young shoulders rest the hopes of mankind.
When I give you the word, together we will cross the Line of Departure, close with those forces that choose to fight, and destroy them. Our fight is not with the Iraqi people, nor is it with members of the Iraqi army who choose to surrender. While we will move swiftly and aggressively against those who resist, we will treat all others with decency, demonstrating chivalry and soldierly compassion for people who have endured a lifetime under Saddam’s oppression. Chemical attacks, treachery, and the use of the innocent as human shields can be expected, as can unethical tactics. Take it all in stride. Be the hunter, not the hunted: never allow your unit to be caught with its guard down. Use good judgment and act in the best interest of our Nation. "You are part of the world’s most feared and trusted force. Engage your brain before you engage your weapon. Share your courage with each other as we enter the uncertain terrain north of the Line of Departure. Keep faith with your comrades on your left and right and Marine Air overhead. Fight with a happy heart and strong spirit.
For the mission’s sake, our country’s sake, and the sake of the men who carried the Division’s colors in past battles—who fought for life and never lost their nerve—carry out you mission and keep your honor clean. Demonstrate to the world that there is ’No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy’ than a U.S. Marine."
J.N. Mattis
Major General, US Marines
Commanding
at August 8, 2008 8:13 AM
These disturbing remarks are indicative of an apparent indifference to the value of human life."
I don't think it's human life he's indifferent to, it's the inhuman life of someone that would rape a 3 year old girl and then punish her for not having 4 witnesses.
Why isn't this guy Chief of Stff or Commandant of the Marines? Or even Secdef? The kind of guy that is willing to fight to destroy the enemy, and take care of the civilians caught in the middle.
Posted by: walterc at August 8, 2008 2:49 PM
This reminds me of the passage in Ayan Hirsi Ali's book where she recounts that as a very young girl she was taught by her grandmother how to fend off lecherous old men. You'll have to read the book to find out how.
Posted by: eve_anne_gelical at August 8, 2008 9:23 PM
I'm shocked that the UN human rights clowns have not blamed this inveterate islamic perversion on the United States. I can hear them now: If the bully U.S. had not invaded helpless Afghanistan, these horrible crimes would not be happening. It's all the fault of the evil, imperialistic Great Satan.
Posted by: Susanp at August 8, 2008 10:09 PM
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