Egyptian TV host sparks controversy after saying there is 'devil' in unveiled women
The recent remarks of a well-known Egyptian TV presenter on the hijab, criticizing those who are unveiled, stirred up a heated debate in Egypt.
CAIRO — Recent remarks by a well-known Egyptian TV presenter on women’s Islamic headgear have stirred up a heated debate between secular and ultraconservative Egyptians.
Radwa el-Sherbiny, who is known for her controversial views, has come under fire because of her statements on women's Islamic veil during her show “Heya w Bas” ("Only Her") on the private CBC satellite channel on Sept. 13.
Commenting on a female viewer who called the show to say that she wanted to remove her hijab, Sherbiny said women who wear the hijab are “100,000 times better” than those who do not. She claimed that there is a “devil” inside unveiled women that is more powerful than their faith.
The remarks of Sherbiny, who is unveiled herself, stirred up mixed reactions and provoked many who criticized her as someone promoting hate speech and segregation.
