The 10 Hottest Muslim Women

Before you start fasting for Ramadan, indulge in our countdown of the religion's most attractive followers.

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Muslim models have it tough—just ask Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarno who will be subjected to a caning next week in Malaysia because she was caught drinking beer at a nightclub. Yeah, you NYC and L.A based models who get it in every night at the bar should be thankful. Thankful that you have the freedom to be a sinner!

While we hope Shukarno makes it through the harsh punishment, the real big news around the Muslim world is that Ramadan starts tonight. For the next month, followers of the world's biggest religion are going to have to abstain from eating, drinking, smoking, sex and other excesses from dawn until sunset in tribute to God. Before the fasting begins, we wanted to celebrate a little bit by counting down the 10 hottest Muslim women. And the good news is, you can look at them any time of day...

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#10: AFSHAN AZAD & SHEFALI CHOWDHURY
CLAIM TO FAME: A & S became BFFs after starring in the Harry Potter series. Your little brother probably sweats them.

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#9: WAFAH DUFOUR
CLAIM TO FAME: Osama bin Laden's niece posed semi-nude for GQ back in 2006 in a bizarre attempt to capitalize on her family name. Her uncle would probably be pissed if he didn't have over 300 other nephews and nieces to keep track of.

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#8: IMAN
CLAIM TO FAME: This Somalian dime (and star of House Party 2) has been on every major magazine across the globe and is still known as the first black supermodel. Legendary.

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#7: LAILA ALI
CLAIM TO FAME: Following in her dad's footsteps, Laila used to smack kufis off during her boxing stint. She also got third place on Dancing With The Stars, which isn't really something to be proud of.

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#6: EVE
CLAIM TO FAME: Her resume includes stripping, a possible sex tape and....oh yeah, rapping. We're unsure where Eve's career is at the moment, but she's still a bad chick.

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#5: FAWZIA MOHAMED
CLAIM TO FAME: She won the Miss Universe 2006 title while representing Egypt. Her interests include modeling, sports and horseback riding. Giddy up!

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#4: YASMEEN GHAURI
CLAIM TO FAME: Yasmeen has modeled for prestigious designers including Helmut Lang, Lanvin, Christian Dior and Jean Paul Gaultier, but she really blew up when she was a Victoria's Secret Angel. She was also discovered at McDonald's, which means she doesn't mind getting her hands dirty.

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#3: ZANA KRASNIQI
CLAIM TO FAME: She was the first to represent Kosovo in the Miss Universal pageant, and although she didn't win the crown (not in this post either) she's still top three, easily.

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#2: NOUREEN DEWULF
CLAIM TO FAME: Complex's June/July "Hot Complex" (see the gallery here) is an upcoming actress who was raised in a strict Indian-American Muslim household and now stars in movies like this summer's The Goods. First!

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#1: QUEEN RANIA
CLAIM TO FAME: The O.G hottie is the Queen of Jordan and currently Forbes' 76th most powerful woman in the world. Money, power, respect and beauty.

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