Giza security forces arrested Sheikh Salah Al-Din Al-Tijani on Friday after he was accused of harassment by a young woman on social media. Al-Tijani is scheduled to appear before the public prosecutor on Saturday morning as investigations into the case begin. Additionally, the National Council for Women filed a complaint to the Public Prosecutor against Al-Tijani, noting that three other women have made similar complaints against him. The arrest took place after a post on social media was shared by the woman who accused Al-Tijani of sending indecent images and indecent messages on their private chat. She further explained, “This man claims to be the highest-ranking sheikh or human after the Prophet Mohamed. He insists that his orders must be obeyed without question or negotiation.” The incident drew a lot of attention on social media, though the woman had not yet filed a formal complaint at the time. In reaction to the accusations, Al-Tijani filed a defamation complaint against the woman and her father, claiming they had harmed his reputation. Al Tijani is a well known Egyptian Imam and orthopedic surgeon, recognized for his expertise in Hadith and affiliation with…
