Praise be to Allah, Alone. May peace and blessings be upon His Messenger and Slave Muhammad, his family, his Companions, and those who follow him until the Day of Resurrection.

I have read the open letter sent by some of the Muslim women in Switzerland to the Grand Imam of Al­Azhar and the Minister of Information in Egypt. The letter is published by the Egyptian Magazine, Al­Da`wah, issue no. 47 of Jumada Al­Ula, 1400 A.H. They mentioned that the West started to talk and be interested in Islam. However, the mass media made use of this situation to defame Islam and present a false picture of it. They gave an example of the film which was presented by Swiss television about Islam and Muslims in Egypt. The movie contains un­Islamic scenes as it showed the practices and the celebrations held at the graves, celebrating the birthday of Al­Badawy, in addition to many other Bid`ahs (innovations in religion).

The Muslim women stated in their letter:

The thing that caused the most pain to all Muslims of different nationalities is the appearance of a Muslim girl called Nihal Rizq. She was the guest as she represents the model of the civilized "Muslim" women. The anchorman said that the Laws which were revealed centuries ago cannot be applied now. Here are two scenes from the film. First, the young lady while wearing a swimsuit in the pool at Al­Jazirah Club and was seen by men. The second scene is of the same woman while she is wearing Hijab (veil) and offering Salah (Prayer) at her house. She says that she offers Salah, observes Sawm (fasting), and one day she will perform Hajj. The last scene was while she was dancing with her boyfriend in a disco saying that she is allowed to stay out until 1 a.m. The Muslim women stated in their letter that the team from the Swiss television shot this film during their

announced trip to Cairo. They also interviewed the Grand Imam of Al­Azhar, the Egyptian Mufty (Islamic scholar qualified to issue legal opinions), and Shaykh Al­Sutuhy so that the viewers would think that these Islamic figures agree to what was presented in the film. Finally, those who are sending the letter inquired those responsible for this farce and who filmed this lady as an example of a Muslim girl in Egypt. Did the officials in Egypt not find another role model to present Islam and the Muslim women to the Europeans except this girl?

The Christian Swiss television wants to hinder people from the religion of Allah (Exalted be He), prevent them from accepting Islam and listening to the Du`ah (callers to Islam). However, they are the losers by Allah's Will. Allah (Exalted be He) says, They intend to put out the Light of Allâh (i.e. the Religion of Islâm, this Qur'ân, and the Prophet Muhammad ﺻﻠﻰ ﺍﷲ ﻋﻠﻴﻪ ﻭﺳﻠﻢ) with their mouths. But Allâh will bring His Light to perfection even though the disbelievers hate (it). No wonder that the enemies of Islam are very bold in their attack against Islam, falsifying the truth, and misguiding people for this is their nature in fighting Muslims and their attempt to prevent people from embracing Islam.

However, what is bewildering is the warm welcome with which the Muslims and their rulers receive the enemies of Islam and the way they facilitate everything for them in order to achieve their goal and fulfill their aims. The officials in Cairo such as the Grand Imam of Al­ Azhar, the Mufty, and the others might have thought that those people would present the true picture of Islam and they would show the interviews held with them only. However, I advise the officials in general, especially those who have powers and capabilities as presidents, kings and scholars to beware of dealing with the enemies of Islam who sneak into

Muslim countries in the name of the press, orientalism, and so on. They should be cautious of their conspiracies and plots. They should not facilitate or help them to accomplish their mission in Islamic countries. Sometimes, we see the Christians as well as others filming the old and ugly places in Islamic countries. They spread these films with a commentary in their countries claiming that this is the condition of Muslims and that Islam turns those who embrace it to such a condition.

Therefore, officials should not respond to their demands except after examining them carefully, knowing their dimensions and results, and making sure that it will not harm Islam and Muslims. I ask Allah (Glorified be He) to guide Muslims, their rulers, and the people in power and decision­makers to be callers to Allah (Exalted be He) and protectors of His Religion with deep insight. May He make His Word superior, disgrace His enemies, and frustrate their schemes! He is All­Hearer and Responsive. May Allah's Peace and Blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.