https://pjmedia.com/tatler/2012/06/13/salafi-sex-scandals-rock-egypt/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 10:05:06 -0400<![CDATA[Sheikh Ali Wanis, an Egyptian parliament member and prominent figure in the Nour Party—the Salafi party which preaches a return to early Islam based on Muhammad&#8217;s practices—was recently caught in a &#8220;compromising position&#8221; with a female other than his legal spouse(s). According to official reports, police found a parked car on a dark farm road and went to investigate. They found a man, with the Salafi trademark beard, performing an &#8220;indecent act&#8221; with a &#8220;young girl,&#8221; who was later reported as being 19-years-old.]]>Wed, 13 Jun 2012 15:00:53 -0400<![CDATA[Raymond Ibrahim]]>https://pjmedia.com/raymond-ibrahim/2012/06/13/salafi-sex-scandals-rock-egypt-n166677