She changed costumes for every song, remaining fully covered as she belted out
tunes such as “The Sweet Escape,” “Rich Girl,” “Wind it Up” and “Hollaback
Girl.” Stefani had promised to dress modestly after the 10,000-member National
Union of Malaysian Muslim Students charged that her skimpy outfits and cheeky
performances clashed with Islamic values. The opposition Pan-Malaysian Islamic
Party also accused her of promoting promiscuity and corrupting the country’s
youth. In an interview with Galaxie, a local entertainment magazine, Stefani
said she had made many changes for Malaysia, calling it a “major
sacrifice.”
“I’ve been in the music industry for 20 years and this is the first time that I’m facing opposition from people who have misunderstood me,” she was quoted as saying.
If they right in this country had made a similar request, and she had abided by it they would be talking about how responsible she was. However, since this concert was in a Muslim country and it was Muslims that she was adapting her show for, she is a dhimmi. She was faced with the choice of having the show and respecting the wishes of the nation she was visiting or not having the show. I don't know that I would expect everyone to make the choice that she made, I can see the argument against it. What I don't see is how she should be slandered for respecting the Muslim culture. If the concert had been in Europe and Asia - then it would be a different issue, but this concert was in a Muslim country.
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