Daily Buzz: Beyoncé Violates Islamic Religious Law
I love (fine, worship) Beyoncé. She’s just so…ferocious, enlivening—not to mention talented. And, apparently, I’m not the only one who feels that way. Not just any musician can successfully embark on a world tour, which she’s in the midst of. But now it seems some of her Egyptian fans—who dreamed of one day seeing “Single Ladies” live and in all its glorious action—might not get the complete experience: glitter, bodysuits, big hair, cleavage, makeup and unapologetic hip thrusts.
According to CNN.com, Knowles—who’s set to perform at the Red Sea resort of Port Ghalib as part of her world tour—is already shaking some feathers. Recently, Islamist Egyptian Member of Parliament Hamdi Hassan, said the singer, “who appears naked in her clips,” is violating the Islamic religious law Sharia—which, as CNN says, “covers many aspects of daily life, including family, sexuality, hygiene and social issues.” Hassan also slammed the government for its double standard, having refused permission to an Islamic band that sings religious songs for children.
Beyonce_sd1260070But religious law and dress code is something American performers have always had to consider. In fact, Beyoncé canceled a 2007 show in Malaysia, where government rules require female entertainers to cover up (shoulder to knees; no cleavage). And, last year, Shakira was attacked by Egyptian conservative cleric Khaled-al-Gindi, who compared her to a prostitute. What will—and what should—the western pop star do? Cancel the show if she can’t be herself or give her fans what they’ve been waiting for—just a toned-down version of it? Speak!
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Posted by WomansDay.com Editors on October 30, 2009 at 11:00 AM in Daily Buzz |
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