Ugh... the religious aspects are ruining this.
Yeah, I know, realism... but up until now the topic of religion was very conveniently avoided for the most part.
Now along comes this arc and they're laying it on THICK. This isn't the kind of thickness I signed on for.
Ah well... can't be helped, I guess. That is just what it was (and is) like in those parts of the world.
(In case it isn't crystal clear... I really really hate conservative islam.)