What is Bisha'a?
Not too long ago, a video of Bedouin Arab women being burned on their tongues with iron circulated online. Certain non-Muslims have claimed that this was part of some misogynistic test of honesty called "Bisha'a" (بشعة), and that it was fully endorsed in Islam. This article shall aim to shed light on Bisha'a and its relation to Islam.
Response
Firstly, there is no "lie detector test" in Islam (seriously, go try to look up if there is one. You will not find anything from reliable sources.). A person, whether male or female, is to be presumed as honest until proven otherwise, whether through confession that is not forced or other methods, similar to the Western justice system.
Secondly, the only Islamic ways to tell if one has committed adultery are four reliable witnesses saying they have witnessed the defendant committing adultery or the defendant themselves confessing to adultery without being coerced into confession.
In general, testing one's virginity does not have a special Islamic ritual, and a woman who loses her virginity early may be allowed to conceal this fact from suitors.
Thirdly, in Islam, it is forbidden to burn people, as this is a form of punishment which belongs to God alone (i.e. God using Hell to burn sinners).
Lastly, Bisha'a is simply a Bedouin cultural practice which is not endorsed by Islam, with it literally originating in pre-Islamic Arab paganism. Any attempt to associate it with Islam is dishonest.
Overall Conclusion
Overall, it can be concluded that the practice of Bisha'a has absolutely zero basis in Islam. As mentioned prior, any attempt to associate it with Islam is dishonest. Side note, if you wish to see me post more blogs about Islam, then let me know (I am thinking of a series that explains Islamic principles in a simple, easy-to-understand manner).
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