El Asira
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| Type of business | Private |
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Type of site | e-commerce |
| Available in | English, Dutch |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Dissolved | 2016 (by 3 news reports) |
| Headquarters | |
| Founder(s) | Abdelaziz Aouragh |
| Industry | Sex shop |
| Launched | 2010 |
| Current status | discontiniued |
El Asira is the first Muslim sex shop, where marketing, language, and products are Shariah compliant. It was founded by Abdelaziz Aouragh in 2010. [1] The company ships products to over 30 countries.[2] The company hopes to expand public opinion of Islam and sexuality.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Shubert, Atika. "Website sells Shariah-approved sex aids to Muslims". CNN. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
- ^ Dearden, Lizzie (24 April 2015). "Founder of Islamic 'sensual pleasure brand' talks about journey from Amsterdam to Mecca". Independent. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
- ^ Bernard, Tinamarie. "Muslim Sex Shop El Asira Offers Halal Entry Point". Green Prophet. Archived from the original on 24 March 2017. Retrieved 12 July 2016.