Selena Gomez Offends Muslims With ‘Disrespectful’ Pics. We are almost 24 hours into the first Day of 2015. What better way to start the year than with Controversy…right? Our favorite celebrities are know for going for the Shock value ans pulling stunts. It looks like the ‘Heart Wants what it Wants’ singer is following suit. Selena Gomez sparked outrage amongst the Muslim community. She took provocative pictures at a Mosque in Dubai she was accompanied by her friends Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Cody Simpson, and Mitchell.Check the gallery to see racy picture. Full story below.
In a pose deemed “disrespectful,” Gomez smiled with her leg bent and ankle exposed while visiting the city’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque alongside friend Shay Mitchell. The 22-year-old shared the snapshot on Instagram, but the post has since been deleted upon criticism for its inappropriateness.Adding to the furor, Gomez shared a second shot from the mosque amidst a group of friends that included Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Cody Simpson, and Mitchell among many more. The post was met from comments that included Alaa Almitwally who wrote: “Disrespectful.””It’s a religion place not a place to have fun in, so disappointed,” he added on Instagram.Another user added, “Cultural appropriation and ignorance at its finest.”Chiakeanie wrote, “You are always welcome in each mosque, but not by thinking it’s a photo shoot session.”