Many Egyptians have circulated clips of what was previously known as "the youngest director in Egypt," Fadwa Mawahib, as she teaches children "religious lessons." However, the content of these lessons has sparked a storm of criticism and a wave of attacks against her, especially after she spoke to children about jinn and devils. She told several young children featured in the video that "the devil enters homes at sunset" and urged them to quickly close their windows and doors to prevent him from entering. She also warned them about "the jinn that enters with the child in the bathroom and leaves with him if the door is left open!"
In another clip, Mawahib appeared warning children against the word "no," claiming that by doing so, they would not enter paradise. This video ignited widespread backlash in Egypt, as many parents believed it undermined what they were trying to build in their children. Many considered this approach instills fear in the minds and hearts of young children, turning these images and insinuations into terrifying nightmares, resulting in hesitant and unstable personalities or auditory and visual hallucinations.
In response, Mawahib has defended herself multiple times in television statements, claiming that what is being circulated are merely out-of-context clips. It’s worth noting that during the early 2000s, this woman was known as a director of commercials and music videos, then she disappeared for a while before reappearing with a focus on fashion design for hijab-wearing women. She also opened stores bearing her name before re-emerging with these controversial clips.
