Beauty queen uproar (Moozies really mad!!!)

Sunday Herald Sun ^ | 27 August 2006 | Emily Power and Holly Ife

[Aussie Dasher]

A MELBOURNE Muslim girl condemned by Islamic leaders for entering a beauty pageant has defied protests to be shortlisted for the Victorian final.

Ayten Ahmet, 16, advanced to the top 26 of Miss Teen Australia yesterday despite an outcry from some of Victoria's senior Muslims.

The year 11 student said she entered the pageant to fulfil her modelling ambition, and was surprised by the objections.

Parents Salih and Sarah Ahmet said their daughter was a typical teenager, and her faith was irrelevant to the contest. Ms Ahmet, from Craigieburn, beat hundreds of hopefuls at an open casting session at Federation Square.

A spokesman for Melbourne cleric Sheik Mohammed Omran this week branded the competition, which involves swimsuit parades, as a "slur on Islam".

And Victorian Islamic leader Yasser Soliman said the contest did not conform with the teachings of the Koran.

Ms Ahmet, who plans to combine modelling with an accounting degree, said the criticism was disappointing and unnecessary.

"I thought it would be good experience and an opportunity to have a bit of fun," she said. "The cameras are something I love."

Sherene Hassan, executive committee member of the Islamic Council of Victoria, said Sheik Omran's comments were unfair.

"He is entitled to his opinion, but people should be aware he does not represent the mainstream Muslim community," Ms Hassan said.

She said she felt beauty contests were exploitative, but she supported Ms Ahmet's right to make her own choice.

Ms Hassan said she never judged women by the clothes they wore. Mr Ahmet said his daughter was entitled to participate.

"We are not flying any flags. We are Australians first and foremost," Mr Ahmet said.

[Aussie Dasher]

One thing moozies just can't cope with is a beautiful woman. Strange crew...

(Yes, I know the rules but my computer lacks the capacity to post photos. Someone may care to help!!!)

[Graybeard58]

Off with her head!

[csvset]

[1rudeboy]

[Aussie Dasher]

Thankyou! Not a bad sort, is she?

[Aussie Dasher]

Now, let's see...which would I prefer...?

[arthurus]

Any bets on how long she ives after the contest is over?

[Gay State Conservative]

Sad to say that some 9th Century knuckledragger from Iran is probably on his way to Melbourne as I type to cleanse the "honor" of I Slam.

This kid clearly doesn't understand that she's bitten off far more than she can chew.

[csvset]

She'd better be careful, or she'll be pushing up Daiseys.

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[js1138]

And after she wins

[DTogo]

"We are not flying any flags. We are Australians first and foremost," Mr Ahmet said.

How refreshing!

[buck61]

Just proves a point about the Muslim men, can't subdue their passions. Why do you think they really want their women to cover all their body, no self control.

[Talking_Mouse]

I am encouraged by her father's words. "We are not flying any flags. We are Australians first and foremost," Mr Ahmet said.

[SampleMan]

Death/rape watch.

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Victorian Islamic leader Yasser Soliman said the contest did not conform with the teachings of the Koran.

Yea, the only teachings that conform to the Koran are killing Jews and infidels, woman abuse, car bombings, kidnapping and blowing up airplanes.

[Mrs. P]

What the latest hot babe who happens to be muslim wears on the beach.

[hoosierham]

Folks this girl is doing something heroic by defying the cult of terror. When Islam changes,it will be because the younger people simply refuse all the 7th century barbarism and coercion.

[mistybella]

The year 11 student said she entered the pageant to fulfil her modelling ambition, and was surprised by the objections.

Oh please,How could anyone be surprised at this point? The only surprise is that she is still alive.

[lionheart 247365]

If you could just add a little color to the berka , some stripes or maybe checks , boy that would do it for me . How about a new three piece berka ???

[1rudeboy]

Yeah, the outfit on the right just screams, "Accessorize!"