The Qur’an teaches that men are superior to women and should beat those from whom they “fear disobedience”: “Men have authority over women because Allah has made the one superior to the other, and because they spend their wealth to maintain them. Good women are obedient. They guard their unseen parts because Allah has guarded them. As for those from whom you fear disobedience, admonish them and send them to beds apart and beat them.” — Qur’an 4:34
As a result of that passage and others in the Hadith, physical abuse of women is taken for granted in many Muslim countries. When The Stoning of Soraya M was being filmed in Jordan, the Jordanian extras cheered on a character who was beating his wife openly on the street. The fact that this man in Iran suffered immediate consequences after he slapped a woman is yet another indication that many, many people in that country are fed up with living under Sharia.
PRCS says
The oppression of women in Iran is abhorrent to most in the west, of course, and that it’s being reported is a good thing.
But, given the increased emphasis of pundits’ opinions and reports by politicians and so-called journalists about this current event, one might conclude the problem is relegated to Iran alone.
But, weren’t many of those same uninformed folks asking about the post-war treatment of Afghan women by the new Taliban government?
And haven’t the same questions been asked over the years about women in Aceh, Brunei, our Saudi allies….
Have they really not connected the dots?
Do they truly not know that most of the world’s Muslims–including those in the U.S.–believe Qur’an mandates hijab?
Surely they know Iran’s official name is The Islamic Republic of Iran?
Have they still not realized that Islam is the ‘root cause’ of all this?
gravenimage says
All true, PRCS–but I’m glad to see *any* protests over this savagery in the West.
PRCS says
9/11 was 21 years ago.
That excuse just doesn’t cut it anymore.
gravenimage says
PRCS, I agree that there is no excuse for the willful ignorance regarding Islam and the threat it presents to us. But I still appreciate opposition to Islamic savagery whenever people do exercise it. You may, of course, disagree.
Raja says
These are ominous signs for the present regime in Iran but we should be guarded in our reaction to this and all similar videos and news. islam was central to Iran for most or all of 20th century, much before oil was discovered there. (I believe there is strong connection between oil and Islamic resurgence in the middle east and in the world). so until they dump islam no progress will ever be made. If countries can revert to islam and Sharia like Turkey no country can be immune to the disease. Eradication is the only cure.
I thought Masa Amini’s father was really courageous and should as such be seen as a torch-bearer and inspiration for younger and future generations. The world leaders must at least take note that islam causes mayhem everywhere it goes. Some religious leaders have called islam an evil religion but it is not reflected in the policies of the Western and most of the secular nations.
gravenimage says
I agree–caution is wise here. Iran is overwhelmingly Islamic.
And remember how excited people in the Counter Jihad got in 2009 over protests in Iran, which then fizzled?
So I am heartened by these protests, but avoid irrational exuberance. A hopeful wait and see.
Raja says
Gravenimage,
You are 100% right. No need for irrational exuberance. Counter jihad of 2009 in Iran is news to me. Thanks for the info.
James Lincoln says
Best video I’ve seen in the last six months!
GreekEmpress says
Mr. Lincoln—
Off topic, but this video made my day.
Thought you might like this one also.
https://elamerican.com/nancy-pelosi-booed-mercilessly-at-her-surprise-appearance-at-nyc-music-festival/
gravenimage says
Thanks for that link, GreekEmpress!
GreekEmpress says
Here’s another of her brilliant ideas—
Not only did she help destroy my hometown, she is tone deaf on the border where I am now.
https://wlap.iheart.com/featured/the-sean-hannity-show/content/2018-02-22-whats-wrong-with-nancy-pelosi-suggests-mowing-grass-to-defend-southern-border/
somehistory says
pelosi doesn’t have the brain power of a donut. those illegals walking through the shallow water of the Rio Grande aren’t hidden at all by “grass.”
Perhaps ole’ nance has been smoking weed. I know this was when Mr. Trump was in office, but she has not improved with her advancing age.
Keith O says
Nice to see, perhaps a sea change is in the works for the people of Iran.
gravenimage says
Iran: Man slaps woman, other men fight back on her behalf
……………………………………………….
*Very heartening!
Also heartening is the demonstrations in the US against the murder of Mahsa Amini in Iran. Here are just two near me:
“San Franciscans demonstrate in solidarity with Iranian protests”
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/the-city/san-franciscans-demonstrate-in-solidarity-with-iranian-protests/article_3a643250-3ce0-11ed-aa3f-ffd6575adbd7.html
“Protests over woman’s death escalate in Iran, solidarity rally draws hundreds at UC Berkeley”
https://www.ktvu.com/news/protests-over-womans-death-escalate-in-iran-solidarity-rally-draws-hundreds-at-uc-berkeley
There are similar demonstrations across the country.
PRCS says
I watched a Fox News program today during which Arthell Neville stated (paraphrasing here) that Mahsa Amini was killed for violating Iranian state dress code.
No, she was killed–as other women are hassled, assaulted, beaten, killed, or jailed in Brunei, Aceh, Saudi Arabia, and other Muslim majority nations–for violating ISLAMIC law.
When will the west’s ‘reporters’ figure this out?
gravenimage says
Important question, PRCS. Many of them are willfully avoiding this question.
Infidel says
The Murdochs have been long time pals w/ Alaweed bin Talal, a Saudi royal who to this day funds this even though the Saudi government itself has stopped funding foreign dawa and jihad projects, since MbS is more interested in Neom
So don’t expect FNC to be a bastion for anti-Islamic voices. OANN is closest to it, since at least Kara is courageous enough to host RS occasionally
Golem2 says
The best part is when the old Man with his hands in his pockets comes up and biffs him from behind.