This refers to the responses to the article "Housekeeper survives suicide attempt after abuse by employer" (Sep. 7). I am a devout Muslim living in a Western country and do observe and react against crimes everywhere. The occurrence of crimeslike maltreatment or oppression of domestic maids in a Muslim society is blemishing Islam. It is imperative that offenders are harshly penalized by the government. R. Khan, Online response
