Islamic Republic of Iran: Young woman arrested
for singing in public without hijab
The Ayatollah Khomeini said it: “Allah did not create man so that he could have fun. The aim of creation was for mankind to be put to the test through hardship and prayer. An Islamic regime must be serious in every field. There are no jokes in Islam. There is no humor in Islam. There is no fun in Islam. There can be no fun and joy in whatever is serious.”
Young Iranian woman arrested for singing in public
Iran International, August 4, 2024:
In the latest crackdown on artistic expression, Iranian security forces have arrested Zara Esmaeili, a young artist whose videos singing in public without hijab, in defiance of the Islamic Republic’s rules, went viral.
Esmaeili, known for performing without the mandatory hijab in public spaces like the metro and parks, has been taken into custody, with no information available about her whereabouts or condition. The arrest has left her family in despair as they struggle to ascertain her fate.
A source close to the situation confirmed that “Zara’s family has been unable to locate her”.
The Islamic Republic prohibits women from singing or dancing in public, reflecting a broader repression against women’s rights. These moves, enforced since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, are rooted in conservative interpretations of Islamic law that deem the female singing voice provocative and sexually suggestive….
And, of course, Islamic men cannot resist anything the least bit suggestive. Self-control is not a virtue in Islam.
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