The Brutality of Islam in the Structure of the Supreme Leader’s Regime
The tragic story of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, a young woman from Kurdistan province who died from injuries inflicted by the “Guidance Patrol” (or as I call it, the “Killing Patrol”), has sparked outrage both within and outside Iran. Studying the history of Islam, it becomes increasingly evident that Muhammad’s character resembles "Genghis Khan" more than any other prophet like Moses or Jesus. Muhammad, much like a tribal leader, commanded his followers to engage in murder, looting, and violence.
Religious apologists strive to paint over Muhammad’s brutality by declaring him “infallible,” yet historical accounts and his own words in the Quran tell a different story. The brutality of Islam, for anyone willing to examine it critically, is undeniable. The history of Islam, the actions of Muhammad and his companions, and the verses of the Quran are all testimonies to this. While it could be said that his barbaric ways were a product of the time and place in which he lived, the problem is that these teachings are seen as unchangeable for Muslims.
This barbarity is more visible today than ever. Just this week, a Kurdish girl was arrested in Tehran by the “Killing Patrol” for not wearing her hijab. Hours later, her body was handed over to her family. We do not know what kind of torture she endured, but she suffered a fatal stroke under interrogation. This horrifying act is just one of countless instances of Islamic brutality that have left the world in disbelief. They aim to force us into their imaginary paradise through beatings, imprisonment, torture, and executions.
Whenever such incidents occur, religious apologists scramble to explain them away. We’ve all heard their feeble defenses: “This isn’t true Islam,” “Islam is a religion of peace,” and so on. But these defenses are only effective for those unaware of the history of Islam and the reality of Muhammad's life. Just as we have countless images of recent Islamic brutality, we have even more historical evidence of Muhammad and his companions’ cruel ways.
When a vile figure like Khamenei—who claims to represent God for all Muslims—issues orders that justify violence and murder, it is no surprise that we continue to hear of such horrific news. But let’s not forget that Mahsa was not the first victim of Taliban-style suppression. The lack of justice for crimes such as the acid attacks in Isfahan, the “ring murders” in Kerman, the deaths of Dr. Zahra Bani Yaghoub and journalist Zahra Kazemi, and countless others has led to a culture of impunity in Iran. Without press freedom, independent political parties, and the right to protest, we are trapped in a society that sees repeated tragedies.
This violence is not just a byproduct of mismanagement or corruption; it is a fundamental part of an ideology that fails to respect women’s natural rights. In every tragedy like Mahsa’s, people see their daughters, sisters, and loved ones.
The responsibility for this crime does not lie solely with those who beat Mahsa. It lies with all those who stand by silently as citizens, especially women, are denied their basic rights. It lies with those who, through a lack of judicial accountability, have allowed the perpetrators of these crimes to go unpunished.
Until the people of Iran realize that the enemy lies within their homes, on their bookshelves, as long as they hold on to the foolish beliefs of their ancestors and regard a so-called holy book, the Quran, as infallible, nothing will change.
For Iran’s young generation, the real question is not just who will govern after the fall of the Islamic Republic. No leader or opposition can succeed if they do not recognize the need to separate religion from governance. A religion that infringes upon your personal life, your dress, your thoughts, and your words belongs in the garbage bin of history.
How many more Mahsas must suffer to reveal the true face of Islam to everyone? It is the duty of every enlightened mind, of every political party, of every secular organization to reveal Islam's true nature. As history shows, it was only after the Renaissance and Enlightenment that European society achieved freedom by pushing religious leaders back into the churches and separating religion from government.
Our responsibility is to ignite the spark of truth, to stand against religious oppression, and to strive for a future free from the grip of theocratic dictatorship.
Written on September 18, 2022
Ehsan Tarinia – Luxembourg