Ironically, being from an Islamic country, he might face serious punishement for smoking, but might be considered a hero and “martyr” if he actually had ignited a shoe bomb.
Regardless, and it is not racist to say, these folks are not as sophisticated as we give them credit for.
Middle Easterners smoke like steam engines. In public. Everywhere. Islamic countrties have some of the most laid-back smoking restrctions in the world.
I guess it's not against Islam, or if it is, most of 'em just ignore it.
Doubtful, but I strongly suspect that "alcohol was involved" in this incident, and that's a whole different ballgame in an Islamic country. Not that the wealthy and powerful don't indulge regularly, but they keep it out of public view. Hopefully we gave Mr. al-Madadi a prompt blood alcohol test, and will divulge the results to the media. Public opinion in Qatar would then force the government to mete out some sort of punishment to the idiot, instead of just dropping off the newly unemployed wayward boy at his daddy's house.