Fundamentalists in America and Egypt are obsessed with "virtue "and "vice". But the rise of Islamists threatens to bind Egyptian women in a moral vice.
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Fundamentalists in America and Egypt are obsessed with "virtue "and "vice". But the rise of Islamists threatens to bind Egyptian women in a moral vice.
Even though the downfall of Egypt's modern "pharaoh" has scared tourists away, Luxor, the seat of Egypt's ancient rulers is still well worth visiting.
Although alcohol is 'haraam', Muslim societies have rarely managed to stay on the wagon, and vital parts of their culture have developed under the influence.
In Dubai, the Middle East's self-styled party capital, women who say they have been raped can find themselves behind bars for adultery.
With booze in short supply, the month of fasting can be a thirsty wait for some Muslims.
