The following are excerpts from a debate between Egyptian author, Muna Hilmi, and lawyer Nabih Al-Wahsh. Dream2 TV, Egypt aired this debate on February 2, 2005:

Nabih Al-Wahsh: In my opinion, taking the issue of virginity lightly will open the door to moral corruption. If we aren't strict on the issue of virginity we won't be able to keep tabs on what happens. The incidence of rape cases has reached a frightening level. Have you ever read about a modest and devout woman who was raped? Those who get raped are those who adorn themselves.