Muslim convert whipped for drinking

A 31-year-old man sleeping in his Silverwater apartment woke about 1am to find four bearded men in his bedroom. Three restrained him while a fourth used a cable to lash him. The 30-minute attack left the man covered in welts and, he said, was punishment for drinking.

The incident occurred in Silverwater, in Sydney’s west, at about 1am on Sunday, according to the report.

Four men entered the apartment. Three of the intruders held the victim down on his bed while the fourth used a cable to lash him repeatedly. The attack reportedly lasted about 30 minutes and left welts on the victim.

The 31-year-old reportedly told police he had recently converted to Islam and said fundamental Wahabi Muslims were punishing him for having a few drinks with friends.

The article says the man reportedly told police about the attack. The report does not state whether any arrests have been made.

Ahmed Kilami from the Muslim Village is quoted saying, 'This criminal act has no place in Islam,' and expressing hope that the perpetrators are caught and face the full force of the law.

The report identifies the victim as a 31-year-old man who had recently converted to Islam. He was reportedly whipped up to 40 times, left covered in welts, and said the attack was punishment for drinking.

The account of the attack was reported by the Seven Network and is summarized in the article, which cites the victim’s statements and a quote from Ahmed Kilami of the Muslim Village.