The Stoning of Soraya M
by Freidoune Sahebjam

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Started reading 27 June 2007
Finished reading 30 June 2007

Very sad and disturbing real life account of what is happening to a Muslim woman in Iran and most probably in other parts of the Muslim world. This incident will unfortunately will not be the last as I'm sure even at this moment a Muslim woman or girl somewhere is being persecuted by the male members of her community.
This fact will always be the Muslim world's dilemma. Can it be called a dilemma or is it a case of the silent majority 's powerlessness in facing those in power. In Muslim communities it is almost always the men who have the power.
Some men who want to offer a different perspective to the whole issue will inadvertently be branded unIslamic and their views dismissed as heresay.
It will be a long and painful struggle for all level headed followers of the religion. Keeping your faith and opposing the established viewpoint takes a lot of gumption and fortitude. I'm not sure I have that strength. I can only admire and say my silent prayer of approval to those who are in the forefront. My silent support will always be there.