Muslims commit 91 percent of honor killings worldwide. The Palestinian Authority gives pardons or suspended sentences for honor murders. Iraqi women have asked for tougher sentences for Islamic honor murderers, who get off lightly now. Syria in 2009 scrapped a law limiting the length of sentences for honor killings, but “the new law says a man can still benefit from extenuating circumstances in crimes of passion or honour ‘provided he serves a prison term of no less than two years in the case of killing.'” And in 2003 the Jordanian Parliament voted down on Islamic grounds a provision designed to stiffen penalties for honor killings. Al-Jazeera reported that “Islamists and conservatives said the laws violated religious traditions and would destroy families and values.”
In light of all this, until authorities get the courage to tell the truth about honor killing, there will be many more such murders.
“Muslim murdered ‘westernised’ ex-wife in Stirling,” by Dave Finlay, The Scotsman, June 4, 2014 (thanks to The Religion of Peace):
A MAN has been found guilty of burning his “westernised” ex-wife to death, after setting fire to her following a bitter divorce.
Ahdeih Khayatzadeh, 46, suffered 95 per cent burns in the attack by Ahmad Yazdanparast at the Venus Hair & Beauty salon in the centre of Stirling last October.
The two-week trial at the High Court in Edinburgh heard that 61-year-old Yazdanparast used petrol to set fire to the mother-of-three. He will be sentenced at a later date.
Detective Inspector Bryan Burns said last night: “The horrific nature and consequences of this crime has had an immeasurable impact on Ahdeih’s family and I would like to praise their strength, courage and support.
“I would also like to thank those members of the community in Stirling who helped at the scene of this tragic incident and those who came forward after our appeal for witnesses.
“The many people who responded so promptly and positively did much to assist the investigation.
“Our thoughts remain with Ahdeih’s family during this difficult time.”
Earlier, the judge, Lady Wise, told Yazdanparast that he had been convicted of the murder of his wife in “a horrific attack”.
She said only one sentence could be imposed – life in prison.
A decision on the minimum sentence he must serve before becoming eligible to seek parole was adjourned until later this month for a background report.
The couple, who both originally came from Iran, had joint property interests but separated in 2010 before finally divorcing last year.
The court heard that detectives collected up cards thrown down by Yazdanparast before the fire attack and found handwritten messages in English and Farsi.
In one, he said: “If she was in Iran she was not doing this to me and my children. Game is over.”
One of the cards referred to her praying, fasting and reading the Koran but added that she was “doing adultery”. Another said: “She married me for visa and my money.”
Yazdanparast, known as Chico, had denied in evidence assaulting his wife, despite having a previous conviction for attacking her.
The court heard that Ms Khayatzadeh had previously contacted police over threats that he made to kill her and pour acid on her face.
Advocate depute Tim Niven-Smith told jurors: “He wasn’t being listened to, he wasn’t being obeyed.
“He lost control of his wife and he murdered her.”
Yazdanparast, who told his trial that he was “a British Muslim”, said that in Iran the man was superior to the woman and had authority over her, but his wife was superior to him.
He said she was not listening or co-operating and was becoming “westernised”.
Yazdanparast told the court that he did not want a divorce and said: “In this country divorce is quicker than getting a driving licence. That’s not right.”
Ms Khayatzadeh was found alive by a fire crew responding to the blaze, but she died later in hospital.
Paramedic Steven Morgan told the murder trial that he asked Ms Khayatzadeh who was responsible and she said it was her ex-husband. Asked why, the witness said she told him “because she had divorced him”.
Following her death, Ms Khayatzadeh’s family said a “huge void” had been left in their lives.
They described her as a “wonderful woman who was devoted to her family and spent every spare minute she could with them”.
Alarmed Pig Farmer says
Bret Stephens did a stinging review of the Berghdahl mess in the WSJ today. He noted that honor is a moral thing only, and is apolitical and beyond the reach of economics. So in that sense this Ahmad dude is, strictly speaking, more honorable that Sgt Bergdahl. The important point about honor is where you get the morals that drives your honor, and in that Bergdahl and Ahmad are tied, cuz they both get their “morals” from the Holy Ko-Ran and the Hah-Deaths.
mariam rove says
Yazdanparast, who told his trial that he was “a British Muslim”, said that in Iran the man was superior to the woman and had authority over her, but his wife was superior to him…..
Didn’t he know that Scotland is not Iran? M
Jim says
More pure evil by a Muslim
Salah says
“She said only one sentence could be imposed – life in prison.”
That’s the problem with the West; “human right” groups should change their name to “criminal right” groups. They are doing all they can to protect criminals.
Murderers MUST be put to death. Period.
Burned Alive (graphic)
http://crossmuslims.blogspot.com/2010/09/burned-alivebrules-vifs.html
Oliver says
If and when the death penalty is given ( even before, look at the sh– with the Boston marathon Bomber- and his defenders) THE SOB SISTERS GET INTO THE ACT.
This, at least, here in the US, has been ONGOING FOR PROBABLY A 100 YEARS.
ERLE STANLEY GARDNER, ( THE CREATOR OR PERRY MASON) SEVERAL DECADES BEFORE HE CREATED PERRY MASON, HE TALKS ABOUT THEM IN HIS EARLIER WRITINGS. ( excellent, by the way, of one likes mystery/crime stories).
What I find interesting–usually, these creeps ARE WOMEN, AND USUALLY THE VICTIM (S) IS/ARE FEMALE. The men usually for a more severe sentence.
And this predates the Femi Nazis.
Speak no Evil says
We keep hearing about how Muslims commit 91% of the honor killings worldwide. Just WHO are the people responsible for the remaining 9%? Are there any belief systems involved, ie..Islam?
Salah says
“Just WHO are the people responsible for the remaining 9%?”
Anyone of us could lose his temper and react violently, but only Islam condones this kind of behaviour.
Charli Main says
I believe that Sikhs have a propensity for “honour killings”. They maintain very strict control over their women. Sikh women that marry outside their race and religion can be at risk, as family “honour” has been besmirched.
I believe that these attacks, when they occur, are not based on religious doctrine, but are “cultural”.
I believe that ” Westernised ” Sikhs have much more liberal attitudes towards their women.
bicky says
Sikhs do have restrictions on their women, if they marry outside their community, she may be treated like an outcaste, but they do not honor kill, they are nothing like the Mahoundians at all.
Oliver says
He said that she (his wife) was becoming westernized. WELL, duh, he left Iran to go to the west.
Question-said she had 3 children-were they his also, or her children from a prior marriage?
And, if (hopefully) he is killed in prison, (or even before)-who would inherit the property? If her children from a prior marriage, and they inherit- wild.
And, where did he get the $$$ to buy property –taking it from Iran, i thought was difficult. Drugs perhaps? (Iran is supposed to grow excellent poppies–from what I have read) ( I never use any drugs).
Curious how these people (?) get $$$ (or should it be E or L) (Euro or Sterling) to travel; buy property, etc–refugees, immigrants, etc.
Anonymous says
May the cold killer burn in Hell’s inferno!
Michael Copeland says
It is quite likely that the main reason for the “honor”-killing is that it was the wife who sought a divorce. It is fine for a man to initiate divorce – and very easy in Islam. It is a grievous insult to the man for the woman to do so. Being “too Westernized” is code here for initiating divorce proceedings, an insult too far. Compare the “Bridges” television couple in New York. She wanted a divorce: he pretended to want a reconciliation, and came to the studio to talk. He cut her head off.
Guy Macher says
Why is it a surprise that if you ape, whole-hog, the actions of a criminal psycho you become a criminal psycho? Ban Mohameddanisn and deport all Mohameddans from the civilized world. NOW!
ed says
4/6/14 Manchester north west England , muslim male sentenced to 20 years for butchering his wife in a so called honour killing , body dumped in suitcase ” favorate method of uk muslims ” said alla told him to kill as wife had a jin making her turn to western thinking
screenstarr says
Given how virulently anti-Israel most Scots are, I am worried this scumbag will get little more than a slap on the wrist.
Champ says
Muslims commit 91 percent of honor killings worldwide.
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Never trust or marry a muslim > Period
Champ says
Devout muslims have misogyny down to an art! …this includes muslimas, too.
Jaladhi says
Its 100% of honor killings in he world are dne by Muslims!!!
Aleksander says
Honour? What honour? This monster is a maniac and don*t deserve right to live. It is similar case with the Pakistani murderers who stoned some wife to death just because she wanted to marry someone she loved. Who are doing such trocities and crimes against humanity? Simple answers: maniacs, killers, sadomazohists… Therefore – THEY DO NOT DESERVE TO LIVE ON THE FACE OF THE EARTH… The truth must be spoken out.