Jacaylbaro Posted July 7, 2009 The body of a Muslim woman, killed in a German courtroom by a man convicted of insulting her religion, has been taken back to her native Egypt for burial. Marwa Sherbini, 31, was stabbed 18 times by Axel W, who is now under arrest in Dresden for suspected murder. Husband Elwi Okaz is also in a critical condition in hospital, after being injured as he tried to save his wife. Ms Sherbini had sued her killer after he called her a “terrorist” because of her headscarf. The case has attracted much attention in Egypt and the Muslim world. German prosecutors have said the 28-year-old attacker, identified only as Axel W, was driven by a deep hatred of foreigners and Muslims. ‘Martyr’ Medics were unable to save Ms Sherbini who was three months pregnant with her second child. Her three-year-old son was with the family in court when she was killed. Axel W and Ms Sherbini and family were in court for his appeal against a fine of 750 euros ($1,050) for insulting her in 2008, apparently because she was wearing the Muslim headscarf or Hijab. Newspapers in Egypt have expressed outrage at the case, asking how it was allowed to happen and dubbing Ms Sherbini “the martyr of the Hijab”. Senior Egyptian officials and German diplomatic staff attended the funeral in Alexandria along with hundreds of mourners. Media reports say Mr Okaz was injured both by the attacker and when a policeman opened fire in the courtroom. Source:BBC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herer Posted July 7, 2009 May Allah grant her paradise and forgives her sins.May He grant her widower husband health and strength to overcome the situation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibtisam Posted July 7, 2009 ^^Ameen. There is something so strange in this case, like what were the guards and everyone else doing while this woman was butchered to death and stabbed 15 times. Some bloody court! Funny I have not see any newspaper headlines about extremist Christian racist, in fact it is not getting much attention in the none-western papers and blogs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Som@li Posted July 7, 2009 May Allah have mercy on her, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.O.R.F Posted July 7, 2009 Very sad. Allah yaxamha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SayidSomal Posted July 7, 2009 she is a martyr - May Allah Accept her as such. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geel_jire Posted July 7, 2009 Ilaaahay ha u naxariisto. she was a martyr indeed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allamagan Posted July 8, 2009 Amin amin! what kind of court was it? how do they let him in with a knife? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOB Posted July 8, 2009 Originally posted by *Ibtisam: Funny I have not see any newspaper headlines about extremist Christian racist, in fact it is not getting much attention in the non-western papers and blogs. ^^^isn't it also strange that the SOLers who were supporting the banning of the Niqab are mum about this? They can't even bring themselves to express their sympathy for the MURDERED, defenseless, pregnant and most of all INNOCENT mother by a european man...the supposed civilized race or should I make that the champions of democracy. May Allah s.w have mercy on her soul and forgive all her sins Insha Allah and may he grant her Jannah Insha Allah. Salam Aleikum W.W Peace, Love & Unity. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malika Posted July 8, 2009 ^Amiin.. May Allah[swt]give her abundant rewards,as she has died in the process of standing up for her rights as a believer. Where was everyone when this man was stabbing her 18 times!!! Just imagine if this was the other way around,it would have been on 24hr news! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kool_Kat Posted July 8, 2009 ^Had it been the other way around, they would've found a way to link the guy to Al Qaeda and being trained in some terrorist camp, etc. etc... Allaha unaxariisto maskiinta... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
