“The only reward for those who make war upon Allah and his messenger and struggle to sow corruption on earth will be that they will be killed or crucified, or have their hands and feet cut off on opposite sides, or be expelled from the land. Such will be their degradation in this world, and in the hereafter, theirs will be an awful doom.” (Qur’an 5:33)
“Iran Charges Dissident Rapper Toomaj Salehi With Spreading ‘Corruption On Earth,'” Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, November 27, 2022 (thanks to The Religion of Peace):
Iran’s judiciary has charged dissident rapper Toomaj Salehi with spreading “corruption on Earth,” a serious offense that could result in a death sentence in the Islamic republic.
Isfahan’s judicial chief, Asadollah Jafari, was quoted on November 27 as saying that Salehi faces other charges, including “propaganda activity against the establishment, forming an illegal group with the intention of disrupting the security of the country, cooperating with hostile governments, and spreading lies and inciting others to commit violence.”…
His detention came shortly after he told the Canadian Broadcasting Cooperation: “You are dealing with a mafia that is ready to kill the entire nation…in order to keep its power, money and weapons.”
State media then published a video purporting to show the rapper blindfolded and apologizing for his words. Family members and supporters accused the authorities of torturing Salehi in prison to force him to make a false confession.
Toomaj Salehi has gained notoriety in recent years for his open opposition to the country’s leadership, using his music and social media presence to take on issues that resonate with Iranian youth….
Salehi, 32, gained notoriety for lyrics that rail against corruption, widespread poverty, state executions, and the killing of protesters in Iran. His songs also point to a widening gap between ordinary Iranians and the country’s leadership, accusing authorities of “suffocating” the people without regard for their well-being.
Last year, Salehi was arrested at his home after releasing several protest songs. A few days later, the rapper was released on bail amid widespread condemnation of his arrest by his supporters and by rights groups.
Salehi is among thousands, including protesters as well as journalists, lawyers, artists, athletes, activists and others arrested in Iran’s ongoing state crackdown on the antiestablishment protests that have rocked the country for the past two months. Iran’s judiciary says more than 2,000 people have been charged since the start of the protests.
Westman says
It’s grimly disconcerting to watch such blatant hypocrisy, plastered in the worldwide media, of Iran’s Mullahs killing their citizens while declaring their deep love to an Allah they have never met. Neanderthals with cell phones.
Look! We mullahs have our book from 1200 years ago which gives us power to destroy anyone not living to its demands! Really? We have a book, Treasure Island, that tells us how to live on an Island. Should we persecute those who don’t enjoy Island living?
And where is all that love you mullahs claim is in THE holy book?
Where are the TV ads with Islam-Christian interracial couples doing laundry together, surrounded by children who sometimes play games outdoors like believers and unbelievers, Crusades, and a spinner selection game of, Fingertips, Arm, or Leg?
You mullah guys are the best scammers(in business since 629AD) in the world, promising dimwits a forever feast, with intimate virgins for desert, if they will just kill and die at your command. And you tell em’ that’s what Allah wanted – it was written.
After being removed from office there will always be jobs for you mullah guys at phone bank boiler rooms where you can scam old ladies out of their life savings. With your “respect” for women, your conscience won’t say a word.
gravenimage says
+1
gravenimage says
Islamic Republic of Iran charges dissident rapper with spreading corruption on earth
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This *sounds* like a silly charge, but it is from the Qur’an, and can carry the death penalty. This poor man.
࿗Infidel࿘ says
It’s worse than death – his hands and feet from opposite sides would be cut off, and the poor guy will have to suffer the rest of his life. Death is probably preferable to this
Keith O says
For a lot of people GI, rap would be classed as a crime against music and humanity.
But your right, it’s a BS charge that comes from that hard bound toilet roll they read.
࿗Infidel࿘ says
On a different note, Iran lost to the US 0-1 in the World Cup soccer (not following this, but heard it on Newsmax from Rob Schmitt) and are returning home. Today, they did sadly sing their anthem after their family members had been threatened w/ consequences if they acted like they did in their opening game against England. Apparently, the IRGC, which has its people in Qatar (which unlike other Arab countries is still an ally of Iran, just like the Pali Authority), got to meet and threaten them
I do hope these players get refuge in a neighboring country hostile to Iran, but which wouldn’t force islam down their throats. Like maybe Emirates